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).
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Patent number: 9970805Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Martin Cole, James Ola Williams, Normand James Ray, Rolando Armas
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Patent number: 9960833Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
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Patent number: 9939069Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
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Publication number: 20170219405Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Martin Cole, James Ola Williams, Normand James Ray, Rolando Armas
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Patent number: 9664550Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Martin Cole, James Ola Williams, Normand James Roy, Rolando Armas
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Publication number: 20170074408Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
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Publication number: 20170026105Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
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Patent number: 9534694Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
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Patent number: 9496943Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
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Patent number: 9458609Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark, Edward C. Parish
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Publication number: 20160084694Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Martin Cole, James Ola Williams, Normand James Roy, Rolando Armas
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Patent number: 9287963Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
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Patent number: 9194108Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark, Paul Gifford, Christian Michael Granata, Edward C. Parish
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Publication number: 20150219223Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
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Patent number: 9032781Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Leo W. Fleury, Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
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Patent number: 9021867Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Leo W. Fleury, Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
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Patent number: 8667980Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Mueller International, LLPInventors: James Ola Williams, Leo William Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy
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Publication number: 20130281008Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
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Publication number: 20130281009Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Edward C. Parish, James Ola Williams, David Edwin Splitz
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Patent number: 8443834Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventor: James Ola Williams