Patents by Inventor Patrick W. DUNCAN

Patrick W. DUNCAN 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: 11421804
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an installation ready housing type pipe coupling for creating a sealed connection between coaxial groove ended pipes, a hold open clip for the coupling, and other modifications and improvements thereof. The coupling comprises a first and second housing segments creating a cavity, a gasket provided within the cavity, a first and second bolts and nuts connecting the hosing segments at opposite ends, and a hold open clip. The first nut is affixed to the first bolt. The second nut can be adjusted along the second bolt. The hold open clip helps to attach the two housing segments in the preassembled state while keeping the coupling open. The hold open clip may also indicate a proper installation of the coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Aalberts integrated piping systems APAC, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick W. Duncan, Daniel Foster, Jorden Hardzinski, Julie Howell, Matthew Williams, Phillip Yontz
  • Publication number: 20210310894
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a leak detection device. In some embodiments, the leak detection device can be used within a backflow preventer to detect faulty or degraded operation of the backflow preventer or plumbing system instability. Embodiments of the leak detection device can include a movable magnetic element and a reed switch or electrical conductor element. When a leak occurs, fluid causes the movable magnetic element to move relative to the reed switch or electrical conductor element and cause the reed switch or electrical conductor element to generate a signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Stephanie L. Cellemme, Patrick W. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20200332934
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an installation ready housing type pipe coupling for creating a sealed connection between coaxial groove ended pipes, a hold open clip for the coupling, and other modifications and improvements thereof. The coupling comprises a first and second housing segments creating a cavity, a gasket provided within the cavity, a first and second bolts and nuts connecting the hosing segments at opposite ends, and a hold open clip. The first nut is affixed to the first bolt. The second nut can be adjusted along the second bolt. The hold open clip helps to attach the two housing segments in the preassembled state while keeping the coupling open. The hold open clip may also indicate a proper installation of the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick W. Duncan, Daniel Foster, Jorden Hardzinski, Julie Howell, Matthew Williams, Phillip Yontz
  • Publication number: 20180099726
    Abstract: An expandable flooring system for a pontoon boat includes a center floor and at least one outer floor. The outer floor is configured to hinge upwards about an edge of the center floor. At least one outrigger is extendable from a corresponding slide track under the center floor. The outrigger is configured to slide under the center floor when the outer floor is hinged upward, and slide out from the center floor for supporting the outer floor when it is hinged down and next to the center floor. A railing system surrounds the periphery of the flooring system and is secured together for providing rigidity to the flooring system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: William Stacey BROADWAY, Patrick W. DUNCAN, Jamie Lynn RUSHING, Edward Anthony WASILEWSKI, Barry RUSHING
  • Patent number: D938557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Aalberts integrated piping systems APAC Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick W. Duncan, Daniel Foster, Jorden Hardzinski, Julie Howell, Matthew Williams, Phillip Yontz
  • Patent number: D939672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Aalberts integrated piping systems APAC Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick W. Duncan, Daniel Foster, Jorden Hardzinski, Julie Howell, Matthew Williams, Phillip Yontz