BRIAN A COPPOLA
Engineering in Amherst, MA
License number
Massachusetts 22139
Issued Date
Sep 17, 2008
Type
Engineer in Training
Address
Address
Amherst, MA 01002
Professional information
Energy Dissipative Tubes And Methods Of Fabricating And Installing The Same
US Patent:
2011004, Feb 24, 2011
Filed:
Jul 1, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/828769
Inventors:
Scott Duquette - East Windsor CT, US
Brian Coppola - Amherst MA, US
Brian Coppola - Amherst MA, US
Assignee:
TITEFLEX CORPORATION - Springfield MA
International Classification:
F16L 9/14, B23P 19/00
US Classification:
138140, 29428
Abstract:
Energy dissipative tubes are provided, along with methods of fabricating and installing the energy dissipating tubes. An energy dissipative tube can include a length of tubing, a first resin layer surrounding the outside of the tubing, an expanded metal foil adjacent to the outside of the first resin layer, and a second resin layer surrounding the expanded metal foil and the first resin layer. Another energy dissipative tube can include a length of tubing, a conductive layer adjacent to the outside of the tubing, and an insulative layer adjacent to the conductive layer. A further energy dissipative tube can include a length of tubing, a metal layer adjacent to the outside of the tubing, and a resin layer adjacent to the metal layer.
Crimp Fitting For Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
US Patent:
8308201, Nov 13, 2012
Filed:
Aug 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
12/439527
Inventors:
Scott Duquette - Enfield CT, US
Franz Kellar - Gastonia NC, US
Harold Crowder - Concord NC, US
Vanwijak Eowsakul - Holyoke MA, US
Brian Coppola - Amherst MA, US
Franz Kellar - Gastonia NC, US
Harold Crowder - Concord NC, US
Vanwijak Eowsakul - Holyoke MA, US
Brian Coppola - Amherst MA, US
Assignee:
Titeflex Corporation - Springfield MA
International Classification:
F16L 33/00
US Classification:
285256, 285903, 29516
Abstract:
A fitting incorporating a crimp sealing device and a method of forming a seal between a length of corrugated tubing and the fitting are provided. A sealing crimp is formed over at least one corrugation of the tubing, where the sealing crimp can utilize a preformed bend or bulge to form a crimp and seal. Alternatively, the sealing crimp can apply pressure radially against an outer sleeve of the fitting, such that at least one corrugation of the tubing is compressed axially or radially to form a primary seal. The outer sleeve also can include one or more gaskets arranged between the outer sleeve and the tubing for forming a secondary seal. An inner sleeve can be received radially inside the outer sleeve, and one or more gaskets can be arranged between the inner sleeve and the tubing. Further, a jacket crimp can be applied against an end of the sleeve member to contact a jacket that at least partially covers the tubing.
Sealing Devices And Methods Of Installing Energy Dissipative Tubing
US Patent:
8399767, Mar 19, 2013
Filed:
Jul 1, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/828847
Inventors:
Scott Duquette - East Windsor CT, US
Brian Coppola - Amherst MA, US
Brian Coppola - Amherst MA, US
Assignee:
Titeflex Corporation - Springfield MA
International Classification:
H02G 3/06, F16J 15/02, H01R 43/00
US Classification:
174 84R, 174650, 29829, 277616
Abstract:
Sealing devices are provided along with methods of installing energy dissipating tubing. An aspect of the invention provides a sealing device for connecting an energy dissipative tube having a length of tubing, a first resin layer surrounding the outside of the tubing, a conductive layer adjacent to the outside of the first resin layer, and a second resin layer surrounding the conductive layer and the first resin layer. The sealing device includes one or more penetrating members configured to penetrate the second resin layer and establish electrical continuity with the conductive layer.