Patents by Inventor Louis S. Slimak

Louis S. Slimak 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).

  • Latching mechanism for access door
    Patent number: 8844202
    Abstract: Disclosed is a latching mechanism for a access door. More specifically, the disclosure relates to an access door that can be pivoted between opened and closed orientations and secured in the open position with the aid of a hold open arm. A latching lever, in turn, pivotally engages the hold open arm to selectively secure the access door in an opened orientation. A grip upon the hold open arm can thereafter be used in conjunction with the latching lever to release the access door and permit it to be closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: U.S.F. Fabrication, Inc.
    Inventors: Osmany M. Carralero, Marvin Ernesto Lopez, Louis S. Slimak
  • Latching Mechanism for Access Door
    Publication number: 20130031840
    Abstract: Disclosed is a latching mechanism for a access door. More specifically, the disclosure relates to an access door that can be pivoted between opened and closed orientations and secured in the open position with the aid of a hold open arm. A latching lever, in turn, pivotally engages the hold open arm to selectively secure the access door in an opened orientation. A grip upon the hold open arm can thereafter be used in conjunction with the latching lever to release the access door and permit it to be closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: U.S.F. FABRICATION, INC.
    Inventors: Osmany M. Carralero, Marvin Ernesto Lopez, Louis S. Slimak
  • Plasma arc welding adapted to ID ellipsoid process
    Patent number: 5198635
    Abstract: This invention pertains to the use of a plasma arc welding technique when welding a nozzle to the interior of a vessel. More specifically, it pertains to a method and apparatus for making an inside weld when access to the interior of the vessel is restricted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Dankovic, Gregory P. Zolton, II, John F. Bushkill, Louis S. Slimak