Patents by Inventor Gary Matthew

Gary Matthew 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).

  • Tools for installation and repair of sprinklers
    Publication number: 20040194271
    Abstract: Tools are provided for removing an inner tubular housing and/or outer casing of a pop-up sprinkler head and for purging an irrigation system of debris. The tools include a ring and disc used in conjunction to remove an inner tubular housing, a grooved cylinder and guide shaft used in conjunction to remove an outer casing, and the guide shaft and purge conduit with valve used in conjunction to purge an irrigation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, Gary Matthew
  • Tools for installation and repair of sprinklers
    Patent number: 6796013
    Abstract: Tools are provided for removing an inner tubular housing and/or outer casing of a pop-up sprinkler head and for purging an irrigation system of debris. The tools include a ring and disc used in conjunction to remove an inner tubular housing, a grooved cylinder and guide shaft used in conjunction to remove an outer casing, and the guide shaft and purge conduit with valve used in conjunction to purge an irrigation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, Gary Matthew
  • Tools for installation and repair of sprinklers
    Publication number: 20040000052
    Abstract: Tools are provided for removing an inner tubular housing and/or outer casing of a pop-up sprinkler head and for purging an irrigation system of debris. The tools include a ring and disc used in conjunction to remove an inner tubular housing, a grooved cylinder and guide shaft used in conjunction to remove an outer casing, and the guide shaft and purge conduit with valve used in conjunction to purge an irrigation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, Gary Matthew