Patents Assigned to ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
  • Patent number: 11525530
    Abstract: A mechanical branch outlet includes: a housing defining: an outer surface; an inner surface; and an outlet bore extending between the outer surface and the inner surface; an insert defining: a wall; an axis; a rim extending radially outward from the wall with respect to the axis, the rim being a flange; a first end extending from the rim in a first axial direction aligned with the axis; and a second end extending from the rim in a second axial direction opposite from the first axial direction; the first end received fully within the outlet bore of the housing; the outlet bore of the housing configured to slidably receive the second end and retain the first end, an outer diameter of the rim being greater than an outer diameter of the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Borawski, Joseph William Beagen, Jr., Matthew W. McNamara, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 11448346
    Abstract: A coupling segment can comprise an arcuate central portion defining a first end, a second end, a first axial side, and a second axial side; a first end portion defining a shank and a bend, the shank extending from the first end of the arcuate central portion proximate the first axial side, the bend extending from the shank towards the second axial side, the bend defining a proximal end coupled to the shank and a distal end distal from the shank, the bend defining an engagement surface and a bottom surface opposite the engagement surface, the bottom surface lying in a plane, wherein the bottom surface faces away from the coupling segment such that the plane does not intersect the coupling segment; and a second end portion extending from the second end of the arcuate central portion, the second end portion defining an opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott, Matthew William McNamara
  • Patent number: 11441705
    Abstract: A bracket assembly, a fire sprinkler support assembly, and a method for using a bracket assembly are disclosed. The bracket assembly can comprise a first plate having a first end and a second end, the first plate defining a first plate opening and a first fastener opening; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate and defining a second fastener opening, the second plate extending through the first plate opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate, wherein the fastener is a screw defining a threaded exterior surface, the screw configured to engage the first fastener opening and the second fastener opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11440145
    Abstract: Example aspects of a disk stack repair insert, a repaired disk stack, and a method for repairing a disk stack are disclosed. The disk stack repair insert can comprise 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: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Phillip Edwin Gardner, II
  • Patent number: 11433265
    Abstract: Provided herein are example aspects of a fire sprinkler assembly and a method for adjusting the height of an adjustable drop. In one aspect, the fire sprinkler assembly can comprise a bracket hub coupled to a bracket bar; a flexible conduit; an adjustable drop coupled to the bracket hub, the adjustable drop defining a lengthwise axis oriented transverse to the bracket bar, and the adjustable drop comprising: an inner casing, wherein the flexible conduit is directly coupled to the inner casing; and an outer casing surrounding the inner casing, the inner and outer casings including corresponding threading to permit rotation between the inner casing and the outer casing to adjust an axial height, along the lengthwise axis, of the inner casing; and a sprinkler head extending from the adjustable drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11421802
    Abstract: A fitting assembly can include a socket fitting comprising an end wall and a substantially cylindrical sidewall extending from the end wall, the end wall and cylindrical sidewall defining a cylindrical interior recess, the cylindrical sidewall defining an open end opposite the end wall allowing access to the cylindrical interior recess, the cylindrical interior recess configured to receive a first end portion of a brace member, a bore formed through the end wall and a hole formed through the cylindrical sidewall; a first fastener engaged with the hole and extending into the cylindrical interior recess, the first fastener configured to couple the brace member to the socket fitting; and a second fastener defining a tail end engaged with the bore, the second fastener repositionable relative to the socket fitting to adjust a length of the fitting assembly, wherein the second fastener is oriented perpendicular to the first fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus
  • Patent number: 11391396
    Abstract: Example aspects of riser support assembly and a riser system are disclosed. The riser support assembly can comprise a riser support pipe comprising a cylindrical sidewall defining a first end, an opposing second end, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween; and a mount defining an arm and a pedestal, the arm extending from the intermediate portion of the cylindrical sidewall, the pedestal extending from the arm distal to the riser support pipe, the pedestal configured to engage a mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus
  • Patent number: 11383262
    Abstract: A connector includes a first member defining a first opening; a second member defining a second opening; and a third member defining a third opening, the first opening, the second opening, and the third opening being centrally connected to define a cavity within the connector. A method for draining a sprinkler assembly includes removing a plug from a third opening of a connector of the sprinkler assembly, a sprinkler body of the sprinkler assembly connected to a first opening of the connector, a flexible conduit of the sprinkler assembly connected to a second opening of the connector; and draining a fluid from the connector and the flexible conduit through the third opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11378208
    Abstract: A pipe coupling includes a coupling segment having an inner surface defining a ring groove proximate to an axial end of the coupling segment, the ring groove comprising a groove bottom surface extending from a first end of the coupling segment to a second end of the coupling segment; and a pipe connection ring disposed within the ring groove, the pipe connection ring defining a body with two ring ends and an outer surface, the outer surface of the pipe connection ring contacting the groove bottom surface at a midpoint between the first end of the coupling segment and the second end of the coupling segment when the pipe connection ring is in an uncompressed condition. The pipe connection ring may be a split ring defining an opening between the two ring ends, which may be square, tapered, angled, or stepped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus, Stephen Eric Scott, Matthew William McNamara, Thomas Borawski, Patrick Chien Chen, Michael T. Thornley, II
  • Patent number: 11371630
    Abstract: A pipe coupling can comprise a first segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end; a second segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end; a first tightening element configured to draw the second end of the first segment towards the first end of the second segment; a second tightening element configured to draw the first end of the first segment towards the second end of the second segment; and a pivot clip between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment, the pivot clip configured to maintain a separation distance between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Jeffrey Brian Shaffer, Matthew William McNamara, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 11365835
    Abstract: A coupled pipe joint assembly includes a first pipe element defining a first end; a second pipe element defining a second end, the first end and the second end positioned together in an end-to-end facing relationship; and a coupling, the coupling including at least one segment, each segment defining a first end and a second end, the first end disposed opposite from the second end, each first end and each second end defining a fastener hole; at least one fastener, each fastener extending through at least a one of the fastener holes; and a gasket, each segment positioned annular to the gasket, the gasket including an annular body; a pair of sealing ribs each extending substantially radially inwardly from the annular body, and at least one center rib extending substantially radially inwardly from the annular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph William Beagen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11359747
    Abstract: A hanger for a pipe, the hanger comprising: a suspension member configured to engage the pipe, the suspension member comprising a side edge and defining a hole in through the suspension member; a threaded rod extending through the hole; a nut threaded on the threaded rod; and a lock tab washer disposed on the threaded rod between the suspension member and the nut, the lock tab washer comprising a first tab and a second tab, the first tab bent over a side edge of the suspension member, the first tab configured to prevent the lock tab washer from rotating with respect to the suspension member, the second tab bent over a circumferential side of the nut, the second tab configured to prevent the nut from rotating with respect to the lock tab washer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara, Jason F. Santos
  • Patent number: 11333181
    Abstract: Example aspects of a stiffening system for a hanger assembly, a hanger assembly, and method of reinforcing a hanger assembly are disclosed. The stiffening system for a hanger assembly can comprise a stiffener rod; a brace member oriented parallel to the stiffener rod; a stiffening connector coupling the brace member to the stiffener rod, the stiffening connector defining a connector hook and a fastener hole, the connector hook defining a hook recess, a portion of the brace member received in the hook recess; and a connector fastener extending through the fastener hole, the connector fastener pressing the stiffener rod into a corner region defined between the brace member and the stiffening connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jebediah Stewart, Jordan Cameron Belen, Bobby Budziszek
  • Patent number: 11320066
    Abstract: A bracket assembly, a fire sprinkler support assembly, and a method for using a bracket assembly are disclosed. The bracket assembly can comprise a first plate having a first end and a second end; a second plate rotatable relative to the first plate; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly comprising a lever and a rod, the rod engaging a fastener opening in the first plate and a fastener opening in the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11280443
    Abstract: An insulating support bracket can include at least one standoff, each standoff being formed of rigid insulating material and at least one saddle, each saddle being formed of a rigid material, each saddle being fastened to at least one standoff, the insulating support bracket being arranged to surround a piping element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ryan Palmer, Jon Sojka
  • Patent number: 11268638
    Abstract: A pipe fitting configured for engagement with a coupling can include a first end, the pipe fitting defining a raised lip at the first end; and a second end disposed opposite from the first end, the pipe fitting defining a groove between the raised lip and the second end. A pre-assembled coupling assembly includes a coupling, the coupling defining a coupling bore extending through the coupling, the coupling including a gasket disposed within the coupling bore, the gasket being relaxed and uncompressed when the coupling is in a relaxed position; and a pipe fitting, the pipe fitting defining a first end and a second end, the first end inserted into the coupling bore, the coupling retained on the first end of the pipe fitting when the coupling is in the relaxed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 11215301
    Abstract: A flexible hose adapter configured for engagement with a coupling can comprise an end piece, the end piece defining an inner end and an outer end, the end piece defining an axis, the end piece defining a sealing surface and a raised lip, the raised lip defined between the inner end and the sealing surface; a flexible hose attached to the outer end of the end piece; and a socket end piece attached to the flexible hose opposite from the end piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 11209107
    Abstract: A cap configured for engagement with a coupling can comprise an annular ring extending circumferentially around an outer portion of the cap, the cap defining an inner end and an outer end disposed opposite from the inner end, the annular ring defining a sealing surface between the inner end and the outer end, the annular ring defining a raised lip at the inner end, the raised lip extending radially outward from the sealing surface; and a web, the web enclosing the annular ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Patent number: 11181213
    Abstract: A pipe coupling includes first and second coupling segments, an inner surface of each of the first and second coupling segments defining first and second ring grooves, the inner surface of each of the first and second coupling segments including transition portions on either side of the respective ring grooves, each of the first and second ring grooves defining a groove bottom surface positioned radially outward from each of the respective transition portions; a first pipe connection ring disposed within the first ring groove and a second pipe connection ring disposed within the second ring groove, each of the respective pipe connection rings including: an outer flange aligned with an axial direction of the respective pipe connection ring and received within the respective ring groove; and an inner flange connected to the outer flange and angled with respect to the outer flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus, Patrick Chien Chen, Stephen Eric Scott, Matthew William McNamara, Michael T. Thornley, II
  • Patent number: 11125359
    Abstract: A method for mounting a support assembly to a ceiling support structure is disclosed. In example aspects, the method can comprise providing the support assembly, the support assembly comprising a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly comprising a first plate, a second plate, and a seating frame; positioning the seating frame in an open position; positioning a portion of the ceiling support structure within a space defined between the first and second plates; and securing the bracket assembly to the ceiling support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe