Patents by Inventor Bernard Spattifor

Bernard Spattifor 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).

  • Molded protector for a hydraulic fitting
    Patent number: 6176267
    Abstract: A molded protector for a hydraulic fitting such as an O-ring face seal includes a circular base and an annular skirt extending from the base. A plurality of ribs on an internal surface of the skirt with each rib adapted to frictionally engage one of the outer surfaces of the coupling nut of the O-ring face seal fitting. The frictional engagement of the ribs on the flats is combined with the frictional engagement of the annular skirt with the corner portions of the coupling nut to secure the protector in position. Additionally, the ribs are included with a beveled leading end to assist in the alignment of the protector during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Niagara Plastics Company
    Inventors: Luke Dugan, Bernard Spattifor, Charles Szewczykowski