Patents by Inventor DOUGLAS G. BUTTZ

DOUGLAS G. BUTTZ 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).

  • Tap safety device
    Patent number: 8651133
    Abstract: Tap safety devices are disclosed. The tap safety devices may include a shield which is positioned between the fluid supply line and an operator space such that in an occurrence of an unintended break in the fluid supply line in which a first portion of fluid exits the fluid supply line and travels towards the operator space the shield substantially redirects the first portion of fluid away from the operator space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Douglas G. Buttz
  • METER PIT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090277909
    Abstract: A plurality of water meter pit inserts and water meter pit enclosures are disclosed. A plurality of marker apparatus for the location of water meter pit enclosures are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: DOUGLAS G. BUTTZ
  • METER PIT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090277910
    Abstract: A plurality of water meter pit inserts and water meter pit enclosures are disclosed. A plurality of marker apparatus for the location of water meter pit enclosures are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: DOUGLAS G. BUTTZ
  • SEWER LATERAL CAP PULLER
    Publication number: 20090183351
    Abstract: A cap puller tool is disclosed. The cap puller tool may be used to remove a sewer lateral cap from a sewer lateral pipe. The cap puller tool may include a drill tool, an engagement tool, a handle, and a coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: TZ Products, Inc.
    Inventor: DOUGLAS G. BUTTZ