Gary W Gustafson

US Patent:

7578496, Aug 25, 2009

Filed:

Jan 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/653767

Inventors:

Gary M. Gustafson - Lakewood NY, US

Assignee:

Allegheny Valve and Coupling, Inc. - Warren PA

International Classification:

F16K 31/50

US Classification:

251265, 251327, 251329

Abstract:

A valve arrangement includes a valve body defining an enclosure, having a bonnet connected to the valve body. A stem is rotatably attached to the valve body and positioned at least partially within the valve body. A handle is in operable communication with the stem and configured to rotate the stem. An actuation portion is positioned distal from the handle and in direct or indirect contact with the stem, wherein the actuation portion is configured to move when the stem is rotated. The stem includes a first thread portion and a second thread portion, the first thread portion having a first thread pitch and configured to interact with and move the actuation portion. The second thread portion is in communication with the bonnet having a second thread pitch and configured to move the stem with respect to the body. The second thread pitch is smaller than the first thread pitch.

US Patent:

7828340, Nov 9, 2010

Filed:

Oct 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/583947

Inventors:

Gary M. Gustafson - Lakewood NY, US

Assignee:

Allegheny Coupling Company - Warren PA

International Classification:

F16L 23/06
F16L 23/10

US Classification:

285409, 285366, 285410, 285411

Abstract:

A coupling including a shell with shell arms, where ends of the shell arms are removably attached by a hinge assembly. A securing assembly releasably secures ends of the shell arms in an abutting relationship and includes a handle rotatably attachable at an end of a shell arm. The handle includes a handle body, a hinge orifice extending through a portion of the handle body, and a hinge pin extending through the hinge orifice. The hinge pin includes an orifice extending therethrough. The securing assembly also includes a substantially T-shaped bail having an arm with a first end and a base portion having an engagement member extending substantially transversely with respect to the bail arm. The engagement member mates with a groove positioned on the boss attached at or near an end of the other arm, and an end of the bail arm extends through the hinge pin orifice.

US Patent:

20110101687, May 5, 2011

Filed:

Oct 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/898059

Inventors:

Gary M. Gustafson - Lakewood NY, US

Assignee:

Allegheny Coupling Company - Warren PA

International Classification:

F16L 23/00
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

285409, 29428

Abstract:

A coupling including a shell with shell arms, where ends of the shell arms are removably attached by a hinge assembly. A securing assembly releasably secures ends of the shell arms in an abutting relationship and includes a handle rotatably attachable at an end of a shell arm. The handle includes a handle body, a hinge orifice extending through a portion of the handle body, and a hinge pin extending through the hinge orifice. The hinge pin includes an orifice extending therethrough. The securing assembly also includes a substantially T-shaped bail having an arm with a first end and a base portion having an engagement member extending substantially transversely with respect to the bail arm. The engagement member mates with a groove positioned on the boss attached at or near an end of the other arm, and an end of the bail arm extends through the hinge pin orifice.