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).

  • Publication number: 20070140786
    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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Herbert Sundheimer, Christopher Benning, Changqing Li
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20060131895
    Abstract: The application describes a seal of the type comprising a housing and a J- or U-shaped hasp, the housing having first and second openings to receive the legs of the hasp. The first opening communicating with a third opening of the housing to form a channel for a first leg of the hasp. A locking mechanism is provided within the housing which is biased to resist withdrawal of the first leg of the hasp through the first opening. The hasp being lockable within the housing such that it can only be removed by cutting of the first leg of the hasp. The legs of the hasp are substantially rigid and are connected together by a resilient hinge such that in a first, relaxed position the legs adopt a position in which they are not parallel, the legs being moveable to a second, parallel position against the resilient force of the hinge for insertion into the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: ITW LIMITED
    Inventors: Derrick Weedon, Christopher Benning
  • Publication number: 20050036831
    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: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Applicant: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert Sundheimer, Christopher Benning, Changqing Li
  • Publication number: 20040146341
    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: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert Alan Sundheimer, Christopher A. Benning, Changqing Li