Patents by Inventor Larry J. Oden

Larry J. Oden 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).

  • System for use in tapping a pipe
    Patent number: 7398910
    Abstract: A mechanical weldable fitting for use in tapping a pipe includes a first and second metal collar, each formed of attachable upper and lower semi-toroidal portions that when assembled on the pipe providing spaced-apart external cylindrical surfaces. Each collar having at least one internal circumferential sealing groove therein that receives a gasket formed about the pipe. A lower semi-tubular metal containment member is positioned on the external cylindrical surfaces of the collars. An upper semi-tubular metal containment member is positioned on the external cylindrical surfaces of the collars. The upper containment member having an integral upwardly extending tubular access portion affording passage for tapping the pipe. The upper and lower containment members are welded to each other and to the collars to fully encompass a portion of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: TDW Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony R. Garrison, Larry J. Oden, James E. Terry, Dixit B. Kadakia
  • Mechanical weldable fitting for use in tapping a pipeline
    Patent number: 7216795
    Abstract: A mechanical weldable fitting for use in tapping a pipe includes a first and second metal collar, each formed of attachable upper and lower semi-toroidal portions that when assembled on the pipe providing spaced-apart external cylindrical surfaces. Each collar having at least one internal circumferential sealing groove therein that receives a gasket formed about the pipe. A lower semi-tubular metal containment member is positioned on the external cylindrical surfaces of the collars. An upper semi-tubular metal containment member is positioned on the external cylindrical surfaces of the collars. The upper containment member having an integral upwardly extending tubular access portion affording passage for tapping the pipe. The upper and lower containment members are welded to each other and to the collars to fully encompass a portion of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: TDW Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony R. Garrison, Larry J. Oden, James E. Terry, Dixit B. Kadakia