Patents by Inventor Henry Beckwith

Henry Beckwith 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 coupling assembly
    Patent number: 6186559
    Abstract: A tube coupling assembly includes a tube having an end form for attachment to a hose with a notch extending radially inwardly into the end form. The tube coupling assembly also includes a ferrule disposed about the end form and having an end snap-locked into the notch. The ferrule is adapted to be crimped to secure the hose to the tube between the ferrule and the end form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Harry Fisher, Kevin Michael Ahaus, David Alan Campbell, Henry A. Beckwith, Luis Sergio Munoz
  • Insulating sleeve for a fluid pipe
    Patent number: 5727599
    Abstract: A protective sleeve for a fluid pipe is disclosed. The sleeve includes an inner and outer member which provide heat, sound and abrasion resistance. The inner member includes a pair of terminal edges which are spaced apart a predetermined distance. This distance is greater than the distance between the terminal edges of the outer member. A method of making such a protective sleeve is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: John H. Fisher, Henry A. Beckwith
  • Manifold for a refrigerant receiver
    Patent number: 5704226
    Abstract: There is provided herein a refrigerant receiver for use in an automotive air conditioning system. The receiver includes a generally cylindrical body, a circular closure member secured at one end of the body and a manifold member configured to engage the closure member. The manifold includes a bottom surface having a stepped configuration which sealingly engages a corresponding stepped surface on the closure member. A single threaded fastener is utilized to secure the manifold to the closure member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Henry Beckwith, Ming Li
  • Insulating sleeve for a fluid pipe
    Patent number: RE37279
    Abstract: A protective sleeve for a fluid pipe is disclosed. The sleeve includes an inner and outer member which provide heat, sound and abrasion resistance. The inner member includes a pair of terminal edges which are spaced apart a predetermined distance. This distance is greater than the distance between the terminal edges of the outer member. A method of making such a protective sleeve is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Fisher, Henry A. Beckwith