Patents by Inventor Steven D. Champion

Steven D. Champion 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).

  • Patent number: 5890748
    Abstract: A composite male hose coupler comprising a metallic tail piece; an externally threaded male fitting; and means for affixing the tail piece to the male fitting; and a method of manufacture thereof, are disclosed. The metallic tail piece is formed of annealed brass tube stack and includes a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion joined together by a radially outwardly extending flange generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the first and second cylindrical portions. The externally threaded male fitting is formed of machined brass stock and includes external threads on the outer surface and an annular lip for receiving the flange of the tail piece. A solder material is employed to produce a fluid-tight seal between the tail piece and the male fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Winzeler Stamping Company
    Inventors: Daniel L. Phillips, Steven D. Champion, Michael E. Allman