JASON MATTHEW FRUH
Engineering in Cleveland, OH
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Pennsylvania ET008785
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Engineers
Type
Engineer in Training
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Address
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Cleveland, OH 44139
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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Fitting With Taper And Single Ferrule
US Patent:
8038180, Oct 18, 2011
Filed:
Feb 23, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/390537
Inventors:
Peter C. Williams - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Mark Clason - Orwell OH, US
Andrew P. Marshall - University Heights OH, US
Jason Fruh - Solon OH, US
Eric M. Kvarda - Mentor OH, US
Mark Clason - Orwell OH, US
Andrew P. Marshall - University Heights OH, US
Jason Fruh - Solon OH, US
Eric M. Kvarda - Mentor OH, US
Assignee:
Swagelok Company - Solon OH
International Classification:
F16L 17/00
US Classification:
285353, 285343, 285385
Abstract:
A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition. A further aspect of the invention includes a first fitting component in which an exterior portion of the component is work hardened radially outward from the tube gripping device. The fitting may optionally be provided with a structure to effect the pull-up by torque functionality.
Fitting For Tube And Pipe With Cartridge
US Patent:
2006013, Jun 29, 2006
Filed:
Oct 20, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/255499
Inventors:
Peter Williams - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Mark Clason - Orwell OH, US
Andrew Marshall - University Heights OH, US
Jason Fruh - Solon OH, US
Eric Kvarda - Mentor OH, US
Mark Clason - Orwell OH, US
Andrew Marshall - University Heights OH, US
Jason Fruh - Solon OH, US
Eric Kvarda - Mentor OH, US
International Classification:
F16L 19/06
US Classification:
285339000
Abstract:
A fitting for a tube or pipe capable of functioning a high pressures having a first fitting component adapted to receive the conduit end; a conduit gripping device such as a ferrule or ferrules and a second fitting component that can be joined to the first fitting component to cause the conduit gripping device to grip the conduit and seal when assembled. In one aspect of the invention, the first fitting component is constructed from a material that is softer than the material used to construct the second fitting component. An additional aspect of the invention include a retaining portion on the second fitting component that constrains the tube gripping device against pressure. The retaining portion can also be configured to retain the tube gripping device to the second fitting component prior to installation and in a finger-tight condition. A further aspect of the invention includes a first fitting component in which an exterior portion of the component is work hardened radially outward from the tube gripping device. The fitting may optionally be provided with a structure to effect the pull-up by torque functionality.
Tool For Preparing Fitting And Conduit Connection
US Patent:
2006023, Oct 26, 2006
Filed:
Mar 14, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/375843
Inventors:
Bret Anderson - Akron OH, US
Mark Clason - Orwell OH, US
Robert Fotta - Burton OH, US
Jason Fruh - Solon OH, US
Charles Hayes - Wickliffe OH, US
Harry Nedelka - Ravenna OH, US
Peter Williams - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Mark Clason - Orwell OH, US
Robert Fotta - Burton OH, US
Jason Fruh - Solon OH, US
Charles Hayes - Wickliffe OH, US
Harry Nedelka - Ravenna OH, US
Peter Williams - Cleveland Heights OH, US
International Classification:
B65D 57/00
US Classification:
285023000
Abstract:
A tool is provided to retain a fitting component and a tube gripping device prior to assembly of the fitting and tube gripping device to a conduit end. The tool has a retaining portion that is adapted to retain the fitting component and the tube gripping device on the tool as a single assembly. The tool also protects the fitting component, the tube gripping device, and the conduit end after the fitting component and the tube gripping device are assembled to the conduit end. The tool has a protective portion that is adapted to at least partially cover at least one of the fitting component and tube gripping device after the fitting component and tube gripping device have been assembled to the conduit end.
Fitting For Tube And Pipe With Tapered Ferrule
US Patent:
8523245, Sep 3, 2013
Filed:
Sep 21, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/238109
Inventors:
Peter C. Williams - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Mark Clason - Orwell OH, US
Andrew Marshall - University Heights OH, US
Jason Fruh - Solon OH, US
Eric M. Kvarda - Mentor OH, US
Mark Clason - Orwell OH, US
Andrew Marshall - University Heights OH, US
Jason Fruh - Solon OH, US
Eric M. Kvarda - Mentor OH, US
Assignee:
Swagelok Company - Solon OH
International Classification:
F16L 17/00
US Classification:
285353, 285343, 285385
Abstract:
A ferrule for a conduit fitting includes in one embodiment a generally annular body comprising a cylindrical interior wall, a rearward portion with a frusto-conical recess that presents a camming surface, and a tapered outer surface. The tapered outer surface extends radially outwardly from a forward portion of the generally annular body towards the rearward portion, with the rearward portion further comprising an outer wall portion that tapers radially inwardly at an angle μ towards a back end of the annular body.