Patents by Inventor Ben Azzam

Ben Azzam 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).

  • Sectional drain cleaner cable system for clean use, storage, and transport
    Patent number: 12059719
    Abstract: Various storage containers are described for retaining drain cleaning cables. Storage systems utilizing the containers with a cable guide assembly are further described. Also described are methods of using the containers and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Robert Skrjanc, Scott Kruepke, Ben Azzam
  • Drain cleaner cord retention system
    Patent number: 11298730
    Abstract: Electrical power supply cord retention systems are described. Also described are drain cleaning machines using such cord retention systems. In addition, methods of selectively retaining power cords in association with drain cleaning machines are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Scott Kruepke, Robert Skrjanc, Glen R. Chartier, Ben Azzam, Billy Yrad
  • Sectional drain cleaner cable system for clean use, storage, and transport
    Patent number: 11148184
    Abstract: Various storage containers are described for retaining drain cleaning cables. Storage systems utilizing the containers with a cable guide assembly are further described. Also described are methods of using the containers and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Robert Skrjanc, Scott Kruepke, Ben Azzam
  • Drain cable decoupler tools
    Patent number: 10889976
    Abstract: Various decoupler tools are described for disengaging drain cleaning equipment couplings. Such couplings typically include a component secured at an end of a drain cleaning cable and a cutter or other accessory used in a drain cleaning operation. The decoupler tools include one or more pins which are used to retract a spring-actuated plunger in one of the coupling components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Skrjanc, Ben Azzam, Scott Kruepke, Glen R. Chartier, Brandon Moherman
  • SECTIONAL DRAIN CLEANER CABLE SYSTEM FOR CLEAN USE, STORAGE, AND TRANSPORT
    Publication number: 20190184438
    Abstract: Various storage containers are described for retaining drain cleaning cables. Storage systems utilizing the containers with a cable guide assembly are further described. Also described are methods of using the containers and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Robert Skrjanc, Scott Kruepke, Ben Azzam
  • DRAIN CLEANER CORD RETENTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190184434
    Abstract: Electrical power supply cord retention systems are described. Also described are drain cleaning machines using such cord retention systems. In addition, methods of selectively retaining power cords in association with drain cleaning machines are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Kruepke, Robert Skrjanc, Glen R. Chartier, Ben Azzam, Billy Yrad
  • DRAIN CABLE DECOUPLER TOOLS
    Publication number: 20190186119
    Abstract: Various decoupler tools are described for disengaging drain cleaning equipment couplings. Such couplings typically include a component secured at an end of a drain cleaning cable and a cutter or other accessory used in a drain cleaning operation. The decoupler tools include one or more pins which are used to retract a spring-actuated plunger in one of the coupling components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Skrjanc, Ben Azzam, Scott Kruepke, Glen R. Chartier, Brandon Moherman
  • C-type tubing cutter
    Patent number: 10059018
    Abstract: A C-type tubing cutter is described that accommodates and cuts a range of tubing or workpiece sizes. The cutter includes a radially positionable roller carriage that can be selectively positioned in one of several predetermined positions corresponding to different tubing sizes. The cutter also includes a trigger that can be engaged with the roller carriage to lock the carriage in a desired position. Certain versions of the cutters also utilize arcuate slots or tracks along which a cutter wheel is positionable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Michael Zhou, Frank Wu, Harald Krondorfer, Gina Hartman, Glen R. Chartier, Alex M. Cole, Richard R. Bowles, Ben Azzam, Adam Bird, Frederick D. Pond
  • C-TYPE TUBING CUTTER
    Publication number: 20180194029
    Abstract: A C-type tubing cutter is described that accommodates and cuts a range of tubing or workpiece sizes. The cutter includes a radially positionable roller carriage that can be selectively positioned in one of several predetermined positions corresponding to different tubing sizes. The cutter also includes a trigger that can be engaged with the roller carriage to lock the carriage in a desired position. Certain versions of the cutters also utilize arcuate slots or tracks along which a cutter wheel is positionable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Zhou, Frank Wu, Harald Krondorfer, Gina Hartman, Glen R. Chartier, Alex M. Cole, Richard R. Bowles, Ben Azzam, Adam Bird, Frederick D. Pond