Patents by Inventor Perry A. Pitrone

Perry A. Pitrone 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).

  • PRESSURE VESSEL JOINT FOR REPEATERS IN SUBMARINE OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20030062187
    Abstract: A pressure vessel joint for repeaters in submarine optical communication systems is described. The joint employs a breech ring which secures an endcap to the pressure vessel. The breech ring and pressure vessel have corresponding keys. The breech ring slides over the endcap and is rotated such that the breech ring keys engage the mating keys formed in the pressure vessel. The endcap is seated on a pre-loaded C-ring which seals the secured structure. Additional, redundant piston seals can also be provided to further prevent leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Perry A. Pitrone, Steven Brown, Mark McGinnis
  • Pressure vessel joint for repeaters in submarine optical communication systems
    Patent number: 6534712
    Abstract: A pressure vessel joint for repeaters in submarine optical communication systems is described. The joint employs a breech ring which secures an endcap to the pressure vessel. The breech ring and pressure vessel have corresponding keys. The breech ring slides over the endcap and is rotated such that the breech ring keys engage the mating keys formed in the pressure vessel. The endcap is seated on a preloaded C-ring which seals the secured structure. Additional, redundant piston seals can also be provided to further prevent leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Corvis Corporation
    Inventors: Perry A. Pitrone, Steven Brown, Mark McGinnis