Patents by Inventor Roger Grbavac

Roger Grbavac 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: 5033911
    Abstract: A barrier for use with a rod extending into a bore having a cross sectional dimension, formed in a structure. The barrier is located on one side of a fluid supply in the bore. The barrier includes a sealing portion adjacent the fluid supply, the sealing portion has a flexible flange in sealing contact with the bore. A tube is connected to the sealing portion and has a rod passageway formed there through. A diameter of the tubular portion is smaller than the cross sectional dimension prior to insertion of the rod, and expands to conform to the cross sectional dimension in response to insertion of the rod. A rupture portion is connected to the tubular portion, and seals the rod passageway to limit a passage of fluid therethrough prior to insertion of the rod. The rupture portion is adapted to rupture in response to penetration by the rod. The barrier may be used in conjunction with a dynamic earth anchor, to prevent passage of the grout to between the anchor and the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: Roger Grbavac, Clifford A. McCartney