Patents by Inventor John W. Wilds, Sr.

John W. Wilds, Sr. 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).

  • Conduit to component fitting having a leak detection mechanism
    Patent number: 7971910
    Abstract: A leak detection mechanism for use with a pressurized system that relates generally to an assembly for connecting a conduit to a component. The mechanism utilizes a fluid passageway for detecting a leak or absence of a seal after connecting a conduit to a component such as an expansion valve of a pressurized fluid system. The fluid passageway forms a predetermined leak path enabling fluid flow into or out of the system when an o-ring or other seal means is missing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Matthew Holt, Lisa A. S. Holt, legal representative, Fred Butler, John W. Wilds, Sr., Steven Lenhart