Patents by Inventor Gary Challender

Gary Challender 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: 20070051404
    Abstract: A fluid line assembly includes an outer fluid line and an inner fluid line. The inner and outer fluid lines each include a slip joint. At least one of the slip joints include a variable volume reservoir in communication with the interior of the corresponding fluid line. The reservoir is at least partially defined by a first tube section, a second tube section having an axially extending portion and radially extending portion, and a radially extending piston connected to the first tube section for movement therewith. The at least one slip joint also includes a resiliently compressible conductive member positioned between and in contact with the piston and the radially extending portion of the second tube section to create an electrical path therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Gary Challender, Philip Morrison