Patents by Inventor Gregory L. Sesser

Gregory L. Sesser 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).

  • Patent number: 6588454
    Abstract: A plumbing test fitting for insertion in a plumbing drain or pressure fluid distribution system includes a body with two spaced-apart lateral ports formed thereon and opening into a central bore of the body. One of the ports is adapted for receiving a hose bib for connection to a source of test fluid and the other port is provided for withdrawing a flexible diaphragm from the interior of the body with a pull member extending through the other port. The flexible diaphragm is retained in the body during a pressure or leakage test of the plumbing system and is removed after completion of the test by tearing the diaphragm away from a supporting rim part. The flexible diaphragm is foldable to be withdrawn through the other port which may be of a diameter smaller than the normal unfolded diameter of the flexible diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Plumb Rite, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Johnson, Gregory L. Sesser, Richard E. Schaupp
  • Publication number: 20030111125
    Abstract: A plumbing test fitting for insertion in a plumbing drain or pressure fluid distribution system includes a body with two spaced-apart lateral ports formed thereon and opening into a central bore of the body. One of the ports is adapted for receiving a hose bib for connection to a source of test fluid and the other port is provided for withdrawing a flexible diaphragm from the interior of the body with a pull member extending through the other port. The flexible diaphragm is retained in the body during a pressure or leakage test of the plumbing system and is removed after completion of the test by tearing the diaphragm away from a supporting rim part. The flexible diaphragm is foldable to be withdrawn through the other port which may be of a diameter smaller than the normal unfolded diameter of the flexible diaphragm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: PLUMB RITE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael W. Johnson, Gregory L. Sesser, Richard E. Schaupp
  • Patent number: 6438765
    Abstract: A toilet sealing ring adapter assembly for use in association with a toilet and a sewer pipe, the toilet sealing ring adapter assembly comprising: a flexible seal formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with a central aperture including coupling devices, the flexible seal adapted to be mounted within a sewer pipe; and a toilet ring formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with a central aperture, the ring including an upper region and a lower region, the upper region including a planar ledge extending therefrom, the ledge including a plurality of apertures to permit coupling to a toilet and mounting surface with bolts, the lower region including coupling devices to permit secure coupling within the flexible seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventors: Michael W. Johnson, Gregory L. Sesser
  • Publication number: 20020020007
    Abstract: A toilet sealing ring adapter assembly for use in association with a toilet and a sewer pipe, the toilet sealing ring adapter assembly comprising: a flexible seal formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with a central aperture including coupling devices, the flexible seal adapted to be mounted within a sewer pipe; and a toilet ring formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with a central aperture, the ring including an upper region and a lower region, the upper region including a planar ledge extending therefrom, the ledge including a plurality of apertures to permit coupling to a toilet and mounting surface with bolts, the lower region including coupling devices to permit secure coupling within the flexible seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Michael W. Johnson, Gregory L. Sesser
  • Patent number: 6327717
    Abstract: A toilet sealing ring adapter assembly for use in association with a toilet and a sewer pipe, the toilet sealing ring adapter assembly comprising: a flexible seal formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with a central aperture including coupling devices, the flexible seal adapted to be mounted within a sewer pipe; and a toilet ring formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with a central aperture, the ring including an upper region and a lower region, the upper region including a planar ledge extending therefrom, the ledge including a plurality of apertures to permit coupling to a toilet and mounting surface with bolts, the lower region including coupling devices to permit secure coupling within the flexible seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Inventors: Michael W. Johnson, Gregory L. Sesser
  • Patent number: 6192532
    Abstract: A shower drain replacement device for replacing existing shower drains in most shower stalls. The device includes a drain sleeve for inserting into a drain hole of a fixture, and having an open upper end and an open lower end and a peripheral side wall. A peripheral flange extends outwardly from the upper end for resting on a portion of the fixture adjacent to the drain hole. A plurality of mounting assemblies are provided for securing the drain sleeve in the drain hole of the fixture. Each of the mounting assemblies comprises an aperture in the flange of the drain sleeve, a support sleeve mounted on the drain sleeve, a rod extending through the aperture and through the support sleeve, and a mounting member rotatably mounted on the rod. The mounting member is rotatable between a retracted position and an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Plumbrite, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Sesser, Michael W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5862533
    Abstract: A toilet sealing ring adapter assembly for use in association with a toilet and a sewer pipe, the toilet sealing ring adapter assembly comprising: a flexible seal formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with a central aperture including coupling devices, the flexible seal adapted to be mounted within a sewer pipe; and a toilet ring formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with a central aperture, the ring including an upper region and a lower region, the upper region including a planar ledge extending therefrom, the ledge including a plurality of apertures to permit coupling to a toilet and mounting surface with bolts, the lower region including coupling devices to permit secure coupling within the flexible seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Inventors: Michael W. Johnson, Gregory L. Sesser
  • Patent number: 5581886
    Abstract: A cutter for effecting severing of a conduit. The inventive device includes first and second handle members pivotally coupled together and including first an second jaws. Cutting assemblies are supported within each jaw and include a pail or spaced and rotatable cutting disks which engage an exterior of a conduit to effect cutting thereof during manual rotation of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventors: Gregory L. Sesser, Michael W. Johnson