Patents by Inventor Michael E. Krasko

Michael E. Krasko 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).

  • Patent number: 7992312
    Abstract: A laser alignment tool positioning system, includes a magnetically susceptible laser platform having a first mounting surface and an opposing second surface; a mounting post extending from the laser platform; a target on the mounting surface marking the mounting post centerpoint, and a plurality of mounting post adaptors. The laser platform may include magnets proximal to the mounting post base. A semi-rigid offset portion with threaded ends is provided, with an adaptor having a threaded portion to couple to the threaded ends and a slip fitting to couple to the mounting post adaptor. The mounting post may include an interior threaded portion to couple to the offset portion threaded ends. The target includes concentric circles indicating selected pipe sizes, with the concentric circles and mounting post adaptors including color coding corresponding to the selected pipe sizes. The positioning system may include a level indicator mounted to the laser platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Michael E. Krasko
  • Publication number: 20100170099
    Abstract: A laser alignment tool positioning system, includes a magnetically susceptible laser platform having a first mounting surface and an opposing second surface; a mounting post extending from the laser platform; a target on the mounting surface marking the mounting post centerpoint, and a plurality of mounting post adaptors. The laser platform may include magnets proximal to the mounting post base. A semi-rigid offset portion with threaded ends is provided, with an adaptor having a threaded portion to couple to the threaded ends and a slip fitting to couple to the mounting post adaptor. The mounting post may include an interior threaded portion to couple to the offset portion threaded ends. The target includes concentric circles indicating selected pipe sizes, with the concentric circles and mounting post adaptors including color coding corresponding to the selected pipe sizes. The positioning system may include a level indicator mounted to the laser platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: MICHAEL E. KRASKO