Patents by Inventor Joan Bondira

Joan Bondira 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).

  • Remote tapping method and system for internally tapping a conduit
    Patent number: 8049634
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system and apparatus for use in remotely and internally tapping a conduit. The method is performed, at least partially, by an automatic mechanism or robot configured to effectively perform the tasks and various steps of the method. The method includes the steps of: (a) lining a conduit with a liner; and (b) inserting an automatic mechanism into an internal portion of the liner, wherein the automatic mechanism (i) locates a service tap connection point; and (ii) at least partially engages a fitting device within an internal surface of the service tap entry portion, thereby providing fluid communication between a service tap internal passageway and an internal portion of the liner. An automatic mechanism, a fitting device and an insert element are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Underground Solutions Technologies Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Smith, Bryan St. Onge, Joan Bondira
  • Remote Tapping Method and System for Internally Tapping a Conduit
    Publication number: 20100186826
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system and apparatus for use in remotely and internally tapping a conduit. The method is performed, at least partially, by an automatic mechanism or robot configured to effectively perform the tasks and various steps of the method. The method includes the steps of: (a) lining a conduit with a liner; and (b) inserting an automatic mechanism into an internal portion of the liner, wherein the automatic mechanism (i) locates a service tap connection point; and (ii) at least partially engages a fitting device within an internal surface of the service tap entry portion, thereby providing fluid communication between a service tap internal passageway and an internal portion of the liner. An automatic mechanism, a fitting device and an insert element are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Underground Solutions Technologies Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Smith, Bryan St. Onge, Joan Bondira
  • Remote tapping method and system for internally tapping a conduit
    Patent number: 7710281
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system and apparatus for use in remotely and internally tapping a conduit. The method is performed, at least partially, by an automatic mechanism or robot configured to effectively perform the tasks and various steps of the method. The method includes the steps of: (a) lining a conduit with a liner; and (b) inserting an automatic mechanism into an internal portion of the liner, wherein the automatic mechanism (i) locates a service tap connection point; and (ii) at least partially engages a fitting device within an internal surface of the service tap entry portion, thereby providing fluid communication between a service tap internal passageway and an internal portion of the liner. An automatic mechanism, a fitting device and an insert element are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Underground Solutions Technologies Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Smith, Bryan St. Onge, Joan Bondira
  • Remote tapping method and system for internally tapping a conduit
    Publication number: 20080100461
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system and apparatus for use in remotely and internally tapping a conduit. The method is performed, at least partially, by an automatic mechanism or robot configured to effectively perform the tasks and various steps of the method. The method includes the steps of: (a) lining a conduit with a liner; and (b) inserting an automatic mechanism into an internal portion of the liner, wherein the automatic mechanism (i) locates a service tap connection point; and (ii) at least partially engages a fitting device within an internal surface of the service tap entry portion, thereby providing fluid communication between a service tap internal passageway and an internal portion of the liner. An automatic mechanism, a fitting device and an insert element are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: Underground Solutions Technologies Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Smith, Bryan St. Onge, Joan Bondira
  • Remote tapping method and system for internally tapping a conduit
    Patent number: 7292156
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system and apparatus for use in remotely and internally tapping a conduit. The method is performed, at least partially, by an automatic mechanism or robot configured to effectively perform the tasks and various steps of the method. The method includes the steps of: (a) lining a conduit with a liner; and (b) inserting an automatic mechanism into an internal portion of the liner, wherein the automatic mechanism (i) locates a service tap connection point; and (ii) at least partially engages a fitting device within an internal surface of the service tap entry portion, thereby providing fluid communication between a service tap internal passageway and an internal portion of the liner. An automatic mechanism, a fitting device and an insert element are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Underground Solutions Technologies Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Smith, Bryan St. Onge, Joan Bondira
  • Remote tapping method and system for internally tapping a conduit
    Publication number: 20050139263
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system and apparatus for use in remotely and internally tapping a conduit. The method is performed, at least partially, by an automatic mechanism or robot configured to effectively perform the tasks and various steps of the method. The method includes the steps of: (a) lining a conduit with a liner; and (b) inserting an automatic mechanism into an internal portion of the liner, wherein the automatic mechanism (i) locates a service tap connection point; and (ii) at least partially engages a fitting device within an internal surface of the service tap entry portion, thereby providing fluid communication between a service tap internal passageway and an internal portion of the liner. An automatic mechanism, a fitting device and an insert element are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: Underground Solutions Technologies Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Smith, Bryan St. Onge, Joan Bondira