Patents by Inventor John M. Gonyea

John M. Gonyea 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).

  • Method and apparatus for protecting and manipulating pipe ends
    Patent number: 5706860
    Abstract: A pipe end protector includes a protector body having a shape substantially matching that of a pipe end and at least one knock-out formed integrally with the protector body. The at least one knock-out has a peripheral edge having a first portion connected to the protector body by a hinge and is deflectable from the protector body. The at least one knock-out remains attached to the protector body while hingedly deflecting from the protector body about the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Bunzl Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Gonyea