Patents by Inventor William L. Zepp

William L. Zepp 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).

  • Publication number: 20190331271
    Abstract: A pipe joint includes a first pipe and a second pipe. The first pope has a first annular flange at one end, the first annular flange including a first end face. The second pipe has a second annular flange at one end, the second annular flange including a second end face. The first annular flange is mated to the second annular flange, with the first end face and the second end face facing each other and pressing at least one seal member therebetween. A plurality of axial retaining members are disposed around a perimeter of the mated first and second annular flanges to hold the pipe joint together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy J. CORMIER, William L. ZEPP, Darrell J. SANDERS, Robert D. KERR
  • Patent number: 9890877
    Abstract: A corrugated metal vent pipe includes a helically corrugated pipe structure formed by helical winding of a corrugated metal strip, wherein the helically corrugated pipe structure has a diameter of between 15 inches and 36 inches and a plurality of vent openings distributed thereon. A first pipe end treatment is located on a first end of the helically corrugated pipe structure, and a second pipe end treatment is located on a second end of the helically corrugated pipe structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Greg L. Robbins, Wayne Peterson, William L. Zepp
  • Publication number: 20170045167
    Abstract: A pipe joint includes a first pipe and a second pipe. The first pope has a first annular flange at one end, the first annular flange including a first end face. The second pipe has a second annular flange at one end, the second annular flange including a second end face. The first annular flange is mated to the second annular flange, with the first end face and the second end face facing each other and pressing at least one seal member therebetween. A plurality of axial retaining members are disposed around a perimeter of the mated first and second annular flanges to hold the pipe joint together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Timothy J. Cormier, William L. Zepp, Darrell J. Sanders
  • Publication number: 20160050948
    Abstract: A corrugated metal vent pipe includes a helically corrugated pipe structure formed by helical winding of a corrugated metal strip, wherein the helically corrugated pipe structure has a diameter of between 15 inches and 36 inches and a plurality of vent openings distributed thereon. A first pipe end treatment is located on a first end of the helically corrugated pipe structure, and a second pipe end treatment is located on a second end of the helically corrugated pipe structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Greg L. Robbins, Wayne Peterson, William L. Zepp
  • Publication number: 20130327778
    Abstract: A tank assembly having an elongated plastic tubular pipe structure and at least one end wall attached to the plastic tubular pipe structure and sized to cover a cross-sectional area defined by the plastic tubular pipe structure. The end wall is a composite unit including a first plastic sheet member having an edge portion and a second plastic sheet member bonded with the edge portion of the first plastic sheet member. The first plastic sheet member is located inward of the second plastic sheet member, the second plastic sheet member having a body portion with an outwardly domed shape to define an internal space between the body portion and a body portion of the first plastic sheet member. A structural foam is disposed in the internal space to provide continuity between the first plastic sheet member and the second plastic sheet member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Darrell J. Sanders, William L. Zepp, Ryan P. Adams
  • Publication number: 20120151978
    Abstract: A pipe production system includes a plurality of platform segments that are coupled together at a construction site to form a work platform. A helical pipe production system is mounted on the work platform. The work platform includes an integrated drive system that enables the platform to be moved around the terrain of the construction site so that pipe can be produced in-line with an intended or desire pipe laying path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: William L. Zepp, Daniel W. Aberle, Darrell J. Sanders, Mark A. Dawson
  • Patent number: 7574886
    Abstract: A pipe manufacturing system and method for producing helically corrugated metal pipe is provided. The system and method utilize controlled profile formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Contech Construction Products Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Zepp, James C. Schluter
  • Publication number: 20080264510
    Abstract: A pipe manufacturing system and method for producing helically corrugated metal pipe is provided. The system and method utilize controlled profile formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Contech Construction Products Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Zepp, James C. Schluter
  • Patent number: 7404308
    Abstract: A pipe manufacturing system and method for producing helically corrugated metal pipe is provided. The system and method utilize controlled profile formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Contech Construction Products Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Zepp, James C. Schluter
  • Publication number: 20080072642
    Abstract: A pipe manufacturing system and method for producing helically corrugated metal pipe is provided. The system and method utilize controlled profile formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: William L. Zepp, James C. Schluter