Patents by Inventor Chris Wisehart

Chris Wisehart 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).

  • Patent number: 9574697
    Abstract: Pipe machining apparatuses and methods are disclosed. Embodiments include placing a clamp around a plastic pipe and attaching a cutting tool to the clamp, the cutting tool moving around the clamp and around the pipe as the cutting tool shapes the pipe end by removing portions of the pipe end. Further embodiments include forming a male portion of a snap coupling on one pipe and forming a female portion of a snap coupling on another pipe and pressing the two coupling portions together until the two pipes associated with the coupling portions snap together. Still further embodiments include rotating the pipe as the cutting tool travels around the pipe. Additional embodiments include an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the radial and/or axial location of the cutting head with respect to the clamp and with respect to the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Chris Wisehart