Patents by Inventor Jason Doughty
Jason Doughty 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: 11815424Abstract: A test cock for determining an operating condition of a backflow prevention system includes a body portion having a distal end and a proximal end and a space defined within the body portion. A distal opening is provided on the body portion at the distal end and a proximal opening is provided on the body portion at the proximal end and the proximal opening is in fluid connection with the body portion space. A body portion fitting is disposed in the body portion and is providing a fluid connection with the body portion space. A fluid sensor is coupled to the body portion fitting and is in fluid connection with the body portion space. A rotating system fitting has a first end and a second end where the second end is provided in the body portion proximal opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Joseph Michael Burke, Muhannad Bagegni, Jason Doughty, Frank DiBenedetto, Ian David Baynes
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Publication number: 20230332702Abstract: A check cover assembly for a backflow prevention assembly having a body defining an interior housing a test cock. The check cover assembly includes a ball with a central aperture and a complementary groove in an outer circumference of the ball as well as a base including a shroud portion housing the ball to create a ball valve. The shroud portion defines an access gap for accessing an actuation feature slot with a landkey of the ball valve and a threaded opening. A coupling is attached to the threaded opening in fluid communication with the interior for connecting to testing equipment. The actuation feature is used to open and close the ball valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: WATTS REGULATOR CO.Inventor: Jason DOUGHTY
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Patent number: 11719352Abstract: A check cover assembly for a backflow prevention (BFP) assembly including a dome-shaped base with an upstanding shroud, wherein the shroud forms an inner area configured to receive a test cock to support and protect the test cock. The shroud forms a gap for accessing the test cock to selectively open and close the test cock while installed in the inner area. The base forms a passageway from the inner area into the BFP assembly configured so that when the test cock is open, a pressure reading of a pressure zone in the BFP assembly can be taken via the test cock. A retention fork is in a slit formed in the shroud so that the test cock is captured in the inner area but the test cock can be removed from and inserted into the inner area without rotation when the retention fork is removed from the slit.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.Inventor: Jason Doughty
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Publication number: 20230073327Abstract: A backflow prevention assembly is configurable with varying lay-lengths and orientations. The assembly includes coupling assemblies and valve bodies that adjust in length and/or rotation to allow for the varying lay-lengths and orientations of the backflow prevention valves and assemblies with and without certification. A coupling assembly is connected to a backflow prevention valve and includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that is slidingly received within the outer sleeve. The lay-length is adjusted by slidably moving the inner and outer sleeves with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Jason Doughty, Ian David Baynes, Joseph Michael Burke, Frank Dibenedetto, Muhannad A. Bagegni
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Patent number: 11585076Abstract: An apparatus and method for valve cartridge extraction from a valve assembly, wherein the assembly includes a valve member body, a cartridge, and a valve cartridge extraction (VCE) tool comprising at least one pin disposed on the upper surface of the VCE tool. During cartridge removal, the VCE tool is uncoupled from the valve member body and is coupled to the cartridge with the at least one pin. The cartridge is rotated with the coupled VCE tool to assist in cartridge removal. The valve assembly may also include a hood covering the VCE tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Peter P. Bouchard, Jason Doughty
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Patent number: 11448348Abstract: A backflow prevention assembly is configurable with varying lay-lengths and orientations. The assembly includes coupling assemblies and valve bodies that adjust in length and/or rotation to allow for the varying lay-lengths and orientations of the backflow prevention valves and assemblies with and without certification. A coupling assembly is connected to a backflow prevention valve and includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that is slidingly received within the outer sleeve. The lay-length is adjusted by slidably moving the inner and outer sleeves with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Jason Doughty, Ian David Baynes, Joseph Michael Burke, Frank DiBenedetto, Muhannad A. Bagegni
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Publication number: 20220049786Abstract: A check cover assembly for a backflow prevention (BFP) assembly including a dome-shaped base with an upstanding shroud, wherein the shroud forms an inner area configured to receive a test cock to support and protect the test cock. The shroud forms a gap for accessing the test cock to selectively open and close the test cock while installed in the inner area. The base forms a passageway from the inner area into the BFP assembly configured so that when the test cock is open, a pressure reading of a pressure zone in the BFP assembly can be taken via the test cock. A retention fork is in a slit formed in the shroud so that the test cock is captured in the inner area but the test cock can be removed from and inserted into the inner area without rotation when the retention fork is removed from the slit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventor: Jason DOUGHTY
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Publication number: 20210230850Abstract: An apparatus and method for valve cartridge extraction from a valve assembly, wherein the assembly includes a valve member body, a cartridge, and a valve cartridge extraction (VCE) tool comprising at least one pin disposed on the upper surface of the VCE tool. During cartridge removal, the VCE tool is uncoupled from the valve member body and is coupled to the cartridge with the at least one pin. The cartridge is rotated with the coupled VCE tool to assist in cartridge removal. The valve assembly may also include a hood covering the VCE tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Peter P. Bouchard, Jason Doughty
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Patent number: 11054129Abstract: A pressure regulator assembly has a normal mode and a regulated fast-fill mode and includes a spring cage and a body coupled together. The spring cage and body define an inlet in fluid communication with an outlet as well as an interior between the inlet and the outlet. A diaphragm assembly mounts in the interior for selectively closing a flowpath between the inlet and the outlet. A preload spring in the interior applies force on the diaphragm assembly so that in the normal mode, the flowpath is closed if a downstream pressure is above a first pressure. An actuation assembly includes a lever coupled to the spring cage and a push rod mounted so that in the regulated fast-fill mode, the lever slides so that the push rod further compresses the preload spring to open the flowpath and regulate flow therethrough if the downstream pressure is below a second pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Watts Water TechnologiesInventors: Jason Doughty, Matthew Fratantonio, Paul J. Lake, Frank DiBenedetto
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Publication number: 20210131592Abstract: A backflow prevention assembly is configurable with varying lay-lengths and orientations. The assembly includes coupling assemblies and valve bodies that adjust in length and/or rotation to allow for the varying lay-lengths and orientations of the backflow prevention valves and assemblies with and without certification. A coupling assembly is connected to a backflow prevention valve and includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that is slidingly received within the outer sleeve. The lay-length is adjusted by slidably moving the inner and outer sleeves with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Jason Doughty, Ian David Baynes, Joseph Michael Burke, Frank DiBenedetto, Muhannad A. Bagegni
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Patent number: 10914412Abstract: A backflow prevention assembly is configurable with varying lay-lengths and orientations. The assembly includes coupling assemblies and valve bodies that adjust in length and/or rotation to allow for the varying lay-lengths and orientations of the backflow prevention valves and assemblies with and without certification. A coupling assembly is connected to a backflow prevention valve and includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that is slidingly received within the outer sleeve. The lay-length is adjusted by slidably moving the inner and outer sleeves with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Jason Doughty, Ian David Baynes, Joseph Michael Burke, Frank DiBenedetto, Muhannad A. Bagegni
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Publication number: 20200370691Abstract: A backflow prevention assembly is configurable with varying lay-lengths and orientations. The assembly includes coupling assemblies and valve bodies that adjust in length and/or rotation to allow for the varying lay-lengths and orientations of the backflow prevention valves and assemblies with and without certification. A coupling assembly is connected to a backflow prevention valve and includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that is slidingly received within the outer sleeve. The lay-length is adjusted by slidably moving the inner and outer sleeves with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Jason Doughty, Ian David Baynes, Joseph Michael Burke, Frank DiBenedetto, Muhannad A. Bagegni
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Publication number: 20200355576Abstract: A test cock for determining an operating condition of a backflow prevention system includes a body portion having a distal end and a proximal end and a space defined within the body portion. A distal opening is provided on the body portion at the distal end and a proximal opening is provided on the body portion at the proximal end and the proximal opening is in fluid connection with the body portion space. A body portion fitting is disposed in the body portion and is providing a fluid connection with the body portion space. A fluid sensor is coupled to the body portion fitting and is in fluid connection with the body portion space. A rotating system fitting has a first end and a second end where the second end is provided in the body portion proximal opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Joseph Michael Burke, Muhannad Bagegni, Jason Doughty, Frank DiBenedetto
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Publication number: 20200003430Abstract: A heating system includes a heat source. A controller is connected to the heat source and controls operation of the heat source. A first sensor is configured to sense temperature and report a signal to the controller. An input/output (I/O) device is configured to send a set point to the controller. The controller selectively operates the heat source based on a comparison of the signal and the set point. The heat source communicates wirelessly with at least one of the controller, the first sensor, and the I/O device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Joseph Michael Burke, Matthew Fratantonio, Jason Doughty
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Publication number: 20190154252Abstract: A pressure regulator assembly has a normal mode and a regulated fast-fill mode and includes a spring cage and a body coupled together. The spring cage and body define an inlet in fluid communication with an outlet as well as an interior between the inlet and the outlet. A diaphragm assembly mounts in the interior for selectively closing a flowpath between the inlet and the outlet. A preload spring in the interior applies force on the diaphragm assembly so that in the normal mode, the flowpath is closed if a downstream pressure is above a first pressure. An actuation assembly includes a lever coupled to the spring cage and a push rod mounted so that in the regulated fast-fill mode, the lever slides so that the push rod further compresses the preload spring to open the flowpath and regulate flow therethrough if the downstream pressure is below a second pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Jason Doughty, Matthew Fratantonio, Paul J. Lake, Frank DiBenedetto
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Patent number: 10247327Abstract: A pressure regulator assembly including a regulator valve, a spring guide, a spring extending between the spring guide and regulator valve for setting operation of the regulator valve, a sleeve coupled to the spring guide, a spring cage coupled to the sleeve, an adjustment stem coupled to the sleeve, a dial assembly coupled to the spring cage, and an adjustment cap coupled to the adjustment stem, wherein when the cap is depressed, interaction between the spring cage, spring guide and sleeve causes the spring guide to selectively rotate between a normal mode and a fast-fill mode. In the normal mode, adjustment of the cap determines an output pressure. In the fast-fill mode, the spring is further compressed by movement of the spring guide to a predetermined setting to provide a predetermined output pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Jason Doughty, Matthew Fratantonio, Paul J. Lake
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Publication number: 20170198830Abstract: A pressure regulator assembly including a regulator valve, a spring guide, a spring extending between the spring guide and regulator valve for setting operation of the regulator valve, a sleeve coupled to the spring guide, a spring cage coupled to the sleeve, an adjustment stem coupled to the sleeve, a dial assembly coupled to the spring cage, and an adjustment cap coupled to the adjustment stem, wherein when the cap is depressed, interaction between the spring cage, spring guide and sleeve causes the spring guide to selectively rotate between a normal mode and a fast-fill mode. In the normal mode, adjustment of the cap determines an output pressure. In the fast-fill mode, the spring is further compressed by movement of the spring guide to a predetermined setting to provide a predetermined output pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Jason Doughty, Matthew Fratantonio, Paul J. Lake
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Publication number: 20070069172Abstract: A solenoid valve and method of making the same wherein a magnetic valve plunger is doped with a magnetic material and fully saturated, whereby the amount or manner of doping determines the magnetic strength of the valve plunger. In an exemplary embodiment, the valve plunger is made of a nylon doped with an amount of a rare earth metal such that the valve plunger has a desired magnetism when the magnetic dopant is magnetically saturated. The plastic valve plunger, though having magnetic characteristics, can retain desirable characteristics of the plastic material such as a low coefficient of friction and good resistance to harsh chemicals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Andrew Brenner, William Clark, Jason Doughty
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Patent number: D1021000Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Peter P. Bouchard, Jason Doughty