Patents by Inventor Michael T. Terry

Michael T. Terry 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: 9027507
    Abstract: A method of internally restoring a pipe preferably includes the steps of isolating a leaking pipe from a system of pipes; drying an interior of a leaking pipe; measuring the airflow through the leak; cleaning the interior of the leaking pipe; presealing a leak with a leak sealing media, measuring the leak flow rate after the pre-sealing; applying an internal protective coating process; and pressure testing the leaking pipe for leaks. The pipe restoration method preferably uses a control box, a media injection system, an air compressor and a coating dispensing system at an inlet of the leaking pipe. The pipe restoration method preferably uses a coating overflow receiver, a muffler and a dust collector at an exit of the leaking pipe. After the treatments, the leaking pipe becomes a restored pipe. The restored pipe is pressure tested for leaks at a working pressure rating of the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventors: Roy A. Terry, Ryan A. Terry, Michael T. Terry
  • Publication number: 20140370183
    Abstract: A method of restoring a system of pipes preferably includes the steps of preparation of the system; airflow mapping the system; drying and cleaning the system of pipes; injecting the interior coating material into each system inlet; monitoring and controlling airflow rates through the system of pipes to track the progression of the liquid coating; curing or drying the interior coating; and airflow mapping the pipe system upon completion. The system restoration method preferably uses a multiple line control box, a media injection system, an air compressor and a coating dispensing system at an inlet of the leaking pipe. The system restoration method preferably uses a coating overflow receiver, a muffler and a dust collector at an outlet of the system of pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Roy A. Terry, Ryan A. Terry, Michael T. Terry
  • Patent number: 8486314
    Abstract: A method of internally restoring a pipe preferably includes the steps of isolating a leaking pipe from a system of pipes; drying an interior of a leaking pipe; measuring the airflow through the leak; cleaning the interior of the leaking pipe; pre-sealing a leak with a leak sealing media, measuring the leak flow rate after the pre-sealing; applying an internal protective coating process; and pressure testing the leaking pipe for leaks. The pipe restoration method preferably uses a control box, a media injection system, an air compressor and a coating dispensing system at an inlet of the leaking pipe. The pipe restoration method preferably uses a coating overflow receiver, a muffler and a dust collector at an exit of the leaking pipe. After the treatments, the leaking pipe becomes a restored pipe. The restored pipe is pressure tested for leaks at a working pressure rating of the pipe and reconnected to its piping system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventors: Roy A. Terry, Ryan A. Terry, Michael T. Terry
  • Patent number: 6658675
    Abstract: The pipes associated with an in-ground swimming pool can be supported by a support that includes a base and two telescopingly engaged tubular sections. A U-shaped element is located on one end of the tubular sections and has a pad on which the pipe rests. A lock connects the two tubular sections together once the height of the support is selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Michael T. Terry