Patents by Inventor Frank Poskocil

Frank Poskocil 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).

  • Live service pipe insertion apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6024515
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for inserting a new service pipe into an existing service pipe without the necessity of excavation or separately shutting off the supply of gas upstream of the effected pipe section comprises of a nosecone allowing a flow of sealer to travel back through an annular space between the new pipe and the old pipe, providing a gas tight permanent seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Nicor Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Konwinski, Robert Barrett, Charles Re, Randall Doctor, Frank Poskocil, John Fred, Anthony Pietramale