Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Pampinella

Joseph A. Pampinella 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).

  • Publication number: 20080083267
    Abstract: A leak testing device to be positioned between two adjacent conduits comprises a generally cylindrical body defining a recess therethrough and including first and second end portions for cooperating with the respective end portions of two adjacent conduits. The body includes an opening between the first and second end portions. A sealing door is provided to be positioned in the opening. A diaphragm member including a through hole is provided to be positioned within the body. A valve is operably connected to the diaphragm member for selectively opening or closing the through hole to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits. The opening in the body receives the diaphragm member when leak-testing a conduit, or the sealing door when connecting the two conduits in a fluid communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph Pampinella, Brandon Chi
  • Patent number: 7325442
    Abstract: A leak testing device to be positioned adjacent one or more conduits comprises a generally cylindrical body defining a recess therein and including first and second end portions for cooperating with an end portion of a conduit. The body includes an opening between the first and second end portions. A sealing door or a test door is selectively positioned in the opening. A diaphragm member including a through hole is provided to be positioned within the body. A valve is operably connected to the diaphragm member for selectively opening or closing the through hole to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid therethrough. A window for viewing the interior of the body for troubleshooting, diagnosis, etc., may optionally be provided. The opening in the body receives the diaphragm member and the test door when leak-testing a conduit, or the sealing door when connecting one or more conduits in a fluid communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Inflow Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Pampinella, Brandon Ming-Yung Chi
  • Publication number: 20040134260
    Abstract: A leak testing device to be positioned between two adjacent conduits comprises a generally cylindrical body defining a recess therethrough and including first and second end portions for cooperating with the respective end portions of two adjacent conduits. The body includes an opening between the first and second end portions. A sealing door is provided to be positioned in the opening. A diaphragm member including a through hole is provided to be positioned within the body. A valve is operably connected to the diaphragm member for selectively opening or closing the through hole to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits. The opening in the body receives the diaphragm member when leak-testing a conduit, or the sealing door when connecting the two conduits in a fluid communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Inflow Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Pampinella, Brandon Ming-Yung Chi
  • Publication number: 20040134261
    Abstract: A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical sealing gasket which defines a recess therein. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends from the gasket. A diaphragm member is positioned in the gasket. A hole is provided in the diaphragm member which can be selectively opened or closed by a valve operably connected to the diaphragm member to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits. A coupling for clamping the leak testing device about one or two conduits includes a generally cylindrical member having a central axis and including a plurality of sections. The sections are interconnected to one another by at least two hinge members in a manner that two sections have free end points to be releasably fastened together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Inflow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Pampinella
  • Patent number: 6672139
    Abstract: A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical sealing gasket which defines a recess therein. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends from the gasket. A diaphragm member is positioned in the gasket. A hole is provided in the diaphragm member which can be selectively opened or closed by a valve operably connected to the diaphragm member to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits. A coupling for clamping the leak testing device about one or two conduits includes a generally cylindrical member having a central axis and including a plurality of sections. The sections are interconnected to one another by at least two hinge members in a manner that two sections have free end points to be releasably fastened together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Inflow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Pampinella
  • Publication number: 20020140222
    Abstract: A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical sealing gasket which defines a recess therein. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends from the gasket. A diaphragm member is positioned in the gasket. A hole is provided in the diaphragm member which can be selectively opened or closed by a valve operably connected to the diaphragm member to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits. A coupling for clamping the leak testing device about one or two conduits includes a generally cylindrical member having a central axis and including a plurality of sections. The sections are interconnected to one another by at least two hinge members in a manner that two sections have free end points to be releasably fastened together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Applicant: Inflow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Pampinella
  • Patent number: 6422064
    Abstract: A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical elongated sealing gasket which defines a recess therethrough. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends radially into the recess for supporting a diaphragm member thereon. The diaphragm member includes a diameter substantially corresponding to the diameter of the recess. In a preferred embodiment, the diaphragm member is made integral with the gasket. A hole is provided in the diaphragm member which can be selectively opened or closed by a valve assembly provided on the diaphragm member to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Inflow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Pampinella
  • Publication number: 20020023482
    Abstract: A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical elongated sealing gasket which defines a recess therethrough. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends radially into the recess for supporting a diaphragm member thereon. The diaphragm member includes a diameter substantially corresponding to the diameter of the recess. In a preferred embodiment, the diaphragm member is made integral with the gasket. A hole is provided in the diaphragm member which can be selectively opened or closed by a valve assembly provided on the diaphragm member to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Applicant: Inflow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Pampinella
  • Publication number: 20010015092
    Abstract: A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical elongated sealing gasket which defines a recess therethrough. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends radially into the recess for supporting a diaphragm member thereon. The diaphragm member includes a diameter substantially corresponding to the diameter of the recess. In a preferred embodiment, the diaphragm member is made intregal with the gasket. A hole is provided in the diaphragm member which can be selectively opened or closed by a valve assembly provided on the diaphragm member to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Applicant: Inflow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Pampinella
  • Patent number: 6234007
    Abstract: A leak testing device includes a generally cylindrical elongated sealing gasket which defines a recess therethrough. The gasket includes first and second end portions for receiving the respective ends of two adjacent conduits. A shoulder portion extends radially into the recess for supporting a diaphragm member thereon. The diaphragm member includes a diameter substantially corresponding to the diameter of the recess. In a preferred embodiment, the diaphragm member is made intregal with the gasket. A hole is provided in the diaphragm member which can be selectively opened or closed by a valve assembly provided on the diaphragm member to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Inflow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Pampinella
  • Patent number: D574067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Inflow Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Pampinella, Brandon Ming-Yung Chi
  • Patent number: D488852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Inflow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Pampinella