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).

  • Publication number: 20230175615
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
  • Publication number: 20220356967
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
  • Patent number: 11428349
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: OMEGA FLEX, INC.
    Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
  • Publication number: 20210180728
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
  • Publication number: 20180003322
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Omega Flex, Inc
    Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
  • Publication number: 20150028584
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark A. Miller
  • Patent number: 8925976
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark Miller
  • Patent number: 8851527
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20110215570
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: OMEGA FLEX, INC.
    Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark Miller
  • Publication number: 20100117358
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Omega Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark Miller
  • Patent number: 7677609
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Treichel, Mark Miller
  • Patent number: 7367364
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean W. Rivest, Steven A. Treichel
  • Publication number: 20060254662
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Dean Rivest, Steven Treichel
  • Patent number: 7004510
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
  • Publication number: 20050285401
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Treichel, Mark Miller
  • Publication number: 20040217593
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
  • Patent number: 6695353
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven A. Treichel
  • Patent number: 6276728
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Omega Flex, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven A. Treichel