Patents by Inventor John S. PISCITELLI

John S. PISCITELLI 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).

  • Push-fitting
    Patent number: 11846375
    Abstract: A fitting including a housing defining a bore. The bore of the housing at the first open end including a first threaded section, a first annular shoulder located inboard from the first threaded section, and a second annular shoulder located inboard from the first annular shoulder. A grip ring having a plurality of flexible teeth is positioned within the housing and seated against the second annular shoulder, wherein the flexible teeth grip an exterior surface of the pipe or conduit. A bonnet is seated against the first annular shoulder and has an exterior threaded surface that mates with the first threaded section of the bore. A bonnet washer is positioned between the grip ring and the bonnet, and a pair of seal members are positioned between the bonnet washer and the bonnet that sealingly engage with the exterior surface of the pipe or conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Mueller Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Robey, Stephen A. Williams, Jr., John S. Piscitelli
  • Push-Fitting
    Publication number: 20230366495
    Abstract: A fitting including a housing defining a bore. The bore of the housing at the first open end including a first threaded section, a first annular shoulder located inboard from the first threaded section, and a second annular shoulder located inboard from the first annular shoulder. A grip ring having a plurality of flexible teeth is positioned within the housing and seated against the second annular shoulder, wherein the flexible teeth grip an exterior surface of the pipe or conduit. A bonnet is seated against the first annular shoulder and has an exterior threaded surface that mates with the first threaded section of the bore. A bonnet washer is positioned between the grip ring and the bonnet, and a pair of seal members are positioned between the bonnet washer and the bonnet that sealingly engage with the exterior surface of the pipe or conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: Mueller Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. ROBEY, Stephen A. WILLIAMS, JR., John S. PISCITELLI