Douglas M Brant
Engineers in Grand Rapids, MI
License number
Utah 290309-2202
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Grand Rapids, MI
Personal information
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Address
Phone
2960 Oakwood Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
22206 Roxbury Dr, Novi, MI 48374
21552 Chase Dr, Novi, MI 48375
12466 Lighthouse Ct, Plymouth, MI 48170
18735 Innsbrook Dr, Northville, MI 48167
Professional information
Douglas Brant - Grand Rapids, MI
Work:
President / Chief Executive Officer
BETA Design Group, Inc - Grand Rapids, MI
President / Chief Executive Officer WBDC, Inc - Grand Rapids, MI
President/Vice President / Manager / Lead mechanical Engineer
President / Chief Executive Officer WBDC, Inc - Grand Rapids, MI
President/Vice President / Manager / Lead mechanical Engineer
Education:
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Tube Retaining Compression Fitting
US Patent:
4022499, May 10, 1977
Filed:
Apr 14, 1975
Appl. No.:
5/567591
Inventors:
Paul M. Holmes - Jackson MI
Charles F. Crissy - Jackson MI
Douglas M. Brant - Grand Rapids MI
Charles F. Crissy - Jackson MI
Douglas M. Brant - Grand Rapids MI
Assignee:
Aeroquip Corporation - Jackson MI
International Classification:
F16L 2500
US Classification:
285328
Abstract:
A compression fitting for use with tubular conduits wherein the fitting includes means for retaining the desired positioning of the conduit or tube within the fitting prior to completion of the making of the joint by the tightening of the compression nut. The tube retaining means disclosed take the form of two embodiments. One of the tube retainers is in the form of gripping means which engage the tube when initially inserted into the fitting to prevent partial axial withdrawal of the tube prior to completion of the joint. Spring biased edges embed into the tube exterior surface preventing inadvertent axial displacement of the tube prior to axial forces being imposed upon the tube during completion of the joint. The second type of tube retention utilizes a plurality of serrations engaging the end of the tube which embed into the tube end and retain the tube against rotation relative to the fitting during tightening of the compression nut.