Patents by Inventor David Charles Thornton

David Charles Thornton 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).

  • Interconnect device for use in closed fluid circulating systems
    Patent number: 4106523
    Abstract: An interconnect device for joining disengagable portions of a closed fluid circulating system is disclosed. The interconnect device is employed at any point in the system where it may be desirable to open or disconnect the system, for example to facilitate replacement of parts in a coolant system for high density electronic equipment applications. The interconnect device, since a fluid is involved, is arranged to automatically shut off fluid flow any time the mating members are separated thereby preventing loss of fluid in the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: David Charles Thornton, Linn Stephen Lightner, Patrick Edward Lannan