Patents Assigned to MIFAB, Inc.
  • Grease interceptor system and method of installing a grease interceptor system
    Patent number: 9551142
    Abstract: A grease interceptor system with a corrugated pipe stub that can be obtained and cut to size in the field during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: MIFAB, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael James Whiteside
  • Floor sink frame and grate assembly
    Patent number: 9458616
    Abstract: A modular design for a floor sink frame and grate assembly. The standard floor grate sizes are whole, one half, and three-quarter. Instead of stocking each of these sizes, the present invention provides a modular system where individual pieces can be stocked and combined to form all of the above configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: MIFAB, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael James Whiteside
  • Adjustable fixture support carrier for off-the-floor plumbing fixtures
    Patent number: 8887319
    Abstract: A fixture support carrier, for mounting a plumbing fixture above the floor, that can be adjusted in either direction by means of interchangeable studs and plastic nipples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: MIFAB, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael James Whiteside
  • Adjustable Fixture Support Carrier for Off-the-floor Plumbing Fixtures
    Publication number: 20130205494
    Abstract: A fixture support carrier, for mounting a plumbing fixture above the floor, that can be adjusted in either direction by means of interchangeable studs and plastic nipples
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: MIFAB, Inc.
    Inventor: MIFAB, Inc.
  • Water hammer arrester
    Patent number: 6539976
    Abstract: A water hammer arrestor having an insert molded plastic body with a metal attachment at one end to install to the supply line. A piston disposed inside the bore of the plastic body includes a flexible skirt that faces the water supply. The skirt includes a sharp edge that provides a scraping/cleaning action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Mifab, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Whiteside
  • Trap seal primer distribution unit
    Patent number: 6283442
    Abstract: A trap seal primer distribution unit capable of providing charges of water to two, three, or four sewer trap lines depending on the initial setting of the unit. The distribution unit comprises two main components. A lid for splitting the water from the trap seal primer valve removably attaches to a distribution body such that rotation of the lid into three alternate positions enables the distribution unit to alternately serve two, three, or four sewer trap lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: MIFAB, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Whiteside
  • Pressure-drop activated trap seal primer valve
    Patent number: 6152164
    Abstract: A trap seal primer valve for automatically charging water into a sewer line trap from a water line containing water under variable pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: MIFAB, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Whiteside
  • Trap seal primer distribution unit
    Patent number: 6142178
    Abstract: A trap seal primer distribution unit capable of providing charges of water to two, three, or four sewer trap lines depending on the initial setting of the unit. The distribution unit comprises two main components. A lid for splitting the water from the trap seal primer valve removably attaches to a distribution body such that rotation of the lid into three alternate positions enables the distribution unit to alternately serve two, three, or four sewer trap lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: MIFAB, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Whiteside