Patents by Inventor Michael R. Novitsky

Michael R. Novitsky 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).

  • Device and method for forming pipe elements
    Patent number: 10161547
    Abstract: A combination of roller tools is used to cold work a pipe element and impart a desired shape to the sidewall. The roller tools are movably mounted on a frame. Segments of the roller tools align with one another during operation. The roller tools are used in a method of roll forming wherein the sidewall of the pipe element is compressed between the rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Novitsky, Earl Haas, Douglas R. Dole
  • Device and Method for Forming Pipe Elements
    Publication number: 20160223110
    Abstract: A combination of roller tools is used to cold work a pipe element and impart a desired shape to the sidewall. The roller tools are movably mounted on a frame. Segments of the roller tools align with one another during operation. The roller tools are used in a method of roll forming wherein the sidewall of the pipe element is compressed between the rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Michael R. Novitsky, Earl Haas, Douglas R. Dole
  • Spin forming method
    Patent number: 9038428
    Abstract: A method of forming a groove in a pipe element by spin forming wherein the pipe element is pinched between an arbor revolving in an eccentric orbit of expanding diameter within the pipe element and an outer die which captures the pipe element. The pinching action causes a portion of the pipe element to move radially inwardly away from the die contrary to the direction of the motion of the arbor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Novitsky, Earl Haas
  • Methods for manufacture of pipe element having shoulder, groove and bead
    Patent number: 9010164
    Abstract: In a method for forming a pipe element, a spin forming tool is revolved in an orbit of increasing diameter within the pipe element. The pipe element is captured within a die. The method forms a circumferential shoulder at one end. The shoulder has an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of the pipe element. A groove is formed adjacent to the shoulder. The groove has a floor surface with an outer diameter less than the outer diameter of the pipe element. A bead is formed contiguous with the groove. The bead has an apex with an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of the pipe element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Novitsky, Earl Haas, Douglas R. Dole
  • Methods for Manufacture of Pipe Element Having Shoulder, Groove and Bead
    Publication number: 20140260480
    Abstract: In a method for forming a pipe element, a spin forming tool is revolved in an orbit of increasing diameter within the pipe element. The pipe element is captured within a die. The method forms a circumferential shoulder at one end. The shoulder has an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of the pipe element. A groove is formed adjacent to the shoulder. The groove has a floor surface with an outer diameter less than the outer diameter of the pipe element. A bead is formed contiguous with the groove. The bead has an apex with an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of the pipe element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Novitsky, Earl Haas, Douglas R. Dole
  • Spin Forming Method
    Publication number: 20130055780
    Abstract: A method of forming a groove in a pipe element by spin forming wherein the pipe element is pinched between an arbor revolving in an eccentric orbit of expanding diameter within the pipe element and an outer die which captures the pipe element. The pinching action causes a portion of the pipe element to move radially inwardly away from the die contrary to the direction of the motion of the arbor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: VICTAULIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael R. Novitsky, Earl Haas
  • Pipe Element Having Shoulder, Groove and Bead and Methods and Apparatus for Manufacture Thereof
    Publication number: 20120139236
    Abstract: A pipe element has a circumferential shoulder at one end. The shoulder has an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of the pipe element. A groove is positioned adjacent to the shoulder. The groove has a floor surface with an outer diameter less than the outer diameter of the pipe element. A bead is positioned contiguous with the groove. The bead has an apex with an outer diameter greater than the outer diameter of the pipe element. A combination of roller tools is used to cold work pipe elements and impart a desired shape to the sidewall in one method of manufacture. In another method, a spin forming tool is revolved in an orbit of increasing diameter within the pipe element captured within a die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Novitsky, Earl Haas, Charles E. Wilk, JR., Scott D. Madara, Anthony J. Cuvo, Douglas R. Dole