Patents by Inventor Mark Kacik

Mark Kacik 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).

  • Pipe apparatus, coupling devices, and methods
    Patent number: 12398831
    Abstract: Pipe apparatus can include a coupling device with a seal circumscribing a central axis. The seal further includes a first circumferential pocket at least partially defined by a first and second circumferential flange. A fluid guide device positioned at least partially within the first circumferential pocket includes a plurality of segments that are radially arranged to circumscribe the central axis. The fluid guide device at least partially defines a fluid path. Methods can include using the coupling device to couple a first end portion of a first pipe segment to a second end portion of a second pipe segment. Methods of using the pipe apparatus can include passing fluid through the fluid path to cool the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2025
    Assignee: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Kacik, Andrew J. Midlik, Brian Guhde, Christopher D. Zook
  • PIPE APPARATUS, COUPLING DEVICES, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20250052342
    Abstract: Pipe apparatus can include a coupling device with a seal circumscribing a central axis. The seal further includes a first circumferential pocket at least partially defined by a first and second circumferential flange. A fluid guide device positioned at least partially within the first circumferential pocket includes a plurality of segments that are radially arranged to circumscribe the central axis. The fluid guide device at least partially defines a fluid path. Methods can include using the coupling device to couple a first end portion of a first pipe segment to a second end portion of a second pipe segment. Methods of using the pipe apparatus can include passing fluid through the fluid path to cool the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Mark Kacik, Andrew J. Midlik, Brian Guhde, Christopher D. Zook
  • Mixing sillcock
    Publication number: 20050161087
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a frost-free sillcock is provided. The sillcock has a single handle which rotates to control the temperature of the discharged fluid. The handle also moves axially toward and away from a mounting surface to control the volume of fluid discharged from the sillcock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Brattoli, Mark Kacik, Christopher Relyea, Mathew Smith, Allen Talley