Patents by Inventor Jack R. Laney

Jack R. Laney 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).

  • Patent number: 9395025
    Abstract: System is a pipe joint restraint for restraining two coupled pipe ends or a pipe end and at least one fitting. The system is used in conjunction with a hubless coupling designed for drainage and sewer pipes of no pressure or low pressure. At least two adjustable circumferential bands with an abrasive grit material adhesively attached to the interior contact portion of the bands are situated one on each side of the hubless coupling; and are fixedly joined by a plurality of spread restrictor braces. The spread restrictor braces contain 45-degree upward bends to create a space between the adjustable circumferential bands and the pipe for the coupling, which serve to prevent separation of the pipe connection under pressure conditions. The pipe joint restraint assembly may be tightened by a fastener assembly containing fully threaded bolts, a barrel nut, and a trunnion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventors: Don Ireland, Jack R. Laney
  • Publication number: 20120005866
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pipe joint restraint system for restraining two coupled pipe ends or a pipe end and at least one fitting. The device is used in conjunction with a hubless coupling or a No-Hub® coupling designed for drainage and sewer pipes of no pressure or low pressure. At least two adjustable circumferential bands with an abrasive grit material adhesively attached to the interior contact portion of the bands are situated one on each side of the hubless coupling, and are fixedly joined by a plurality of spread restrictor braces. The spread restrictor braces contain 45 degree upward bends to create a space between the adjustable circumferential bands and the pipe for the coupling which serve to prevent separation of the pipe connection under pressure conditions. The pipe joint restraint assembly may be tightened by a fastener assembly containing fully threaded bolts, a barrel nut, and a trunnion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Donald T. Ireland, Jack R. Laney