Patents by Inventor Michael D. Suda

Michael D. Suda 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).

  • Hose connector
    Patent number: 7896406
    Abstract: A hose connector includes a cylindrical elongated member having a first and second end, a first and second inner sleeve rotatably mounted on the cylindrical member, and a first and second outer sleeve capable of connecting to the respective first and second inner sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Suda, Jeffrey Sacks, Christopher Laidley
  • Method and apparatus for determining insulation thickness
    Patent number: 7370538
    Abstract: A method for determining the thickness of a layer of insulation comprises the steps of: contacting a top surface of a portion of the layer of insulation, compressing the portion of the layer of insulation until a predetermined compressive load is achieved, measuring a distance through which the top surface is moved during the compressing step, and determining the thickness of the layer of insulation based on the measured distance. Apparatus is provided for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Suda, Jeffrey R. Sacks