Patents by Inventor Rabih Hikmat

Rabih Hikmat 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).

  • Reinforcing ring for a plastic fitting and plastic fitting incorporating a reinforcing ring
    Patent number: 8403372
    Abstract: A reinforcing ring and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Ipex Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Rabih Hikmat, Robert Laflamme
  • Reinforcing ring for a plastic fitting and plastic fitting incorporating a reinforcing ring
    Publication number: 20100038905
    Abstract: A reinforcing and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Rabih Hikmat, Robert Laflamme
  • Reinforcing ring for a plastic fitting and plastic fitting incorporating a reinforcing ring
    Patent number: 7597363
    Abstract: A reinforcing and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Ipex Inc.
    Inventors: Rabih Hikmat, Robert Laflamme
  • Reinforcing ring for a plastic fitting and plastic fitting incorporating a reinforcing ring
    Publication number: 20070096467
    Abstract: A reinforcing and a plastic fitting incorporating such a reinforcing ring are disclosed. The reinforcing ring and plastic fitting have particular utility with respect to fire sprinkler heads in buildings. The reinforcing ring has a single starter thread which is integrally formed with a guide portion which guides a male part to be axially in line with the female fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Rabih Hikmat, Robert Laflamme