Patents by Inventor Robert P. Raber

Robert P. Raber 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: 9909695
    Abstract: A joint ring system for lined pipes includes a first pipe and a second pipe joined end-to-end, each pipe having an interior lining covering substantially all of an interior wall of the respective pipe. A first ring is disposed within and substantially flush with the joined end of the first pipe, and a second ring is disposed within and substantially flush with the joined end of the second pipe. The first ring is configured to create a first circumferential pressure seal against the interior wall of the first pipe, and the second ring is configured to create a second circumferential pressure seal against the interior wall of the second pipe. At least one of the first ring and the second ring is configured to create a pipe joint pressure seal against the other ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: Robert P. Raber
  • Patent number: 9599257
    Abstract: A joint ring, system for lined pipes includes a first pipe and a second pipe joined end-to-end, each pipe having an interior lining covering substantially all of an interior wall of the respective pipe. A first ring is disposed within and substantially flush with the joined end of the first pipe, and a second ring is disposed within and substantially flush with the joined end of the second pipe. The first ring is configured to create a first circumferential pressure seal against the interior wall of the first pipe, and the second ring is configured to create a second circumferential pressure seal against the interior wall of the second pipe. At least one of the first ring and the second ring is configured to create a pipe joint pressure seal against the other ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventor: Robert P. Raber
  • Publication number: 20170045162
    Abstract: A joint ring system for lined pipes includes a first pipe and a second pipe joined end-to-end, each pipe having an interior lining covering substantially all of an interior wall of the respective pipe. A first ring is disposed within and substantially flush with the joined end of the first pipe, and a second ring is disposed within and substantially flush with the joined end of the second pipe. The first ring is configured to create a first circumferential pressure seal against the interior wall of the first pipe, and the second ring is configured to create a second circumferential pressure seal against the interior wall of the second pipe. At least one of the first ring and the second ring is configured to create a pipe joint pressure seal against the other ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventor: Robert P. Raber
  • Publication number: 20140252757
    Abstract: A joint ring, system for lined pipes includes a first pipe and a second pipe joined end-to-end, each pipe having an interior lining covering substantially all of an interior wall of the respective pipe. A first ring is disposed within and substantially flush with the joined end of the first pipe, and a second ring is disposed within and substantially flush with the joined end of the second pipe. The first ring is configured to create a first circumferential pressure seal against the interior wall of the first pipe, and the second ring is configured to create a second circumferential pressure seal against the interior wall of the second pipe. At least one of the first ring and the second ring is configured to create a pipe joint pressure seal against the other ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: IMPERIAL PIPE, INC.
    Inventor: Robert P. RABER
  • Publication number: 20070193422
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for repairing a damaged pipe is disclosed. A securing arm is adapted to hold the damaged pipe against a work surface. A brace plate having a central aperture is affixed to the work surface. A bevel plate having an offset aperture is affixed to the brace plate such that the offset aperture is aligned with the central aperture. A winch, which includes a cable, is also affixed to the work surface. A mandrel is removably affixed to an end of the cable. The winch is used to pull the mandrel through the damaged pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventor: Robert P. Raber