Patents by Inventor Bruce F. Rieck

Bruce F. Rieck 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).

  • Combination un-galvanized and galvanized manifold assembly and manufacturing method
    Patent number: 6591853
    Abstract: An un-coated valve (11) is connected between a first and a second pipe component (12, 12a). Each pipe component (12, 12a) includes a length of a pipe (21, 21a) with a flange (22, 22a) that is secured at one end. The valve (11) is positioned between the two pipe components (12, 12a), forming a first and a second sealing connection between the valve (11) and the pipe components (12, 12a). Each sealing connection is made between a valve sealing surface (25, 25a) and the flange (22, 22a) on the respective pipe component (12, 12a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Bruce F. Rieck
  • Apparatus for cleaning and crushing drums
    Patent number: 5456167
    Abstract: An apparatus for sequentially removing the top, puncturing the sides, simultaneously washing the interior and exterior of a drum and crushing the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Inventors: Brent C. George, Bruce F. Rieck, Kenneth Vairin