James S Mcdaniel

US Patent:

53740890, Dec 20, 1994

Filed:

Sep 29, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/954140

Inventors:

Robert Davie - Lapeer MI
David Noone - Southfield MI
Gary Klinger - Allen Park MI
Craig Cheney - Lapeer MI
George Szabo - Ortonville MI
Duane Pontbriand - Metamora MI
Anthony Carman - Waterford MI
James D. McDaniel - Ortonville MI

Assignee:

ITT Industries Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

F16L 3902
F16L 2100

US Classification:

285317

Abstract:

The present invention is a high pressure quick connector especially for use in connecting brake lines of a vehicle. The connector includes a housing which selectively receives a tube retainer cap. Retaining means such as a garter spring or snap ring allow for a low force insertion of the cap into the housing with an very high pull-off force. The cap is used to trap a tube with a bead upset, and the tube may be removed after the cap is unlocked. A second way of releasing the tube includes the use of a tube retainer plug selectively received in the cap, the upset trapped between the plug and cap. The plug can be removed while the cap is still locked in the housing, releasing the tube. A release tool may be used to unlock the cap from the housing. An insertion indicator ring is used to establish the locking of the cap within the housing.

US Patent:

56353057, Jun 3, 1997

Filed:

May 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/446219

Inventors:

David J. Haga - Lapeer MI
James D. McDaniel - Ortonville MI
Roger B. Nagel - Wauscon OH

Assignee:

ITT Automotive, Inc. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B32B 320

US Classification:

428577

Abstract:

An end fitting closes at least one end of a passageway having an external periphery and an internal periphery to be cast-in-place within a part. A fitting body has at least one elongated, blind-ended aperture formed therein. The aperture is defined at least in part by a first surface having a complimentary shape with respect to the external periphery of the cast-in-place passageway for receiving an end of the passageway disposed extending at least partially therein to close the passageway during casting of the part. The fitting body is composed of material essentially identical to material being used during casting of the part. The fitting body is positionable within a casting mold for forming the part to be cast, such that machining the cast part after casting opens the blind-end of the fitting to allow fluid flow through the passageway cast-in-place within the part. The end fitting may include a shaped aperture, such as a hexagonal shape or oval shape, for receiving a complimentary shaped nut on the conduit or complimentary shaped passageway to provide orientation of the passageway with respect to the fitting when connected thereto.

US Patent:

58992332, May 4, 1999

Filed:

Feb 13, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/799544

Inventors:

David J. Haga - Lapeer MI
James D. McDaniel - Ortonville MI
Roger B. Nagel - Wauscon OH

Assignee:

ITT Automotive, Inc. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

F16L 5510

US Classification:

138 89

Abstract:

An end fitting closes at least one end of a passageway having an external periphery and an internal periphery to be cast-in-place within a part. A fitting body has at least one elongated, blind-ended aperture formed therein. The aperture is defined at least in part by a first surface having a complimentary shape with respect to the external periphery of the cast-in-place passageway for receiving an end of the passageway disposed extending at least partially therein to close the passageway during casting of the part. The fitting body is composed of material essentially identical to material being used during casting of the part. The fitting body is positionable within a casting mold for forming the part to be cast, such that machining the cast part after casting opens the blind-end of the fitting to allow fluid flow through the passageway cast-in-place within the part. The end fitting may include a shaped aperture, such as a hexagonal shape or oval shape, for receiving a complimentary shaped nut on the conduit or complimentary shaped passageway to provide orientation of the passageway with respect to the fitting when connected thereto.

US Patent:

57184593, Feb 17, 1998

Filed:

Aug 19, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/292911

Inventors:

Robert M. Davie - Lapeer MI
David L. Noone - Southfield MI
Gary Klinger - Allen Park MI
Craig Cheney - Lapeer MI
Duane Pontbriand - Metamora MI
Anthony Carman - Waterford MI
George Szabo - Ortonville MI
James D. McDaniel - Ortonville MI

Assignee:

ITT Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

F16L 5500

US Classification:

28514819

Abstract:

The present invention is a high pressure quick connector especially for use in connecting brake lines of a vehicle. The connector includes a housing which selectively receives a tube retainer cap. Retaining means such as a garter spring or snap ring allow for a low force insertion of the cap into the housing with an very high pull-off force. The cap is used to trap a tube with a bead upset, and the tube may be removed after the cap is unlocked. A second way of releasing the tube includes the use of a tube retainer plug selectively received in the cap, the upset trapped between the plug and cap. The plug can be removed while the cap is still locked in the housing, releasing the tube. A release tool may be used to unlock the cap from the housing. An insertion indicator ring is used to establish the locking of the cap within the housing.

Address:

2029 Roland Ave, Flint, MI 48532

VIN:

2D8HN44EX9R533415

Make:

DODGE

Model:

GRAND CARAVAN

Year:

2009