Patents by Inventor Douglas Milton Fansler

Douglas Milton Fansler 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: 9409475
    Abstract: A fuel line connector assembly that includes a connector, collar, and insert. The connector has a first interconnector, and the collar has a second interconnector and is constructed for attachment to a conduit of a fuel line assembly. The connector, collar, and insert are connectable together such that the first interconnector of the connector and the second interconnector of the collar engage each other along a generally axial direction and secure the connector and collar together. The insert has a keeper and, upon circumferential rotation of the insert, the keeper interacts with the first and second interconnectors and holds their engagement and maintains securement between the connector and collar. A cover having one or more actuating buttons fits over the collar and insert to enable disengagement of the insert and collar so the insert can be rotated to permit disconnection of the collar from the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Norma U.S. Holding LLC
    Inventors: Brian T. Ignaczak, Brian T. Geese, Craig Alan Stapleton, Douglas Milton Fansler
  • Patent number: 9188267
    Abstract: A connector assembly that provides fluid communication between a first conduit and a second conduit. The connector assembly includes a first coupler, a retainer, and a second coupler. The retainer is carried by the first coupler. The second coupler has a groove. When the first and second couplers are brought together, they fluidly communicate with each other and the retainer is received with the groove so that the first and second couplers are prevented from unintentionally coming apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Norma U.S. Holding LLC
    Inventor: Douglas Milton Fansler
  • Patent number: 8740256
    Abstract: A quick connector assembly that provides fluid communication between a first conduit and a second conduit. The quick connector assembly includes a housing and a retainer. The housing has a first end that connects with the first conduit, has a second end that connects with the second conduit, and has a fluid passage that extends between the first and second ends. The retainer is carried by the housing and has a portion located in the fluid passage of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Norma U.S. Holding LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Milton Fansler, Michael Richard Bucher
  • Publication number: 20120104746
    Abstract: A quick connector assembly that provides fluid communication between a first conduit and a second conduit. The quick connector assembly includes a housing and a retainer. The housing has a first end that connects with the first conduit, has a second end that connects with the second conduit, and has a fluid passage that extends between the first and second ends. The retainer is carried by the housing and has a portion located in the fluid passage of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: NORMA U.S. HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Milton Fansler, Michael Richard Bucher
  • Publication number: 20120056420
    Abstract: A connector assembly that provides fluid communication between a first conduit and a second conduit. The connector assembly includes a first coupler, a retainer, and a second coupler. The retainer is carried by the first coupler. The second coupler has a groove. When the first and second couplers are brought together, they fluidly communicate with each other and the retainer is received with the groove so that the first and second couplers are prevented from unintentionally coming apart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: NORMA U.S. HOLDING LLC
    Inventor: Douglas Milton Fansler