Patents by Inventor Michael D. Nowling

Michael D. Nowling 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).

  • Plug for a port
    Patent number: 7389798
    Abstract: A plug for a port is provided. Preferably, the plug and a cartridge configured to couple fluid tubes to a housing use substantially identical components such as a seal and a retainer or guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: SMC Corporation of America
    Inventors: Michael D. Nowling, Rick D. Pelfrey
  • Pneumatic coupling
    Patent number: 7055864
    Abstract: A pneumatic coupling is provided. The pneumatic coupling is configured to couple a plurality of pneumatic lines together. According to the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the pneumatic coupling includes first and second housings and a plurality of fittings sized to receive the pneumatic lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: SMC Corporation of America
    Inventors: Rick D. Pelfrey, Christina G. Santiago, William O. Hodge, Edward E. Kohl, Michael D. Nowling
  • Pneumatic coupling
    Publication number: 20020163187
    Abstract: A pneumatic coupling is provided. The pneumatic coupling is configured to couple a plurality of pneumatic lines together. According to the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the pneumatic coupling includes first and second housings and a plurality of fittings sized to receive the pneumatic lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Rick D. Pelfrey, Christina G. Santiago, William O. Hodge, Edward E. Kohl, Michael D. Nowling