Patents by Inventor Gerald P. Eberle

Gerald P. Eberle 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).

  • Connector thermal sensor
    Patent number: 6210036
    Abstract: An aircraft ground connector is described for delivering electrical power to aircraft parked at airports. The connector includes a thermal sensor arrangement which is positioned in the normal insulating body of such connector, which sensor reacts to a rise of temperature in such body higher than a predetermined temperature by cutting off the flow of electrical power through the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventors: Gerald P. Eberle, Alan J. Janis
  • Pipe coupling
    Patent number: 5924744
    Abstract: A pipe coupling (20) for applications including, but not limited to, connecting a conduit to a cooperating fitting (28) on an aircraft. Particularly a pipe coupling (20) incorporating slot fill dowels (36). The dowels (36) provide obstruction to inadvertent separation of the coupling (20) from the cooperating flange (28) while all fastening devices are engaged. The coupling (20) additionally may include an elbow (26) allowing various radial conduit positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventor: Gerald P. Eberle