RICHARD KENT SAMPSON
Pilots at Vantage Vw Pl, Fort Collins, CO
License number
Colorado A2428610
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
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Address
7670 Vantage View Pl, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Solvent Bonding Non-Porous Materials To Automatically Create Variable Bond Characteristics
US Patent:
5460413, Oct 24, 1995
Filed:
Nov 2, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/146607
Inventors:
Richard K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
International Classification:
F16L 1302
US Classification:
285 21
Abstract:
An apparatus which creates a pre-engineered solvent bond is disclosed which acts to self-optimize the characteristics of the resultant solvent bond. These characteristics can thus be chosen by the part designer with confidence that inherent variations in the assembly process will not unduly impact the resultant bond. The design establishes a specific volume through integral tabs or removable shims within which solvent acts to precisely dissolve material so that the predetermined bond characteristics are automatically created without reliance upon assembler technique.
Circular Tubing Connector Handle
US Patent:
D372093, Jul 23, 1996
Filed:
Sep 10, 1993
Appl. No.:
D/012793
Inventors:
Richard K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
Bruce A. Williams - Fort Collins CO
Bruce A. Williams - Fort Collins CO
US Classification:
D24129
Apparatus For Connecting An Elastic Hose To A System
US Patent:
5165733, Nov 24, 1992
Filed:
Dec 24, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/813262
Inventors:
Richard K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
International Classification:
F16L 3300
US Classification:
285253
Abstract:
A fitting is described for connecting an elastic hose (152) to a system through which a fluid is transmitted. The fitting, based on common barbed fittings, has an angled conical surface (8) which forms a smoothly curved line as the boundary between the surface and the base of the barb. As an integral way to resist rotation of hose (152), which engages hose (152) on its inner surface, one emboidment of the present device is designed with ribs (6) on conical surface (8), while another embodiment maintains such features (designated as 125) on stem (11) of the fitting. The anti-rotation feature is designed in such a way as to minimize any tendency of the anti-rotating feature to diminish the sealing properties of barb (2 or 121). Such a goal naturally is accomplished through physical parameters of the ribbed protrusions, such as height, shape, and length.
Modular Tubing Assembly Device
US Patent:
5704106, Jan 6, 1998
Filed:
Jun 29, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/256645
Inventors:
Richard K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
James K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
James K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
Assignee:
Value Plastics, Inc. - Fort Collins CO
International Classification:
B23P 1904
US Classification:
29450
Abstract:
An automatic tubing assembly device of modular design and suitable to utilization with thin-walled, flexible tubing is shown in several embodiments. The device includes a mechanical assembly for pure rectilinear motion to avoid tubing damage and an elongated jaw set (18) which applies a force to the tubing (45) over the fitting (1) involved and which flexes outward over the fitting (1). Use of a springed friction member (54) and sliding cam (21) act to achieve the rectilinear motion. The fitting (1) is supported along its length and the entire device is operable from one lever (7) which has only one degree of freedom and thus lends itself to assembly line automated uses. Additionally, multiple axis fittings can be accommodated through simple reconfiguration of the modular design.
Fluid Fitting Coupling System
US Patent:
5799987, Sep 1, 1998
Filed:
Jun 5, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/463692
Inventors:
Richard K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
International Classification:
F16L 3500
US Classification:
285 81
Abstract:
A fluid fitting coupling system which retains two assemblies axially through the use of a flange and lip arrangement and simultaneously retains those assemblies rotationally through either a radial detent or a snap spring are shown in variations. The designs are especially configured for molding so that each might utilize the material properties available and yet be economically manufactured. Further, user features including both visual and potentially audible indications of full assembly are incorporated into the designs and automatically achieved. Shut-off valve designs are shown which are automatically delayed in opening until some axial retention occurs to minimize any blow-off or other undesirable operational events. Swivel features may be incorporated when the application requires.
Resilient Retention Method
US Patent:
2002008, Jul 11, 2002
Filed:
Oct 23, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/000576
Inventors:
Richard Sampson - Fort Collins CO, US
Assignee:
Kent Systems, LLC - Fort Collins CO
International Classification:
F16L017/00, F16L019/00
US Classification:
285/376000
Abstract:
A fluid fitting coupling system which retains two assemblies axially through the use of a flange and lip arrangement and simultaneously retains those assemblies rotationally through either a radial detent or a snap spring are shown in variations. The designs are especially configured for molding so that each might utilize the material properties available and yet be economically manufactured. Further, user features including both visual and potentially audible indications of full assembly are incorporated into the designs and automatically achieved. Shut-off valve designs are shown which are automatically delayed in opening until some axial retention occurs to minimize any blow-off or other undesirable operational events. Swivel features may be incorporated when the application requires.
Fluid Fitting Coupling System
US Patent:
5937885, Aug 17, 1999
Filed:
Feb 26, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/806391
Inventors:
Richard K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
Assignee:
Value Plastics, Inc. - Fort Collins CO
International Classification:
F16L 2900
US Classification:
137 1
Abstract:
A fluid fitting coupling system which retains two assemblies axially through the use of a flange and lip arrangement and simultaneously retains those assemblies rotationally through either a radial detent or a snap spring are shown in variations. The designs are especially configured for molding so that each might utilize the material properties available and yet be economically manufactured. Further, user features including both visual and potentially audible indications of full assembly are incorporated into the designs and automatically achieved. Shut-off valve designs are shown which are automatically delayed in opening until some axial retention occurs to minimize any blow-off or other undesirable operational events. Swivel features may be incorporated when the application requires.
Apparatus For Solvent Bonding Non-Porous Materials To Automatically Create Variable Bond Characteristics
US Patent:
5564752, Oct 15, 1996
Filed:
Jun 7, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/485312
Inventors:
Richard K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
International Classification:
F16L 1302
US Classification:
285 211
Abstract:
An apparatus which creates a pre-engineered solvent bond is disclosed which allows the bond characteristics of the resultant solvent bond to be predetermined. These characteristics can thus be chosen by the part designer with confidence that inherent variations in the assembly process will not unduly impact the resultant bond. The design establishes a specific volume through removable shims. Solvent added to this volume acts to dissolve material so that the predetermined bond characteristics are created.
Apparatus For Solvent Bonding Non-Porous Materials To Automatically Create Variable Bond Charteristics
US Patent:
5848811, Dec 15, 1998
Filed:
Aug 1, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/899501
Inventors:
Richard K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
Assignee:
Value Plastics, Inc. - Fort Collins CO
International Classification:
F16L 1302
US Classification:
285 213
Abstract:
An apparatus which creates a pre-engineered solvent bond is disclosed which acts to self-optimize the characteristics of the resultant solvent bond. These characteristics can thus be chosen by the part designer with confidence that inherent variations in the assembly process will not unduly impact the resultant bond. The design establishes a specific volume through integral tabs or removable shims within which solvent acts to precisely dissolve material so that the predetermined bond characteristics are automatically created without reliance upon assembler technique.
Barb Connector
US Patent:
D388876, Jan 6, 1998
Filed:
Dec 4, 1995
Appl. No.:
D/047395
Inventors:
Richard K. Sampson - Fort Collins CO
International Classification:
2402
US Classification:
D24129