Patents by Inventor Donald Kubiak
Donald Kubiak 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).
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Patent number: 8146308Abstract: A drain support plate adapted to fasten to a receptacle body of a drain. The support plate includes a body having an inner surface and an outer surface and defining a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the body defines a peripheral edge and the second portion of the body is attached to the peripheral edge of the first portion and axially extends therefrom. The inner surface of the first portion and the second portion of the body define an interior cavity. The first portion of the body defines a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and is adapted to receive a pipe. The first portion of the body defines at least one slot adapted to be aligned with the receptacle body for receiving a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body of the support plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Lawrence Warnecke, Carl R. Nicolia, Donald A. Kubiak, Christopher A Majocka
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Patent number: 7997038Abstract: A floor drain support plate for mounting and securing a floor drain to a floor structure. The support plate includes a body defining a first portion and a second portion, wherein the body has an inner surface and an outer surface. The first portion of the body defines a peripheral edge and the second portion of the body is attached to the peripheral edge of the first portion and axially extended therefrom. The inner surface of the first portion and the second portion of the body define an interior cavity. The first portion of the body defines a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and is adapted to receive a pipe. The first portion of the body also defines at least one slot adapted to be aligned with the receptacle body for receiving a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body of the support plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Lawrence Warnecke, Carl R. Nicolia, Donald A. Kubiak, Christopher A. Majocka
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Publication number: 20110023229Abstract: A drain support plate adapted to fasten to a receptacle body of a drain. The support plate includes a body having an inner surface and an outer surface and defining a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the body defines a peripheral edge and the second portion of the body is attached to the peripheral edge of the first portion and axially extends therefrom. The inner surface of the first portion and the second portion of the body define an interior cavity. The first portion of the body defines a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and is adapted to receive a pipe. The first portion of the body defines at least one slot adapted to be aligned with the receptacle body for receiving a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body of the support plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Lawrence Warnecke, Carl R. Nicolia, Donald A. Kubiak, Christopher A. Majocka
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Patent number: 7096520Abstract: A fixture carrier including two uprights spaced apart and secured using cross bars that permit the center-to-center distance between the uprights to be adjusted. In conjunction with this horizontal adjustment, vertically adjustable support members mounted upon each upright provides a factory-assembled fixture carrier that may be easily adjusted in the field to accommodate horizontal distances between the uprights and vertical positions of the support members. Supporting arms for carrying the fixture are secured to each support member.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Douglas R. Wroblewski, David L. Lawson, Donald A. Kubiak, Philip A. Falbo, Sr.
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Publication number: 20050211852Abstract: A fixture carrier including two uprights spaced apart and secured using cross bars that permit the center-to-center distance between the uprights to be adjusted. In conjunction with this horizontal adjustment, vertically adjustable support members mounted upon each upright provides a factory-assembled fixture carrier that may be easily adjusted in the field to accommodate horizontal distances between the uprights and vertical positions of the support members. Supporting arms for carrying the fixture are secured to each support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Carl Nicolia, Douglas Wroblewski, David Lawson, Donald Kubiak, Philip Falbo
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Publication number: 20050166315Abstract: A floor drain support plate for mounting and securing a floor drain to a floor structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Warnecke, Carl Nicolia, Donald Kubiak, Christopher Majocka
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Patent number: 6113311Abstract: A modular trench drain for use in a trench drain system. The trench drain includes an open-faced channel including a narrow throat into which water can flow and a wider flow passage. The trench drain can include an integrally formed, removable cover which renders the channel close-faced. The removable cover is removed after installation of the drain. The throat can be offset to allow curbside installation of the trench drain. Protuberances are provided to secure the drain in the material in which the trench drain is embedded. Securement clips are provided for receiving support rods and reinforcing rods to ease installation and to provide structural stability to the trench drain.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Michael A. Funari, Donald A. Kubiak
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Patent number: 6000881Abstract: A modular trench drain for use in a trench drain system. The trench drain includes an open-faced channel including a narrow throat into which water can flow and a wider flow passage. The trench drain can include an integrally formed, removable cover which renders the channel close-faced. The removable cover is removed after installation of the drain. The throat can be offset to allow curbside installation of the trench drain. Protuberances are provided to secure the drain in the material in which the trench drain is embedded. Securement clips are provided for receiving support rods and reinforcing rods to ease installation and to provide structural stability to the trench drain.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1998Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Michael A. Funari, Donald A. Kubiak
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Patent number: 5971662Abstract: A polymeric trench drain for use in a trench drain system. The trench drain includes an open-faced channel having a crushing rib. The crushing rib prevents buckling of the trench drain due to changes in temperatures. The trench drain also includes removable spacer blocks for use during installation, which prevent the trench drain channel from deforming during installation. Rebar clips and securement clips are provided for easy installation. A unique profile is provided on support ribs to assist in easy stacking of the trench drains prior to installation.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Michael A. Funari, Donald A. Kubiak
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Patent number: 5718537Abstract: A polymeric trench drain for use in a trench drain system. The trench drain includes an open-faced channel having a crushing rib. The crushing rib prevents buckling of the trench drain due to changes in temperatures. The trench drain also includes removable spacer blocks for use during installation, which prevent the trench drain channel from deforming during installation. Rebar clips and securement clips are provided for easy installation. A unique profile is provided on support ribs to assist in easy stacking of the trench drains prior to installation.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1995Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Michael A. Funari, Donald A. Kubiak
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Patent number: 5715547Abstract: A laundry basin that includes a laundry basin body having a plurality of walls secured to a base and a plurality of legs secured to the body. A towel rack, a removable shelf and a removable soap dish are secured to the laundry basin body. The shelf includes a support member having brackets extending upwardly therefrom. The brackets define recesses that are adapted to receive portions of the laundry basin body. The soap dish includes a three-sided structure secured to a perforated bottom wall that defines an open side wall at an open top. The open side wall is positioned adjacent a laundry basin side wall to define an open topped receptacle adapted to receive a bottle of liquid soap. The towel rack is pivotally secured to the laundry basin body.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Michael A. Funari, Donald A. Kubiak, Alex P. Marini