Patents by Inventor Peter Volum

Peter Volum 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).

  • Snap fitting for joining component parts of an article of assembly
    Patent number: 7404686
    Abstract: A snap-fit arrangement for joining component parts, such as tubular sections and fittings includes a male coupling and a female coupling. A portion of the male coupling extends from one component part and includes cantilever prongs with enlarged heads. The exposed portion of the male coupling and prong heads are structured and disposed for insertion into another component part and through the female coupling until the prong heads exit the inner end of the female coupling and snap outwardly into locked engagement, thereby releasably connecting the two component parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Inventor: Peter Volum
  • Snap fitting for joining component parts of an article of assembly
    Publication number: 20060237967
    Abstract: A snap-fit arrangement for joining component parts, such as tubular sections and fittings includes a male coupling and a female coupling. A portion of the male coupling extends from one component part and includes cantilever prongs with enlarged heads. The exposed portion of the male coupling and prong heads are structured and disposed for insertion into another component part and through the female coupling until the prong heads exit the inner end of the female coupling and snap outwardly into locked engagement, thereby releasably connecting the two component parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventor: Peter Volum