Patents by Inventor Linda L. Geer

Linda L. Geer 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).

  • Convertible flare/braze fitting
    Patent number: 4610466
    Abstract: A convertible fitting capable of selectively achieving a brazed, soldered or flared connection to a conduit. The fitting includes an interior passage and an exterior thread. The passage receives smooth wall conduit, such as tubing, for a braze or soldered connection, and an insert receivable within the fitting includes a conduit flare engaging surface and a seal cooperable with the fitting wherein the tightening of a conventional flare nut simultaneously seals the conduit flare to the insert and the insert to the fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Assignee: Aeroquip Corporation
    Inventors: Linda L. Geer, Steven M. Knowles