Patents by Inventor Paul J. Fournier

Paul J. Fournier 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).

  • Fluid coupling
    Patent number: 5179976
    Abstract: A fluid coupling is disclosed. The fluid coupling includes first and second coupling parts which define a passageway. A valve is provided in the passageway. The valve is adapted to open upon interconnection of the coupling parts. One of the coupling parts includes at least one guide groove, while the other coupling part includes at least one key pin receivable by the guide groove. The coupling parts can only be interconnected upon alignment of the key pin with the guide groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Assignee: Aeroquip Corporation
    Inventors: John D. Boland, Paul J. Fournier, John C. Field, David S. Densel