Patents by Inventor Brian Douglas Burton

Brian Douglas Burton 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).

  • Reduced area gaskets
    Patent number: 6682081
    Abstract: A reduced area gasket has a sealing ring around the inside perimeter of the gasket. Remaining portions of the gasket are removed or compressed so that the bolt load is focused on the sealing area when the flange is tightened. In this way, the lower bolt loads mandated by plastic piping may be met, and the required sealing may be further obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Inertech, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Douglas Burton, James E. B. Frew, Alfred F. Waterland, III
  • Reduced area gaskets
    Publication number: 20030080518
    Abstract: A reduced area gasket has a sealing ring around the inside perimeter of the gasket. Remaining portions of the gasket are removed or compressed so that the bolt load is focused on the sealing area when the flange is tightened. In this way, the lower bolt loads mandated by plastic piping may be met, and the required sealing may be further obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Inertech, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Douglas Burton, James E.B. Frew, Alfred F. Waterland