Patents by Inventor Michael J. Mohlenkamp
Michael J. Mohlenkamp 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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Publication number: 20170261137Abstract: A preassembly for a conduit fitting includes an annular fitting component having an interior wall extending along a central axis from an inboard end to an outboard end, a conduit gripping device disposed in the annular fitting component and comprising an outer radial surface at a back portion thereof, and a retaining device having an inboard first interlock portion that interlocks with the outer radial surface of the conduit gripping device, and an outboard second interlock portion axially spaced apart from the first interlock portion, the second interlock portion interlocking with the interior wall of the annular fitting component, such that the retaining device holds said annular fitting component and said conduit gripping device together as a discrete subassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Peter C. Williams, Cal R. Brown, Douglas J. McClure, Gregory S. Kalata, Ronald P. Campbell, Douglas S. Welch, Stephen J. Zaborszki, James E. Gotch, Jordan J. Welle, Elizabeth Mueller, Gregory R. Arcangelini, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Justin Hamilton, William J. Knaggs, Daniel G. Trivett, William H. Glime, III, Timothy Garrett Gray, Connor M. Dorony, Donald E. NegreIii, Dale C. Arstein, Mark A. Clason, Keith M. Dando, Richard J. Mlinarik, Del C. Stamm, Ross A. Clark, Gary Matson
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Publication number: 20160281892Abstract: The disclosure presents exemplary embodiments of a cartridge nut concept for conduit fittings. The cartridge nut concept may include the feature of loosely retaining one or more conduit gripping devices with a fitting component such as a male or female threaded nut. The cartridge nut concept may be realized using one or more geometry or shape features or characteristics of one or more conduit gripping devices. Still further, the cartridge nut concept may be realized in combination with a ferrule cartridge concept.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Dale C. Arstein, Mark A. Bennett, Mark D. Bearer, Tobin P. Berry, Cal R. Brown, Mark A. Clason, Ross A. Clark, Robert A. Fotta, Justin Christopher Hamilton, Gregory S. Kalata, John D. Karkosiak, Kennan Joseph Malec, Andrew P. Marshall, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Jeffrey S. Rayle, Gerhard H. Schiroky, Harry James Slaven, Douglas S. Welch, Peter C. Williams
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Publication number: 20150167873Abstract: The disclosure presents exemplary embodiments of a cartridge nut concept for conduit fittings. The cartridge nut concept may include the feature of loosely retaining one or more conduit gripping devices with a fitting component such as a male or female threaded nut. The cartridge nut concept may be realized using one or more geometry or shape features or characteristics of one or more conduit gripping devices. Still further, the cartridge nut concept may be realized in combination with a ferrule cartridge concept.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Dale C. Arstein, Mark A. Bennett, Mark D. Bearer, Tobin P. Berry, Cal R. Brown, Mark A. Clason, Ross A. Clark, Robert A. Fotta, Justin Hamilton, Gregory S. Kalata, John D. Karkosiak, Kennan Joseph Malec, Andrew P. Marshall, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Jeffrey S. Rayle, Gerhard H. Schiroky, Harry Slaven, Douglas S. Welch, Peter C. Williams
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Patent number: 7686041Abstract: A modular manifold system is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system is comprised of a one or more bridge fittings having an internal fluid passageway which has an inlet end in fluid communication with an outlet port of a first fluid component, and an outlet end in fluid communication with an inlet port of a second fluid component. The bridge fittings may additionally comprise two or more ports, which one of said ports may be in fluid communication with a manifold on another substrate level. The bridge fittings may be mounted within a channel of a backing plate for structural support or in channel blocks of varying sizes. An optional locator plate may be utilized which is mounted over the ends of the bridge fittings in order to align the inlet and outlet ports of the fluid components with the inlet and outlet ends of the bridge fittings. The bridge fittings may also be mounted to the locator plate in multiple directions forming multiple flow paths.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Paul G. Eidsmore, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Benjamin J. Olechnowicz, Christine M. Schilt Deines, Douglas Nordstrom, James McCoy
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Patent number: 7036528Abstract: A modular manifold system is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system is comprised of a one or more bridge fittings having an internal fluid passageway which has an inlet end in fluid communication with an outlet port of a first fluid component, and an outlet end in fluid communication with an inlet port of a second fluid component. The bridge fittings may additionally comprise two or more ports, which one of said ports may be in fluid communication with a manifold on another substrate level. The bridge fittings may be mounted within a channel of a backing plate for structural support or in channel blocks of varying sizes. The bridge fittings may also be mounted to the locator plate in multiple directions forming multiple flow paths. The bridge fittings may be stacked to form multiple layers.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Paul G. Eidsmore, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Benjamin J. Olechnowicz, Christine M. Schilt Deines, Douglas Nordstrom, James McCoy
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Publication number: 20040112446Abstract: A modular manifold system is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system is comprised of a one or more bridge fittings having an internal fluid passageway which has an inlet end in fluid communication with an outlet port of a first fluid component, and an outlet end in fluid communication with an inlet port of a second fluid component. The bridge fittings may additionally comprise two or more ports, which one of said ports may be in fluid communication with a manifold on another substrate level. The bridge fittings may be mounted within a channel of a backing plate for structural support or in channel blocks of varying sizes. The bridge fittings may also be mounted to the locator plate in multiple directions forming multiple flow paths. The bridge fittings may be stacked to form multiple layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: SWAGELOK COMPANYInventors: Paul G. Eidsmore, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Benjamin J. Olechnowicz, Christine M. Schilt-Deines, Douglas Nordstrom, James McCoy
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Patent number: 6629546Abstract: A modular manifold system is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system is comprised of a one or more bridge fittings having an internal fluid passageway which has an inlet end in fluid communication with an outlet port of a first fluid component, and an outlet end in fluid communication with an inlet port of a second fluid component. The bridge fittings may additionally comprise two or more ports, which one of said ports may be in fluid communication with a manifold on another substrate level. The bridge fittings may be mounted within a channel of a backing plate for structural support or in channel blocks of varying sizes. An optional locator plate may be utilized which is mounted over the ends of the bridge fittings in order to align the inlet and outlet ports of the fluid components with the inlet and outlet ends of the bridge fittings. The bridge fittings may also be mounted to the locator plate in multiple directions forming multiple flow paths.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2000Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Paul G. Eidsmore, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Benjamin J. Olechnowicz, Christine M. Schilt Deines, Douglas Nordstrom, James McCoy
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Patent number: 6502601Abstract: A modular manifold system is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system is comprised of a one or more bridge fittings having an internal fluid passageway which has an inlet end in fluid communication with an outlet port of a first fluid component, and an outlet end in fluid communication with an inlet port of a second fluid component. The bridge fittings may additionally comprise two or more ports, which one of said ports may be in fluid communication with a manifold on another substrate level. The bridge fittings may be mounted within a channel of a backing plate for structural support or in channel blocks of varying sizes. An optional locator plate may be utilized which is mounted over the ends of the bridge fittings in order to align the inlet and outlet ports of the fluid components with the inlet and outlet ends of the bridge fittings. The bridge fittings may also be mounted to the locator plate in multiple directions forming multiple flow paths.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2002Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Swagelok CompanyInventors: Paul G. Eidsmore, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Benjamin J. Olechnowicz, Christine M. Schilt Deines, Douglas Nordstrom, James McCoy
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Publication number: 20020134445Abstract: A modular manifold system is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system is comprised of a one or more bridge fittings having an internal fluid passageway which has an inlet end in fluid communication with an outlet port of a first fluid component, and an outlet end in fluid communication with an inlet port of a second fluid component. The bridge fittings may additionally comprise two or more ports, which one of said ports may be in fluid communication with a manifold on another substrate level. The bridge fittings may be mounted within a channel of a backing plate for structural support or in channel blocks of varying sizes. An optional locator plate may be utilized which is mounted over the ends of the bridge fittings in order to align the inlet and outlet ports of the fluid components with the inlet and outlet ends of the bridge fittings. The bridge fittings may also be mounted to the locator plate in multiple directions forming multiple flow paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Paul G. Eidsmore, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Benjamin J. Olechnowicz, Christine M. Schilt Deines, Douglas Nordstrom, James McCoy
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Publication number: 20020000256Abstract: A modular manifold system is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system is comprised of a one or more bridge fittings having an internal fluid passageway which has an inlet end in fluid communication with an outlet port of a first fluid component, and an outlet end in fluid communication with an inlet port of a second fluid component. The bridge fittings may additionally comprise two or more ports, which one of said ports may be in fluid communication with a manifold on another substrate level. The bridge fittings may be mounted within a channel of a backing plate for structural support or in channel blocks of varying sizes. An optional locator plate may be utilized which is mounted over the ends of the bridge fittings in order to align the inlet and outlet ports of the fluid components with the inlet and outlet ends of the bridge fittings. The bridge fittings may also be mounted to the locator plate in multiple directions forming multiple flow paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2000Publication date: January 3, 2002Inventors: Paul G. Eidsmore, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Benjamin J. Olechnowicz, Christine M. Schilt-Deines, Douglas Nordstrom, James McCoy
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Patent number: 5860676Abstract: A modular block assembly is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system includes a base block having angularly disposed passages that receive fasteners in opposite, parallel end faces of the block. The fasteners allow adjacent base blocks to be connected in end-to-end fashion. The first passage extends through one of the end faces and communicates with an upper face of the block. Fluid components are selectively secured to the upper face of the base block to control or regulate fluid flow through the system as desired. Additional angle openings and fasteners, as well as additional fluid passages, may be provided in side wall faces of the base blocks. These additional passages permit transfer of fluid from one adjacent flow line to another. Each fluid passage end includes face seals allowing abutting engagement between the modular components to provide a sealed, continuous flow passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1997Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: Swagelok Marketing Co.Inventors: Joseph M. Brzezicki, Thomas E. DiBiase, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Benjamin J. Olechnowicz, Richard T. Papa, Brian K. Sprafka, Daniel E. Zeiler
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Patent number: 5605358Abstract: A tube coupling assembly includes first and second generally cylindrical coupling components each terminating in a radially outwardly extending flange surrounding a sealing end face. The coupling components are positioned in axial alignment and an improved nut assembly is provided for selectively driving the sealing end faces toward one another. The nut assembly comprises a sleeve-like main body positioned in surrounding relationship to the first and second coupling components. A nut member is threadedly connected with a first end of the main body and engages with the radially outwardly extending flange on the first coupling component on the side opposite its sealing face. A split-ring connector comprising cooperating half-ring members is positioned in surrounding relationship to the second end of the main body and releasably connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: Cajon CompanyInventor: Michael J. Mohlenkamp
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Patent number: 5445263Abstract: A special container and a cooperating plier-type tool are designed to facilitate storage and installation of fluid system gaskets. The container acts to guide and control movement of the tool into gripping engagement with the gaskets to eliminate contact with the sealing faces of the gaskets by either the installer's hands or the tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1994Date of Patent: August 29, 1995Assignee: Cajon CompanyInventors: Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Gerald A. Babuder, Peter A. Jobling, Charles E. Conover
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Patent number: 5423580Abstract: A gasket and retainer assembly for a tube coupling arranged such that the gasket can be installed into, and removed from, a retained and supported position between the coupling components with a strictly lateral movement. The assembly includes a retainer having a pair of engagement portions located on generally diametrically opposite sides of the gasket to radially grip the associated coupling component.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1994Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Cajon CompanyInventors: Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Gerald A. Babuder