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).
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Publication number: 20150076816Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
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Patent number: 8820799Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
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Patent number: 7810850Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
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Publication number: 20090243288Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: ACCOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
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Patent number: 7523966Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
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Publication number: 20080143106Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: ACCOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
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Patent number: 7232159Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
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Patent number: 6860523Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 7, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
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Publication number: 20030111840Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: Accor Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney
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Patent number: 6464266Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Accor Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jerry E. O'Neill, Charlie Whitney