Patents by Inventor Odair Dafonseca
Odair Dafonseca 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: 11320066Abstract: A bracket assembly, a fire sprinkler support assembly, and a method for using a bracket assembly are disclosed. The bracket assembly can comprise a first plate having a first end and a second end; a second plate rotatable relative to the first plate; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly comprising a lever and a rod, the rod engaging a fastener opening in the first plate and a fastener opening in the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
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Publication number: 20210381625Abstract: A bracket assembly includes an inner plate defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; an outer plate defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the outer plate substantially parallel with the inner plate; a first member extending from the second end of the inner plate, the first member defining a first free end distal to the inner plate; and a second member extending from the second end of the outer plate, the second member defining a second free end distal to the outer plate; wherein at least one of the first free end and the second free end is angled away from the other of the first free end and the second free end, such that a distance between the first member and the second member increases towards the first and second free ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe
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Patent number: 11125359Abstract: A method for mounting a support assembly to a ceiling support structure is disclosed. In example aspects, the method can comprise providing the support assembly, the support assembly comprising a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly comprising a first plate, a second plate, and a seating frame; positioning the seating frame in an open position; positioning a portion of the ceiling support structure within a space defined between the first and second plates; and securing the bracket assembly to the ceiling support structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe
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Patent number: 10905910Abstract: A method for assembling a sprinkler support assembly, the method including fitting a saddle of a mounting bracket over a grid support of a ceiling system; fastening an attachment leg of the mounting bracket to a suspension frame of the ceiling system with a fastener, the attachment leg disposed at a first bracket end of the mounting bracket, the saddle disposed at a second mounting bracket end of the mounting bracket opposite from the first bracket end, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and securing a sprinkler drop of a fire sprinkler assembly with a clamp, the clamp attached to the mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
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Patent number: 10898745Abstract: A sprinkler support assembly includes a ceiling system including a suspension frame and a grid support, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and a bracket assembly including a main body and at least one support arm, the main body attached to the grid support, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
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Patent number: 10835772Abstract: A method for mounting a bracket assembly on a suspension frame, the method including attaching a main body of the bracket assembly to the suspension frame; and attaching a support arm of the bracket assembly to a ceiling grid support element of the suspension frame, the support arm extending outward from the main body.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
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Patent number: 10799739Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a sprinkler drop, the sprinkler drop including a flexible conduit and an elbow disposed opposite from the flexible conduit; and a bracket assembly defining a central opening, the sprinkler drop extending at least partially through the central opening, the bracket assembly including at least one clamp member extending upwards from the bracket assembly, the at least one clamp member engaging the sprinkler drop between the flexible conduit and the elbow; a first seating member extending downwards from the bracket assembly; and a support arm extending laterally beneath the sprinkler drop.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
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Patent number: 10792526Abstract: A flexible hose support bracket assembly includes a first bracket portion including a first leg coupled to a first bar element; a second bracket portion including a second leg coupled to a second bar element; and a hub assembly including a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the second primary support end defining a slot; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the second secondary support end defining a first opening; a pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking pin extending through the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Stephen Mitchell, Mike Dooley, Odair Dafonseca, Yoram Ringer
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Patent number: 10744357Abstract: A hub assembly includes a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the primary support defining a primary cut out portion; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the secondary support defining a secondary cut out portion, the second secondary support end defining a first opening and a second opening; a pin extending through the first primary support end and the first secondary support end, the pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking mechanism extending through the second secondary support end, the locking mechanism including a first pin member engaging the first opening; a second pin member engaging the second opening; and a spring captured between the first pin member and the second pin member.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Stephen Mitchell, Mike Dooley, Odair Dafonseca, Yoram Ringer
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Publication number: 20200188717Abstract: A method for assembling a sprinkler support assembly, the method including fitting a saddle of a mounting bracket over a grid support of a ceiling system; fastening an attachment leg of the mounting bracket to a suspension frame of the ceiling system with a fastener, the attachment leg disposed at a first bracket end of the mounting bracket, the saddle disposed at a second mounting bracket end of the mounting bracket opposite from the first bracket end, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and securing a sprinkler drop of a fire sprinkler assembly with a clamp, the clamp attached to the mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
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Publication number: 20200188716Abstract: A sprinkler support assembly includes a ceiling system including a suspension frame and a grid support, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and a bracket assembly including a main body and at least one support arm, the main body attached to the grid support, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
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Publication number: 20200155884Abstract: A method for mounting a support assembly to a ceiling support structure is disclosed. In example aspects, the method can comprise providing the support assembly, the support assembly comprising a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly comprising a first plate, a second plate, and a seating frame; positioning the seating frame in an open position; positioning a portion of the ceiling support structure within a space defined between the first and second plates; and securing the bracket assembly to the ceiling support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe
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Publication number: 20200129797Abstract: Provided herein are example aspects of a fire sprinkler assembly and a method for adjusting the height of an adjustable drop. In one aspect, the fire sprinkler assembly can comprise a bracket hub coupled to a bracket bar; a flexible conduit; an adjustable drop coupled to the bracket hub, the adjustable drop defining a lengthwise axis oriented transverse to the bracket bar, and the adjustable drop comprising: an inner casing, wherein the flexible conduit is directly coupled to the inner casing; and an outer casing surrounding the inner casing, the inner and outer casings including corresponding threading to permit rotation between the inner casing and the outer casing to adjust an axial height, along the lengthwise axis, of the inner casing; and a sprinkler head extending from the adjustable drop.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
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Patent number: 10619765Abstract: Provided herein is a fire sprinkler support assembly for use with a fire suppression device. The fire sprinkler support assembly can comprise a bracket bar; and a bracket assembly coupled to at least one end of the bracket bar, the bracket assembly including: a first plate oriented substantially perpendicular to the bracket bar, the first plate having a first end coupled to the bracket bar and a second end; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate, the second plate having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the second plate extends through a first opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate, the fastener extending through corresponding fastener openings in the first plate and the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
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Patent number: 10610716Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket including a main body and at least one support arm, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body, the main body defining a mounting pad; and a clamp attached to the mounting pad. A sprinkler support assembly includes a ceiling system including a suspension frame and a grid support, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and a bracket assembly including a main body and at least one support arm, the main body attached to the grid support, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
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Publication number: 20200096137Abstract: A bracket assembly, a fire sprinkler support assembly, and a method for using a bracket assembly are disclosed. The bracket assembly can comprise a first plate having a first end and a second end, the first plate defining a first plate opening and a first fastener opening; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate and defining a second fastener opening, the second plate extending through the first plate opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate, wherein the fastener is a screw defining a threaded exterior surface, the screw configured to engage the first fastener opening and the second fastener opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
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Publication number: 20200078625Abstract: A hub assembly includes a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the primary support defining a primary cut out portion; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the secondary support defining a secondary cut out portion, the second secondary support end defining a first opening and a second opening; a pin extending through the first primary support end and the first secondary support end, the pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking mechanism extending through the second secondary support end, the locking mechanism including a first pin member engaging the first opening; a second pin member engaging the second opening; and a spring captured between the first pin member and the second pin member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Stephen Mitchell, Mike Dooley, Odair Dafonseca, Yoram Ringer
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Publication number: 20200080665Abstract: A bracket assembly, a fire sprinkler support assembly, and a method for using a bracket assembly are disclosed. The bracket assembly can comprise a first plate having a first end and a second end; a second plate rotatable relative to the first plate; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly comprising a lever and a rod, the rod engaging a fastener opening in the first plate and a fastener opening in the second plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
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Publication number: 20200069986Abstract: A flexible hose support bracket assembly includes a first bracket portion including a first leg coupled to a first bar element; a second bracket portion including a second leg coupled to a second bar element; and a hub assembly including a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the second primary support end defining a slot; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the second secondary support end defining a first opening; a pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking pin extending through the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Stephen Mitchell, Mike Dooley, Odair Dafonseca, Yoram Ringer
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Patent number: 10561873Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly is provided. In some approaches, the fire sprinkler support assembly may include a bracket bar extending transverse to a beam, and a bracket assembly coupled to the bracket bar. The bracket assembly may include an upper wall and a set of plates extending from the upper wall, wherein the set of plates have a first end coupled to the bracket bar. An interior angle between the set of plates and the bracket bar is less than 90 degrees (e.g., 80-85°). The bracket assembly may further include a seating frame extending from a second end of the set of plates, the seating frame including a first member and a second member disposed on opposite sides of the beam. The fire sprinkler support assembly may further include a fastener extending through an opening of the upper wall to couple the set of plates to the bracket bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Anvil International, LLCInventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe