Patents by Inventor Robert L. Studer

Robert L. Studer 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: 7013606
    Abstract: A roof pipe chase housing system for allowing pipes to pass through a roof without leaking. The roof pipe chase housing system includes a roof curb, a housing structure attached to the roof curb, and a tower structure attached to the housing structure. The housing structure has a side panel for allowing one or more access openings to be positioned within that receive a pipe in a sealed manner. The housing structure preferably includes an extended lip that prevents water from entering between the housing structure and the roof curb. The tower structure is capable of supporting one or more electrical disconnect switches and other devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventors: Peter C. Sigrist, Robert L. Studer
  • Publication number: 20040093813
    Abstract: A roof pipe chase housing system for allowing pipes to pass through a roof without leaking. The roof pipe chase housing system includes a roof curb, a housing structure attached to the roof curb, and a tower structure attached to the housing structure. The housing structure has a side panel for allowing one or more access openings to be positioned within that receive a pipe in a sealed manner. The housing structure preferably includes an extended lip that prevents water from entering between the housing structure and the roof curb. The tower structure is capable of supporting one or more electrical disconnect switches and other devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Peter C. Sigrist, Robert L. Studer
  • Publication number: 20040094951
    Abstract: A conduit sealing system for effectively sealing a conduit member within an object the conduit member passes through. The conduit sealing system includes a coupler member having a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion, a first retainer member threadably connected to the first threaded portion, a second retainer member threadably connected to the second threaded portion, and a seal member positioned within the coupler member for sealing about a conduit member or cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Peter C. Sigrist, Robert L. Studer
  • Patent number: 4691726
    Abstract: A method of replacing an inlet valve for a hot water tank, comprising removing the existing valve and inserting a new valve particularly adapted for use in the present invention. The new valve is connected to the pipe end portion of the inlet pipe by means of a compression nut and a ferrule, with the compression nut attaching to exterior threads on a first connecting portion of the valve. Then the flex tube connecting member is interconnected with the exterior threads of a second pipe connecting portion. The valve itself is a gate valve with a full flow through passageway, and the two exteriorly threaded connecting portions are to be connected to the compression nut and the flex tube connecting nut, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Inventors: Robert L. Studer, William E. Schourup
  • Patent number: 4508130
    Abstract: A method of repairing a leak, where there is a water network with a main shutoff valve. An isolation valve is inserted in the pipe a short distance upstream of the leak, and the leak is repaired by using the local isolation valve to keep water from the repair location. This enables the main shutoff valve to be opened and distribute water to the other areas of the network. The isolation valve is particularly arranged to become a permanent part of the water system after the leak is repaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Inventors: Robert L. Studer, William E. Schourup