Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Allen Huffman
Jeffrey Allen Huffman 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: 11931813Abstract: A tool holder includes a main body defining a mounting end and a receiving end, the mounting end positioned opposite from the receiving end, the main body defining a main body bore extending into the receiving end toward the mounting end; an extension defining a tool head attached to a rod, the tool head defining a tool head end opposite from the rod, a tool holder length defined between the mounting end and the tool head end, the tool head configured to receive at least one cutting tool, the rod received within the main body bore; and a locking mechanism engaging the extension and the main body in a locked position, the locking mechanism being disengaged from either the main body or the extension in an unlocked position, the locking mechanism being selectively positionable about and between the locked position and the unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Anjian Chen, Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Patent number: 11747606Abstract: A sight glass assembly can comprise a housing defining an inner housing surface, an outer housing surface, a first housing end, and an opposed second housing end, the inner housing surface defining a housing bore; an adapter defining an inner adapter surface, an outer adapter surface, a first adapter end coupled to the housing, and an opposed second adapter end, the inner adapter surface defining an adapter bore, the outer adapter surface defining a central portion disposed between the first adapter end and the second adapter end, the central portion defining a shoulder contacting the second housing end of the housing; and a transparent viewport positioned in the housing bore such that the interior of a pipe fitting is viewable through the housing bore, the transparent viewport, and the adapter bore.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Patent number: 11674605Abstract: A meter bar includes a housing comprising an inflow end and an outflow end, a key assembly arranged within housing, the key assembly including a key, the key defining an interior and providing a fluid pathway from the inflow end to the outflow end; the key defining a pair of upper portals, one upper portal proximate the inflow end and one upper portal proximate the outflow end; the key defining a pair of lower portals, one lower portal proximate the inflow end and one lower portal proximate the outflow end; the key defining a pair of bypass portals; the key assembly arrangeable within the housing to selectably direct fluid flow from the inflow end to the outflow end either through a meter or bypassing the meter.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Publication number: 20220410288Abstract: A tool holder includes a main body defining a mounting end and a receiving end, the mounting end positioned opposite from the receiving end, the main body defining a main body bore extending into the receiving end toward the mounting end; an extension defining a tool head attached to a rod, the tool head defining a tool head end opposite from the rod, a tool holder length defined between the mounting end and the tool head end, the tool head configured to receive at least one cutting tool, the rod received within the main body bore; and a locking mechanism engaging the extension and the main body in a locked position, the locking mechanism being disengaged from either the main body or the extension in an unlocked position, the locking mechanism being selectively positionable about and between the locked position and the unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Anjian Chen, Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Publication number: 20220410289Abstract: A tool holder includes a main body defining a mounting end and a receiving end, the mounting end positioned opposite from the receiving end, the main body defining a main body bore extending into the receiving end toward the mounting end; an extension defining a tool head attached to a rod, the tool head defining a tool head end opposite from the rod, a tool holder length defined between the mounting end and the tool head end, the tool head configured to receive at least one cutting tool, the rod received within the main body bore; and a locking mechanism engaging the extension and the main body in a locked position, the locking mechanism being disengaged from either the main body or the extension in an unlocked position, the locking mechanism being selectively positionable about and between the locked position and the unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Anjian Chen, Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Patent number: 11458550Abstract: A tool holder includes a main body defining a mounting end and a receiving end, the mounting end positioned opposite from the receiving end, the main body defining a main body bore extending into the receiving end toward the mounting end; an extension defining a tool head attached to a rod, the tool head defining a tool head end opposite from the rod, a tool holder length defined between the mounting end and the tool head end, the tool head configured to receive at least one cutting tool, the rod received within the main body bore; and a locking mechanism engaging the extension and the main body in a locked position, the locking mechanism being disengaged from either the main body or the extension in an unlocked position, the locking mechanism being selectively positionable about and between the locked position and the unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Anjian Chen, Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Patent number: 11415258Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plug for a pipe system includes cutting a plug from a length of pipe, the length of pipe defining a pipe bore, the pipe bore defining an inner diameter equal to an inner diameter of a main bore of the plug, the plug including a top portion defining a top diameter, a bottom portion defining a bottom diameter, and a web portion joining the top portion and the bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Allen Huffman, Jeffrey Dan Batson
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Patent number: 11371637Abstract: A pipe fitting placement system includes a fitting holder including a bar defining a fitting bore proximate to a first end of the bar, the bar further defining a second end distal from the first end, the bar being elongated in a longitudinal direction extending from the first end to the second end; and a saddle coupled to the bar proximate to the second end of the bar, the saddle rotatable about a saddle pivot axis with respect to the bar; and a pipe fitting received within the fitting bore of the fitting holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Timothy Wayne Stern, Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Publication number: 20210372534Abstract: A meter bar includes a housing comprising an inflow end and an outflow end, a key assembly arranged within housing, the key assembly including a key, the key defining an interior and providing a fluid pathway from the inflow end to the outflow end; the key defining a pair of upper portals, one upper portal proximate the inflow end and one upper portal proximate the outflow end; the key defining a pair of lower portals, one lower portal proximate the inflow end and one lower portal proximate the outflow end; the key defining a pair of bypass portals; the key assembly arrangeable within the housing to selectably direct fluid flow from the inflow end to the outflow end either through a meter or bypassing the meter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Publication number: 20210286162Abstract: A sight glass assembly can comprise a housing defining an inner housing surface, an outer housing surface, a first housing end, and an opposed second housing end, the inner housing surface defining a housing bore; an adapter defining an inner adapter surface, an outer adapter surface, a first adapter end coupled to the housing, and an opposed second adapter end, the inner adapter surface defining an adapter bore, the outer adapter surface defining a central portion disposed between the first adapter end and the second adapter end, the central portion defining a shoulder contacting the second housing end of the housing; and a transparent viewport positioned in the housing bore such that the interior of a pipe fitting is viewable through the housing bore, the transparent viewport, and the adapter bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Patent number: 11048074Abstract: A sight glass assembly can be configured to permit viewing into an interior of a pipe fitting and can include a housing defining an inner housing surface, an outer housing surface, a first housing end, and an opposed second housing end, the inner housing surface defining a housing bore extending through the housing from the first housing end to the second housing end; an adapter defining an inner adapter surface, an outer adapter surface, a first adapter end coupled to the housing, and an opposed second adapter end configured to be coupled to the pipe fitting, the inner adapter surface defining an adapter bore extending through the adapter from the first adapter end to the second adapter end; and a transparent viewport positioned in the housing bore such that the interior of the pipe fitting is viewable through the housing bore, the viewport, and the adapter bore.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Publication number: 20210088165Abstract: A pipe fitting placement system includes a fitting holder including a bar defining a fitting bore proximate to a first end of the bar, the bar further defining a second end distal from the first end, the bar being elongated in a longitudinal direction extending from the first end to the second end; and a saddle coupled to the bar proximate to the second end of the bar, the saddle rotatable about a saddle pivot axis with respect to the bar; and a pipe fitting received within the fitting bore of the fitting holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Timothy Wayne Stern, Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Publication number: 20210023632Abstract: A tool holder includes a main body defining a mounting end and a receiving end, the mounting end positioned opposite from the receiving end, the main body defining a main body bore extending into the receiving end toward the mounting end; an extension defining a tool head attached to a rod, the tool head defining a tool head end opposite from the rod, a tool holder length defined between the mounting end and the tool head end, the tool head configured to receive at least one cutting tool, the rod received within the main body bore; and a locking mechanism engaging the extension and the main body in a locked position, the locking mechanism being disengaged from either the main body or the extension in an unlocked position, the locking mechanism being selectively positionable about and between the locked position and the unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Anjian Chen, Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Patent number: 10870157Abstract: A pilot drill includes a shaft defining a detent cavity extending from an outer surface of the shaft towards a longitudinal axis of the shaft, the shaft comprising a cutting edge positioned proximate to the outer surface, the shaft configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis during use; and a detent including: a bar positioned at least partly within the detent cavity, the bar including a base and an ear and defining an opening extending from the first side to the second side proximate to the leading end; a fastener extending through the fastener bore of the shaft and the opening of the bar and defining a pivot axis, the bar configured to rotate about the pivot axis from a disengaged position to an engaged position, the ear of the bar extending past the outer surface of the shaft when the bar is in the engaged position.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Publication number: 20200368828Abstract: A pilot drill includes a shaft defining a detent cavity extending from an outer surface of the shaft towards a longitudinal axis of the shaft, the shaft comprising a cutting edge positioned proximate to the outer surface, the shaft configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis during use; and a detent including: a bar positioned at least partly within the detent cavity, the bar including a base and an ear and defining an opening extending from the first side to the second side proximate to the leading end; a fastener extending through the fastener bore of the shaft and the opening of the bar and defining a pivot axis, the bar configured to rotate about the pivot axis from a disengaged position to an engaged position, the ear of the bar extending past the outer surface of the shaft when the bar is in the engaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Publication number: 20200026061Abstract: A sight glass assembly can be configured to permit viewing into an interior of a pipe fitting and can comprise a housing defining an inner housing surface, an outer housing surface, a first housing end, and an opposed second housing end, the inner housing surface defining a housing bore extending through the housing from the first housing end to the second housing end; an adapter defining an inner adapter surface, an outer adapter surface, a first adapter end coupled to the housing, and an opposed second adapter end configured to be coupled to the pipe fitting, the inner adapter surface defining an adapter bore extending through the adapter from the first adapter end to the second adapter end; and a transparent viewport positioned in the housing bore such that the interior of the pipe fitting is viewable through the housing bore, the viewport, and the adapter bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Huffman
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Publication number: 20200018435Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plug for a pipe system includes cutting a plug from a length of pipe, the length of pipe defining a pipe bore, the pipe bore defining an inner diameter equal to an inner diameter of a main bore of the plug, the plug including a top portion defining a top diameter, a bottom portion defining a bottom diameter, and a web portion joining the top portion and the bottom portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Huffman, Jeffrey Dan Batson
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Patent number: 10465833Abstract: A plug for a pipeline includes a top portion defining a top bore, the top bore defining a top diameter; a bottom portion defining a bottom bore, the bottom bore defining a bottom diameter; and a web portion joining the top portion and the bottom portion; the top portion, the bottom portion, and the web portion defining a main bore, the main bore defining a longitudinal axis of the plug and defining a circular shape around the longitudinal axis of the plug; the top portion, the bottom portion, and the web portion further defining a substantially circular shape around a transverse axis of the plug that extends through the top portion and the bottom portion and is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Allen Huffman, Jeffrey Dan Batson
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Publication number: 20190078718Abstract: A plug for a pipeline includes a top portion defining a top bore, the top bore defining a top diameter; a bottom portion defining a bottom bore, the bottom bore defining a bottom diameter; and a web portion joining the top portion and the bottom portion; the top portion, the bottom portion, and the web portion defining a main bore, the main bore defining a longitudinal axis of the plug and defining a circular shape around the longitudinal axis of the plug; the top portion, the bottom portion, and the web portion further defining a substantially circular shape around a transverse axis of the plug that extends through the top portion and the bottom portion and is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Huffman, Jeffrey Dan Batson