Patents by Inventor Steven A. Treichel
Steven A. Treichel 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).
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Publication number: 20230175615Abstract: A tubing apparatus includes corrugated tubing including convolutions of peaks and valleys in the body of the tubing; an electrically conductive or semi-conductive, polymer jacket disposed along an exterior length of the corrugated tubing; wherein the jacket provides protection to the inner corrugated tubing from damage resulting from electrical arcing at levels ranging from at least 9 coulombs at a waveform of 10 microseconds×1000 microseconds.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
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Publication number: 20220356967Abstract: A tubing system includes a fluid carrying tubing including an undulating outer surface of peaks and valleys; a jacket encasing the tubing; a string located between the tubing and the jacket, the string configured to cut through the jacket to facilitate removal of the jacket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
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Patent number: 11428349Abstract: A tubing system includes a fluid carrying tubing; a first jacket encasing the tubing; a second jacket encasing the first jacket; the second jacket including a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs circumferentially arranged on an inside surface of the second jacket.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: OMEGA FLEX, INC.Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
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Publication number: 20210180728Abstract: A tubing system includes a fluid carrying tubing; a first jacket encasing the tubing; a second jacket encasing the first jacket; the second jacket including a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs circumferentially arranged on an inside surface of the second jacket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
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Publication number: 20180003322Abstract: Disclosed is a fitting (1) for use with corrugated tubing (2) having a series of peaks (3) and valleys (4). The fitting (1) comprises a nut (5) having a passage (6) therethrough for receiving the tubing (2) and at least one retainer (7) arranged in the nut (5), wherein the retainer (7) has a retainer sealing surface (8) for placement in a valley (4) of the corrugated tubing (2). The fitting (1) further comprises a body (9) having a pointy annular body sealing edge (10) arranged so that the apex (11) of the body sealing edge (10) is pressed against the retainer sealing surface (8) when the nut (5) and the body (9) are forced toward each other. A method for connecting corrugated tubing (2) to a fitting (1) comprising a nut (5), a retainer (7) and a body (9) and use of a fitting (1) is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2015Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: Omega Flex, IncInventor: Steven A. Treichel
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Publication number: 20150028584Abstract: A fitting for use with corrugated tubing includes a nut having a passage therethrough for receiving the tubing, the tubing being corrugated tubing having a series of peaks and valleys; at least one retainer, the retainer having a sealing surface for placement in a valley of the corrugated tubing; a body, the body having a linear body sealing surface, wherein upon sealing, the tubing is compressed between the sealing surface and the body sealing surface at a line seal; and wherein the nut includes a nut surface, the nut surface engaging a retainer surface on the retainer to direct the retainer towards a centerline of the fitting upon engagement of the nut and body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark A. Miller
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Patent number: 8925976Abstract: A fitting for use with metal tubing in a jacket, the fitting including: an adapter, the adapter having a tubular member defining a longitudinal passage having a longitudinal axis for fluid flow; a body for receiving the tubing, the body positioned opposite the adapter and aligned with the longitudinal axis; a sealing member positioned between the adapter and the body; a retainer positioned external to the sealing member, the retainer receiving the adapter and receiving the body; a first flange located near the adapter and a second flange located near the body; and a fastener for drawing the first flange and second flange towards each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark Miller
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Patent number: 8851527Abstract: A fitting for use with corrugated tubing, the fitting comprising: a nut having a passage therethrough for receiving the tubing, the tubing being corrugated tubing having a series of peaks and valleys; a plurality of retainers positioned forward of the nut, the retainers having a sealing surface for placement in a valley of the corrugated tubing; a body having an annular pocket formed circumferentially around the retainers, the body having a body sealing surface, wherein upon sealing, the tubing is compressed between the sealing surface and the body sealing surface; a spring positioned within a cavity in the retainers, the spring driving the retainers into the pocket when the fitting is not sealed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark A. Miller
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Publication number: 20110215570Abstract: A fitting for use with metal tubing in a jacket, the fitting including: an adapter, the adapter having a tubular member defining a longitudinal passage having a longitudinal axis for fluid flow; a body for receiving the tubing, the body positioned opposite the adapter and aligned with the longitudinal axis; a sealing member positioned between the adapter and the body; a retainer positioned external to the sealing member, the retainer receiving the adapter and receiving the body; a first flange located near the adapter and a second flange located near the body; and a fastener for drawing the first flange and second flange towards each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: OMEGA FLEX, INC.Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark Miller
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Publication number: 20100117358Abstract: A fitting for use with corrugated tubing, the fitting comprising: a nut having a passage therethrough for receiving the tubing, the tubing being corrugated tubing having a series of peaks and valleys; a plurality of retainers positioned forward of the nut, the retainers having a sealing surface for placement in a valley of the corrugated tubing; a body having an annular pocket formed circumferentially around the retainers, the body having a body sealing surface, wherein upon sealing, the tubing is compressed between the sealing surface and the body sealing surface; a spring positioned within a cavity in the retainers, the spring driving the retainers into the pocket when the fitting is not sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: Omega Flex, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark Miller
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Patent number: 7677609Abstract: A fitting for use with corrugated tubing, the fitting comprising: a nut having a passage therethrough for receiving the tubing, the tubing being corrugated tubing having a series of peaks and valleys; a plurality of retainers positioned forward of the nut, the retainers having a sealing surface for placement in a valley of the corrugated tubing; a body having an annular pocket formed circumferentially around the retainers, the body having a body sealing surface, wherein upon sealing, the tubing is compressed between the sealing surface and the body sealing surface; a spring positioned within a cavity in the retainers, the spring driving the retainers into the pocket when the fitting is not sealed.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark Miller
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Patent number: 7367364Abstract: A tubing assembly including a conductive corrugated tubing including convolutions of peaks and valleys and a polymer jacket disposed along a length of said corrugated tubing, the polymer jacket including a fire retardant.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.Inventors: Dean W. Rivest, Steven A. Treichel
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Publication number: 20060254662Abstract: A tubing assembly including a conductive corrugated tubing including convolutions of peaks and valleys and a polymer jacket disposed along a length of said corrugated tubing, the polymer jacket including a fire retardant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Dean Rivest, Steven Treichel
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Patent number: 7004510Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a piping system including a fluid impermeable sleeve having a plurality of longitudinal, spaced ribs formed on an interior surface of the sleeve. A fluid carrying tubing is positioned internal to the sleeve. A coupling has a first end and a second end, the first end having interior threads engaging an outer surface of the sleeve. The coupling has a vent opening in fluid communication with the interior of the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
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Publication number: 20050285401Abstract: A fitting for use with corrugated tubing, the fitting comprising: a nut having a passage therethrough for receiving the tubing, the tubing being corrugated tubing having a series of peaks and valleys; a plurality of retainers positioned forward of the nut, the retainers having a sealing surface for placement in a valley of the corrugated tubing; a body having an annular pocket formed circumferentially around the retainers, the body having a body sealing surface, wherein upon sealing, the tubing is compressed between the sealing surface and the body sealing surface; a spring positioned within a cavity in the retainers, the spring driving the retainers into the pocket when the fitting is not sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Steven Treichel, Mark Miller
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Publication number: 20040217593Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a piping system including a fluid impermeable sleeve having a plurality of longitudinal, spaced ribs formed on an interior surface of the sleeve. A fluid carrying tubing is positioned internal to the sleeve. A coupling has a first end and a second end, the first end having interior threads engaging an outer surface of the sleeve. The coupling has a vent opening in fluid communication with the interior of the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
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Patent number: 6695353Abstract: A fitting for corrugated tubing has a body with an internal conduit therethrough and a centerline. The body further includes a distal end located on a first end of the body, the distal end having a first outer diameter and a cross sectional thickness. A channel is formed through an interior surface of the distal end, which channel extends circumferentially around the interior surface of the distal end. Thereby, a sealing material may be inserted into the channel, between the interior surface of the distal end and the internal conduit.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2000Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
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Patent number: 6276728Abstract: A fitting for use with corrugated tubing. The fitting includes a first body having a first internal conduit therethrough and a first centerline. The first body has a plurality of fingers integral with the first body. The fingers are positioned radially about a periphery of the first body and each of the fingers is separated from an adjacent finger by a space. A second body which mates with the first body has a second internal conduit therethrough and a second centerline. The second body has a finger deflection surface for contacting the fingers and directing the fingers towards the first centerline.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.Inventor: Steven A. Treichel