Patents Assigned to Tweco
  • Cable connector assembly
    Patent number: 4702539
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes first and second connectors which may be coupled by advancing a connector post on the first connector into a corresponding recess on the second connector. The assembly may then be fully engaged by 180.degree. rotation of one of the connectors about a longitudinal axis. Indicia on the connectors enable an operator to quickly ascertain whether the assembly is in engaged or disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Assignee: Tweco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph B. Cusick, III, Ty A. Raney
  • Welding conduit stop
    Patent number: 4554433
    Abstract: A welding gun apparatus to supply welding wire, electrical power, and shielding gas to a working area includes a connector plug with a conduit stop therein. The conduit stop is fittedly received within a bore in the connector plug and is of unitary one-piece construction so as to provide a fluid-tight fit therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: Tweco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Toothaker
  • Welding power conductor assembly
    Patent number: 4544827
    Abstract: In a welding gun apparatus, an improved electrical power conductor assembly in which electrical conduit wire may be readily secured to a cable connector body while the structural integrity of the conduit wire is maintained. Conduit wire is fastened to the connector body by means of an axially movable connector sleeve which secures the wire against a tapered mandrel on the connector body. A pressure nut threadably adapted to the connector body controls the axial position of the connector sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Assignee: Tweco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph B. Cusick, III
  • Welding gun connector assembly
    Patent number: 4529861
    Abstract: In a welding gun apparatus, an improved welding gun quick connector assembly in which supply conduits may be quickly and easily connected and disconnected from a connector body. Supply conduits are securely retained by circumferentially overlapping flanges fastened down with a screw threadably adapted to a passage in the connector body. A seal intermediate between supply conduits and connector body is provided to prevent fluid and gas leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Assignee: Tweco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Blanton
  • Semi-automatic welding gun
    Patent number: 4297561
    Abstract: A welding gun apparatus to supply welding wire, electrical power, shielding gas, and electrical control to a working area having a supply adapter assembly, a quick connector assembly, a cable assembly, and a welding gun assembly. A handle assembly is provided enclosing a cable connector assembly having a connector threaded on each end portion, and an actuator switch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Assignee: Tweco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Townsend, Jack R. Kester, Kenneth A. Young