Patents by Inventor Aaron T. Brill

Aaron T. Brill has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Non-rotating mechanical joint for a hose coupling
    Patent number: 9353896
    Abstract: A hose coupling and method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The hose coupling includes a stem to which is staked a ferrule. The stem includes a radially inwardly directed groove into which a radially inwardly directed wedge of the ferrule is staked. The wedge includes a width that is greater than the width of the groove before staking. Moreover, the groove includes a bottom surface from which first and second canted sides extend at a first angle, while the wedge includes an inner surface from which first and second canted sides extend at a second angle. The first and second angles are not parallel but within five degrees of one another. The stem and ferrule form at least six distinct regions of surface contact to guard against rotation of the ferrule relative to the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron T. Brill
  • Non-Rotating mechanical Joint for a Hose Coupling
    Publication number: 20140345112
    Abstract: A hose coupling and method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The hose coupling includes a stem to which is staked a ferrule. The stem includes a radially inwardly directed groove into which a radially inwardly directed wedge of the ferrule is staked. The wedge includes a width that is greater than the width of the groove before staking. Moreover, the groove includes a bottom surface from which first and second canted sides extend at a first angle, while the wedge includes an inner surface from which first and second canted sides extend at a second angle. The first and second angles are not parallel but within five degrees of one another. The stem and ferrule form at least six distinct regions of surface contact to guard against rotation of the ferrule relative to the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventor: Aaron T. Brill
  • Non-rotating mechanical joint for a hose coupling
    Patent number: 8820797
    Abstract: A hose coupling is described. The hose coupling includes a stem to which is staked a ferrule. The stem includes a radially inwardly directed groove into which a radially inwardly directed wedge of the ferrule is staked. The wedge includes a width that is greater than the width of the groove before staking. Moreover, the groove includes a bottom surface from which first and second canted sides extend at a first angle, while the wedge includes an inner surface from which first and second canted sides extend at a second angle. The first and second angles are not parallel but within five degrees of one another. The stem and ferrule form at least six distinct regions of surface contact to guard against rotation of the ferrule relative to the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron T. Brill
  • Non-Rotating Mechanical Joint for a Hose Coupling
    Publication number: 20120007359
    Abstract: A hose coupling and method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The hose coupling includes a stem to which is staked a ferrule. The stem includes a radially inwardly directed groove into which a radially inwardly directed wedge of the ferrule is staked. The wedge includes a width that is greater than the width of the groove before staking. Moreover, the groove includes a bottom surface from which first and second canted sides extend at a first angle, while the wedge includes an inner surface from which first and second canted sides extend at a second angle. The first and second angles are not parallel but within five degrees of one another. The stem and ferrule form at least six distinct regions of surface contact to guard against rotation of the ferrule relative to the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventor: Aaron T. Brill