Patents by Inventor Darko Brozovic

Darko Brozovic 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).

  • Drain valve
    Patent number: 6866122
    Abstract: A drain valve for mounting as a replacement for the drain plug in the oil pan of a motor vehicle includes a body member having an upstream end threaded for attachment to the oil pan, a downstream end, and a passageway therethrough normally closed by a valve element adjacent the downstream end thereof. A valve actuator is mountable on the downstream end of the body member to displace the valve element to open the passageway, and the downstream end of the actuator receives a drain hose for directing the oil to a collection receptacle. A dust cap covers the downstream end of the valve between draining operations to protect the valve from damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Fluid Line Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Darko Brozovic
  • Drain valve
    Publication number: 20040065509
    Abstract: A drain valve for mounting as a replacement for the drain plug in the oil pan of a motor vehicle includes a body member having an upstream end threaded for attachment to the oil pan, a downstream end, and a passageway therethrough normally closed by a valve element adjacent the downstream end thereof. A valve actuator is mountable on the downstream end of the body member to displace the valve element to open the passageway, and the downstream end of the actuator receives a drain hose for directing the oil to a collection receptacle. A dust cap covers the downstream end of the valve between draining operations to protect the valve from damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Fluid Line Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Darko Brozovic
  • High pressure port fitting system
    Patent number: 5110160
    Abstract: A high pressure fitting system includes a body having a passage therethrough to provide fluid communication between an associated fluid system and a female port. The body includes a first groove adapted to receive a seal member that defines a primary seal when inserted in the female port. A frusto-conical portion on the body cooperates with a frusto-conical region of the female port to define a secondary metal-to-metal seal. A second groove in the body receives a pressure transfer ring which is partially captured by a fastening sleeve freely received around the body. Rotation of the fastening sleeve results in axial advancement of the male fitting assembly via the pressure transfer ring to establish the secondary seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Fluid Line Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Darko Brozovic