Patents by Inventor Chris Aron Wood

Chris Aron Wood 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).

  • Dig tubes and fittings for tubulars
    Patent number: 11739868
    Abstract: A female fitting includes a tube having an end that includes an upset for receiving a male fitting, the upset having an outer circumference and an inwardly extending groove extending around the outer circumference for receiving a clamp or portion of a clamp and the upset having an end face and inner surface, the upset having an undercut between the end face and inner surface for receiving a flange of the male fitting. A male fitting includes a tube having an end part; and a transition between the tube and the end part, the transition comprising a flange extending radially outward from the tube and a radiused corner connecting the flange to the end part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Vac Safe Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Clint Scott Van Berkel, Chris Aron Wood, Ricardo Januario
  • DIG TUBES AND FITTINGS FOR TUBULARS
    Publication number: 20210332919
    Abstract: A female fitting includes a tube having an end that includes an upset for receiving a male fitting, the upset having an outer circumference and an inwardly extending groove extending around the outer circumference for receiving a clamp or portion of a clamp and the upset having an end face and inner surface, the upset having an undercut between the end face and inner surface for receiving a flange of the male fitting. A male fitting includes a tube having an end part; and a transition between the tube and the end part, the transition comprising a flange extending radially outward from the tube and a radiused corner connecting the flange to the end part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Vac Safe Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Clint Scott van Berkel, Chris Aron Wood, Ricardo Januario
  • Dig tubes and fittings for tubulars
    Patent number: 10995887
    Abstract: A female fitting includes a tube having an end that includes an upset for receiving a male fitting, the upset having an outer circumference and an inwardly extending groove extending around the outer circumference for receiving a clamp or portion of a clamp and the upset having an end face and inner surface, the upset having an undercut between the end face and inner surface for receiving a flange of the male fitting. A male fitting includes a tube having an end part; and a transition between the tube and the end part, the transition including a flange extending radially outward from the tube and a radiused corner connecting the flange to the end part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Vac Safe Solutions Ltd.
    Inventors: Clint Scott van Berkel, Chris Aron Wood
  • DIG TUBES AND FITTINGS FOR TUBULARS
    Publication number: 20170234466
    Abstract: A female fitting is disclosed comprising a tube having an end that includes an upset for receiving a male fitting, the upset having an outer circumference and an inwardly extending groove extending around the outer circumference for receiving a clamp or portion of a clamp and the upset having an end face and inner surface, the upset having an undercut between the end face and inner surface for receiving a flange of the male fitting. A male fitting comprises a tube having an end part; and a transition between the tube and the end part, the transition comprising a flange extending radially outward from the tube and a radiused corner connecting the flange to the end part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Clint Scott van Berkel, Chris Aron Wood