Patents by Inventor Francis X. Costanzo

Francis X. Costanzo 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).

  • Junction coupling for providing a fluid flow branch from a main conduit
    Patent number: 4157195
    Abstract: The invention provides a junction coupling for branching a flow of fluid from a pipe or conduit. The junction coupling is essentially C-shaped and is dimensioned partly to surround such pipe or conduit. Opposite limbs of the C-shaped member carry, on the one hand, an outlet duct and on the other hand means for securing the coupling in position on the pipe or conduit. The outlet duct is alignable with an aperture in the conduit wall and adapted to receive a branch conduit. The dimensions of the C-shaped member are such that the coupling may be engaged over the pipe or conduit only at the location of the aperture therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1979
    Assignee: Victaulic Company of America
    Inventors: Francis X. Costanzo, Lawrence W. Thau, Jr.