Patents by Inventor Edward J. O'Brien

Edward J. O'Brien 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: 4527745
    Abstract: A fluid transfer system including a cap member having a first fluid transfer member therein and being removably mountable on a second fluid transfer member. Cooperating lugs and slots formed by the cap member and second member lock the two members together when the cap is placed on the second member and rotated relative thereto. A resilient annular gasket is disposed between the second member and cap member and surrounds the liquid passageway therethrough to prevent leakage. The second member and cap members form an annular space on one side of the outer peripheral portion of the gasket, and an annular bead presses against the other side of the outer peripheral portion of the gasket so that the bead bends that portion of the gasket into the annular space to effect a liquid-tight seal on both sides of the gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1985
    Assignee: Spraying Systems Co.
    Inventors: Ted Butterfield, George E. Bird, Gary A. Paulsen, Edward J. O'Brien
  • Patent number: 4438884
    Abstract: The invention comprises a quick disconnect nozzle including a nozzle body and a nozzle tip, wherein the nozzle body may be connected to a source of fluid and the nozzle tip is separable from the body by a single twist type action, yet the nozzle may be securely locked in the body by an interlocking engagement between the nozzle and body that is engaged and disengaged by relative twisting of the two parts. The locking action is obtained by the engagement of cooperative elements on the two parts including oppositely disposed undercut shoulders on the nozzle body and a pair of rounded projections on the nozzle tip which are engaged under the opposing shoulders by the relative twisting action. The interlocked relationship is maintained by a combination sealing member and pressure device that effectively seals the connection between the nozzle body and tip and exerts pressure therebetween to secure the locked connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1984
    Assignee: Spraying Systems Company
    Inventors: Edward J. O'Brien, Gary A. Paulsen, Daniel J. Filicicchia
  • Patent number: 4185781
    Abstract: A quick-disconnect nozzle connection for a spraying tip and a nozzle body. The spraying tip is defined by a cylindrical inlet stem at one end of the tip, an interior fluid passage communicating from the inlet of the cylindrical stem through the tip to an orifice, at least one arcuate section extending radially outwardly from the cylindrical surface of the stem, and a recess formed in each arcuate section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1980
    Assignee: Spraying Systems Co.
    Inventor: Edward J. O'Brien