Patents by Inventor James Ola Williams

James Ola Williams 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: 9970805
    Abstract: A meter assembly includes: a meter housing including a top portion, the top portion including a mounting boss, the mounting boss including an engagement hook and protruding axially from a top surface of the top portion of the first housing; a register housing connected to the top portion of the first housing and configured to rotate with respect to the first housing about a rotation axis; and a retaining fastener connecting the second housing to the first housing, the retaining fastener including a one of a hook and a flange configured to engage the mounting boss and a one of a hook and a flange configured to engage the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Cole, James Ola Williams, Normand James Ray, Rolando Armas
  • Patent number: 9960833
    Abstract: A method for attaching a relay module to a fire hydrant comprises positioning the relay module adjacent to the fire hydrant, the fire hydrant comprising a hydrant body and a bonnet coupled to the hydrant body by a plurality of fasteners, the bonnet mounted on top of the hydrant body, the relay module comprising a radio housing defining a top surface, a mast connected to the radio housing and extending upwards from the top surface, and a mounting bracket attached to the top surface, the mounting bracket engageable with the hydrant body; and securing the relay module to the fire hydrant such that the mounting bracket and a portion of the top surface is positioned beneath the bonnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
  • Patent number: 9939069
    Abstract: A gate valve includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, the body defining a sensing bore; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. A method of sensing an aspect of a water control system includes gaining access to the water control system through an access bore in a gate valve; at least temporarily removing water for testing from the access bore; and sensing an aspect of the removed water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
  • Publication number: 20170219405
    Abstract: A meter assembly includes: a meter housing including a top portion, the top portion including a mounting boss, the mounting boss including an engagement hook and protruding axially from a top surface of the top portion of the first housing; a register housing connected to the top portion of the first housing and configured to rotate with respect to the first housing about a rotation axis; and a retaining fastener connecting the second housing to the first housing, the retaining fastener including a one of a hook and a flange configured to engage the mounting boss and a one of a hook and a flange configured to engage the second housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Martin Cole, James Ola Williams, Normand James Ray, Rolando Armas
  • Patent number: 9664550
    Abstract: Disclosed is a meter assembly including a first housing; a second housing; and a retaining fastener connecting the second housing to the first housing, the second housing adapted to rotate relative to the first housing. Also disclosed is a meter assembly including a housing; a linkage arm; and a retaining fastener, the retaining fastener connecting the linkage arm to the housing, the linkage arm adapted to rotate relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Cole, James Ola Williams, Normand James Roy, Rolando Armas
  • Publication number: 20170074408
    Abstract: A gate valve includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, the body defining a sensing bore; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. A method of sensing an aspect of a water control system includes gaining access to the water control system through an access bore in a gate valve; at least temporarily removing water for testing from the access bore; and sensing an aspect of the removed water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
  • Publication number: 20170026105
    Abstract: A method for attaching a relay module to a fire hydrant comprises positioning the relay module adjacent to the fire hydrant, the fire hydrant comprising a hydrant body and a bonnet coupled to the hydrant body by a plurality of fasteners, the bonnet mounted on top of the hydrant body, the relay module comprising a radio housing defining a top surface, a mast connected to the radio housing and extending upwards from the top surface, and a mounting bracket attached to the top surface, the mounting bracket engageable with the hydrant body; and securing the relay module to the fire hydrant such that the mounting bracket and a portion of the top surface is positioned beneath the bonnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
  • Patent number: 9534694
    Abstract: A gate valve includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, the body defining a sensing bore; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. A method of sensing an aspect of a water control system includes gaining access to the water control system through an access bore in a gate valve; at least temporarily removing water for testing from the access bore; and sensing an aspect of the removed water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
  • Patent number: 9496943
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for relaying data. An exemplary device includes a mast having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a cavity; an antenna disposed within the cavity; and a radio housing engageable with a utility structure by a mounting bracket fastened to the radio housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
  • Patent number: 9458609
    Abstract: A device for flushing a hydrant includes a stem connected to a valve of the hydrant; and an actuation system including a biased translational system coupled to the stem. An actuation system for flushing a hydrant includes a fluid; a piston assembly movable by the fluid; and a biasing element at least indirectly biasing the piston assembly towards a stop position. A method of flushing a hydrant includes operating an actuation system coupled to the hydrant, the actuation system including a stored energy device, a piston assembly coupled to a stem of the hydrant; and a biasing element coupled to the stem, the stem connected to a valve of the hydrant; and opening the valve of the hydrant by releasing energy from the stored energy device against a piston plate of the piston assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark, Edward C. Parish
  • Publication number: 20160084694
    Abstract: Disclosed is a meter assembly including a first housing; a second housing; and a retaining fastener connecting the second housing to the first housing, the second housing adapted to rotate relative to the first housing. Also disclosed is a meter assembly including a housing; a linkage arm; and a retaining fastener, the retaining fastener connecting the linkage arm to the housing, the linkage arm adapted to rotate relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Martin Cole, James Ola Williams, Normand James Roy, Rolando Armas
  • Patent number: 9287963
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for relaying data. An exemplary device includes a relay module comprising: a mast having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a cavity; an antenna disposed within the cavity; and a mounting device coupled to the mast and engageable with a utility structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
  • Patent number: 9194108
    Abstract: A device for flushing a hydrant includes a stem connected to a fluid valve of the hydrant and an actuation system including a biased translational system coupled to the stem, a compressed gas, and a normally-open gas discharge valve. An actuation system for flushing a hydrant includes a fluid, a piston assembly movable by the fluid, a manual bleed valve in communication with the fluid, and a biasing element at least indirectly biasing the piston assembly towards a stop position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark, Paul Gifford, Christian Michael Granata, Edward C. Parish
  • Publication number: 20150219223
    Abstract: A gate valve includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, the body defining a sensing bore; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. A method of sensing an aspect of a water control system includes gaining access to the water control system through an access bore in a gate valve; at least temporarily removing water for testing from the access bore; and sensing an aspect of the removed water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
  • Patent number: 9032781
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a gate valve including a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore; a bonnet contacting the body; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
  • Patent number: 9021867
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a gate valve including a body and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body with a sensing bore; a bonnet contacting the body; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
  • Patent number: 8667980
    Abstract: Disclosed is a non-interrupt meter change out device including a clamp assembly, at least one case assembly, and at least one collar, the clamp assembly including a frame and a distance adjuster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLP
    Inventors: James Ola Williams, Leo William Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy
  • Publication number: 20130281008
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for relaying data. An exemplary device includes a relay module comprising: a mast having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a cavity; an antenna disposed within the cavity; and a mounting device coupled to the mast and engageable with a utility structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
  • Publication number: 20130281009
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for relaying data. An exemplary device includes a mast having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a cavity; an antenna disposed within the cavity; and a radio housing engageable with a utility structure by a mounting bracket fastened to the radio housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
  • Patent number: 8443834
    Abstract: A protection system for protecting a fire hydrant is disclosed having an interior, the protection system including a nozzle having a first end to be secured to the hydrant and a second end configured to engage a fire hose coupling, the nozzle defining a bore that is in fluid communication with the interior of the fire hydrant, wherein the nozzle defines a seat disposed in the bore; and a disc disposed within the bore and configured to move axially and rotationally from a normally closed position to an open position in response to an increase in pressure within the interior of the fire hydrant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventor: James Ola Williams