Patents by Inventor Rod J. Leslie

Rod J. Leslie 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).

  • SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TUBING CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20110163533
    Abstract: A retainer clenches on tubing to secure a fitting and form a compression seal and connection therebetween. The retainer has first and second portions joined by a hinge and is movable from an open position to a closed position. The closed position defines an aperture in which the tubing and fitting are clenched. The retainer has a small aspect ratio with respect to the diameter and axial width of the retainer. A rib circumscribes and extends radially into the aperture to place a pre-load on the tubing to intensify a compression force of the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mitchell L. Snyder, Rod J. Leslie, Clemens E. Zoellner, Jean Schook, Anthony M. Diodati