Patents by Inventor Nicholas D. Norris

Nicholas D. Norris 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).

  • Patent number: 9498815
    Abstract: An apparatus for flaring an outer tube of a double-walled tube is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a flaring tool and a clamping arrangement. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion that is laterally disposed in relation to the first portion. The clamping arrangement is disposed on the first portion. The clamping arrangement is configured to receive the double-walled tube therein and position an end of the double-walled tube to face the second portion. The clamping arrangement is operable to axially restrict the double-walled tube. The flaring tool is disposed in an axially movable engagement with respect to the second portion. The flaring tool includes a flaring tip that defines a tapered portion. The tapered portion is configured to face the end of the double-walled tube and flare an end of the outer tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas D. Norris
  • Publication number: 20160167102
    Abstract: An apparatus for flaring an outer tube of a double-walled tube is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a flaring tool and a clamping arrangement. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion that is laterally disposed in relation to the first portion. The clamping arrangement is disposed on the first portion. The clamping arrangement is configured to receive the double-walled tube therein and position an end of the double-walled tube to face the second portion. The clamping arrangement is operable to axially restrict the double-walled tube. The flaring tool is disposed in an axially movable engagement with respect to the second portion. The flaring tool includes a flaring tip that defines a tapered portion. The tapered portion is configured to face the end of the double-walled tube and flare an end of the outer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: Nicholas D. Norris