Patents by Inventor Michael J. Varasso

Michael J. Varasso 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).

  • Coupling device
    Patent number: 4745948
    Abstract: A coupling device for detachably connecting male and female coupling members which serve to provide a fluid connection between a fluid source and an implement operated from the fluid source. Check valves are provided in both of the coupler members and an actuating means is provided for engaging the check valve in the male coupler to insure against closing of the male coupler check valve during fluid flow through the coupling device. A fluid actuated lock means is provided to hold the actuating member in its operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: Snap-Tite, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne E. Wilcox, Michael J. Varasso
  • Combination detent and threaded quick disconnect
    Patent number: 4582347
    Abstract: A quick disconnect coupling wherein the male coupler part has both threads and a groove so that it can be universally secured to a female coupler part regardless of whether the female coupler part carries a threaded nut or detent type securing or connecting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Snap-Tite, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne E. Wilcox, Michael J. Varasso