Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Giametta

Joseph A. Giametta 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: 4946203
    Abstract: A plumbing fitting for coupling a urinal or water closet to the drain waste pipe whether it be copper, PVC, steel or cast iron pipe without using any adapters, threaded pipe or glue. The fitting having a cylindrical body divided longitudinally into two arcuate members having a pipe receiving socket, and a pair of horizontal bars extending perpendicularly from the longitudinal sides of the cylindrical body. The fitting also consists of a protrusion extending from the receiving socket and a flexible gasket positioned on the inside of the cylindrical body having a lip that envelopes the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Inventor: Joseph A. Giametta
  • Patent number: 4850615
    Abstract: The invention comprises of a flexible body (1) with a round entrance (2) made smaller than the trap to be introduced. It has a figure six connection to insure against leaks. As the device is pushed inside the drain pipe to be connected the hash (5) on the figure six will be pressed tightly against the inside of the drain pipe, while the lip (6) will fit snugly around the outside of pipe. When the device is pulled over thin walled pipe, there is groove (4) or stop and the reinforced end (3) and sealer to avoid leakage around outside of pipe. The entrance (1) being smaller than trap to be introduced will insure a tight leakless joint. This particular device is made to accommodate any trap. The trap does not have to be cut off when installed. And the device has nothing inside to obstruct any hair or grease that will be discharged and finally clog a drain line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Inventor: Joseph A. Giametta