Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Soloe

Thomas M. Soloe 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).

  • Seal with rigid stop ring
    Patent number: 8038176
    Abstract: A seal for pipe couplings and a method of connecting pipe elements. The seal has an elastic ring surrounding a rigid ring. The elastic ring has side portions connected by a recessed center portion. The recessed center portion has a diameter no greater than the final diameter of the elastic ring in its deformed shape which effects a fluid tight joint. The seal is positioned between segments of a pipe coupling. Pipe elements are inserted into the elastic ring against the rigid ring from opposite sides of the coupling. The segments are drawn toward one another by fasteners, compressing the side portions and effecting the fluid tight joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Scott Madara, Thomas M. Soloe, Charles E. Wilke, Jr.
  • Seal With Rigid Stop Ring
    Publication number: 20110037250
    Abstract: A seal for pipe couplings and a method of connecting pipe elements. The seal has an elastic ring surrounding a rigid ring. The elastic ring has side portions connected by a recessed center portion. The recessed center portion has a diameter no greater than the final diameter of the elastic ring in its deformed shape which effects a fluid tight joint. The seal is positioned between segments of a pipe coupling. Pipe elements are inserted into the elastic ring against the rigid ring from opposite sides of the coupling. The segments are drawn toward one another by fasteners, compressing the side portions and effecting the fluid tight joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Scott Madara, Thomas M. Soloe, Charles E. Wilk, JR.
  • Ring gasket
    Patent number: D643912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Scott D. Madara, Thomas M. Soloe, Charles E. Wilk, Jr.
  • Ring gasket
    Patent number: D648427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Scott D. Madara, Thomas M. Soloe, Charles E. Wilk, Jr.