Patents Assigned to Victaulic Company
  • Coupling and seal
    Patent number: 9958095
    Abstract: A mechanical coupling for joining pipe elements end to end has a channel that receives a ring seal. The channel is defined by oppositely disposed sidewalls and the ring seal has lobes on opposite sides. The lobes have surfaces facing the side surfaces of the channel. When the ring seal is seated within the channel, each lobe surface contacts a respective side surface such that the lobes deform inwardly toward the center of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Kevin J. Blease, Justin P. Brandt, Craig Haney, Steve A. Wortmann, Douglas R. Dole
  • Seal with lip projections
    Patent number: 9903515
    Abstract: Seals for mechanical couplings and fittings have sealing surfaces with one or more projections that form closable leak paths between the coupling or fitting and pipe elements being joined. The leak paths close when the coupling or fitting is properly installed. Otherwise, the leak paths remain open to ensure that improperly installed couplings and fittings can be discovered during pressure testing and before service pressure is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Philip Wayne Bancroft, Matthew A. Bowman, Kathryn E. Yovanovich
  • BEHAVIOR INSPECTION APPARATUS AND BEHAVIOR INSPECTION METHOD FOR EXTENSIBLE FLEXIBLE PIPE JOINT
    Publication number: 20180045499
    Abstract: A behavior inspection apparatus includes: a first measurement tool group including a set of first measurement tools each of which measures a first distance change amount that is a change amount of a distance between a first pipe position in the first pipe and a first reference position of a sleeve of the extensible flexible pipe joint; and a second measurement tool group including a set of second measurement tools each of which measures a second distance change amount that is a change amount of a distance between a second pipe poison in the second pipe and a second reference position of the sleeve. The first and second measurement tools are arranged at different positions in a circumferential direction of the sleeve. Displacement positions of the first and second pipes with respect to the joint are computed based on the measurement data by the first and second measurement tool groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicants: THE VICTAULIC COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED, NIHON SUIDO CONSULTANTS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shintaro IKEDA, Yuji NODA, Isamu FUNAKOSHI
  • Fitting for joining pipe elements
    Patent number: 9791083
    Abstract: A fitting for joining pipe elements together includes housing portions held preassembled in spaced apart relation to permit pipe elements to be inserted without disassembly of the fitting. Elbow and tee fittings include sealing elements which support the housing portions in spaced relation. Angled surfaces on each housing portion interact with one another to rotate the housing portions in opposite directions to form a rigid joint between the fitting and the pipe elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: John Gibb, Douglas R. Dole
  • Combination sealing member and pipe couplings
    Patent number: 9726310
    Abstract: A sealing member is disclosed having an outer surface that supports segments of a pipe coupling for joining pipe elements in end to end relation. The segments are supported in spaced relation to permit the pipe elements to be inserted into the coupling without disassembly. The sealing member is a flexible ring that has conical lips around its inner circumference to engage and guide the pipe elements into the coupling. A tongue extends radially inwardly between the lips, the tongue having conical shoulders which engage and guide the pipe ends. The tongue locates the coupling segments relatively to the pipe elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: John Gibb, Douglas R. Dole, Michael V. Porter
  • Diverter valve
    Patent number: 9631731
    Abstract: A valve for diverting the flow of fluid has a housing with an inlet and a plurality of outlets arranged in spaced relation around the housing. A body is positioned within the housing. The body is rotatable relatively to the housing and has an intake port and an exhaust port joined by a void space. The intake port is aligned with the housing inlet and both the intake port and the housing inlet are coaxially aligned with the axis of rotation of the body. The exhaust port is positioned eccentric to the axis and may be aligned with any one of the plurality of housing outlet ports upon rotation of the body relatively to the housing. A seal is positioned between the body and the housing. The seal surrounds the outlets and the exhaust port to prevent leakage when the exhaust port is aligned with an outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Davis, Kerry L Dewitt, Steven A Wortmann, William J Reilly
  • Expansion joint for pipelines
    Patent number: 9631759
    Abstract: A tube is surrounded by a ring attached to a sleeve. One end of the tube is attached to a pipe of the pipeline, one end of the sleeve is attached to another pipe of the pipe line. The tube and the ring and sleeve are movable axially relatively to one another when the pipe line expands or contracts linearly. A seal between the ring and the tube ensures fluid tightness of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Randy L. Chase, Douglas R. Dole, Lawrence W. Thau, Jr., Wayne M. Biery, Scott D. Madara, Ryan D. Kuehner
  • Methods of using couplings with projections having angularly oriented surface portions
    Patent number: 9528642
    Abstract: A mechanical coupling for joining pipe elements has segments joined end to end, each segment having projections with surface portions oriented angularly with respect to other surface portions to serve as a guide for the insertion of pipe elements between the segments when arranged in spaced apart relation around a ring gasket. A method of assembling a pipe joint includes engaging the surfaces with ends of the pipe elements and pivoting the segments relative to one another to permit insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventor: Philip W. Bancroft
  • Sprinkler system and installation
    Patent number: 9511248
    Abstract: A sprinkler system installation for fire suppression within a cold environment uses a dry sprinkler assembly connected to a piping network by a flexible hose and supported in a substrate of a structure separating the cold environment from a temperature controlled warm environment. Sleeves of insulating material surround a conduit of the assembly and engage both the conduit and the substrate to seal and provide support. Escutcheons are also provided on opposite sides of the substrate which effect a clamping action on the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Rudolf Szentimrey, John M. Stempo, Eric McWhirter
  • Seal having projections and coupling having pockets
    Patent number: 9482374
    Abstract: A ring-shaped seal has projections on an outwardly facing surface in the form of tubes which have a longitudinal axis oriented perpendicular to a plane containing the ring. The seal is received within a channel defined by segments attached end to end forming a coupling for coupling pipe elements in end to end relation. The segments have pockets which receive the projections. The projections support the segments in spaced apart relation to allow the pipe elements to be inserted into the coupling without loosening or disassembling it. The projections deform when the segments are drawn toward one another by adjustably tightenable fasteners and allow the segments to engage and capture the pipe elements in end to end relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventor: Vance W. Henry
  • Coupling with notched projections having gasket pocket of varying depth
    Patent number: 9435469
    Abstract: A mechanical coupling for joining pipe elements has segments joined end to end, each segment having a pocket of varying depth for receiving a ring gasket. The varying depth of the pocket is used to control the distortion of the ring gasket between a round shape and a non-round shape when the segments are arranged in spaced apart relation around the ring gasket, the spacing between the segments being sufficient to permit insertion of the pipe elements without disassembly of the coupling. Notches in the projections which engage the pipe elements facilitate insertion of pipe elements and provide for a compact coupling design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Philip W. Bancroft, Frank J. Cygler, III, Douglas R. Dole
  • FLEXIBLE DRY SPRINKLER
    Publication number: 20160250507
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler head (12) has a valve (42) with an X-brace latch (54), and includes a flexible conduit (14). A sprinkler nozzle (16) is secured to a first end of the flexible conduit (14). The sprinkler nozzle (16) includes a first fitting (28), a sprinkler orifice (20) and fusible element (22). A second fitting (40) is secured to the second end of the flexible conduit (14) and includes the valve (42). The valve (42) has a valve element (44) which is moveable from a latched position to an unlatched position. A flexible link (56) extends from the sprinkler nozzle (16) to the X-brace valve latch (54). Breaking of the fusible element (22) releases the flexible link (56) to move from the latched position to the unlatched position, releasing the valve (42) for flow there-through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: VICTAULIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Buddy Clayton SHIPMAN
  • Pipe fitting segment
    Patent number: D764029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Matthew A. Bowman, Christopher A. Richards
  • Pipe coupling segment
    Patent number: D767103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Sewell, Randy L. Chase
  • Pipe fitting
    Patent number: D767105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Christopher A. Richards, Matthew A. Bowman, Kathryn E. Yovanovich
  • Hinged coupling
    Patent number: D813025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Alan M. Yesavage, Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Ahmad Sith, Scott D. Madara
  • Hinged coupling
    Patent number: D813657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Alan M. Yesavage, Ahmad Sith, Scott D. Madara
  • Pipe coupling
    Patent number: D819435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Philip W. Bancroft, Matthew K. Huettemann, Joseph C. Ramirez
  • Elbow fitting
    Patent number: D819789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Ahmad Sith, Scott T. Stewart, Charles E. Wilk, Jr., Matthew A. Bowman, Alan M. Yesavage, Scott D. Madara
  • Pipe coupling
    Patent number: D820074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Victaulic Company
    Inventors: Matthew K. Huettemann, Joseph C. Ramirez, Philip W. Bancroft