Patents by Inventor Albert J. Kovach

Albert J. Kovach has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method to repair polyethylene containment sumps
    Patent number: 6113820
    Abstract: A method of repairing polyethylene fuel containment sumps used in underground storage systems in gasoline and diesel service stations without "welding" the polyethylene, using suitable surface preparation, priming of the affected area, and sealing with a two part rubber compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: BP Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: David Lyzinski, Albert J. Kovach, Paul A. Sivak, Charles M. Daul
  • Method for installing form in-place dispenser containment
    Patent number: 6074131
    Abstract: A method of upgrading the area below a dispenser to contain accidental release harmful materials from contaminating the soil below grade without repiping, electrical changes, or concrete disruption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: BP Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Charles M. Daul, Paul A. Sivak, David Lyzinski, Albert J. Kovach
  • Form in-place submersible pump containment
    Patent number: 6050050
    Abstract: A method of upgrading an existing unprotected submersible pump area with secondary containment to prevent accidental release of harmful materials from contaminating the soil below grade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: BP Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Charles M. Daul, Paul A. Sivak, David Lyzinski, Albert J. Kovach
  • Upgrade of below grade fill to at grade fill
    Patent number: 5983916
    Abstract: A method of upgrading a below grade fill to prevent accidental release harmful materials from contaminating the soil below grade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: BP Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Charles M. Daul, Paul A. Sivak, David Lyzinski, Albert J. Kovach
  • Credit card reader extender
    Patent number: 5105073
    Abstract: A credit card reader extender comprising an elongate generally rectangular body having a top side, a bottom side, a central portion and two end portions. The central portion has a generally rectangular opening therethrough extending from the bottom side to the top side and is adapted to be received over and to fit closely around a card reader of a card reading machine. The card reader is generally elongate and has a slot therein extending downwardly from the top side thereof into the card reader and longitudinally parallel to an elongate axis thereof. The end portions of the body each have a slot extending downwardly from the top side thereof into the body end portion and longitudinally parallel to an elongate axis of the body and in alignment and in registry with the slot in the card reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Albert J. Kovach, Michael S. Butkovich