Kyle Richard Steele
Engineers at Thistledown Dr, Fort Collins, CO
License number
Colorado 48932
Issued Date
Jun 6, 2014
Renew Date
Nov 1, 2015
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 2017
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
7410 Thistledown Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80550
Professional information
Twist Lock Connector With Reinforcing Wing Grips And Reverse Snap Assembly
US Patent:
2013032, Dec 5, 2013
Filed:
Mar 14, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/826568
Inventors:
Kyle R. Steele - Fort Collins CO, US
Assignee:
Nordson Corporation - Westlake OH
International Classification:
F16L 37/098
US Classification:
285305
Abstract:
A connector assembly may be formed by the combination of a latch member and a connector member. The latch member has an annular collar and an arcuate latch wall extending from a circumferential edge of the annular collar. A latch recess and a latch arm are defined within the latch wall. A grip wing extends from an exterior surface of the latch wall adjacent the latch recess and is configured to reinforce the latch arm by countering a tendency of the latch arm to flex radially outward when the connector assembly is subject to a tension load along a longitudinal axis of the connector assembly. A plurality of snap arms are arranged about a circumference of the interior surface of the annular collar to engage the connector member. The connector member receives and retains the latch member directly about an outer male insertion surface thereof rather than passing a barbed end of the connector member through the latch member. The latch member and the connector member are correspondingly configured to freely rotate relative to one another upon assembly. An annular protrusion on an outer wall of the connector member acts as a tube stop.
Sanitary Fitting With Parabolic Entrance And Vortex-Forming, Suction-Relief Ribs
US Patent:
2012022, Sep 13, 2012
Filed:
Mar 7, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/414685
Inventors:
Kyle R. Steele - Fort Collins CO, US
Carl T. Whitaker - Berthoud CO, US
Ravikumar Narayanan - Fort Collins CO, US
Douglas Kimmel - Fort Collins CO, US
Carl T. Whitaker - Berthoud CO, US
Ravikumar Narayanan - Fort Collins CO, US
Douglas Kimmel - Fort Collins CO, US
Assignee:
Nordson Corporation - Westlake OH
International Classification:
F16L 21/00
US Classification:
285399
Abstract:
A sanitary fitting has a flange portion, a connector portion, and a parabolic entrance disposed therebetween. The flange portion has a planar ring surface that defines a central opening. The connector portion defines a lumen extending from the central opening toward an outlet port. The parabolic entrance surface extends from the planar ring surface and transitions into the connector portion to define a portion of the lumen. One or more suction-relief ribs may be arranged along the surface of the flange portion and extend into the parabolic entrance. The suction-relief ribs may have a twisting curvature for causing rotation of fluid flow through the sanitary fitting.