Patents by Inventor George Carlson
George Carlson 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).
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Patent number: 10316998Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Peter C. Williams, Tobin Berry, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Bennett, Sanjeev S. Moghe, Mark A. Clason
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Publication number: 20170089497Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Peter C. Williams, Tobin Berry, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Bennett, Sanjeev S. Moghe, Mark A. Clason
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Patent number: 9562635Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Peter C. Williams, Tobin Berry, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Clason, Mark A. Bennett, Sanjeev S. Moghe
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Publication number: 20150021903Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Peter C. Williams, Tobin Berry, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Clason, Mark A. Bennett, Sanjeev S. Moghe
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Publication number: 20130264817Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Peter C. Williams, Tobin Berry, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Carlson, Mark A. Bennett, Sanjeev S. Moghe
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Patent number: 8439407Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Peter C. Williams, Tobin Berry, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Clason, Mark A. Bennett, Sanjeev S. Moghe
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Publication number: 20120187678Abstract: Fittings are provided for use with different types of tubing. One such fitting includes a gripping member having a sharp tube indenting edge that provides a seal between the tube gripping member and the tube. Another such fitting includes a tube gripping member having a body indenting edge that provides a seal between the tube gripping member and a fitting body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: SWAGELOK COMPANYInventors: Peter C. Williams, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Clason, Mark A. Bennett, Jeffrey M. Rubinski, Mark D. Bearer, Dale C. Arstein
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Publication number: 20100292306Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of individuals diagnosed with a dystrophin deficiency are disclosed. In particular, inhibitors of NF?B transactivation and/or inhibitors that suppress p65 expression are used to prevent and/or reverse muscle damage in animals or humans lacking dystrophin. Such compositions and methods are useful in the treatment of individuals with muscular dystrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: C. George Carlson, Rajvir Singh
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Publication number: 20100219631Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Peter C. Williams, Tobin Berry, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Clason, Mark A. Bennett, Sanjeev S. Moghe
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Publication number: 20100133812Abstract: Fittings are provided for use with different types of tubing. One such fitting includes a gripping member having a sharp tube indenting edge that provides a seal between the tube gripping member and the tube. Another such fitting includes a tube gripping member having a body indenting edge that provides a seal between the tube gripping member and a fitting body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2006Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: SWAGELOK COMPANYInventors: Peter C. Williams, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Clason, Mark A. Bennett, Jeffrey M. Rubinski, Mark D. Bearer, Dale C. Arstein
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Patent number: 7695027Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Peter C. Williams, Tobin Berry, George A. Carlson, Andrew P. Marshall, Mark A. Clason, Mark A. Bennett, Sanjeev S. Moghe
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Publication number: 20070170662Abstract: A seal (10) includes a seal structure (130) for engagement with first (24) and second fluid components (26) in first (84) and second counterbores (88). The seal also includes a holding plate (20, 30) structure for engagement with first (81) and second surfaces (85) of the components. The holding plate structure includes one or more layers that are preferably formed with the outer layers of the seal structure (30). The seal structure preferably includes at least three abutting layers of metal, the inner layer (70) having a hardness that is selected to be greater than the hardness of the first and second outer layers (20, 30). The invention also relates to a method of achieving a metal to metal seal between two relatively hard metal components in a fluid System.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Peter Williams, Mark Bennett, George Carlson, Theodore Gausman, Joseph Jagielo, Timothy Maruna, Douglas Nordstrom
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Publication number: 20060071055Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing one or more workpieces before welding in a weld head unit. The apparatus includes a welding collet which incorporates a cantilevered, flexible spring “finger” or beam to support the workpiece. The finger is adapted to more uniformly distribute bending stresses along the clamping portions of the collet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2005Publication date: April 6, 2006Inventors: George Carlson, Peter Oyster
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Patent number: 6969047Abstract: A ball valve includes a body having a passageway there through with a ball member disposed in the passageway and mounted for selective rotation between valve open and valve closed positions to control fluid flow. A pair of flange grooves are provided in the body on opposite sides of the ball, each flange groove extending radially from the passageway. A pair of seat rings are disposed in the passageway on opposite sides of the ball. Each seat ring has a first sealing surface in contact with an outer surface of the ball and a radially extending annular flange or tab received in an associated one of the flange grooves. The seat design further includes a pair of annular flange seals each disposed in a respective one of the flange grooves. The seat configuration achieves a cantilever effect to improve the temperature and pressure cycling performance of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Bruce A. Hotton, Cal R. Brown, George A. Carlson, Joseph K. Iveljic, Jared S. Timko, Kevin J. Mracek
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Publication number: 20050242582Abstract: A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Peter Williams, Tobin Berry, George Carlson, Andrew Marshall, Mark Clason, Mark Bennett, Sanjeev Moghe
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Patent number: 6883780Abstract: A sanitary diaphragm valve is provided that includes a generally dome shaped diaphragm having a central boss that can be connected to or driven by a valve actuator. The diaphragm includes an outer peripheral edge and a relatively thin web portion that connects the boss to the outer edge. In one embodiment, the web portion is arcuate or dome shaped. The thinner web portion permits the diaphragm to have an extended cycle life and to permit the valve to operate at higher fluid pressures. The diaphragm may be made from a chemically resistant material and optimized to maintain high flexure.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Ronnie Browne, George Carlson
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Patent number: 6874756Abstract: A valve assembly including a valve, a mounting plate, a snap-together actuator, and a mounting bracket. The snap-together actuator is assembled by a set of snap wings that are attached to one piece of the actuator housing and inserted into slits in the other piece of the actuator housing. The actuator housing is then bolted to the valve and mounting plate. The mounting plate is received by the mounting bracket, which may be pre-mounted into place in the valve system. The mounting bracket contains a retaining clip and a snap wing that secures the valve mounting plate to the valve mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Darin Hawkins, George Carlson, David R. Kattler
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Publication number: 20040159819Abstract: A ball valve includes a body having a passageway there through with a ball member disposed in the passageway and mounted for selective rotation between valve open and valve closed positions to control fluid flow. A pair of flange grooves are provided in the body on opposite sides of the ball, each flange groove extending radially from the passageway. A pair of seat rings are disposed in the passageway on opposite sides of the ball. Each seat ring has a first sealing surface in contact with an outer surface of the ball and a radially extending annular flange or tab received in an associated one of the flange grooves. The seat design further includes a pair of annular flange seals each disposed in a respective one of the flange grooves. The seat configuration achieves a cantilever effect to improve the temperature and pressure cycling performance of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Bruce A. Hotton, Cal R. Brown, George A. Carlson, Joseph K. Iveljic, Jared S. Timko, Kevin J. Mracek
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Patent number: 6695285Abstract: A ball valve (10) includes a body (A) having a passageway (12) extending therethrough with a ball member (B) disposed in the passageway and mounted for selective rotation between valve open and valve closed positions to control fluid flow through the valve. A pair of flange grooves are provided in the body on opposite sides of the ball. each flange groove extending radially from the passageway. A pair of seat rings (16) are disposed in the passageway on opposite sides of the ball. Each seat ring has a first sealing surface (24) in contact with an outer surface of the ball and a radially extending annular flange or tab (30) received in an associated one of the flange grooves (34). The seat design further includes a pair of annular flange seals (18, 20) each disposed in a respective one of the flange grooves.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Bruce A. Hotton, Cal R. Brown, George A. Carlson, Joseph K. Iveljic, Jared S. Timko, Kevin J. Mracek
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Patent number: D486501Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Darin Hawkins, George Carlson, David R. Kattler