Patents by Inventor Tom Zich

Tom Zich 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).

  • Electromagnetic bond welding of thermoplastic pipe distribution systems
    Patent number: 8424924
    Abstract: A thermoplastic pipe distribution system is assembled by electromagnetic bond welding of a thermoplastic pipe to a thermoplastic fusion pipe joint assembly comprising a threaded fusion pipe ring, a threaded fusion pipe socket, and a susceptor layer between the fusion pipe ring and the fusion pipe socket. The fusion pipe ring is screwed into the fusion pipe socket, and the pipe is inserted into the fusion pipe ring. An induction coil is placed around the fusion pipe socket. Radiated electromagnetic energy heats the susceptor layer to melt at least a portion of the susceptor layer, at least a portion of the fusion pipe ring, at least a portion of the fusion pipe socket, and at least a portion of the pipe. The fusion pipe ring is further screwed in to compress the molten material. The joint is then cooled to solidify the molten material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: TAS Acquisition Co., LLC
    Inventors: Drew LaMarca, Tom Zich
  • Electromagnetic Bond Welding of Thermoplastic Pipe Distribution Systems
    Publication number: 20100072742
    Abstract: A thermoplastic pipe distribution system is assembled by electromagnetic bond welding of a thermoplastic pipe to a thermoplastic fusion pipe joint assembly comprising a threaded fusion pipe ring, a threaded fusion pipe socket, and a susceptor layer between the fusion pipe ring and the fusion pipe socket. The fusion pipe ring is screwed into the fusion pipe socket, and the pipe is inserted into the fusion pipe ring. An induction coil is placed around the fusion pipe socket. Radiated electromagnetic energy heats the susceptor layer to melt at least a portion of the susceptor layer, at least a portion of the fusion pipe ring, at least a portion of the fusion pipe socket, and at least a portion of the pipe. The fusion pipe ring is further screwed in to compress the molten material. The joint is then cooled to solidify the molten material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Emabond Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Drew LaMarca, Tom Zich
  • Dual susceptor temperature controlled resin composition for inductive control heating and method of use
    Publication number: 20090314770
    Abstract: A dual susceptor composition with a resin matrix formed of at least one polymer or thermoset material and magnetic or electrically conductive particles, and an inductive material structure laminated with or encapsulated by the resin matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Drew P. LaMarca, Brayan Agosto, Tom Zich, Jim Burke