Patents by Inventor Raymond McGarvey

Raymond McGarvey 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).

  • Gasket with non-distortable orifice
    Publication number: 20080054574
    Abstract: A face seal fitting between two conduits which define an axial flow path is disclosed. The conduits have annular noses projecting from the ends which engage the opposite surfaces of a metal gasket to make engagement. The gasket has a first outer region with surfaces perpendicular to the axial flow path, a second beveled sealing region for engagement with the noses and a third inner region which defines a restrictive orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Raymond McGarvey
  • Fail safe fitting with first and second flange projections
    Patent number: 5251941
    Abstract: The present invention relates to face seal fittings for conduits or glands which employ metal gaskets. The fitting of the invention uses two annular end formations on each conduit endwall which sequentially engage the gasket to form two independent seals. The fitting is intended to be used in applications which have special cleanliness requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: General Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond McGarvey
  • Fitting with overtightening prevention gasket
    Patent number: 5222747
    Abstract: A fitting particularly suited for use in an ultraclean environment or a very clean room. The fitting consists of tubular members or glands having annular sealing beads which project from concentric radial sidewalls and a gasket. The sealing beads engage the gasket to form a seal and radial sidewalls engage the gasket to prevent overtightening of the fitting components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: General Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond McGarvey
  • Torque reducing coupling for face seal fittings
    Patent number: 5129688
    Abstract: In a face seal fitting between two conduits, one conduit is provided with an annular groove in which a two-piece ring makes a sliding fit. The ring is coated with a diamond low friction coating which facilitates sliding of the ring in the groove. The ring assembly performs the function of a flange and is engaged by a threaded coupling nut. As the coupling nut is turned to engage a second coupling nut and draw the conduits together, the nut also engages the two-piece ring which slides in the groove thereby reducing torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Assignee: General Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond McGarvey
  • Sealing system for connecting beaded and flat coupling hardware
    Patent number: 5087085
    Abstract: In a system for providing a direct sealing connection between flat coupling hardware and VCR-type coupling hardware, a gasket is provided having a conical inwardly facing side surface to engage the toroidal projection on the endface of the VCR-type coupling hardware. The opposite side surface of the gasket is provided with an internal shoulder to receive a metal O-ring to be sandwiched between the gasket and the flat end surface of the flat coupling hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: General Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond McGarvey