Patents by Inventor William E. Potter

William E. Potter 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).

  • Tube coupling with combination retainer and disassembly tool
    Patent number: 5112085
    Abstract: A tube coupling and combination retainer and disassembly tool includes a first tube having a first end portion for telescopically receiving a second tube therein and a second tube having a second end portion including a structure for telescopically engaging the first end portion and a first fastening device for securing the first and second end portions to each other. A tube coupling and retainer according to the present invention further includes a second fastening structure for selectively securing the first and second end portions to each other and for disengaging the first fastening structure upon demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: John Busch, William E. Potter