Patents by Inventor John Laborde

John Laborde 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).

  • Publication number: 20100243092
    Abstract: Methods and systems for cleaning, coating and sealing leaks in existing pipes, in a single operation. A piping system can be cleaned in one pass by dry particulates forced and pulled by air throughout the piping system by a generator and a vacuum. Pipes can be protected from water corrosion, erosion and electrolysis, extending the life of pipes such as copper, steel, lead, brass, cast iron piping and composite materials. Coatings can be applied to pipes having diameters up to approximately 6?. Leak sealants of at least approximately 4 mils thick can cover insides of pipes, and can include novel mixtures of fillers and epoxy materials, and viscosity levels. A positive pressure can be maintained within the pipes during applications. Piping systems can be returned to service within approximately 96 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Larry Gillanders, Steve Williams, John Laborde
  • Publication number: 20100162949
    Abstract: Methods and systems for cleaning, coating and sealing leaks in existing pipes, in a single operation. A piping system can be cleaned in one pass by dry particulates forced and pulled by air throughout the piping system by a generator and a vacuum. Pipes can be protected from water corrosion, erosion and electrolysis, extending the life of pipes such as copper, steel, lead, brass, cast iron piping and composite materials. Coatings can be applied to pipes having diameters up to approximately 6?. Leak sealants of at least approximately 4 mils thick can cover insides of pipes, and can include novel mixtures of fillers and epoxy materials, and viscosity levels. A positive pressure can be maintained within the pipes during applications. Piping systems can be returned to service within approximately 96 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Larry Gillanders, Steve Williams, John Laborde
  • Publication number: 20070128353
    Abstract: Methods and systems for cleaning, coating and sealing leaks in existing pipes, in a single operation. A piping system can be cleaned in one pass by dry particulates forced and pulled by air throughout the piping system by a generator and a vacuum. Pipes can be protected from water corrosion, erosion and electrolysis, extending the life of pipes such as copper, steel, lead, brass, cast iron piping and composite materials. Coatings can be applied to pipes having diameters up to approximately 6?. Leak sealants of at least approximately 4 mils thick can cover insides of pipes, and can include novel mixtures of fillers and epoxy materials, and viscosity levels. A positive pressure can be maintained within the pipes during applications. Piping systems can be returned to service within approximately 96 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Larry Gillanders, Steve Williams, John Laborde
  • Publication number: 20060030182
    Abstract: A sensing system is disclosed. The sensing system includes a capacitive sensing pad comprising a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer. A clip is engageable with the pad and comprises a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor is configured to conductively engage the first conductive layer and the second conductor is configured to conductively engage the second conductive layer when the clip is engaged with the pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Wyndham Gary, Chris Hofmeister, Jeff Krueger, Robert Hall, John LaBorde