Patents by Inventor John Danneffel

John Danneffel 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: 11774029
    Abstract: There is provided a pipe thread protector having first and second ends, threading extending from the first end towards the second end thereof, and a bore extending from the first end to the second end thereof. A seal couples to the first end of the pipe thread protector and is tubular. The seal tapers in a direction extending from a proximal end thereof towards a distal end thereof, and tapers in a direction extending from an outer surface thereof to an inner surface thereof. There is additionally provided a pipe thread protector assembly including a pipe thread protector, a coupling via which the pipe thread protector and a male threaded end of a pipe threadably couple together, and a seal coupled to an inner end of the pipe thread protector. The seal is shaped to protect and extend along an outer end surface of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Universal Moulding Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: John Danneffel, Max Danneffel
  • Publication number: 20220243856
    Abstract: There is provided a pipe thread protector according to a first aspect. The pipe thread protector includes a tubular body shaped to protect a threaded end portion of a pipe or a pipe coupling. The tubular body includes an inner portion with a first of right-handed and left-handed threading. The tubular body includes an outer portion with a second of right-handed and left-handed threading. The pipe thread protector includes an end member. The end member includes the second of right-handed and left-handed threading via which the end member threadably couples to the outer portion of the tubular body. The pipe thread protector includes a locking member with a first position in which removal of the end member from the tubular body is inhibited. The locking member is moveable from the first position thereof to a second position in which the end member is selectively removable from the tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Universal Moulding Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: John Danneffel, Max Danneffel
  • Publication number: 20220243855
    Abstract: There is provided a pipe thread protector having first and second ends, threading extending from the first end towards the second end thereof, and a bore extending from the first end to the second end thereof. A seal couples to the first end of the pipe thread protector and is tubular. The seal tapers in a direction extending from a proximal end thereof towards a distal end thereof, and tapers in a direction extending from an outer surface thereof to an inner surface thereof. There is additionally provided a pipe thread protector assembly including a pipe thread protector, a coupling via which the pipe thread protector and a male threaded end of a pipe threadably couple together, and a seal coupled to an inner end of the pipe thread protector. The seal is shaped to protect and extend along an outer end surface of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Universal Moulding Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: John Danneffel, Max Danneffel
  • Patent number: 10274123
    Abstract: A thread protector comprises a hollow cylindrical body with a substantially closed end and a threaded inner annular wall extending from the substantially closed end. An annular ring extends inwardly from the substantially closed end. The annular ring has a sloped wall which is spaced-apart from and faces the threaded inner annular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Universal Moulding Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Max Danneffel, John Danneffel
  • Publication number: 20180080595
    Abstract: A thread protector comprises a hollow cylindrical body with a substantially closed end and a threaded inner annular wall extending from the substantially closed end. An annular ring extends inwardly from the substantially closed end. The annular ring has a sloped wall which is spaced-apart from and faces the threaded inner annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Max Danneffel, John Danneffel
  • Patent number: 9828150
    Abstract: A thread protector comprises a hollow cylindrical body with a substantially closed end and a threaded inner annular wall extending from the substantially closed end. An annular ring extends inwardly from the substantially closed end. The annular ring has a sloped wall which is spaced-apart from and faces the threaded inner annular wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Universal Moulding Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Max Danneffel, John Danneffel
  • Publication number: 20160039585
    Abstract: A thread protector comprises a hollow cylindrical body with a substantially closed end and a threaded inner annular wall extending from the substantially closed end. An annular ring extends inwardly from the substantially closed end. The annular ring has a sloped wall which is spaced-apart from and faces the threaded inner annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Max Danneffel, John Danneffel
  • Publication number: 20140261849
    Abstract: A thread protector comprises a substantially closed end and a threaded inner annular wall extending from the substantially closed end. There is a detent disposed within an interior of the thread connector. The detent includes a resilient flap with an edge which is spaced-apart from and facing the threaded inner annular wall of the thread protector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Max Danneffel, John Danneffel