Patents by Inventor George W. McCool

George W. McCool 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).

  • Tube and fitting assembly and method of making same
    Patent number: 4693710
    Abstract: A tube and fitting assembly is disclosed which includes a plastic fitting with a hollow pin frictionally receiving an end portion of a plastic tube, and an integral collar surrounding the pin and tube end portion and with the tube end portion clamped between the pin and collar. A method of making a tube and fitting assembly is disclosed which includes spin-forming the collar of a fitting about an end portion of a plastic tube while the end portion is disposed on a hollow pin concentric with the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: Sherwood Medical Company
    Inventor: George W. McCool
  • Tube and fitting assembly and method of making same
    Patent number: 4523968
    Abstract: A tube and fitting assembly is disclosed which includes a plastic fitting with a hollow pin frictionally receiving an end portion of a plastic tube, and an integral collar surrounding the pin and tube end portion and with the tube end portion clamped between the pin and collar. A method of making a tube and fitting assembly is disclosed which includes spin-forming the collar of a fitting about an end portion of a plastic tube while the end portion is disposed on a hollow pin concentric with the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1985
    Assignee: Sherwood Medical Company
    Inventor: George W. McCool