Patents by Inventor Jerry VerHoven

Jerry VerHoven 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).

  • Low shear swivel fitting
    Patent number: 8991731
    Abstract: A swivel fitting used to connect to various components in a fluid handling system is provided. The swivel fitting incorporates an annular chamfer surface to reduce the affect that the fitting has on the flow properties of the fluid when the fluid is caused to flow through the fitting. The use of the swivel fitting in a paint supply line is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Hosco Fittings, LLC
    Inventors: Jan Pitzer, Bill Bertakis, Jerry Verhoven, Randall Sandifur
  • LOW SHEAR SWIVEL FITTING
    Publication number: 20130341436
    Abstract: A swivel fitting used to connect to various components in a fluid handling system is provided. The swivel fitting incorporates an annular chamfer surface to reduce the affect that the fitting has on the flow properties of the fluid when the fluid is caused to flow through the fitting. The use of the swivel fitting in a paint supply line is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Hosco Fittings, LLC
    Inventors: Jan Pitzer, Bill Bertakis, Jerry Verhoven, Randall Sandifur
  • Low shear swivel fitting
    Patent number: 8517288
    Abstract: A swivel fitting used to connect to various components in a fluid handling system is provided. The swivel fitting incorporates an annular chamfer surface to reduce the affect that the fitting has on the flow properties of the fluid when the fluid is caused to flow through the fitting. The use of the swivel fitting in a paint supply line is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Hosco Fittings LLC
    Inventors: Jan Pitzer, Bill Bertakis, Jerry VerHoven, Randall Sandifur
  • LOW SHEAR SWIVEL FITTING
    Publication number: 20100181393
    Abstract: A swivel fitting used to connect to various components in a fluid handling system is provided. The swivel fitting incorporates an annular chamfer surface to reduce the affect that the fitting has on the flow properties of the fluid when the fluid is caused to flow through the fitting. The use of the swivel fitting in a paint supply line is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Jan Pitzer, Bill Bertakis, Jerry VerHoven, Randall Sandifur
  • Spray nozzle fluid regulator and restrictor combination
    Patent number: 6179223
    Abstract: A spray nozzle fluid regulator and restrictor combination for controlling fluid supplied to a spray nozzle used in a fluid supply system includes a pressure regulator portion and a fluid restrictor portion. The pressure regulator portion controls a fluid pressure of the fluid supplied to the spray nozzle. The fluid restrictor portion controls the flow rate of the fluid supplied to the spray nozzle. The pressure regulator portion and the fluid restrictor portion are formed as a single assembly with the fluid restrictor portion being positioned substantially adjacent to the pressure regulator portion to increase the overall responsiveness of the pressure regulator portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works
    Inventors: Richard Sherman, Jerry VerHoven