Patents by Inventor Kenneth Gocha

Kenneth Gocha 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).

  • Patent number: 12645903
    Abstract: A quick connector arranged to display a scannable image that verifies that engaging components of a quick connector have made a connection. A connector body includes an internal passage centrally located in the connector body adapted so that a pipe can be inserted into the passage. A latch member is located on the connector body that is movable from a pipe insertion position that facilitates the insertion of the pipe into the connector body internal passage, to a latch position that captures and retains the pipe to the connector body. A scannable image inscribed on the latch member is hidden and unreadable in the insertion position. Moving the latch member to the latching position captures the pipe and uncovers the scannable image which can read by a machine scanner to verify the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Brian James Cardwell, Kenneth Gocha, Stephen S. Frederiksen, Christian A. Veraza
  • Publication number: 20260111695
    Abstract: A quick connector arranged to display a scannable image that verifies that engaging components of a quick connector have made a connection. A connector body includes an internal passage centrally located in the connector body adapted so that a pipe can be inserted into the passage. A latch member is located on the connector body that is movable from a pipe insertion position that facilitates the insertion of the pipe into the connector body internal passage, to a latch position that captures and retains the pipe to the connector body. A scannable image inscribed on the latch member is hidden and unreadable in the insertion position. Moving the latch member to the latching position captures the pipe and uncovers the scannable image which can read by a machine scanner to verify the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Applicant: Cooper Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Brian James Cardwell, Kenneth Gocha, Stephen S. Frederiksen, Christian A. Veraza
  • Publication number: 20260029074
    Abstract: A connector for coupling a tube to a receptacle includes an endform formed on the end of the tube that is arranged to be inserted into the receptacle in a mounting position and slidable to a latched position. A retainer embraces the receptacle and includes first and second legs extending into the receptacle. The legs each have a cross section that has a first minor axis that is smaller than a second major axis. The endform engages the legs first minor axis urging the legs into a spread condition while the endform is sliding from the mounting position to the latched position. In the latched position the legs retract to a relaxed condition and are captured in a groove in the end form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Capua, Kenneth Gocha, Tisiphone A. Titus
  • Publication number: 20250284909
    Abstract: A quick connector arranged to display a scannable image that verifies that engaging components of a quick connector have made a connection. A connector body includes an internal passage centrally located in the connector body adapted so that a pipe can be inserted into the passage. A latch member is located on the connector body that is movable from a pipe insertion position that facilitates the insertion of the pipe into the connector body internal passage, to a latch position that captures and retains the pipe to the connector body. A scannable image inscribed on the latch member is hidden and unreadable in the insertion position. Moving the latch member to the latching position captures the pipe and uncovers the scannable image which can read by a machine scanner to verify the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Brian James Cardwell, Kenneth Gocha, Stephen S. Frederiksen, Christian A. Veraza
  • Patent number: 12135106
    Abstract: A quick connector is adapted to display a code that verifies that a latch member is engaged to retain an installed pipe to the quick connector. The quick connector comprises a connector body having a receiving portion surrounding an internal passage, the internal passage arranged to receive the pipe therein. A latch member retained on the receiving portion is arranged to be movable between a pipe insertion position and a latched position. In the pipe insertion position, the latch member allows the pipe to be inserted into the internal passage. A code readable by a scanning device becomes readable when the latch member is moved to the latched position verifying that the pipe is installed and latched in the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Brian J. Cardwell, Angela Greiner
  • Patent number: 12129951
    Abstract: A quick connector includes a coupler fluidically connected by a passage to a first fluid tube. A retainer housing in axial alignment with the passage is installed on the coupler and a movable retainer is installed in the retainer housing in a first position. A second fluid tube having a raised bead formed proximate an end portion of the second fluid tube is permitted to be installed into the retainer housing cavity by the retainer when the retainer is in the first position. Moving the retainer to a second position latches the bead to the retainer housing retaining the second fluid tube to the quick connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen S. Frederiksen, Tisiphone A. Titus, Kenneth Gocha
  • Publication number: 20230383881
    Abstract: A quick connector is adapted to display a code that verifies that a latch member is engaged to retain an installed pipe to the quick connector. The quick connector comprises a connector body having a receiving portion surrounding an internal passage, the internal passage arranged to receive the pipe therein. A latch member retained on the receiving portion is arranged to be movable between a pipe insertion position and a latched position. In the pipe insertion position, the latch member allows the pipe to be inserted into the internal passage. A code readable by a scanning device becomes readable when the latch member is moved to the latched position verifying that the pipe is installed and latched in the connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Brian J. Cardwell, Angela Greiner
  • Patent number: 11698157
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a quick connector adapted to display a code that verifies that a latch member is engaged to retain an installed pipe to the quick connector. The quick connector comprises a connector body having a receiving portion surrounding an internal passage, the internal passage arranged to receive the pipe therein. A latch member retained on the receiving portion is arranged to be movable between a pipe insertion position and a latched position. In the pipe insertion position, the latch member allows the pipe to be inserted into the internal passage. A code readable by a scanning device becomes readable when the latch member is moved to the latched position verifying that the pipe is installed and latched in the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Brian James Cardwell, Angela Greiner
  • Publication number: 20230096609
    Abstract: A connector is disclosed that includes a coupler having a socket end fluidically connected by a passage to a stem connected to a first fluid tube. A retainer housing having a cavity in axial alignment with the passage is installed on the coupler socket end and a retainer is installed in the retainer housing in a first position. A second fluid tube having a raised bead formed proximate an end portion of the second fluid tube is permitted to be installed into the retainer housing cavity by the retainer when the retainer is in the first position. Installation of the second fluid tube places the bead in the retainer housing and the end portion of the second fluid tube in the coupler passage providing a fluid path between the first fluid tube and the second fluid tube. The retainer is moved to a second position latching the bead to the retainer housing retaining the second fluid tube to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC
    Inventors: Stephen S. Frederiksen, Tisiphone A. Titus, Kenneth Gocha
  • Patent number: 11428358
    Abstract: A fluid interaction device for establishing an interaction with a fluid, particularly a brake fluid or a fuel fluid. A housing member accommodates a fluid interaction portion. The fluid interaction portion is adapted to interact with a fluid within the housing member. The housing member further comprises a connection portion which can be connected to a fluid supply element. The connection portion is formed as a weldable, tubular end portion so that the housing member can be connected to a joining portion of the fluid supply element by means of a welded joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE (DEUTSCHLAND) GMBH
    Inventors: Ole Hammer, Brian Cardwell, Steve Frederiksen, Kenneth Gocha, Arthur Janik
  • Publication number: 20220026002
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a quick connector adapted to display a code that verifies that a latch member is engaged to retain an installed pipe to the quick connector. The quick connector comprises a connector body having a receiving portion surrounding an internal passage, the internal passage arranged to receive the pipe therein. A latch member retained on the receiving portion is arranged to be movable between a pipe insertion position and a latched position. In the pipe insertion position, the latch member allows the pipe to be inserted into the internal passage. A code readable by a scanning device becomes readable when the latch member is moved to the latched position verifying that the pipe is installed and latched in the connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Brian James Cardwell, Angela Greiner
  • Patent number: 10612707
    Abstract: A quick connect assembly for releasably engaging an endform including a tubular stem, a collar member and a retaining member. The tubular stem includes a radially extending flange formed proximate to an upper end thereof. The radially extending flange is formed to include a first plurality of locating features. The collar member is carried by the tubular stem and is rotatably adjustable relative to the tubular stem about a longitudinally extending axis to a plurality of indexed positions. The collar member includes an inwardly extending lip proximate a lower end thereof and further including a second plurality of locating features. The retaining member holds the radially extending flange of the tubular stem against the inwardly extending lip of the collar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Troy Owens
  • Patent number: 10428987
    Abstract: A fluid quick connector assembly (20) according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, among other possible things includes a housing (22) having a passage (32) configured to receive an endform (26), and a retainer (24) including a bridge (68). A beam (78) extends from the bridge. Two retainer arms (70) extend from the bridge to retain the male endform (26) in the passage of the housing when the retainer is in an engaged position. Two guiding legs (72) extend from the bridge that guide the retainer (24) during movement to the engaged position. The bridge (68), the beam (78), the two retainer arms (70), and the two guiding legs (72) are an integral unitary single piece component, and the beam (78) contacts the endform (26) when the retainer (24) is in the engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Gary Klinger, Steve Frederiksen
  • Publication number: 20190162346
    Abstract: A quick connect assembly for releasably engaging an endform including a tubular stem, a collar member and a retaining member. The tubular stem includes a radially extending flange formed proximate to an upper end thereof. The radially extending flange is formed to include a first plurality of locating features. The collar member is carried by the tubular stem and is rotatably adjustable relative to the tubular stem about a longitudinally extending axis to a plurality of indexed positions. The collar member includes an inwardly extending lip proximate a lower end thereof and further including a second plurality of locating features. The retaining member holds the radially extending flange of the tubular stem against the inwardly extending lip of the collar member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth GOCHA, Troy OWEN
  • Publication number: 20180335172
    Abstract: A fluid interaction device for establishing an interaction with a fluid, particularly a brake fluid or a fuel fluid. A housing member accommodates a fluid interaction portion. The fluid interaction portion is adapted to interact with a fluid within the housing member. The housing member further comprises a connection portion which can be connected to a fluid supply element. The connection portion is formed as a weldable, tubular end portion so that the housing member can be connected to a joining portion of the fluid supply element by means of a welded joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Ole Hammer, Brian Cardwell, Steve Frederiksen, Kenneth Gocha, Arthur Janik
  • Publication number: 20160298800
    Abstract: A fluid quick connector assembly (20) according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, among other possible things includes a housing (22) having a passage (32) configured to receive an endform (26), and a retainer (24) including a bridge (68). A beam (78) extends from the bridge. Two retainer arms (70) extend from the bridge to retain the male endform (26) in the passage of the housing when the retainer is in an engaged position. Two guiding legs (72) extend from the bridge that guide the retainer (24) during movement to the engaged position. The bridge (68), the beam (78), the two retainer arms (70), and the two guiding legs (72) are an integral unitary single piece component, and the beam (78) contacts the endform (26) when the retainer (24) is in the engaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Gary Klinger, Steve Frederiksen