Patents by Inventor John T. Minemyer

John T. Minemyer 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).

  • Radial conduit coupling system and method
    Patent number: 6851726
    Abstract: A radial conduit coupling is provided. The conduit coupling may include a tubular first connector having an exterior diameter, an interior diameter and first and second ends. The first end may be adapted to receive a first conduit. The second end may include at least one locking lug configured to cooperate with at least one shaped cavity associated with a component of a conduit system. The locking lug may extend from at least one tab lock disposed at the second end of the first connector. In one embodiment, a protrusion may extend from the interior diameter and generally separate the first end from the second end. The protrusion may include an interior diameter which generally corresponds to the interior diameter of the first conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: John T. Minemyer
  • Clamshell coupling system and method
    Publication number: 20030151255
    Abstract: A clamshell coupling for a conduit system is provided. The clamshell coupling may comprise at least one longitudinal housing having first and second ends adapted to receive sections of conduit. A restraint system may be disposed on an interior surface of the longitudinal housing. The restraint system operates to actively engage at least one conduit and resist a longitudinal load between the clamshell coupling and the conduit. A coupling system may be used to secure the longitudinal housings to the tubular members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: John T. Minemyer
  • Radial conduit coupling system and method
    Publication number: 20030098584
    Abstract: A radial conduit coupling is provided. The conduit coupling may include a tubular first connector having an exterior diameter, an interior diameter and first and second ends. The first end may be adapted to receive a first conduit. The second end may include at least one locking lug configured to cooperate with at least one shaped cavity associated with a component of a conduit system. The locking lug may extend from at least one tab lock disposed at the second end of the first connector. In one embodiment, a protrusion may extend from the interior diameter and generally separate the first end from the second end. The protrusion may include an interior diameter which generally corresponds to the interior diameter of the first conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventor: John T. Minemyer
  • Clamshell coupling system and method
    Patent number: 6517122
    Abstract: A clamshell coupling for a conduit system is provided. The clamshell coupling may comprise at least one longitudinal housing having first and second ends adapted to receive sections of conduit. A restraint system may be disposed on an interior surface of the longitudinal housing. The restraint system operates to actively engage at least one conduit and resist a longitudinal load between the clamshell coupling and the conduit. A coupling system may be used to secure the longitudinal housings to the tubular members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: John T. Minemyer
  • Clamshell coupling system and method
    Patent number: 6505865
    Abstract: A clamshell coupling for a conduit system is provided. The clamshell coupling may comprise at least one longitudinal housing having first and second ends adapted to receive sections of conduit. A restraint system may be disposed on an interior surface of the longitudinal housing. The restraint system operates to actively engage at least one conduit and resist a longitudinal load between the clamshell coupling and the conduit. A coupling system may be used to secure the longitudinal housings to the tubular members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Inventor: John T. Minemyer
  • Radial conduit coupling system and method
    Patent number: 6499772
    Abstract: A radial conduit coupling is provided. The conduit coupling may include a tubular first connector having an exterior diameter, an interior diameter and first and second ends. The first end may be adapted to receive a first conduit. The second end may include at least one locking lug configured to cooperate with at least one shaped cavity associated with a component of a conduit system. The locking lug may extend from at least one tab lock disposed at the second end of the first connector. In one embodiment, a protrusion may extend from the interior diameter and generally separate the first end from the second end. The protrusion may include an interior diameter which generally corresponds to the interior diameter of the first conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: John T. Minemyer
  • Clamshell coupling system and method
    Publication number: 20020033604
    Abstract: A clamshell coupling for a conduit system is provided. The clamshell coupling may comprise at least one longitudinal housing having first and second ends adapted to receive sections of conduit. A restraint system may be disposed on an interior surface of the longitudinal housing. The restraint system operates to actively engage at least one conduit and resist a longitudinal load between the clamshell coupling and the conduit. A coupling system may be used to secure the longitudinal housings to the tubular members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventor: John T. Minemyer