Patents by Inventor James Cromwell

James Cromwell 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: 5284134
    Abstract: A swivel connector is provided for use in either an intravenous liquid supply line or an oxygen supply line to allow the line to rotate to prevent kinking. A body portion is provided having a cylindrical cavity formed in one end thereof, and a hollow, cylindrical male member slides into the cylindrical cavity and has sufficient clearance to allow free rotation of the male member within the cylindrical cavity. A locking flange is carried by the male member which engages an annular groove formed in the body portion to prevent the male member from inadvertently disengaging from the body portion. A seal is also provided between the male member and the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Inventors: E. Lanny Vaughn, James Cromwell