Patents by Inventor Clarence J. Bitely, Jr.

Clarence J. Bitely, Jr. 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).

  • Galvanic corrosion prevention coupling
    Patent number: 4213868
    Abstract: A coupling having dissimilar metal mating parts is provided with a grease comprising a hydrocarbon base oil containing a stearate gelling agent, particularly a Na, Li or Ba stearate. This coupling is anti-galvanic corrosive. Such couplings are useful in fire-fighting equipment where often aluminum and bronze components are in mating relationship, such as fire hose adaptors and hose nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1980
    Assignee: Witco Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Clarence J. Bitely, Jr., Luther D. Dromgold, William S. Murray, Jr.