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).
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Patent number: 12645903Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 8, 2024Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Brian James Cardwell, Kenneth Gocha, Stephen S. Frederiksen, Christian A. Veraza
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Publication number: 20260111695Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2025Publication date: April 23, 2026Applicant: Cooper Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Brian James Cardwell, Kenneth Gocha, Stephen S. Frederiksen, Christian A. Veraza
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Publication number: 20260029074Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2025Publication date: January 29, 2026Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Thomas Capua, Kenneth Gocha, Tisiphone A. Titus
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Publication number: 20250284909Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2024Publication date: September 11, 2025Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Brian James Cardwell, Kenneth Gocha, Stephen S. Frederiksen, Christian A. Veraza
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Patent number: 12135106Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 5, 2023Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Brian J. Cardwell, Angela Greiner
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Patent number: 12129951Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 17, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Stephen S. Frederiksen, Tisiphone A. Titus, Kenneth Gocha
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Publication number: 20230383881Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Brian J. Cardwell, Angela Greiner
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Patent number: 11698157Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Brian James Cardwell, Angela Greiner
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Publication number: 20230096609Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INCInventors: Stephen S. Frederiksen, Tisiphone A. Titus, Kenneth Gocha
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Patent number: 11428358Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE (DEUTSCHLAND) GMBHInventors: Ole Hammer, Brian Cardwell, Steve Frederiksen, Kenneth Gocha, Arthur Janik
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Publication number: 20220026002Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Brian James Cardwell, Angela Greiner
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Patent number: 10612707Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, INC.Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Troy Owens
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Patent number: 10428987Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Gary Klinger, Steve Frederiksen
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Publication number: 20190162346Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Kenneth GOCHA, Troy OWEN
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Publication number: 20180335172Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Ole Hammer, Brian Cardwell, Steve Frederiksen, Kenneth Gocha, Arthur Janik
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Publication number: 20160298800Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Kenneth Gocha, Gary Klinger, Steve Frederiksen