Patents Assigned to WCM Industries, Inc.
  • Device for concealing a plate associated with overflow plumbing
    Patent number: 9267274
    Abstract: An overflow plate concealing device for bathtubs that is associated with a plate of an overflow system of the bathtub. This aspect of the invention allows the overflow plate to be concealed to allow the user to alter the aesthetic appearance of their bathtub or repair the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Foot-actuated drain stopper
    Patent number: 9234337
    Abstract: A foot-actuated drain stopper is provided that is interconnected to a strainer of a wastewater outlet of a bathtub. The foot-actuated drain stopper is interconnected to the strainer by way of an adapter that includes a hub that receives a carrier on which the foot-actuated stopper travels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: WCM INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Automatic draining back flow prevention device
    Patent number: 9228666
    Abstract: A double check valve is provided that includes an in-line inlet check valve and an outlet check valve that cooperate to prevent back flow of fluid through the valve. The check valve also includes at least one vent that allows for fluid trapped within the check valve to drain, thereby preventing freezing of the check valve and hydrant to which it is interconnected. The check valve provided omits many superfluous components and thus is smaller and easier to install than check valves of the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: WCM INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Sanitary hydrant
    Patent number: 9228327
    Abstract: A freeze resistant sanitary hydrant is provided that employs a reservoir for storage of fluid under the frost line or in an area not prone to freezing. To evacuate this reservoir, a means for altering pressure is provided that is able to function in hydrant systems that employ a vacuum breaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: WCM INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk, Cody Jackson
  • Adjustable operating rod for a hydrant
    Patent number: 9212471
    Abstract: An adjustable operating rod assembly is provided. In one embodiment a telescoping rod and tube are provided such that the length of the operating rod can be selectively adjusted in order to accommodate fluid inlet pipes of various lengths and regardless of manufacturer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Overflow assembly for bathtubs and the like
    Patent number: 9200436
    Abstract: An overflow system in the bathtub has an overflow port and has a drain pipe in connection with the overflow port. A threaded flange has a stub shoulder on one end which is fitted into a circular sleeve on the overflow port. The threaded flange has exterior threads on its outer surface and a thin diaphragm secured to the end thereof opposite to the stub shoulder. A large internally threaded nut is threadably mounted on the outer end of the threaded flange. A decorative cap is frictionally snapped into engagement with protrusions on the outer surface of the nut. The cap can be removed when needed to permit the plumber to gain access to the diaphragm to cut it open for fluid flow after the system has been tested for leaks, or put in place after the cut takes place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: William T. Ball
  • Drain assembly for a bathtub and the like
    Patent number: 9157220
    Abstract: A drain assembly including a drain pipe with a threaded portion and a nut is provided. The drain pipe includes a first end, an elbow portion, and a second end. The first end includes an annular flange and the threaded portion. To interconnect the drain assembly to a bathtub, the second end of the drain pipe is inserted through a drain port of the tub until the annular flange abuts a bottom wall of the tub. The nut is then threaded onto the threaded portion of the drain pipe to secure the drain pipe to the bathtub. The second end of the drain pipe is then interconnected to drain plumbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Drain assembly for a bathtub and the like
    Patent number: 9074358
    Abstract: A drain assembly including a drain pipe with a threaded portion and a nut. The drain pipe includes a first end, an elbow portion, and a second end. The first end includes an annular flange and the threaded portion. To interconnect the drain assembly to a bathtub, the second end of the drain pipe is inserted through a drain port of the tub until the annular flange abuts a bottom wall of the tub. The nut is then threaded onto the threaded portion of the drain pipe to secure the drain pipe to the bathtub. The second end of the drain pipe is then interconnected to drain plumbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Method and Associated Apparatus for Assembling and Testing a Plumbing System
    Publication number: 20150121617
    Abstract: A system is provided for enhancing the interconnectability of a bathtub to a plumbing system. More specifically, provided is a flexible conduit and an overflow assembly that allows for a portion of the overflow assembly to be easily located with the wall of a bathtub. The flexible conduit provided allows for adjustability of the conduit to the openings of the bathtub. In addition, provided are methods and apparatus that facilitate testing of a plumbing assembly. Finally, an apparatus and methods are provided that protect portions of the finished bathtub assembly to decrease in the need for replacing said hardware. It is envisioned that aspects and inventions disclosed herein can be used in conjunction to facilitate the interconnection and protection of hardware associated with a bathtub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: William T. Ball
  • Cover and method for covering the flange of a waste water strainer
    Patent number: 9015876
    Abstract: A waste water insert has a wall surrounding a vertical bore. A horizontal flange extends outwardly from the upper end of the wall and has a lip formed on its outer periphery. The horizontal flange of the waste water insert is super-imposed over the horizontal flange of a waste water strainer located in a bathtub, sink or the like. The wall of the insert extends downwardly through the cylindrical wall of the waste water strainer with the two walls being spaced from each other by virtue of the cylindrical wall of the insert having a smaller diameter than that of the strainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: William T. Ball
  • Means for covering the flange of a waste water strainer
    Patent number: 9015870
    Abstract: A waste water insert has a wall surrounding a vertical bore. A horizontal flange extends outwardly from the upper end of the wall and has a lip formed on its outer periphery. The horizontal flange of the waste water insert is super-imposed over the horizontal flange of a waste water strainer located in a bathtub, sink or the like. The wall of the insert extends downwardly through the cylindrical wall of the waste water strainer with the two walls being spaced from each other by virtue of the cylindrical wall of the insert having a smaller diameter than that of the strainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: William T. Ball
  • Sanitary hydrant
    Patent number: 8955538
    Abstract: A freeze resistant sanitary hydrant is provided that employs a reservoir for storage of fluid under the frost line or in an area not prone to freezing. To evacuate this reservoir, a means for altering pressure is provided that is able to function in hydrant systems that employ a vacuum breaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk, Cody Jackson
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D729352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D729353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Drain elbow
    Patent number: D729357
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D733844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D733845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D737942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D760874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D762824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk