Patents by Inventor Brian SUNLEY

Brian SUNLEY 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).

  • Pipe coupling
    Patent number: 12152706
    Abstract: A coupling for interconnecting a first pipe element and a second pipe element. The coupling comprises a first coupling member on the first pipe element, and a second coupling member on the second pipe element. The second coupling member is dimensioned to receive therein the first coupling member. The coupling also includes a retainer element having threads to engage the first coupling member to retain the first and second coupling members in a coupled state. The retainer element includes a lock feature to prevent inadvertent loosening rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: ABC TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: James Dean Snow, Jeffery S. Moore, Kevin Theuma, Mo Xu, Brian Sunley
  • QUICK-CONNECT PIPE COUPLING
    Publication number: 20240167600
    Abstract: A coupling for interconnecting sections of pipe. The coupling includes a first pipe element having a first coupling member in the form of a female socket, and a second pipe element having a second coupling member in the form of a male plug. The socket of the first pipe element is dimensioned to receive therein the plug of the second pipe element. The coupling also includes a seal interface to prevent passage of air or fluids through an annular gap between the socket of the first coupling member and the plug of the second coupling member. The seal interface includes a sealing element and a sealing element retainer. The sealing element retainer is positioned internally of the coupling, within a cylindrical cavity of the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: James Dean SNOW, Jeffery S. MOORE, Kevin THEUMA, Brian SUNLEY, Mo XU
  • PIPE COUPLING
    Publication number: 20230383874
    Abstract: A coupling for interconnecting a first pipe element and a second pipe element. The coupling comprises a first coupling member on the first pipe element, and a second coupling member on the second pipe element. The second coupling member is dimensioned to receive therein the first coupling member. The coupling also includes a retainer element having threads to engage the first coupling member to retain the first and second coupling members in a coupled state. The retainer element includes a lock feature to prevent inadvertent loosening rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: James Dean SNOW, Jeffery S. MOORE, Kevin THEUMA, Mo XU, Brian SUNLEY