Patents by Inventor David Urueta

David Urueta 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).

  • Hose coupling
    Patent number: 6598905
    Abstract: A coupling and methods for assembling and using the coupling for connecting a hose with a tube, pipe or other hose in an automotive refrigerant system. The coupling comprises a connector member connected to a tube, pipe or hose, the connector member having at least one circumferential groove into which at least one sealing member is disposed. A hose is fitted over the connector member and covers the sealing member. A collar is disposed over the hose and the at least one sealing member and is deformed such that the hose is brought into engagement with the at least one sealing member and the at least one sealing member and hose occupy substantially 100% of the volume of the at least one circumferential groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Campbell, Fred G. Schroeder, David Urueta
  • Hose coupling
    Publication number: 20020084650
    Abstract: A coupling and methods for assembling and using the coupling for connecting a hose with a tube, pipe or other hose in an automotive refrigerant system. The coupling comprises a connector member connected to a tube, pipe or hose, the connector member having at least one circumferential groove into which at least one sealing member is disposed. A hose is fitted over the connector member and covers the sealing member. A collar is disposed over the hose and the at least one sealing member and is deformed such that the hose is brought into engagement with the at least one sealing member and the at least one sealing member and hose occupy substantially 100% of the volume of the at least one circumferential groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: David A. Campbell, Fred G. Schroeder, David Urueta