Patents by Inventor Rita Kerr

Rita Kerr 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).

  • Conduit connector and method
    Patent number: 6877779
    Abstract: A conduit connection joint is formed to connect a tube and a fitting body in fluid tight relation. The joint is made by axially compressing the tube in a bore in the fitting body so as to cause formation of an outwardly extending tube bead and at least one inwardly extending tube bead. The engagement of the fitting body and the tube may be further strengthened by a retaining ridge. The retaining ridge may be formed in the fitting body to engage the outwardly extending tube bead to further hold the fitting body and tube in engaged relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Universal Tubular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Rita Kerr, Otto Swogger, Shawn Westrick, John Schoonyan Jr., David Culler, Ralph G. Ridenour, Dennis Kerr
  • Method for applying a decal to foam
    Patent number: 5637172
    Abstract: A method for applying a decal or graphic design to a foam substrate is provided. A decal or graphic design comprising polyethylene is provided on a web of carrier paper that is collected on a spool. The web is drawn through a hot stamp press equipped with a crowned silicone head that is heated to about 375.degree. F. The head presses the web to the substrate with a pressure of about 20 psi and a dwell of about 7 seconds, after which the web is removed from the substrate and is automatically advanced to the proper position for the next decal or graphic design to be applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Earth & Ocean Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Rita Kerr