Patents by Inventor Jim Hlebovy

Jim Hlebovy 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).

  • Fitting installation process and apparatus for a molded plastic vessel
    Patent number: 5900107
    Abstract: A molded plastic vessel is provided with a fitting or other attachment after molding and before winding of the vessel. The fitting is provided with a plastic insert. The insert and a wall of the vessel are heated and welded together to hold the fitting on the vessel. The tank is filament wound for reinforcement, and the filaments capture the fitting to hold the fitting on the wall. The wall is opened to provide a passage through the fitting into the vessel. An apparatus is provided that carries and moves the fitting, insert, and a heater to install the fitting on the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Essef Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Murphy, Kevin Goodge, Jim Hlebovy
  • Fitting installation process
    Patent number: 5556497
    Abstract: A molded plastic vessel is provided with a fitting or other attachment after molding and before winding of the vessel. The fitting is provided with a plastic insert. The insert and a wall of the vessel are heated and welded together to hold the fitting on the vessel. The tank is filament wound for reinforcement, and the filaments capture the fitting to hold the fitting on the wall. The wall is opened to provide a passage through the fitting into the vessel. An apparatus is provided that carries and moves the fitting, insert, and a heater to install the fitting on the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Essef Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Murphy, Kevin Goodge, Jim Hlebovy