Patents by Inventor David R. Kattler

David R. Kattler 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).

  • Publication number: 20110227337
    Abstract: A conduit fitting includes first and second fitting components that can be joined, and at least one conduit gripping device that can grip and seal against an unjacketed portion of a metal conduit when the first and second fitting components are pulled up on the metal conduit. The conduit fitting further includes a sealing element and a seal engaging member that can be joined with at least one of the metal conduit, the first fitting component, and the second fitting component to compress the sealing element against a jacketed portion of the metal conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: David R. Kattler, Gerhard H. Schlroky, Mark A Clason, Matthew J. Schiberl, Theodore J. Gausman, William H. Glime, Cal R. Brown, Gary W. Scheffel, Mark V. Gorjanc
  • Patent number: 6874756
    Abstract: A valve assembly including a valve, a mounting plate, a snap-together actuator, and a mounting bracket. The snap-together actuator is assembled by a set of snap wings that are attached to one piece of the actuator housing and inserted into slits in the other piece of the actuator housing. The actuator housing is then bolted to the valve and mounting plate. The mounting plate is received by the mounting bracket, which may be pre-mounted into place in the valve system. The mounting bracket contains a retaining clip and a snap wing that secures the valve mounting plate to the valve mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Swagelok Company
    Inventors: Darin Hawkins, George Carlson, David R. Kattler
  • Patent number: 5662213
    Abstract: A trim switch for mounting in an opening in an outboard motor cowl is disclosed. The trim switch includes an outer housing which overlies a rocker assembly. The rocker assembly includes a rocker and a rocker support housing. The rocker support housing defines an interior region in which terminals and a terminal bridging contact are disposed. A cup-shaped waterproof boot overlies the rocker assembly and is sandwiched between the outer housing and the rocker assembly. The boot prevents water from leaking between the rocker and the rocker support housing and provides a positive seal between the outer housing the rocker assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Delta Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Kattler, Peter J. Trimble, Jr.
  • Patent number: D486501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Swagelok Company
    Inventors: Darin Hawkins, George Carlson, David R. Kattler