Patents by Inventor Gerald F. Hofberger

Gerald F. Hofberger 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: 4036513
    Abstract: A pipe fitting formed of resilient material having two or more end portions disposed at a predetermined angle to each other. A firm metallic sleeve is positioned about the resilient plastic material and a clamp is afforded at each of the end portions. Each such end portion is adapted to receive the end of a threaded or unthreaded pipe and is formed with internal annular ribs for sealingly engaging the pipe. The central portion of the fitting is provided with a thicker wall section so that the internal diameter thereat substantially coincides with or equals the internal diameter of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Assignee: Gerald F. Hofberger
    Inventors: Edward J. Loftus, Gerald F. Hofberger