Patents Assigned to Anvil International LLC
  • Patent number: 11028945
    Abstract: Example aspects of fitting assembly and a method for adjusting a length thereof are disclosed. The fitting assembly can comprise a jaw fitting comprising a body, a first jaw extending from the body, and a second jaw extending from the body, the first jaw oriented substantially parallel to the second jaw, the jaw fitting defining a bore formed through the body and a hole formed through the first jaw, the jaw fitting further defining a slot between the first jaw and second jaw; a first fastener engaged with the hole and extending into the slot, the first fastener configured to couple a brace member to the jaw fitting; and a second fastener defining a tail end engaged with the bore, the second fastener repositionable relative to the jaw fitting to adjust a length of the fitting assembly, wherein the second fastener is oriented perpendicular to the first fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus
  • Patent number: 11015739
    Abstract: Example aspects of a pipe clamp and a method for attaching a pipe clamp to a pipe are disclosed. The pipe clamp can comprise a first clamp segment defining an inner surface, an outer surface, a first side, and a second side, the inner surface defining a first semi-cylindrical wall; a second clamp segment defining an inner surface, an outer surface, a first side, and a second side, the inner surface defining a second semi-cylindrical wall, the first semi-cylindrical wall and second semi-cylindrical wall defining a cylindrical void wall, the cylindrical void wall defining a void, the void configured to receive a pipe extending therethrough; and a plurality of projections monolithically formed with and extending from the cylindrical void wall, wherein the plurality of projections are spaced apart in a circumferential row around the cylindrical void wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus
  • Patent number: 10981189
    Abstract: Provided herein is a fire protection sprinkler system including a hanging connector joining together a plurality of flexible conduits. In one approach a sprinkler assembly includes a sprinkler body coupled to a first flexible conduit, and a hanging connector coupled to the first flexible conduit and to a second flexible conduit, wherein the hanging connector includes a hanging member extending outwardly from the hanging connector. The sprinkler assembly further includes a metallic connector extending between the hanging member and a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 10914407
    Abstract: Example aspects of riser support assembly and a method for adjusting a riser support assembly are disclosed. The riser support assembly can comprise a riser support pipe and a mount extending from a side of the riser support pipe, the mount configured to engage a mounting surface and to selectively adjust a height of the riser support assembly relative to the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus
  • Patent number: 10905910
    Abstract: A method for assembling a sprinkler support assembly, the method including fitting a saddle of a mounting bracket over a grid support of a ceiling system; fastening an attachment leg of the mounting bracket to a suspension frame of the ceiling system with a fastener, the attachment leg disposed at a first bracket end of the mounting bracket, the saddle disposed at a second mounting bracket end of the mounting bracket opposite from the first bracket end, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and securing a sprinkler drop of a fire sprinkler assembly with a clamp, the clamp attached to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Patent number: 10898745
    Abstract: A sprinkler support assembly includes a ceiling system including a suspension frame and a grid support, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and a bracket assembly including a main body and at least one support arm, the main body attached to the grid support, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Patent number: 10898962
    Abstract: A thread milling system includes a thread milling machine having a spindle; and a combination tool having a body and a reaming insert, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket, the reaming insert secured proximate to the second end of the body and within the securing pocket, the second end of the body attached to the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Larry Keith Gunter, Steven Douglas Hampton, Anthony Mack Ford, James Paul Birkholz, Ed Hayes
  • Patent number: 10835772
    Abstract: A method for mounting a bracket assembly on a suspension frame, the method including attaching a main body of the bracket assembly to the suspension frame; and attaching a support arm of the bracket assembly to a ceiling grid support element of the suspension frame, the support arm extending outward from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Patent number: 10816108
    Abstract: Example aspects of fitting assembly and a method for adjusting the length of the fitting assembly are disclosed. The fitting assembly can comprise a fitting, the fitting defining a threaded bore and a threaded hole, a set screw engaged with the threaded hole; and a fastener engaged with the threaded bore, the fastener repositionable relative to the fitting to adjust a length of the fitting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus
  • Patent number: 10799739
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a sprinkler drop, the sprinkler drop including a flexible conduit and an elbow disposed opposite from the flexible conduit; and a bracket assembly defining a central opening, the sprinkler drop extending at least partially through the central opening, the bracket assembly including at least one clamp member extending upwards from the bracket assembly, the at least one clamp member engaging the sprinkler drop between the flexible conduit and the elbow; a first seating member extending downwards from the bracket assembly; and a support arm extending laterally beneath the sprinkler drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Patent number: 10792526
    Abstract: A flexible hose support bracket assembly includes a first bracket portion including a first leg coupled to a first bar element; a second bracket portion including a second leg coupled to a second bar element; and a hub assembly including a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the second primary support end defining a slot; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the second secondary support end defining a first opening; a pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking pin extending through the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Mitchell, Mike Dooley, Odair Dafonseca, Yoram Ringer
  • Patent number: 10786856
    Abstract: A method of operating a thread milling machine includes securing a product in a securing mount proximate to the thread milling machine, the thread milling machine having a spindle; securing a combination tool to the spindle, the combination tool having a body and an insert, the body having a first end and a second end, the body defining a securing pocket, the insert secured proximate to the second end at a first side of the securing pocket, the second end attached to the spindle; and rotating the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Larry Keith Gunter, Steven Douglas Hampton, Anthony Mack Ford, James Paul Birkholz, Ed Hayes
  • Patent number: 10781944
    Abstract: Example aspects of a pipe clamp and a method for attaching a pipe clamp to a pipe are disclosed. The pipe clamp can comprise a first clamp segment defining a first semi-cylindrical wall; a second clamp segment defining a second semi-cylindrical wall, the first semi-cylindrical wall and second semi-cylindrical wall defining a void therebetween; a first projection monolithically formed with the first clamp segment, the first projection extending from the first semi-cylindrical wall; and a fastener coupling the first clamp segment to the second clamp segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus
  • Patent number: 10744357
    Abstract: A hub assembly includes a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the primary support defining a primary cut out portion; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the secondary support defining a secondary cut out portion, the second secondary support end defining a first opening and a second opening; a pin extending through the first primary support end and the first secondary support end, the pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking mechanism extending through the second secondary support end, the locking mechanism including a first pin member engaging the first opening; a second pin member engaging the second opening; and a spring captured between the first pin member and the second pin member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Mitchell, Mike Dooley, Odair Dafonseca, Yoram Ringer
  • Patent number: 10670177
    Abstract: A mechanical branch outlet including: a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface and defining an outlet bore extending between the outer surface and the inner surface; and an insert having a first end and a second end, the outlet bore of the housing sized to receive the second end of the insert and retain the first end of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Borawski, Joseph William Beagen, Jr., Matthew W. McNamara, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 10663100
    Abstract: A mechanical branch outlet including: a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface and defining an outlet bore extending between the outer surface and the inner surface; and an insert having a first end and a second end, the outlet bore of the housing sized to receive the second end of the insert and retain the first end of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Borawski, Joseph William Beagen, Jr., Matthew W. McNamara, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 10641419
    Abstract: A pipe system includes a first pipe element, a second pipe element, and a pipe coupling. The pipe coupling connects an end of the second pipe element to an end of the first pipe element, the pipe coupling including a coupling segment having an inner surface defining a ring groove proximate to a first axial end of the pipe coupling, and a pipe connection ring positioned in the ring groove and engaged with the first pipe element, the pipe connection ring being a closed ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus, Patrick Chien Chen, Stephen Eric Scott, Matthew William McNamara, Michael T. Thornley, II
  • Patent number: 10641421
    Abstract: An annular gasket includes an annular body; an annular body; a pair of sealing ribs each extending substantially radially inwardly from the annular body and having an innermost radial extent; and at least one center rib extending substantially radially inwardly from the annular body, the at least one center rib having an innermost radial extent closer to the annular body than the innermost radial extent of each of the pair of sealing ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph William Beagen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10619765
    Abstract: Provided herein is a fire sprinkler support assembly for use with a fire suppression device. The fire sprinkler support assembly can comprise a bracket bar; and a bracket assembly coupled to at least one end of the bracket bar, the bracket assembly including: a first plate oriented substantially perpendicular to the bracket bar, the first plate having a first end coupled to the bracket bar and a second end; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate, the second plate having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the second plate extends through a first opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate, the fastener extending through corresponding fastener openings in the first plate and the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 10610716
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket including a main body and at least one support arm, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body, the main body defining a mounting pad; and a clamp attached to the mounting pad. A sprinkler support assembly includes a ceiling system including a suspension frame and a grid support, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and a bracket assembly including a main body and at least one support arm, the main body attached to the grid support, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca