Patents by Inventor Terry L. Karl

Terry L. Karl 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: 20040032124
    Abstract: A hose fitting suitable for use with a reinforced hose is provided that includes a longitudinally extending body having a hose end and a coupling end. The body includes an exterior surface and an interior opening. The exterior surface of body defines a gripping surface and a reinforcement trapping surface. Fitting also includes a socket surrounding the body. The socket defines an interior surface, which cooperates with the exterior surface of the body to define a generally cylindrical opening for receiving the hose. The interior surface of the socket is positioned radially outward of the gripping surface and the reinforcement trapping surface. The hose reinforcement is trapped between the interior surface and the reinforcement trapping surface to inhibit movement of the hose reinforcement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Robert M. Lefere, Brian A. Mack, Terry L. Karl, John P. Brittain, Bruce L. Curl
  • Patent number: 6588805
    Abstract: The present invention includes a pre-assembled, high-pressure coupling interface adapter for use with a non-threaded port of a female member. The adapter comprises a generally cylindrically shaped metal body including a central longitudinal channel and an inner and outer surface. The body includes an external segment having an external end and an internal segment having an internal end, the internal segment configured for receipt within the port of the female member. The inner surface of the body is configured to engage and secure one or more external features of a separate male coupling member. The present invention also includes a coupling assembly including a coupling adapter and a method for forming a female coupling assembly including an adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Eaton Aeroquip, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew M. Persohn, Terry L. Karl, Richard Faber, Todd J. Vogel, David S. Densel, Philip C. Van Riper
  • Publication number: 20020038955
    Abstract: The present invention includes a pre-assembled, high-pressure coupling interface adapter for use with a non-threaded port of a female member. The adapter comprises a generally cylindrically shaped metal body including a central longitudinal channel and an inner and outer surface. The body includes an external segment having an external end and an internal segment having an internal end, the internal segment configured for receipt within the port of the female member. The inner surface of the body is configured to engage and secure one or more external features of a separate male coupling member. The present invention also includes a coupling assembly including a coupling adapter and a method for forming a female coupling assembly including an adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Applicant: Eaton Aeroquip, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew M. Persohn, Terry L. Karl, Richard Faber, Todd J. Vogel, David S. Densel, Philip C. Van Riper
  • Patent number: 5553895
    Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a female member having a receiving end with an axially extending passageway and inwardly facing groove extending outwardly from said passageway in a position spaced from the receiving end. A split metal locking ring is positioned in the groove. A male member is sized to be received in said receiving end and includes a rib having (i) a ramp tapering in a direction away from the forward end and away from the axis at an angle in the range of 10.degree. to 25.degree., (ii) a cylindrical surface parallel to the axis extending rearwardly from the ramp a distance of at least 0.010 and preferably 0.030 inch and (iii) a shoulder tapering away from the forward end and inwardly toward the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Aeroquip Corporation
    Inventors: Terry L. Karl, Gregory J. Gloden, Philip C. Van Riper, John P. Zainea, John T. Myers