Patents by Inventor MIchael John Gilles

MIchael John Gilles 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: 10072399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for thawing frozen pipes utilizing electricity. Specifically, the present invention relates to electrically charging a section of frozen pipe such that heat is generated and causes the ice therein to thaw. Even more specifically, the present invention relates to one or more ports disposed above specific portions of pipe that extend upwards towards a surface thereabove and provide electrical access to the specific portions of pipe from the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventor: Michael John Gilles
  • Publication number: 20160053468
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for thawing frozen pipes utilizing electricity. Specifically, the present invention relates to electrically charging a section of frozen pipe such that heat is generated and causes the ice therein to thaw. Even more specifically, the present invention relates to one or more ports disposed above specific portions of pipe that extend upwards towards a surface thereabove and provide electrical access to the specific portions of pipe from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: MIchael John Gilles