Patents by Inventor David A. Culler

David A. Culler 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).

  • Patent number: 5042850
    Abstract: A latch cam and groove-type quick disconnect coupling includes a tubular socket having radial openings therethrough on opposite sides thereof, and a latch cam receiving third opening extending radially therethrough at a location circumferentially equidistant from said radial openings. A tubular adapter insertable in the socket carries arcuate recesses in its outer surface at locations alignable with the three radial openings at the time of such insertion. Two coupling handles are pivotally mounted on the socket outer surface, and carry cam heads projectable through said first mentioned pair of radial openings, and into two of said arcuate recesses in the adapter. A latch cam element pivotally mounted on the outer surface of said socket adjacent the third opening through the socket includes a tip which projects through the third opening in the socket, and is selectively movable into one of the arcuate recesses in the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Central Machine and Tool Company
    Inventor: David A. Culler