Patents by Inventor Paul Mastro

Paul Mastro 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).

  • Electrofusion pipe-fitting joining system and method utilizing conductive polymeric resin
    Publication number: 20060016552
    Abstract: A joining device for electrofusion of at least one end of a pipe to a fitting is provided which includes a fitting of a polymeric material and a collar adapted to receive the end of the pipe. The collar is fabricated from a conductive polymer composite material and positioned within the fitting. A connector for connecting the collar to a source of current may be provided which may be integral to the fitting. Likewise, the collar may be integral to the fitting. All three of the connector, collar and fitting are preferably an integral unit. A method of making the joining device and a method of using the joining device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicant: George Fischer Sloane, Inc.
    Inventors: Riccardo Barbone, Paul Mastro, James Gilchrist