Patents by Inventor Gary Humm

Gary Humm 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).

  • Shear valve
    Patent number: 8967188
    Abstract: A shear valve (10) comprises a casing having a first part (12) for positioning on one side of a pipe and a second part (14) engageable with the first part (12) for positioning on the other side of the pipe. A blade (26) is disposed substantially within the first part and is actuable across the pipe towards the second part for cutting the pipe. The blade has a support region for supporting the periphery of the pipe as the pipe is being cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Humm, Scott Humm
  • SHEAR VALVE
    Publication number: 20130133756
    Abstract: A shear valve (10) comprises a casing having a first part (12) for positioning on one side of a pipe and a second part (14) engageable with the first part (12) for positioning on the other side of the pipe. A blade (26) is disposed substantially within the first part and is actuable across the pipe towards the second part for cutting the pipe. The blade has a support region for supporting the periphery of the pipe as the pipe is being cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Humm, Scott Humm