Patents by Inventor Christopher A Benning

Christopher A Benning 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).

  • Tube connection joint and method of forming same
    Patent number: 7165910
    Abstract: A connection joint (20) is described that is formed by inserting a plastic connector (10) into the end of a silicone tube (14). The connector includes a plurality of barbs (12). A reinforcing agent (16) is placed between each of the barbs (12) of the connector (10). An adhesive (18) is injected between the tube (14), the reinforcing agents (16) and the connector (10). The adhesive (18) is then cured at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time in order to solidify the connection joint (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert Alan Sundheimer, Christopher A Benning, Changqing Li