Anthony William Vaughan

US Patent:

6880859, Apr 19, 2005

Filed:

Jul 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/632940

Inventors:

Clifton P. Breay - Indian Hills CO, US
Anthony Vaughan - Arvada CO, US
Sara D. Lopata - Thornton CO, US

Assignee:

Stanley Aviation Corporation - Aurora CO

International Classification:

F16L025/00
H03R003/04

US Classification:

285 1, 285 53, 285363, 439192

Abstract:

A conduit coupling assembly is provided for interconnecting a pair of fluid conveying members placed in a confronting relationship within the coupling assembly. The coupling assembly includes a longitudinally split coupler having a pair of coupling halves rotatable about a hinge. A plurality of engagement members are mounted on the respective coupling halves for connecting the coupling halves. Electrical conductivity is maintained across the coupling assembly by a bonding wire on each of the coupling halves. Each bonding wire provides multiple points of contact with the metallic flanges of the fluid carrying members. Optionally, the flanges of the fluid carrying members and the coupling assembly may be coated with a conductive coating thereby providing a redundant means to prevent buildup of an electrostatic charge.

US Patent:

6883836, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

Jan 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/347096

Inventors:

Clifton P. Breay - Indian Hills CO, US
Thomas B. Darby - Renton WA, US
Daniel E. Keenan - Littleton CO, US
Anthony W. Vaughan - Arvada CO, US

Assignee:

Stanley Aviation Corporation - Aurora CO

International Classification:

F16L027/00

US Classification:

285189, 285 66, 2851454, 285223, 285206

Abstract:

A positive locking fitting assembly is provided for interconnecting two adjacent structures, such as two modular components of an aircraft. The fitting assembly includes a pair of couplers which attach to the respective modular components, and a transfer tube which interconnects the couplers. Each coupler has a positive locking feature which prevents inadvertent uncoupling during operation. A plurality of redundant seals are incorporated throughout the construction of the fitting assembly which ensures a leak proof relationship not only between the joined pair of modular components, but also through the structure of the elements of the fitting assembly itself.