Patents by Inventor Jess McNeely

Jess McNeely 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).

  • Flow line segment with non-metallic pipe collar
    Patent number: 5743302
    Abstract: A non-metallic pipe collar is provided which encircles the external surface of a pipe. The pipe collar may be provided in several segments or single collar with a hinged portion which allows the collar to be spread open and placed around a pipe.In an alternate embodiment shims having a tapered outer surface are placed against the outer surface of the pipe before the pipe collar is placed around the pipe. The pipe collar has a tapered inner surface thus causing an interference fit between the shims and the pipe collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventor: Jess McNeely