Patents by Inventor Gary E. Silke

Gary E. Silke 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: 10214326
    Abstract: A one piece closure has a distal section, a proximal section, and an intermediate section. The intermediate section has a cylindrical center with a first annular fold extending radially inwardly and a second annular fold extending radially inwardly. The first and second folds are parallel forming an annular channel there between extending for less than 360 degrees creating a gap. The cylindrical center is formed with a hole. A C-shaped snap ring is positioned within the annular channel. The snap ring has spaced free ends. The snap ring has a projection sized to extend into the hole in the cylindrical center. The projection of the snap ring is of a first color. The remainder of the snap ring is of a second color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventors: James R. Gilliam, Gary E. Silke