Patents by Inventor Robert V. Carter

Robert V. Carter 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).

  • Combination mechanical/fusion pipe fitting
    Publication number: 20020008382
    Abstract: A piping system that includes a plurality of pipe made of thermoplastic material, a coupling and an arrangement for securing the pipe to the coupling. The coupling is configured so that either a fusable seal or mechanical seal can be used with the coupling to connect the pipe to the coupling. Preferably, the pipe and coupling are made of thermoplastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Robert V. Carter