Patents by Inventor Jerry E. O'Neill

Jerry E. O'Neill 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).

  • Publication number: 20150076816
    Abstract: A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, and an end bushing holding the gripper ring, spacer bushing, and O-ring within the outer housing. A second gripper ring and a second spacer ring are used in some embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
  • Patent number: 8820799
    Abstract: A coupling having a housing with an internal bore sized to receive a tube therein, a spacer bushing non-movably retained against axial movement within the bore, and first and second gripper rings each having a peripheral portion non-movably retained against axial movement within the bore prior to and during operation of the coupling with the tube therein with teeth protruding inwardly into the bore sufficient to engage the tube. The gripper teeth being non-retractable, and the gripper rings and spacer bushing being held tightly together within the housing. The coupling may include a seal for application of pressurized fluid to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
  • Patent number: 7810850
    Abstract: A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, the teeth arranged for providing a twist when subjected to simultaneous rearward axial and rotational forces, and an end bushing holding the gripper ring, spacer bushing, and O-ring within the outer housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
  • Publication number: 20090243288
    Abstract: A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, and an end bushing holding the gripper ring, spacer bushing, and O-ring within the outer housing. A second gripper ring and a second spacer ring are used in some embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: ACCOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
  • Patent number: 7523966
    Abstract: A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, and an end bushing holding the gripper ring, spacer bushing, and O-ring within the outer housing. A second gripper ring and a second spacer ring are used in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
  • Publication number: 20080143106
    Abstract: A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, the teeth arranged for providing a twist when subjected to simultaneous rearward axial and rotational forces, and an end bushing holding the gripper ring, spacer bushing, and O-ring within the outer housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: ACCOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
  • Patent number: 7232159
    Abstract: A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, and an end bushing holding the gripper ring, spacer bushing, and O-ring within the outer housing. A second gripper ring and a second spacer ring are used in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
  • Patent number: 6860523
    Abstract: A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, the teeth arranged for providing a twist when subjected to simultaneous rearward axial and rotational forces, and an end bushing holding the gripper ring, spacer bushing, and O-ring within the outer housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
  • Publication number: 20030111840
    Abstract: A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, the teeth arranged for providing a twist when subjected to simultaneous rearward axial and rotational forces, and an end bushing holding the gripper ring, spacer bushing, and O-ring within the outer housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Accor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
  • Patent number: 6464266
    Abstract: A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, the teeth arranged for providing a twist when subjected to simultaneous rearward axial and rotational forces, and an end bushing holding the gripper ring, spacer bushing, and O-ring within the outer housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney