Patents by Inventor Patrick T. Pickett

Patrick T. Pickett 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).

  • Leak test fitting
    Patent number: 4282743
    Abstract: A hollow fitting for use in gas spectrometry leak testing of conduit joints is divided into two generally symmetrical halves along the axis of the conduit. A clip may quickly and easily fasten and unfasten the halves around the conduit joint under test. Each end of the fitting is sealable with a yieldable material, such as a piece of foam rubber. An orifice is provided in a wall of the fitting for the insertion or detection of helium during testing. One half of the fitting also may be employed to test joints mounted against a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventor: Patrick T. Pickett