Patents by Inventor Peter Silano

Peter Silano 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).

  • Tool for servicing subterranean gate valves
    Patent number: 6026550
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a tool for removing and replacing the operating nut on a subterranean gate at the bottom of a valve tile. The tool comprises an elongated threaded rod moveably mounted inside of an elongated outer tube and having a threaded nut secured to its upper end. A bifurcated member is affixed to the lower end of the rod. The bifurcated member is configured to fit easily underneath the operating nut for lifting the nut off of the valve stem. A nut retaining member is mounted to the lower end of the tube for holding a new operating nut on top of the bifurcated member during the replacement operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: Peter Silano
  • Tool for servicing subterranean gate valves
    Patent number: 5638590
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a tool for removing and replacing the operating nut on a subterranean gate at the bottom of a valve tile. The tool comprises an elongated shaft having a handle at its upper end and a bifurcated member affixed to its lower end. The bifurcated member is configured to fit easily underneath the operating nut for lifting the nut off of the valve stem. A tubular slide is mounted on the shaft and is adapted to impact against a slide stop located below the handle. A rest is provided on the shaft for holding the tubular slide in spaced apart relation from the slide stop. A nut retaining member is adjustable mounted to the lower end of the shaft for holding a new operating nut on top of the bifurcated member during the replacement operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Inventor: Peter Silano
  • Squirrel shield for a drain pipe
    Patent number: D405872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Inventors: Maria G. Silano, Peter Silano
  • Squirrel shield for a telephone pole
    Patent number: D409339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Inventors: Maria G. Silano, Peter Silano