Patents by Inventor Billy W. Travis

Billy W. Travis 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).

  • Variable radial orientation pipe connector
    Patent number: 5813706
    Abstract: A variable radial orientation pipe MJ connector for engagement with a pair of bell end fittings. The MJ connector includes a tubular sleeve having opposed open ends. A pair of flanges are integral with the sleeve, each flange extending radially outward from the sleeve. Each flange is spaced inwardly from an open end. A shoulder extends axially from each flange to abut a circular gasket. A plurality of axially aligned arcuate slots in each flange receive fasteners therethrough whereby the radial orientation of the connector to the bell end fittings may be selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Hydrant Repair Parts, Inc.
    Inventor: Billy W. Travis