Patents by Inventor Albert B. Olsen

Albert B. Olsen 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).

  • Fluid conduit coupling
    Patent number: 5620210
    Abstract: A coupling assembly for connecting adjacent ends of conduits, primarily used for aircraft fuel, water and oxygen lines having redundant locking features is provided. This coupling can be manipulated with one hand and includes laterally spaced locking tines which engage a mating channel for locking the coupling in secured relationship. The coupling assembly can be manipulated with one hand and has viewing ports to ensure that all parts are in place. A pivotal locking member is provided to supply additional redundancy. The locking member has at least one fin which is received between the locking tines and snaps into locking position when the coupling is securely fastened. If the coupling is not securely fastened, the fin will not fit between the tines, thereby preventing the locking member from snapping into locked position. Thus, the mechanic will know that the coupling is not securely fastened and will take steps to remedy the problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Stanley Aviation Corporation
    Inventors: Todd A. Eyster, Albert B. Olsen
  • Coupler with combination locking and bonding ring
    Patent number: 4928202
    Abstract: A bonding jumper is mounted on one facing surface of first and second coupling means which are threadably interconnected. The bonding jumper has a plurality of resilient detent members for bearing against the facing surface of the other coupling means to establish a redundant electrical bond between the first and second coupling means when the facing surfaces are axially drawn toward each other. A plurality of recesses is provided in the second surface for coating with the detent means to yieldably resist opposing relative rotation in the unthreading direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Stanley Aviation Corporation
    Inventors: Edwin J. Gale, Albert B. Olsen, John C. Dinsmoor
  • Coupler with combination locking and bonding ring
    Patent number: 4808117
    Abstract: A bonding jumper is mounted on one facing surface of first and second coupling means which are threadably interconnected. The bonding jumper has a plurality of resilient detent members for bearing against the facing surface of the other coupling means to establish a redundant electrical bond between the first and second coupling means when the facing surfaces are axially drawn toward each other. A plurality of recesses is provided in the second surface for coacting with the detent means to yieldably resist opposing relative rotation in the unthreading direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Assignee: Stanley Aviation Corporation
    Inventors: Edwin J. Gale, Albert B. Olsen