Patents by Inventor J. Todd Grayson

J. Todd Grayson 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).

  • Publication number: 20230383873
    Abstract: Drain pipe assemblies are provide that include a first flexible pipe having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of convolutions formed therein. A first female threaded connector is provided that is configured to receive one of the convolutions of the first flexible pipe therein. In this way, the first female threaded connector can form a seal when the one of the convolutions received therein is proximate the first end of the first flexible pipe and the first female threaded connector is threadably coupled to a first male threaded coupling. A retainer is provided that is configured to dispose a portion of the flexible pipe therethrough to form and retain a trap in the first flexible pipe. Methods of installing and using such drain pipe assemblies are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventor: J. Todd Grayson
  • Publication number: 20230332411
    Abstract: A downspout extension system for a terminal end of a downspout is provided. The downspout extension system can include a collar member, an enclosure member, and an extension member. The collar member can include a first end being open and a second end being closed. The collar member can include a first tab disposed directly across from a second tab. The enclosure member can be selectively slidably disposed in the first end of the collar member. The extension member can be disposed on the collar member. The extension member can include a first aperture configured to receive the first tab and a second aperture configured to receive the second tab. The collar member and the enclosure member can together be configured to receive the terminal end of the downspout and to securely hold the terminal end between the collar member and the enclosure member with mechanical force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventor: J. Todd Grayson
  • Patent number: 11761564
    Abstract: Drain pipe assemblies are provide that include a first flexible pipe having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of convolutions formed therein. A first female threaded connector is is provided that is configured to receive one of the convolutions of the first flexible pipe therein. In this way, the first female threaded connector can form a seal when the one of the convolutions received therein is proximate the first end of the first flexible pipe and the first female threaded connector is threadably coupled to a first male threaded coupling. A retainer is provided that is configured to dispose a portion of the flexible pipe therethrough to form and retain a trap in the first flexible pipe. Methods of installing and using such drain pipe assemblies are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: CRUSHPROOF TUBING COMPANY
    Inventor: J. Todd Grayson
  • Publication number: 20200116281
    Abstract: Drain pipe assemblies are provide that include a first flexible pipe having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of convolutions formed therein. A first female threaded connector is is provided that is configured to receive one of the convolutions of the first flexible pipe therein. In this way, the first female threaded connector can form a seal when the one of the convolutions received therein is proximate the first end of the first flexible pipe and the first female threaded connector is threadably coupled to a first male threaded coupling. A retainer is provided that is configured to dispose a portion of the flexible pipe therethrough to form and retain a trap in the first flexible pipe. Methods of installing and using such drain pipe assemblies are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventor: J. Todd Grayson
  • Patent number: 7431054
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wire-reinforced flexible rubber hose that is particularly suitable for use in breathing air applications. The method includes positioning a section of wire-reinforced tubing on a forming mandrel and then positioning a sleeve of uncured rubber to cover the section of wire-reinforced tubing. Cording is then wrapped around the sleeve of uncured rubber such that each adjacent wrapping of cording is disposed between and separated by the wire helix of the wire-reinforced tubing. The sleeve of uncured rubber is cured while the cording is wrapped thereon to form a cured hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Crushproof Tubing Company
    Inventors: Vance M. Kramer, Jr., J. Todd Grayson
  • Publication number: 20080035229
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wire-reinforced flexible rubber hose that is particularly suitable for use in breathing air applications. The method includes positioning a section of wire-reinforced tubing on a forming mandrel and then positioning a sleeve of uncured rubber to cover the section of wire-reinforced tubing. Cording is then wrapped around the sleeve of uncured rubber such that each adjacent wrapping of cording is disposed between and separated by the wire helix of the wire-reinforced tubing. The sleeve of uncured rubber is cured while the cording is wrapped thereon to form a cured hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: Crushproof Tubing Co.
    Inventors: Vance M. Kramer, J. Todd Grayson