William L Emery

Title: William L. Emery and His Uniform Axial Loading Ground Glass Joint Clamp

Introduction

William L. Emery is an inventor associated with Corvallis, Oregon, and LSI Logic Corporation. His patent work includes a clamp system designed to join ground-glass ball and socket fittings while applying uniform axial pressure. Emery is credited with 1 patent.

Latest Patents

Emery’s patent, “Uniform Axial Loading Ground Glass Joint Clamp,” describes a system for coupling a ball fitting on one tube to a socket fitting on another. The design uses two couplings and sets of split-ring pieces. Each set forms a ring around its tubing, while an annular ridge engages a race in the coupling to align the pieces.

The couplings’ annular surfaces press against the rings, which in turn apply uniform axial pressure to the backs of the ball and socket fittings. A reversible engagement mechanism draws the couplings together and holds them in place. This arrangement is intended to secure the joint while allowing it to be released when needed.

Career Highlights

Emery’s documented patent contribution focuses on the mechanical design of a ground-glass joint clamp. The invention addresses alignment and pressure distribution at the connection between two tubing sections.

Collaborations

Emery’s listed coworkers include Steven E. Reder and Preston E. Pillow. The available information identifies LSI Logic Corporation as his company affiliation but does not specify the coworkers’ roles in the patent.

Conclusion

William L. Emery’s patent describes a releasable clamp that aligns ground-glass fittings and applies uniform axial pressure, highlighting his contribution to practical coupling design.