Patents by Inventor Joseph N. Ismert

Joseph N. Ismert 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: 20250164045
    Abstract: An apparatus for connecting an underground gas line to an above-ground connection includes a threaded adapter at a first end, a nut, a gas line support insert, a sealing element, a collet gripper, a hose ferrule, a casing conduit, and a moisture seal located at a second end. The nut is configured to threadingly engage with the threaded adapter to form an internal cavity between the adapter, the nut, and the gas line. The flexible sealing element and the collet gripper are disposed in the internal cavity, with the gripper abutting the flexible sealing element. The gas line support insert is disposed within the gas line and secured by the threaded adapter. The flexible casing conduit extends around a periphery of the gas line and is secured by the hose ferrule to the nut secured to the gas line by the moisture seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2024
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicant: Pro-Flex, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph N. Ismert
  • Publication number: 20250128342
    Abstract: A tool for removing an outer jacketing material from a corrugated tubing. The tool includes a tubular housing with a first end having a bore extending therein for receiving the jacketed corrugated tubing and a second end with a tool connector. A blade is fixed through an opening within the housing near the first end. As the jacketed tube is pushed into the bore, the blade engages the jacketing material without scoring the corrugated tubing. Rotation of the tubular housing via the tool connector along with inboard movement of the tubing within the housing bore further engages the blade with the jacketing material. As the jacketed tubing is moved into the bore, the blade circumferentially removes the jacket from the tube. The blade is configured and positioned so as not to engage the corrugated metal tubing from which the jacket is to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: Pro-Flex, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph N. Ismert
  • Patent number: 10544576
    Abstract: A linear drain system that is configurable and adaptable on-site. The system includes an outlet section that is coupleable to a drain line of an existing plumbing system. The outlet section includes a pair of engagement flanges to which elongate channels are coupleable. The channels are easily cut to desired lengths on-site using hand tools or common power tools. Endcaps are coupled to terminal ends of the channels to form a trough. A strainer or a tile-ready strainer is provided for insertion into the trough. The strainer/tile-ready strainer are easily cut to length on-site as needed. A construction cover is provided that is disposable into the trough alone or overlying the strainer/tile-ready strainer to resist entrance of debris into the trough. The outlet section and channels include a longitudinal V-shaped canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph N. Ismert, Christopher P. Cucar, Frank D. Julian, Jeremiah T. Winnat, Christopher J. Ismert
  • Publication number: 20180038091
    Abstract: A linear drain system that is configurable and adaptable on-site. The system includes an outlet section that is coupleable to a drain line of an existing plumbing system. The outlet section includes a pair of engagement flanges to which elongate channels are coupleable. The channels are easily cut to desired lengths on-site using hand tools or common power tools. Endcaps are coupled to terminal ends of the channels to form a trough. A strainer or a tile-ready strainer is provided for insertion into the trough. The strainer/tile-ready strainer are easily cut to length on-site as needed. A construction cover is provided that is disposable into the trough alone or overlying the strainer/tile-ready strainer to resist entrance of debris into the trough. The outlet section and channels include a longitudinal V-shaped canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph N. Ismert, Christopher P. Cucar, Frank D. Julian, Jeremiah T. Winnat, Christopher J. Ismert