Patents by Inventor Allen R. Becker
Allen R. Becker 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).
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Patent number: 6450544Abstract: A piping system that includes a plurality of pipe made of thermoplastic material, a coupling and an arrangement for securing the pipe to the coupling. The coupling is configured so that either a fusable seal or mechanical seal can be used with the coupling to connect the pipe to the coupling. Preferably, the pipe and coupling are made of thermoplastic material.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Robert V. Carter, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020008382Abstract: A piping system that includes a plurality of pipe made of thermoplastic material, a coupling and an arrangement for securing the pipe to the coupling. The coupling is configured so that either a fusable seal or mechanical seal can be used with the coupling to connect the pipe to the coupling. Preferably, the pipe and coupling are made of thermoplastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Robert V. Carter
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Patent number: 6250686Abstract: A piping system that includes a plurality of pipe made of thermoplastic material, a coupling and an arrangement for securing the pipe to the coupling. The coupling is configured so that either a fusable seal or mechanical seal can be used with the coupling to connect the pipe to the coupling. Preferably, the pipe and coupling are made of thermoplastic material.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Robert V. Carter, Jr.
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Patent number: 6113311Abstract: A modular trench drain for use in a trench drain system. The trench drain includes an open-faced channel including a narrow throat into which water can flow and a wider flow passage. The trench drain can include an integrally formed, removable cover which renders the channel close-faced. The removable cover is removed after installation of the drain. The throat can be offset to allow curbside installation of the trench drain. Protuberances are provided to secure the drain in the material in which the trench drain is embedded. Securement clips are provided for receiving support rods and reinforcing rods to ease installation and to provide structural stability to the trench drain.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Michael A. Funari, Donald A. Kubiak
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Patent number: 6000881Abstract: A modular trench drain for use in a trench drain system. The trench drain includes an open-faced channel including a narrow throat into which water can flow and a wider flow passage. The trench drain can include an integrally formed, removable cover which renders the channel close-faced. The removable cover is removed after installation of the drain. The throat can be offset to allow curbside installation of the trench drain. Protuberances are provided to secure the drain in the material in which the trench drain is embedded. Securement clips are provided for receiving support rods and reinforcing rods to ease installation and to provide structural stability to the trench drain.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1998Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Michael A. Funari, Donald A. Kubiak
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Patent number: 5971662Abstract: A polymeric trench drain for use in a trench drain system. The trench drain includes an open-faced channel having a crushing rib. The crushing rib prevents buckling of the trench drain due to changes in temperatures. The trench drain also includes removable spacer blocks for use during installation, which prevent the trench drain channel from deforming during installation. Rebar clips and securement clips are provided for easy installation. A unique profile is provided on support ribs to assist in easy stacking of the trench drains prior to installation.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Michael A. Funari, Donald A. Kubiak
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Patent number: 5718537Abstract: A polymeric trench drain for use in a trench drain system. The trench drain includes an open-faced channel having a crushing rib. The crushing rib prevents buckling of the trench drain due to changes in temperatures. The trench drain also includes removable spacer blocks for use during installation, which prevent the trench drain channel from deforming during installation. Rebar clips and securement clips are provided for easy installation. A unique profile is provided on support ribs to assist in easy stacking of the trench drains prior to installation.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1995Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Michael A. Funari, Donald A. Kubiak
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Patent number: 5715547Abstract: A laundry basin that includes a laundry basin body having a plurality of walls secured to a base and a plurality of legs secured to the body. A towel rack, a removable shelf and a removable soap dish are secured to the laundry basin body. The shelf includes a support member having brackets extending upwardly therefrom. The brackets define recesses that are adapted to receive portions of the laundry basin body. The soap dish includes a three-sided structure secured to a perforated bottom wall that defines an open side wall at an open top. The open side wall is positioned adjacent a laundry basin side wall to define an open topped receptacle adapted to receive a bottle of liquid soap. The towel rack is pivotally secured to the laundry basin body.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, Michael A. Funari, Donald A. Kubiak, Alex P. Marini
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Patent number: 5611517Abstract: A tamper-resistant control unit for an automatic faucet comprises a case having separate compartments therein for receiving a solenoid-activated valve and a circuit board and battery pack, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1995Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey
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Patent number: 5555912Abstract: A spout assembly for an automatic faucet that is easily assembled and tamper resistant has a transmitter and a receiver for use in detecting the presence of objects near the spout. The hollow spout body has an inlet opening and an outlet opening. A unitary waterway fitting is permanently fixed in the outlet opening of the spout body. The waterway fitting has a water passage therein and a sealable compartment for receiving and orienting the transmitter and receiver.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1995Date of Patent: September 17, 1996Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey
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Patent number: 5431826Abstract: An automatic grease interceptor for separating grease, fats and oils from wastewater is disclosed. The interceptor includes an interceptor chamber having an inlet, an outlet chamber with an outlet and a removable baffle positioned within the interceptor chamber. A grease removal device is attached to the interceptor chamber for removing accumulated grease from the interceptor chamber. A grease level sensor is positioned within the interceptor chamber at a first threshold level, wherein an indication of grease at the first threshold level by the first grease level sensor will activate the grease removal mechanism to thereby automatically remove grease from the interceptor chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1993Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Allen R. Becker, David L. Lawson, Brian N. Creager
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Patent number: 5062453Abstract: An on demand, non-contact sensor controlled flush valve actuation system includes a flush valve between a water supply and a plumbing fixture. An actuator for the flush valve includes a moveable piston in fluid communication with a control water inlet, with a control water conduit carrying water from the flush valve through a solenoid operated control valve to the actuator assembly. A radiation sensing/detecting unit generates a first control signal in response to the return reflection of infrared radiation. A timer receives the first control signal and, in response thereto, generates a second control signal of a predetermined duration which activates the solenoid. When the solenoid is activated, a portion of the pressurized supply water flows into the actuator assembly and against a piston therein, with the piston moving to operate a trip mechanism for the flush valve.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1991Date of Patent: November 5, 1991Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Allen R. Becker, Christopher J. Ball, John Steffan
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Patent number: D377520Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1995Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey