Patents Examined by Wayne Simms
  • Vehicular pressure-testing apparatus
    Patent number: 5187974
    Abstract: The pressure-testing apparatus comprises a manifold having a pair of conduits extending therefrom and being substantially parallel. Quick connectors at the free ends of the conduits have receptacles the axes of which are substantially parallel. A pair of adapters are respectively attached to the fittings of a broken coupler in a vehicle. The quick connectors are respectively applied to the adapter elements. The apparatus also comprises a pressure gauge on the manifold and/or means on the manifold for connection to a gauge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Snap-on Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Kirk E. Mellits, Robert D. Braun, Gary S. Wollert