Patents Assigned to ACO Polymer Products, Inc.
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Patent number: 9528240Abstract: A drainage channel includes a body configured to receive runoff from an adjacent surface; and a resilient edge secured to the drainage channel body. The resilient edge includes an opening extending longitudinally therethrough such that a wall of the resilient edge is capable of deforming inwardly towards the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: ACO POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James McConnell, Larry Hunt
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Patent number: 8920072Abstract: A drainage channel includes a first sidewall provided with a first rail member extending along a longitudinal axis of the drainage channel. A second sidewall extends along the longitudinal axis of the drainage channel with the first and second sidewalls at least partially defining an interior area of the drainage channel. A first locking insert is at least partially positioned within a first rail opening of the first rail member, with the first locking insert including a first insert opening. Further examples include methods of making a drainage channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James Allen McConnell
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Publication number: 20140110007Abstract: A drainage channel includes a first sidewall provided with a first rail member extending along a longitudinal axis of the drainage channel. A second sidewall extends along the longitudinal axis of the drainage channel with the first and second sidewalls at least partially defining an interior area of the drainage channel. A first locking insert is at least partially positioned within a first rail opening of the first rail member, with the first locking insert including a first insert opening. Further examples include methods of making a drainage channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: ACO POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James Allen McConnell
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Patent number: 8475079Abstract: A drainage apparatus comprises a support device including a support segment defining a clamp path, a first clamp member and a second clamp member. At least the second clamp member is configured to be coupled to the support segment while being free to translate along the clamp path. The drainage apparatus further includes a wedge including a drive axis, a first edge and a second edge. The wedge is tapered along the drive axis between the first edge and the second edge, and the wedge is configured to be driven in a direction of the drive axis into a locked orientation of the support device.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James Allen McConnell
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Publication number: 20130142573Abstract: A drainage channel includes a body configured to receive runoff from an adjacent surface; and a resilient edge secured to the drainage channel body. The resilient edge includes an opening extending longitudinally therethrough such that a wall of the resilient edge is capable of deforming inwardly towards the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: ACO POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.
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Publication number: 20120183352Abstract: A drainage apparatus comprises a support device including a support segment defining a clamp path, a first clamp member and a second clamp member. At least the second clamp member is configured to be coupled to the support segment while being free to translate along the clamp path. The drainage apparatus further includes a wedge including a drive axis, a first edge and a second edge. The wedge is tapered along the drive axis between the first edge and the second edge, and the wedge is configured to be driven in a direction of the drive axis into a locked orientation of the support device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: ACO POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James Allen McConnell
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Patent number: 7914229Abstract: A drain cover portion (100a, 100b) for a linear drainage system which comprises at least two attachment means. The attachment means are provided by at least one a connector attachment means (500) and at least one drain attachment means (700). The connector attachment means (500) is arranged to attach one or more anchor connectors (1002) for connecting an anchor (114) to the drain cover portion (100a, 100b) and/or one or more cover portion connector for connecting said drain cover portion (100a, 100b) to another drain cover portion (100a, 100b). The drain attachment means (700) is arranged to attach a drain portion (200) to the drain cover portion (100a, 100b). Each attachment means is arranged so as to allow the tool-less attachment of a connector/drain section.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Alastair Aubusson, Rob King
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Patent number: 7534071Abstract: A cradle assembly for installing trench drain or conduit channels which enables the channels to be suspended from support rods while simultaneously permitting the adjustment of the channel height with in the trench. Because the assembly enables the channel to be supported by the support rods while permitting adjustment of the channel height, final adjustments can be performed by a single worker.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James McConnell
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Patent number: 7506844Abstract: A drainage channel installation device comprises a channel-securing member and a channel-hanging member. The channel-securing member releasably engages the channel-hanging member and has opposed ends that are adapted to be releasably secured to the opposed side walls of a drainage channel. The channel-hanging-member has both an engaging end that is adapted to releasably engage the channel-securing member and a suspending end that is adapted to receive and retain a suspending member. As a result, when the channel-securing member and the channel-hanging member are releasably engaged, the channel-securing member is releasably secured to the opposed side walls of the drainage channel and the suspending end of the channel-hanging member receives and retains the suspending member, the drainage channel can be suspended from the suspending member for installation of the drainage channel. The drainage installation device is reusable and allows the drainage channel to be positioned within a trench at any desired level.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James A. McConnell
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Publication number: 20080025798Abstract: A drainage channel installation device comprises a channel-securing member and a channel-hanging member. The channel-securing member releasably engages the channel-hanging member and has opposed ends that are adapted to be releasably secured to the opposed side walls of a drainage channel. The channel-hanging-member has both an engaging end that is adapted to releasably engage the channel-securing member and a suspending end that is adapted to receive and retain a suspending member. As a result, when the channel-securing member and the channel-hanging member are releasably engaged, the channel-securing member is releasably secured to the opposed side walls of the drainage channel and the suspending end of the channel-hanging member receives and retains the suspending member, the drainage channel can be suspended from the suspending member for installation of the drainage channel. The drainage installation device is reusable and allows the drainage channel to be positioned within a trench at any desired level.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: ACO POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James McConnell
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Publication number: 20070274781Abstract: A drain cover portion (100a, 100b) for a linear drainage system which comprises at least two attachment means. The attachment means are provided by at least one a connector attachment means (500) and at least one drain attachment means (700). The connector attachment means (500) is arranged to attach one or more anchor connectors (1002) for connecting an anchor (114) to the drain cover portion (100a, 100b) and/or one or more cover portion connector for connecting said drain cover portion (100a, 100b) to another drain cover portion (100a, 100b). The drain attachment means (700) is arranged to attach a drain portion (200) to the drain cover portion (100a, 100b). Each attachment means is arranged so as to allow the tool-less attachment of a connector/drain section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: ACO POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Alastair Aubusson, Rob King
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Publication number: 20070237619Abstract: A cradle assembly for installing trench drain or conduit channels which enables the channels to be suspended from support rods while simultaneously permitting the adjustment of the channel height with in the trench. Because the assembly enables the channel to be supported by the support rods while permitting adjustment of the channel height, final adjustments can be performed by a single worker.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek HUMPHRIES, James McConnell
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Patent number: 7252457Abstract: A cradle assembly for installing trench drain or conduit channels which enables the channels to be suspended from support rods while simultaneously permitting the adjustment of the channel height with in the trench. Because the assembly enables the channel to be supported by the support rods while permitting adjustment of the channel height, final adjustments can be performed by a single worker.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James McConnell
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Patent number: 7134808Abstract: Plastic liner sections define a drainage channel when placed end to end. Each end has a stiff, double walled flange at each side of the end adapted to butt up to a similar flange at the adjacent end of the next sections. The double walled construction of the flanges stiffens the ends significantly reducing the risk of deformation by the hydrostatic forces produced by wet concrete during installation. A groove is formed inwardly of the flanges on a female end of the liner section and receives a sealing ring, which is held in place by a lip formed on a male end.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: David Charles Albone, Robert James King
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Patent number: 7125506Abstract: A drainage channel installation device comprises a channel-securing member and a channel-hanging member. The channel-securing member releasably engages the channel-hanging member and has opposed ends that are adapted to be releasably secured to the opposed side walls of a drainage channel. The channel-hanging-member has both an engaging end that is adapted to releasably engage the channel-securing member and a suspending end that is adapted to receive and retain a suspending member. As a result, when the channel-securing member and the channel-hanging member are releasably engaged, the channel-securing member is releasably secured to the opposed side walls of the drainage channel and the suspending end of the channel-hanging member receives and retains the suspending member, the drainage channel can be suspended from the suspending member for installation of the drainage channel. The drainage installation device is reusable and allows the drainage channel to be positioned within a trench at any desired level.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James McConnell
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Patent number: 7066685Abstract: A drainage grate assembly having a drainage grate which is reinforced by a substantially continuous reinforcing member confined within the grate. The load rating for the drainage grate assembly can be adjusted by adding metal strips which can be disposed within and retained by the reinforcing member.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek Humphries, Roy Humpage, Gary Edwin Mayo
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Patent number: 6908256Abstract: An improved drainage grate assembly having a reinforcing assembly which is capable of providing substantially continuous support to non-apertured portions of the drainage grate. The load rating for the drainage grate assembly can be adjusted by adding metal strips to the reinforcing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek Humphries, Roy Humpage, Gary Edwin Mayo
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Patent number: 6632046Abstract: A liner for use in casting a drainage block has an arched surface which defines an upper profile of a main drainage channel and the water inlets opening into the outer surface of the block as well as providing clips for supporting and locating reinforcing bars during the casting of the blocks.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert James King, David Neil Robertson
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Patent number: 6595720Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a trench drain includes an elongated trench form, first and second spaced apart frame rails, a support member and a first and second fastener. The trench form includes at least one folding member folded along predetermined lines. The support member is affixed to the first and second frame rails to maintain the first and second rails in a fixed position relative to each other. The support member includes first and second fastener bearing surfaces spaced above respective uppermost surfaces of transverse portions of the first and second frame rails. The first and second fastener bear against fastener bearing surfaces of the support member and releasably engage the first and second frame rail. A joint support member may be included to align adjacent trench drain assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventors: Derek Humphries, James A. McConnell
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Patent number: 5749315Abstract: An animal feeder including a hopper portion and a trough portion. The hopper portion is removable from the trough portion to facilitate cleaning. By providing a plurality of trough portions having differing numbers of feed holes in one or both sides, the hopper can be removed from one trough and used in another trough to accommodate differing numbers of feeding animals.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1996Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.Inventor: Jorg R. Barenwald