Patents by Inventor Michael A. Stage

Michael A. Stage 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).

  • PLUMBING TEST CAP AND SYSTEM FOR RUPTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20240353281
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for rupturing a test seal part from a vent positioned on a roof of a structure and without requiring a person on site to accomplish the same includes a test seal part, wherein the seal part removably sealably connects to the plumbing vent pipe, and a remote controlled apparatus and/or remote controller directly or indirectly ruptures the test seal part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Testcaps.com LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas V. Valentino, Daniel H. Woeste, IV, Michael A. Stage, Robert William Graham
  • Plumbing vent cap remote removal system
    Patent number: 11685525
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for removing a test seal part from a vent positioned on a roof of a structure and being removable without requiring a person on site to accomplish the same includes a test seal part having a surface for connection enabling removal, wherein the seal part removably sealably connects to the plumbing vent pipe, and a remote controlled apparatus and/or remote controller directly or indirectly removes the test seal part. The remote controlled apparatus can includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or a powered actuator having a receiver operably disposed adjacent the seal part in manner to actuate the seal part out of sealable connection with the vent pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Testcap LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Stage, Daniel H. Woeste, IV
  • PLUMBING VENT CAP REMOTE REMOVAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220024585
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for removing a test seal part from a vent positioned on a roof of a structure and being removable without requiring a person on site to accomplish the same includes a test seal part having a surface for connection enabling removal, wherein the seal part removably sealably connects to the plumbing vent pipe, and a remote controlled apparatus and/or remote controller directly or indirectly removes the test seal part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Michael A. Stage, DANIEL H. WOESTE, IV
  • PLUMBING VENT CAP REMOTE REMOVAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210155345
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for removing a test seal part from a vent positioned on a roof of a structure and being removable without requiring a person on site to accomplish the same includes a test seal part having a surface for connection enabling removal, wherein the seal part removably sealably connects to the plumbing vent pipe, and a remote controlled apparatus and/or remote controller directly or indirectly removes the test seal part. The remote controlled apparatus can includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or a powered actuator having a receiver operably disposed adjacent the seal part in manner to actuate the seal part out of sealable connection with the vent pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Michael A. Stage, DANIEL H. WOESTE, IV