Patents by Inventor Thomas E. DiBiase

Thomas E. DiBiase 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: 5860676
    Abstract: A modular block assembly is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system includes a base block having angularly disposed passages that receive fasteners in opposite, parallel end faces of the block. The fasteners allow adjacent base blocks to be connected in end-to-end fashion. The first passage extends through one of the end faces and communicates with an upper face of the block. Fluid components are selectively secured to the upper face of the base block to control or regulate fluid flow through the system as desired. Additional angle openings and fasteners, as well as additional fluid passages, may be provided in side wall faces of the base blocks. These additional passages permit transfer of fluid from one adjacent flow line to another. Each fluid passage end includes face seals allowing abutting engagement between the modular components to provide a sealed, continuous flow passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Swagelok Marketing Co.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Brzezicki, Thomas E. DiBiase, Michael J. Mohlenkamp, Benjamin J. Olechnowicz, Richard T. Papa, Brian K. Sprafka, Daniel E. Zeiler
  • Patent number: D407799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Swagelok Marketing Co.
    Inventors: Dale J. Kitchen, Thomas E. DiBiase
  • Patent number: D416983
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Swagelok Company
    Inventors: Dale J. Kitchen, Thomas E. DiBiase