Patents by Inventor Rick Osterman

Rick Osterman 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: 6523556
    Abstract: A portable flushing apparatus for cleaning the interior of a gas distribution tube. The apparatus includes a first reservoir structure housing a first solvent an a first conduit leading therefrom for selectively transporting solvent to the interior of the tube to be cleaned. A second reservoir structure houses a second solvent generally employed in a final cleaning flush, and has a second conduit leading therefrom for selectively transporting solvent to the interior of the tube. A gas supply conduit is included for selectively transporting purging gas to the interior of the tube. A downstream conduit collects or for releases for testing fluid from the tube. The entire apparatus can include a wheeled carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Glen Silva Abad, Stanley Bean, Ralph Edward Jaffke, Joanne McLaughlin, Rick Osterman
  • Publication number: 20020092549
    Abstract: A portable flushing apparatus for cleaning the interior of a gas distribution tube. The apparatus includes a first reservoir structure housing a first solvent and has a first conduit leading therefrom for selectively transporting solvent to the interior of the tube to be cleaned. A second reservoir structure houses a second solvent generally employed in a final cleaning flush, and has a second conduit leading therefrom for selectively transporting solvent to the interior of the tube. A gas supply conduit is included for selectively transporting purging gas to the interior of the tube. A downstream conduit collects or for releases for testing fluid from the tube. The entire apparatus can include a wheeled carrier. A liquid collector can be situated beneath the gas distribution tube for capturing any spilled solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Glen Silva Abad, Stanley Bean, Ralph Edward Jaffke, Joanne McLaughlin, Rick Osterman
  • Patent number: 5954070
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided portable fluid application and rinse apparatus for applying a first fluid and for rinsing with a second fluid. A first storage reservoir retains the first fluid and has an outlet. A first application conduit communicates with the outlet of the first storage reservoir. The first application conduit receives the first fluid from the outlet of the first storage reservoir and dispenses the first fluid therethrough. A first drain pan receives the first fluid. A second storage reservoir retains the second fluid and has an inlet and an outlet. A second application conduit communicates with the outlet of the second storage reservoir. The second application conduit receives the second fluid from the outlet of the second storage reservoir and dispenses the second fluid therethrough. A concentration measuring device measures the concentration of the second fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Glen Silva Abad, Ralph Edward Jaffke, Thomas William Jaeger, Brian McDonnell, Rick A. Osterman