Patents by Inventor Chad Dickman

Chad Dickman 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).

  • Patent number: 11976762
    Abstract: A connector assembly and method of making a fluid-tight connection therewith is provided. The assembly includes a housing having a tubular wall bounding a bore extending between opposite first and second ends. The bore has first and second diameter portions with a shoulder extending radially therebetween. A covered portion of a channel extends from the housing second end toward the housing first end to an uncovered portion of the channel. A retainer is disposed in the bore. An indicator body, received in the channel, extends from the retainer outwardly to an indicator surface. A male connector has a tubular wall moveable in the bore between decoupled and coupled positions. A protrusion extends outwardly from the male connector tubular wall. The indicator surface is partially concealed within the covered portion of the channel when the male connector is in the decoupled position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Novares US Engine Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Grujo, Chad Dickman, Matt Murphy
  • Publication number: 20230392735
    Abstract: A connector assembly and method of making a fluid-tight connection therewith is provided. The assembly includes a housing having a tubular wall bounding a bore extending between opposite first and second ends. The bore has first and second diameter portions with a shoulder extending radially therebetween. A covered portion of a channel extends from the housing second end toward the housing first end to an uncovered portion of the channel. A retainer is disposed in the bore. An indicator body, received in the channel, extends from the retainer outwardly to an indicator surface. A male connector has a tubular wall moveable in the bore between decoupled and coupled positions. A protrusion extends outwardly from the male connector tubular wall. The indicator surface is partially concealed within the covered portion of the channel when the male connector is in the decoupled position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Stefan Grujo, Chad Dickman, Matt Murphy