Patents by Inventor Joseph D. Howard

Joseph D. Howard 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).

  • Reusable fitting, connector assembly and kit
    Publication number: 20080272590
    Abstract: A reusable fitting, connector assembly and kit. The reusable fitting includes a barb portion, a threaded portion, a tightening portion, a connector portion and a substantially smooth cylindrical bore extending through the barb portion, threaded portion, tightening portion and connector portion. The tightening portion is disposed proximate to the threaded portion and includes least two parallel tightening surfaces. The connector assembly includes the fitting, a nut and a crimp sleeve. The kit includes the connector assembly and at least one wrench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph D. Howard, Kevin J. Mitchell