Patents by Inventor James I. Bates

James I. Bates 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).

  • Connectors
    Patent number: 5664809
    Abstract: A connector assembly principally for aviation fuel lines and pipes in which a connector body is conductive whilst a mounting flange is non-conductive. The body and flange are secured together during a moulding stage. The body generally has earthing lugs embedded in its surface to dissipate electrical static charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: James I. Bates
  • Flexible non-metallic coupling with cam follower latch mechanism
    Patent number: 5131689
    Abstract: A flexible non-metallic coupling comprising an outer ring member having an internal bore with a pair of `O` rings carrying internal inserts slidable and rotatable within the bore, each insert being secured to a pipe end by a shape memory alloy ferrule and being retained in the bore by a nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Assignee: Marston Palmer Limited
    Inventor: James I. Bates