Patents by Inventor Christopher Ducasse

Christopher Ducasse 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).

  • Apparatus for and a method of anchoring an expandable conduit
    Publication number: 20040256098
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and a method of anchoring an expandable conduit. A formation is provided on an outer surface of the conduit, the formation comprising a number of bands of a friction and/or sealing material. When the expandable conduit is radially expanded, the friction and/or sealing material engages a second conduit in which the expandable conduit is located. The engagement of the friction and/or sealing material provides an anchor for the expandable conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: e2Tech Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Ducasse, Peter Oosterling
  • Apparatus for and a method of anchoring an expandable conduit
    Patent number: 6789622
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and a method of anchoring an expandable conduit. A formation is provided on an outer surface of the conduit, the formation comprising a number of bands of a friction and/or sealing material. When the expandable conduit is radially expanded, the friction and/or sealing material engages a second conduit in which the expandable conduit is located. The engagement of the friction and/or sealing material provides an anchor for the expandable conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: EZ Tech Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Ducasse, Peter Oosterling