Patents by Inventor Michael T. Hare

Michael T. Hare 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 cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 5940920
    Abstract: Apparatus for removing residual contaminates from a section of pipe used in gas lines. The apparatus includes a frame and a cradle mounted on the frame for holding a section of pipe. The apparatus also includes a rigid rod moveably mounted on the frame for rotation about a centerline of the pipe when held by the cradle and for translation toward and away from the pipe. In addition, the apparatus includes a brush mounted on the rod for rotation and translation through the section of pipe when held by the cradle to dislodge residual contaminates inside the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Philip Services Corp.
    Inventors: Michael T. Hare, Michael E. Stahle, Bruce L. Hare, Sr.