Patents Assigned to ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
  • Patent number: 12352048
    Abstract: A brace assembly can include a structural member including a sidewall; and a bracket including a baseplate defining a slot extending from an open end to a closed end, the baseplate defining at least one baseplate hinge hole at the open end; a clamp including a jaw member and a tightening member, the jaw member and the tightening member engaging the sidewall to couple the structural member to the bracket, the jaw member defining a clamp hinge hole; and a hinge pin engaging the at least one baseplate hinge hole and the clamp hinge hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus, Gregory Joseph Shaughnessy
  • Patent number: 12345357
    Abstract: A fitting includes a fitting body defining a hole; and an indicator assembly comprising a fastener extending through the hole, a first indicator mounted on the fastener, and a second indicator mounted on the fastener, the fastener defining a fastener axis; wherein the second indicator is axially in between the first indicator and the fitting body upon the fastener being oriented in a first position, and wherein the second indicator is radially inwardly or radially outwardly of the first indicator upon the fastener being oriented in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara, Jeffrey Brian Shaffer, Ronald Pound
  • Patent number: 12297942
    Abstract: A brace pipe attachment mechanism includes a hook member comprising a hook and defining a first fastener hole; a base member defining a second fastener hole aligned with the first fastener hole, wherein the hook member is rotatable relative to the base member between a first position and a second position; and a fastener extending through the first fastener hole and the second fastener hole and configured to engage a brace pipe, wherein the hook member is rotatable about the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Bobby Lee Budziszek, Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara
  • Patent number: 12292078
    Abstract: A lock tab washer includes a washer body, the washer body defining a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the washer body defining a hole therethrough; an edge tab extending from the first side of the washer body, the edge tab define a first section and a second section, the second section bent relative to the first section; a nut tab extending from the second side of the washer body, the nut tab bent relative to the washer body; and a wing extending from the nut tab, the wing bent relative to the nut tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara, Jason F. Santos
  • Patent number: 12292145
    Abstract: An unmachined cast body for a pipe fitting, the cast body includes a first body end and a second body end disposed opposite from the first body end, the cast body defining an axis extending from the first body end to the second body end, the cast body defining a midpoint between first body end and the second body end, a centerline of the cast body defined at the midpoint perpendicular to the axis, a first distance from the centerline to the first body end being equal to a second distance from the centerline to the second body end, an inner body surface defining a fitting bore extending through the cast body from the first body end to the second body end, and an outer body surface spaced from the inner body surface, the outer body surface defining a first frustoconical shape and a second frustoconical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara, Mark David Kirby, Ty Schell
  • Patent number: 12292141
    Abstract: A brace pipe attachment mechanism includes an attachment device defining an attachment device body, the attachment device body comprising: an inner surface defining a brace pipe channel, the inner surface defining a gripping edge at least partially encircling the brace pipe channel; and a base portion, wherein a base fastener hole extends through the base portion to the brace pipe channel; and a fastener extending through the base fastener hole and into the brace pipe channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Bobby Lee Budziszek, Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara
  • Patent number: 12104726
    Abstract: A lockable pipe shield includes a substantially curved shield body defining a first upper shield edge and a second upper shield edge opposite the first upper shield edge; a first lock tab formed monolithically with the shield body at the first upper shield edge and bent relative to the shield body to extend in a first direction, a first hanger engagement channel defined between the first lock tab and shield body; and a second lock tab formed monolithically with the shield body at the second upper shield edge and bent relative to the shield body to extend in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction, a second hanger engagement channel defined between the second lock tab and the shield body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Rhett Douglas Larry Woody, Stephen Eric Scott, Michael T. Thornley, II, Colin Edward Parkhurst
  • Patent number: 11976757
    Abstract: A cap configured for engagement with a coupling, the cap defining an inner end and an outer end, the cap defining an axis extending from the inner end to the outer end, the cap defining a raised lip, a sealing surface, and a groove, the raised lip axially positioned at the inner end, the sealing surface positioned between the raised lip and the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 11971120
    Abstract: A method for using a pre-assembled coupling assembly, the method including providing a pipe fitting defining an inner end and an outer end, the pipe fitting defining an axis; axially inserting the inner end of the pipe fitting into a gasket, a portion of the pipe fitting within the gasket positioned radially outward from a portion of the gasket; and assembling a housing around the gasket, the housing and the gasket forming a coupling, the coupling retained on the inner end of the pipe fitting when the coupling is in a relaxed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 11953124
    Abstract: A flexible hose adapter configured for engagement with a coupling, the flexible hose adapter including an end piece, the end piece defining an inner end and an outer end, the end piece defining an axis extending from the inner end to the outer end, the end piece defining a raised lip, a sealing surface, and a groove, the raised lip axially positioned at the inner end, the sealing surface positioned between the raised lip and the groove; and a flexible hose attached to the outer end of the end piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 11906090
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a bracket assembly comprising a first plate defining a first end and a second end, wherein a plate opening is formed through the first plate between the first end and the second end; a second plate defining a first end and a second end, the first end of the second plate extending through the plate opening, the second plate rotatable between a first position and a second position relative to the first plate at the plate opening; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly operable to rotate the second plate relative to the first plate to adjust a distance between the first plate and second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11905709
    Abstract: A brace assembly can include a structural member including a sidewall; and a bracket including a baseplate defining a slot extending from an open end to a closed end, the baseplate defining at least one baseplate hinge hole at the open end; a clamp including a jaw member and a tightening member, the jaw member and the tightening member engaging the sidewall to couple the structural member to the bracket, the jaw member defining a clamp hinge hole; and a hinge pin engaging the at least one baseplate hinge hole and the clamp hinge hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus, Gregory Joseph Shaughnessy
  • Patent number: 11879570
    Abstract: An indicator assembly includes a fastener defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an axis extending from the first end to the second end; a first indicator positioned radially outwardly of the fastener relative to the axis of the fastener; and a second indicator positioned radially outwardly of the fastener relative to the axis of the fastener, wherein the second indicator is axially in between the first indicator and the second end of the fastener upon the fastener being oriented in a first position, and wherein the second indicator is radially inwardly or radially outwardly of the first indicator upon the fastener being oriented in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara, Jeffrey Brian Shaffer, Ronald Pound
  • Patent number: 11873926
    Abstract: A pipe clamp assembly includes a pipe clamp comprising a first clamp segment and a second clamp segment, the first clamp segment defining an inner surface, a first end, and a second end, the second clamp segment defining an inner surface, a first end, and a second end, the inner surfaces of the first and second clamp segments defining a void extending through the pipe clamp; and a support flange coupled to the pipe clamp between the first end of the first clamp segment and the first end of the second clamp segment, the support flange substantially perpendicular to the void and configured to support the pipe clamp assembly on a support surface; wherein the void is configured to align with a pipe opening formed in the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus
  • Patent number: 11858078
    Abstract: A disk stack repair insert includes a first replacement disk segment defining a first groove pattern comprising first grooves; and a second replacement disk segment defining a second groove pattern comprising second grooves, the first replacement disk segment coupled to the second replacement disk segment, wherein the first groove pattern and the second groove pattern define a fluid passageway therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Phillip Edwin Gardner, II
  • Patent number: 11841097
    Abstract: A sprinkler configured for engagement with a coupling, the sprinkler including a raised lip end; and a distal end disposed opposite from the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a raised lip between the distal end and the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a groove between the raised lip and the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 11833378
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler assembly includes a flexible conduit; and an integral hub and bracket assembly comprising: a bracket hub coupled to a bracket bar; and an adjustable drop integrally formed with the bracket hub, the adjustable drop defining a lengthwise axis oriented transverse to the bracket bar, the flexible conduit coupled to the adjustable drop; and a sprinkler head extending from the adjustable drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11828392
    Abstract: A pipe coupling segment includes an arcuate body portion defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first axial side, and a second axial side opposite the first axial side; a hook extending from the first end of the arcuate body portion, wherein the hook defines a shank portion and a bend portion, the shank portion extending in a substantially radially outward direction from the arcuate body portion and the bend portion extending in a substantially axial direction from the shank portion, the bend portion defining an upper engagement surface, the upper engagement surface defining a sloped portion angled rearwardly towards the shank portion; and a fastener lug extending from the second end of the arcuate body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott, Matthew William McNamara
  • Patent number: 11828397
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes an inner plate defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; an outer plate defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the outer plate substantially parallel with the inner plate; a first member extending from the second end of the inner plate, the first member defining a first free end distal to the inner plate; and a second member extending from the second end of the outer plate, the second member defining a second free end distal to the outer plate; wherein at least one of the first free end and the second free end is angled away from the other of the first free end and the second free end, such that a distance between the first member and the second member increases towards the first and second free ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe
  • Patent number: 11821548
    Abstract: A coupling segment includes a coupling body, the coupling body defining a first end and an opposite second end, the coupling body further defining a first axial end and an opposite second axial end; a leg extending from the first end, the leg defining a proximal end proximate the first end and a distal end distal from the first end, the leg angling from the first axial end to the second axial end, the distal end defining a bearing member, the bearing member defining a planar bearing surface; and a fastener pad extending from the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus, Michael T. Thornley, II, Patrick Chien Chen