Patents by Inventor Alan D. Beneventi

Alan D. Beneventi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF VALVE FOR BREAKAWAY WET BARREL FIRE HYDRANT
    Publication number: 20230349134
    Abstract: An automatic shutoff valve for breakaway wet barrel fire hydrant is disclosed. In general, one aspect disclosed features an apparatus comprising: a valve housing comprising a valve body, a flange, and a valve seat; a valve pedal configured to engage the valve seat and prevent fluid flow through the valve seat in a closed position, and to permit fluid flow through the valve seat in an open position; a lockout tab disposed within the valve body, wherein the lockout tab maintains the valve pedal in the open position; a lockout bar disposed distally from the valve body; and an activation rod mechanically coupled to the lockout bar and configured to keep the valve pedal engaged with the lockout tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Alan D. BENEVENTI, John G. POLIFKA
  • Automatic shutoff valve for breakaway wet barrel fire hydrant
    Patent number: 11725368
    Abstract: An automatic shutoff valve for breakaway wet barrel fire hydrant is disclosed. In general, one aspect disclosed features an apparatus comprising: a valve housing comprising a valve body, a flange, and a valve seat; a valve pedal configured to engage the valve seat and prevent fluid flow through the valve seat in a closed position, and to permit fluid flow through the valve seat in an open position; a lockout tab disposed within the valve body, wherein the lockout tab maintains the valve pedal in the open position; a lockout bar disposed distally from the valve body; and an activation rod mechanically coupled to the lockout bar and configured to keep the valve pedal engaged with the lockout tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventors: Alan D. Beneventi, John G. Polifka
  • Automatic shutoff valve for breakaway wet barrel fire hydrant
    Patent number: 11377826
    Abstract: An automatic shutoff valve for breakaway wet barrel fire hydrant is disclosed. In general, one aspect disclosed features an apparatus comprising: a valve housing comprising a valve body, a flange, and a valve seat; a valve pedal configured to engage the valve seat and prevent fluid flow through the valve seat in a closed position, and to permit fluid flow through the valve seat in an open position; a lockout tab disposed within the valve body, wherein the lockout tab maintains the valve pedal in the open position; a lockout bar disposed distally from the valve body; and an activation rod mechanically coupled to the lockout bar and configured to keep the valve pedal engaged with the lockout tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventors: Alan D. Beneventi, John G. Polifka