Patents by Inventor Peter E. Manger

Peter E. Manger 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: 8622097
    Abstract: A spill containment apparatus includes a container adapted to be coupled to an end of a riser pipe of a storage tank and having a proximal end and a distal end. A tubular socket is formed in the container adjacent its distal end for receiving the riser pipe therein. The socket includes a securing mechanism for securing the container to the riser pipe, wherein the securing mechanism is spaced proximally of the distal end of the container to define the socket. The socket is configured to allow the riser pipe to support and balance the container during coupling of the container to the riser pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher A. Kane, Peter E. Manger, James E. Kesterman
  • Publication number: 20090223595
    Abstract: A spill containment apparatus includes a container adapted to be coupled to an end of a riser pipe of a storage tank and having a proximal end and a distal end. A tubular socket is formed in the container adjacent its distal end for receiving the riser pipe therein. The socket includes a securing mechanism for securing the container to the riser pipe, wherein the securing mechanism is spaced proximally of the distal end of the container to define the socket. The socket is configured to allow the riser pipe to support and balance the container during coupling of the container to the riser pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher A. Kane, Peter E. Manger, James E. Kesterman
  • Patent number: 6729797
    Abstract: A testable sump apparatus comprises a body wall including a first wall with a first wall portion and a second wall with a second wall portion. The first wall portion is spaced from the second wall portion to at least partially define a body wall interstitial space therebetween. The testable sump apparatus can optionally include at least one spacer located in the body wall interstitial space between the first wall portion and the second wall portion. The sump apparatus can also include an optional test port and an optional fitting mounted to the body wall adjacent the through hole. The fitting, if provided, can at least partially define a fitting interstitial space, wherein the fitting interstitial space may be in fluid communication with the body wall interstitial space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter E. Manger, James E. Kesterman, Michael T. McCann, Tod W. Miller
  • Publication number: 20030033855
    Abstract: A testable sump apparatus comprises a body wall including a first wall with a first wall portion and a second wall with a second wall portion. The first wall portion is spaced from the second wall portion to at least partially define a body wall interstitial space therebetween. The testable sump apparatus can optionally include at least one spacer located in the body wall interstitial space between the first wall portion and the second wall portion. The sump apparatus can also include an optional test port and an optional fitting mounted to the body wall adjacent the through hole. The fitting, if provided, can at least partially define a fitting interstitial space, wherein the fitting interstitial space may be in fluid communication with the body wall interstitial space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Peter E. Manger, James E. Kesterman, Michael T. McCann, Tod W. Miller
  • Patent number: 5950860
    Abstract: An adjustable length storage tank sump for attachment to an underground storage tank is provided. The storage tank sump is formed from a body having a polygonal lower portion with a chamber, an interconnecting conical middle portion, and an upper portion having a plurality of formations and an opening disposed thereon. The formations are axially spaced along the longitudinal axis of the body so that a predetermined number of the formations can be selectively removed during installation, thereby reducing the length of the storage tank sump. A sealing surface is provided on each formation so that a single seal can be installed on the formation closest the opening. An attachment structure, which is interchangeable among the formations, removably engages the formation closest to the opening. A removable lid for covering the opening is provided, the lid engaging the attachment structure such that the lid sealingly contacts the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Dover Corp.
    Inventors: James Kesterman, Peter E. Manger