Patents by Inventor Don K. Mukai

Don K. Mukai 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).

  • Patent number: 9068673
    Abstract: A penetration fitting includes a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the first fitting half defining an arcuate channel, and a second fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the second fitting half defining an arcuate channel, wherein the first and second fitting halves are adapted to abut one another with the inner surfaces of the first and second fitting halves together defining an inner end, the outer surfaces of the first and second fitting halves defining an outer end, and the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves cooperating to define a tapered opening configured to accept the at least one pipe segment, the opening having a larger diameter at the inner end and a smaller diameter at the outer end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: S. Bravo Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Don K. Mukai, Micah J. Nelson, Juan S. Albino
  • Publication number: 20140265157
    Abstract: A penetration fitting configured to form a seal around a flexible pipe penetrating through an aperture in a sump wall is provided. In one embodiment, the penetration fitting includes first and second fitting halves defining first and second arcuate channels having a wider end and a narrower end, wherein the first and second fitting halves are configured to abut one another with the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves together defining a tapered opening, the tapered opening having a smaller diameter at an inner end and a larger diameter at an outer end with the inner end configured to be sealed to the sump wall around the aperture, an elastically deformable sealing ring configured to be received in the tapered opening, the sealing ring defining an opening configured to accept the flexible pipe, and a compression plate configured to retain the sealing ring in the tapered opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: S. BRAVO SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Don K. Mukai, Micah J. Nelson, Juan S. Albino
  • Publication number: 20140232106
    Abstract: A penetration fitting includes a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the first fitting half defining an arcuate channel, and a second fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the second fitting half defining an arcuate channel, wherein the first and second fitting halves are adapted to abut one another with the inner surfaces of the first and second fitting halves together defining an inner end, the outer surfaces of the first and second fitting halves defining an outer end, and the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves cooperating to define a tapered opening configured to accept the at least one pipe segment, the opening having a larger diameter at the inner end and a smaller diameter at the outer end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: S. BRAVO SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Don K. Mukai, Micah J. Nelson, Juan S. Albino
  • Patent number: 8714397
    Abstract: A frame assembly for anchoring a containment box with a top opening in a surrounding driveway surface and for removably attaching one of a plurality of different product dispensers to the containment box. The frame assembly includes an anchor frame attached to the top opening of the containment box wherein the anchor frame is configured to be removably attached to any one of a plurality of different dispenser frames and a dispenser frame removably attached to the anchor frame, the dispenser frame including a plurality of frame walls having a frame area larger than an area of the top opening of the containment box such that the frame walls define an offset opening adjacent to the top opening of the containment box, wherein the dispenser frame is adapted to be mounted to one of the plurality of different product dispensers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: S. Bravo Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio M. Bravo, Don K. Mukai
  • Publication number: 20090212057
    Abstract: A frame assembly for anchoring a containment box with a top opening in a surrounding driveway surface and for removably attaching one of a plurality of different product dispensers to the containment box. The frame assembly includes an anchor frame attached to the top opening of the containment box wherein the anchor frame is configured to be removably attached to any one of a plurality of different dispenser frames and a dispenser frame removably attached to the anchor frame, the dispenser frame including a plurality of frame walls having a frame area larger than an area of the top opening of the containment box such that the frame walls define an offset opening adjacent to the top opening of the containment box, wherein the dispenser frame is adapted to be mounted to one of the plurality of different product dispensers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Sergio M. Bravo, Don K. Mukai
  • Publication number: 20080246276
    Abstract: A penetration fitting is provided for forming a sealed penetration through an aperture of a sump wall. The penetration fitting includes a flanged coupling comprising a generally rigid coupler and an integral first flange extending around a portion of the coupler. The first flange is adapted to abut and be sealed against a first side of the sump wall around the aperture. The ends of the coupler further define first and second fittings, the second fitting adapted to extend through the aperture. A ring flange is provided that is adapted to be adhered to an outer circumferential portion of the coupler and to abut and be adhered to a second side of the sump wall around the aperture. Once sealed to the sump wall, the associated piping connections can be made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Sergio M. Bravo, Don K. Mukai
  • Publication number: 20080023075
    Abstract: A spill containment device for a fluid storage tank filling system including a threaded riser pipe extending from a storage tank and a drop tube including a flange at one end with a conduit extending from the flange, through the riser pipe and into the storage tank. The spill containment device includes a tubular base having an inwardly protruding shoulder adapted to receive the flange of the drop tube, lower threads below the shoulder adapted to mate with the threaded riser pipe; and upper threads above the shoulder. A receptacle is attached to the tubular base, the receptacle having an open upper end. A threaded compression ring is provided, the threaded compression ring adapted to mate with the upper threads of the tubular base and attach the drop tube to the tubular base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Sergio M. Bravo, Don K. Mukai
  • Patent number: 6823886
    Abstract: A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid includes a double wall for at least part of the sump, and an interstitial space between the double wall. An indicator liquid is located in the space, and a sensor is in fluid communication with the space such that a change in the pressure or liquid level in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space. The double wall includes a base, a wall directed upwardly from the base of the sump, and the upwardly directed wall includes an angular portion being directed at an angle from the base greater than 90 degrees relative to the base. A remote location of that portion is connected with a substantially upright wall portion for the sump. An aperture for an electrical conduit is located in the angular portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: S. Bravo Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio M. Bravo, Don K. Mukai
  • Publication number: 20030047211
    Abstract: A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid includes a double wall for at least part of the sump, and an interstitial space between the double wall. An indicator liquid is located in the space, and a sensor is in fluid communication with the space such that a change in the pressure or liquid level in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space. The double wall includes a base, a wall directed upwardly from the base of the sump, and the upwardly directed wall includes an angular portion being directed at an angle from the base greater than 90 degrees relative to the base. A remote location of that portion is connected with a substantially upright wall portion for the sump. An aperture for an electrical conduit is located in the angular portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: S. Bravo Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio M. Bravo, Don K. Mukai
  • Publication number: 20030047212
    Abstract: A sump for inhibiting leakage of liquid includes a double wall for at least part of the sump, and an interstitial space between the double wall. An indicator liquid is located in the space, and a sensor is in fluid communication with the space such that a change in the pressure or liquid level in the interstitial space causes the sensor to indicate leakage into or from the interstitial space. The double wall includes a base, a wall directed upwardly from the base of the sump, and the upwardly directed wall includes an angular portion being directed at an angle from the base greater than 90 degrees relative to the base. A remote location of that portion is connected with a substantially upright wall portion for the sump. An aperture for an electrical conduit is located in the angular portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: S. Bravo Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio M. Bravo, Don K. Mukai
  • Patent number: 5988698
    Abstract: A flexible penetration fitting is provided for sealing the hole through which a pipeline penetrates a wall of an underground containment box. The penetration fitting includes a flexible boot with a sealing flange for providing a first seal against the inside wall of the box. The sealing flange is held against the wall by a backing ring placed against the outside wall of the box. The backing ring includes a plurality of studs extending through the wall and into the box. A compression ring with a plurality of holes is placed over the sealing flange with the studs of the backing ring extending though the holes. A plurality of nuts are threaded to the studs to hold the sealing flange firmly against the inside wall of the box. The flexible boot also includes a sleeve for providing a second seal against the outside surface of the pipeline. The sleeve is stepped with different sized openings so as to be able to receive different sizes of pipelines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignees: Sergio M. Bravo, S. Bravo Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio M. Bravo, Don K. Mukai
  • Patent number: 5826919
    Abstract: A flexible penetration fitting is provided for sealing the hole through which a pipeline penetrates a wall of an underground containment box. The penetration fitting includes a flexible boot with a sealing flange for providing a first seal against the inside wall of the box. The sealing flange is held against the wall by a backing ring placed against the outside wall of the box. The backing ring includes a plurality of studs extending through the wall and into the box. A compression ring with a plurality of holes is placed over the sealing flange with the studs of the backing ring extending though the holes. A plurality of nuts are threaded to the studs to hold the sealing flange firmly against the inside wall of the box. The flexible boot also includes a sleeve for providing a second seal against the outside surface of the pipeline. The sleeve is stepped with different sized openings so as to be able to receive different sizes of pipelines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: S. Bravo Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio M. Bravo, Don K. Mukai