Flush With Ground Or Pavement Surface Patents (Class 137/295)
  • Patent number: 11761178
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Patent number: 10214883
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventor: Gene Chapla
  • Patent number: 9752787
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: RMF ENGINEERING, INC., P.C.
    Inventor: Cheryl M. Piner
  • Patent number: 7730901
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: William T. Ball
  • Patent number: 7597113
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventors: Rodolfo Garcia, James L. Brown
  • Patent number: 7509970
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventors: Rodolfo Garcia, James L. Brown
  • Patent number: 7472718
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: William T. Ball
  • Patent number: 7228868
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Inventor: Doo Suk Kang
  • Patent number: 5211685
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Inventor: Robert S. Garcia
  • Patent number: 3943963
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Inventor: Frank C. Papacek