Patents by Inventor Daniel T. Collins

Daniel T. Collins 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).

  • Flexible hose formed with integral connector housings
    Patent number: 6315333
    Abstract: A flexible hose for establishing a fluid connection between remote components of a fluid line system includes an integral housing formed directly in at least one end. Male member portions of the system components are received and retained in the integral housing. The hose housing includes a radial wall which engages an upset formed on the male member to prevent retraction of the male member from the hose. Sealing means in the form of O-rings may be disposed inside of the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: TI Group Automotive Systems Corp.
    Inventor: Daniel T. Collins