Flush With Ground Or Pavement Surface Patents (Class 137/295)
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Patent number: 11761178Abstract: Provided is an enclosure with an integrated hydrant. The enclosure includes a fluid flow conduit that transfers fluid from a fluid supply tube to a fluid outlet, which may be associated with the backflow preventer. The enclosure has a conduit that carries water from the fluid supply tube to the backflow preventer. Thus, a lower profile, lighter, and more aesthetically pleasing enclosure is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
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Patent number: 10214883Abstract: The present invention pertains to problems associated with the installation of new sillcocks in existing masonry or other building materials. A sillcock, or ‘hose bib’ having broader base plate is provided to prevent collapse especially in older or damaged building materials and to minimize damage to new installations.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Gene Chapla
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Patent number: 9752787Abstract: A system and method of providing a high temperature hot water system assembly including a direct buried valve box that connects to one or more underground service pipes is disclosed. The buried valve box contains a valve assembly configured to control the flow of water through the one or more service pipes. An air gap within the valve box allows for movement and expansion of the components as the temperatures rise, preventing cracking or other failures. A bypass valve is also provided within the buried valve box, allowing for a small amount of hot water to flow through the service pipes to gradually increase the temperature. The direct buried valve boxes, controllable through valve risers that terminate in surface assembly boxes, eliminate the need for large, concrete underground vaults that make maintenance and operation of valve assemblies more difficult.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: RMF ENGINEERING, INC., P.C.Inventor: Cheryl M. Piner
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Patent number: 7730901Abstract: A system for securing a hydrant to a roof of a building is provided that includes a hydrant support that rigidly interconnects to the roof deck. In addition, a method of sealingly interconnecting a standpipe of the hydrant to the hydrant support is provided wherein a plurality of seals are employed. In order to enhance the seal provided between the standpipe and a hydrant support, a boot may be used that covers the interface between the standpipe and the hydrant support.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.Inventor: William T. Ball
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Patent number: 7597113Abstract: Improvements in present day fire hydrants are presented. The improvement relates to a fire hydrant where the above ground structure is essentially removed and is replaced with an adaptable connection. The connection uses the same mounting hole pattern as used in the above ground hydrant. In operation, the adaptable connection is protected by a hinged cover that is opened to provide access to the adaptable connection. The adaptable connection includes a bayonet type connection where a portable fire hydrant is secured and rotated to start the flow of water. The adapter includes an electronic communication device that transmits real-time information on connection and flow characteristics. The adaptable fire connection eliminates the appearance of the fire hydrant, the potential of a vehicle hitting a fire hydrant and the material cost associated with above ground fire hydrants.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Inventors: Rodolfo Garcia, James L. Brown
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Patent number: 7509970Abstract: Improvements in present day fire hydrants are presented. The improvement relates to a fire hydrant where the above ground structure is essentially removed and is replaced with an adaptable connection. The connection uses the same mounting hole pattern as used in the above ground hydrant. In operation, the adaptable connection is protected by a hinged cover that is opened to provide access to the adaptable connection. The adaptable connection includes a bayonet type connection where a portable fire hydrant is secured and rotated to start the flow of water. The adaptable fire connection eliminates the appearance of the fire hydrant, the potential of a vehicle hitting a fire hydrant and the material cost associated with above ground fire hydrants.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Inventors: Rodolfo Garcia, James L. Brown
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Patent number: 7472718Abstract: An assembly for mounting a hydrant to a roof. The assembly includes a housing that is adapted to fit about a standpipe that is disposed through a roof top. The assembly additionally has a sealing member that is positioned between the housing and the standpipe and a mounting plate that is connected to the housing to mount the hydrant to the roof.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.Inventor: William T. Ball
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Patent number: 7228868Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrant system that is projected over the ground while being buried in the underground. The hydrant system comprises a sluice valve connected to a water-guide tube within a manhole M, the sluice valve having a first openings/shutting shaft disposed therein; a female cylinder having a drain valve that is opened when the sluice valve is locked and that is locked when the sluice valve is opened, and a bracket having a through-hole; a male cylinder having a piston for opening/shutting the bottom of the male cylinder as a piston rod is rotated in the forward or reverse direction; a rod for limiting a projection range of the male cylinder protruded against the female cylinder; a manhole cover having a sub hole through which the male cylinder passes; a second opening/shutting shaft for rotating the first opening/shutting shaft; and a universal joint, which connects the first opening/shutting and the second opening/shutting shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Inventor: Doo Suk Kang
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Patent number: 5211685Abstract: An improved procedure and apparatus for mounting and replacing fire hydrants including a hollow, box-like structure comprising a plastic cylinder which can enclose the hydrant-mounting flange to protect the flange, yet which can quickly and easily be removed and replaced, even by unskilled workmen, to provide access to the hydrant-mounting flange and the break-away bolts without requiring expensive and time-consuming cement work.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1992Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Inventor: Robert S. Garcia
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Patent number: 3943963Abstract: An improved frostproof hydrant having a readily removable valve seat-valve body assembly which may be easily replaced from the nozzle end of the hydrant as a single unit or as a portion thereof without any special alignment.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1974Date of Patent: March 16, 1976Inventor: Frank C. Papacek