Patents by Inventor Paul Seamon

Paul Seamon 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).

  • Extractor for plastic risers
    Patent number: 4111078
    Abstract: A device for extracting plastic risers from fittings such as polyvinyl-chloride water sprinkler pipes. The device has at least two gripping edges for gripping the inner surface of the threaded fitting. At least one of the gripping edges has a plurality of serrations formed along its extremity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Inventor: Paul Seamon
  • Drum lifting method and device
    Patent number: 4073175
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for lifting a metal drum by the use of a fork lift truck. The method utilizes the steps of forming at least two openings at the bottom edge of the upper lid of the drum to be lifted. The opening is formed with a bent-over portion which forms a cushion for a hook or other device to be inserted. At least two hooks are next inserted in the openings and the hooks are affixed to the fork of a fork lift truck which, when raised, lifts the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1978
    Inventor: Paul Seamon
  • Extractor for plastic risers
    Patent number: 3952618
    Abstract: A device for extracting plastic risers from fittings such as polyvinyl-chloride water sprinkler pipes. The device has a shallow frusto-pyramidal shank having slightly concaval sides. The opposed edges of the shank lie at an angle of between 1.5.degree. and 5.degree. with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shank. The shank has a left-handed twist between 4.degree. and 36.degree. per inch of shank length. The shank is affixed to an extension rod which, in turn, has a handle to permit turning the device about its longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Assignee: Honey Bee Tool Company
    Inventor: Paul Seamon