Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Kosik

Thomas J. Kosik 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).

  • Protective assembly for in-wall piping, conduit, and wiring
    Patent number: 8424267
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a protective device for use with a metal stud. This invention protects in-wall piping, conduit and wiring from inadvertent puncturing by drywall screws during the installation of wall boarding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Buildings and Matters, LLC
    Inventors: Vincent F. Cannistraro, Thomas J. Kosik, David Duncanson, Otto D. DeRuntz
  • Kit for plugging a hole with a fire resistant material
    Patent number: 7797892
    Abstract: Methods and systems for plugging a hole are described. A plug may comprise a substantially tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end interconnected by a side wall, the side wall having an inward facing surface and an outward facing surface, at least the outward facing surface being substantially conformable, an adhesive disposed on the outward facing surface, a fire-resistant ring disposed substantially at one of the ends of the tubular member, and a thread disposed along the inward facing surface, the thread adapted to receive a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Buildings and Matters, LLC
    Inventors: Vincent F. Cannistraro, Douglas C. Dayton, David Duncanson, Thomas J. Kosik
  • PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY FOR IN-WALL PIPING, CONDUIT, AND WIRING
    Publication number: 20100071293
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a protective device for use with a metal stud. This invention protects in-wall piping, conduit and wiring from inadvertent puncturing by drywall screws during the installation of wall boarding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Vincent F. Cannistraro, Thomas J. Kosik, David Duncanson, Otto D. DeRuntz
  • PLUG FOR CONCRETE FLOOR PENETRATIONS
    Publication number: 20080314902
    Abstract: A plug includes a conformable element and a structural cover or top plate for plugging a hole in a concrete floor slab. This permits a workman to plug the hole; unplug the hole; and, in some embodiments, fit a pipe through the hole. Moreover, the conformable element may be swapped-out on site, allowing a workman to adjust a diameter and outer surface of the plug to meet on-site conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Vincent F. Cannistraro, David Duncanson, Thomas J. Kosik, Robert McCaffrey