Brian Ashton Mack

US Patent:

20040032124, Feb 19, 2004

Filed:

Aug 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/219866

Inventors:

Robert Lefere - Jackson MI, US
Brian Mack - Jackson MI, US
Terry Karl - Adrian MI, US
John Brittain - Mason MI, US
Bruce Curl - Jackson MI, US

International Classification:

F16L033/00
F16L047/00
F16L049/00

US Classification:

285/242000

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.

US Patent:

47860294, Nov 22, 1988

Filed:

Nov 9, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/118565

Inventors:

Robert A. Laipply - Jackson MI
Brian A. Mack - Horton MI
Phillip G. Fuerst - Kalida OH

Assignee:

Aeroquip Corporation - Jackson MI

International Classification:

F16L 3728

US Classification:

2511496

Abstract:

A coupling for use with pressurized systems permitting coupling of valved coupling parts even though one of the parts may be under high pressure. An axially reciprocal valve which automatically opens upon the coupling halves being connected is guided within a shell within the pressurized coupling half and a sealed relationship between the valve and shell minimizes the area of valve surfaces exposed to the pressurized medium reducing the axial forces imposed upon the valve toward the closed position. A bleed valve communicating with the valve interior permits valve operation with hydraulic systems in the event of seal leakage.

US Patent:

49481797, Aug 14, 1990

Filed:

Jul 17, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/380395

Inventors:

Ernest F. Kulikowski - Albion MI
Brian A. Mack - Horton MI
Paul J. E. Fournier - Jackson MI

Assignee:

Aeroquip Corporation - Jackson MI

International Classification:

F16L 3718

US Classification:

285316

Abstract:

The invention pertains to a fitting consisting of a tubular body which may be readily installed over the end of a smooth wall conduit and removed therefrom and may be quickly connected to a standard unisex adapter mounted on the end of a hose line to place the conduit and hose line in fluid communication. The fitting includes a positive lock for attaching the fitting to the conduit and a flexible retainer is employed for safety purposes to resist "blow off".