Patents by Inventor Paul Mercuri

Paul Mercuri 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).

  • Active flashback arrestor for use with head of a torch
    Patent number: 6979422
    Abstract: Flashback protection is provided proximate the head of a cutting torch by a fitting, which can be in the form of an adapter or a cutting tip for mounting to the head. The fitting includes a check valve and porous structure for restricting flashback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: The ESAB Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Nigel Parkin, John Onorato, Paul Mercuri
  • Flashback arrestor for use with head of oxy-fuel torch
    Patent number: 6910881
    Abstract: Flashback protection is provided in or proximate the head of a cutting torch by a fitting, which can be in the form of an adapter or a cutting tip for mounting to the head. The fitting includes a body and porous structure that is preferably carried by the body and is a distinct component from the body. The porous structure has a multiplicity of convolute passageways extending therethrough for restricting flashback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: The ESAB Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Nigel Parkin, John Onorato, Paul Mercuri
  • Flashback arrestor for use with head of oxy-fuel torch
    Publication number: 20040175664
    Abstract: Flashback protection is provided in or proximate the head of a cutting torch by a fitting, which can be in the form of an adapter or a cutting tip for mounting to the head. The fitting includes a body and porous structure that is preferably carried by the body and is a distinct component from the body. The porous structure has a multiplicity of convolute passageways extending therethrough for restricting flashback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: The Esab Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Nigel Parkin, John Onorato, Paul Mercuri
  • Active flashback arrestor for use with head of a torch
    Publication number: 20040161719
    Abstract: Flashback protection is provided proximate the head of a cutting torch by a fitting, which can be in the form of an adapter or a cutting tip for mounting to the head. The fitting includes a check valve and porous structure for restricting flashback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Nigel Parkin, John Onorato, Paul Mercuri
  • Flashback arrestor for use with head of Oxy-fuel torch
    Patent number: 6726471
    Abstract: Flashback protection is provided in or proximate the head of a cutting torch by a fitting, which can be in the form of an adapter or a cutting tip for mounting to the head. The fitting includes a body and porous structure that is preferably carried by the body and is a distinct component from the body. The porous structure has a multiplicity of convolute passageways extending therethrough for restricting flashback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Esab Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Nigel Parkin, John Onorato, Paul Mercuri
  • Flashback arrestor for use with head of Oxy-fuel torch
    Publication number: 20030096207
    Abstract: Flashback protection is provided in or proximate the head of a cutting torch by a fitting, which can be in the form of an adapter or a cutting tip for mounting to the head. The fitting includes a body and porous structure that is preferably carried by the body and is a distinct component from the body. The porous structure has a multiplicity of convolute passageways extending therethrough for restricting flashback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: The Esab Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Nigel Parkin, John Onorato, Paul Mercuri