Patents by Inventor Gary Hutko

Gary Hutko 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: 7354079
    Abstract: A tube connector including a tubular connector body having an inboard contact surface facing an outboard open end, a collet extending into the open end and towards the contact surface, and an o-ring positioned between the collet and the contact surface. The o-ring provides a fluid-tight seal between the connector body and an outer circumference of a tube inserted through the collet and into the connector body. The connector also includes a relatively rigid ring guide positioned between the o-ring and the collet. The ring guide is adapted to protect the o-ring and maintain the o-ring in a proper position for providing a fluid-tight seal and includes a sloped or radiused outboard surface for guiding an inserted tube and a sloped inboard surface for contacting the o-ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Watts Sea Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall J. Rehder, Gary Hutko, L. James Knowles
  • Publication number: 20060283514
    Abstract: A manifold with interconnecting, non-threaded modular sections. The connected sections define a fluidic passageway and at least one valved outlet. The valved. outlet is reversible to enable the valve to be readily accessible when the modular section is in any orientation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Randall Rehder, Gary Hutko, L. Knowles
  • Patent number: 7111644
    Abstract: A manifold with interconnecting, non-threaded modular sections. The connected sections define a fluidic passageway and at least one valved outlet. The valved outlet is reversible to enable the valve to be readily accessible when the modular section is in any orientation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Sea Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall J. Rehder, Gary Hutko, L. James Knowles
  • Publication number: 20060032542
    Abstract: A manifold with interconnecting, non-threaded modular sections. The connected sections define a fluidic passageway and at least one valved outlet. The valved outlet is reversible to enable the valve to be readily accessible when the modular section is in any orientation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Randall Rehder, Gary Hutko, L. Knowles
  • Publication number: 20050275221
    Abstract: A connector with a connector body, a seal (such as an O-ring), a guide, a cap, and a collet. The guide may include in an outboard radiused surface and a substantially flat surface to contact the seal. The cap may be fixed in one end of the connector body. The collet may be reversibly and placed within the cap and include a surface to bias tooth members against inserted tubing, thereby to prevent the tubing from being withdrawn from the connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Randall Rehder, Gary Hutko, L. Knowles
  • Patent number: 6929032
    Abstract: A manifold with interconnecting, non-threaded modular sections. The connected sections define a fluidic passageway and at least one valved outlet. The valved outlet is reversible to enable the valve to be readily accessible when the modular section is in any orientation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Sea Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall J. Rehder, Gary Hutko, L. James Knowles
  • Publication number: 20040194834
    Abstract: A manifold with interconnecting, non-threaded modular sections. The connected sections define a fluidic passageway and at least one valved outlet. The valved outlet is reversible to enable the valve to be readily accessible when the modular section is in any orientation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Randall J. Rehder, Gary Hutko, L. James Knowles
  • Publication number: 20040032125
    Abstract: A connector with a connector body, a seal (such as an O-ring), a guide, a cap, and a collet. The guide may include in an outboard radiused surface and a substantially flat surface to contact the seal. The cap may be fixed in one and of the connector body. The collet may be reversibly and placed within the cap and include a surface to bias to tooth members against tubing, thereby to prevent the tubing from being withdrawn from the connector body. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Randall J. Rehder, Gary Hutko, L. James Knowles