Patents by Inventor Ben Eichler

Ben Eichler 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).

  • Patent number: 9464426
    Abstract: A one-piece faceplate for supporting a wall mounted toilet above a floor surface having a faceplate body that defines a receiving hole extending therethrough configured to receive a waste discharge conduit is provided. Further, a support member extends from at least one surface of the faceplate body that is configured to contact the floor surface, thereby providing support to a wall mounted toilet. The support member is non-adjustable relative to the faceplate body. The faceplate body has a collar extending outwardly therefrom around the periphery of the receiving hole. The receiving hole is adapted to receive contents from the waste discharge conduit upon threadable engagement with the collar. Additionally, a method for providing a faceplate for supporting a wall mounted toilet is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Schaetzke, Douglas R. Wroblewski, David Gomo, Ben Eichler
  • Patent number: 8578523
    Abstract: A floor sink strainer arrangement adapted to fasten to a receptacle body of a floor sink. The strainer arrangement includes a strainer having a body and defining a slot therein for receiving a fastener, and a fastener arrangement attached to the strainer. The strainer is adapted to be received within the receptacle body of the floor sink. The fastener arrangement includes a support base and a longitudinal extending member attached to the base and extending therefrom, wherein the base is adapted to be secured to a drain pipe when the strainer is received within the receptacle body of the floor sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Ben Eichler, Douglas R. Wroblewski, Joseph Tripodi
  • Patent number: 8505124
    Abstract: An off-set pipe coupling for use in a support system for a wall mounted toilet or water closet includes a curved pipe having a first end and a second end; a first plate coupled to the first end of the curved pipe; and a second plate coupled to the second end of the curved pipe. The first plate has a central hole in fluid communication with the curved pipe and a plurality of screw holes positioned around a peripheral area thereof. The second plate has a central hole in fluid communication with the curved pipe and a plurality of screw holes positioned around a peripheral area thereof. The first plate is coupled to a faceplate for supporting a wall mounted toilet above a floor surface, the second plate is coupled to a plumbing system and the curved pipe provides fluid communication between a waste discharge conduit and the plumbing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Ben Eichler, Frank Schaetzke, Douglas R. Wroblewski
  • Patent number: 8141177
    Abstract: A carrier or support system for a wall mounted toilet for adequately supporting the weight of a user. A first support assembly has a faceplate, spaced-apart pedestals, two washer plates, a fitting member, a coupling, a first fastener for allowing vertical movement between the pedestals and the faceplate, a second fastener for allowing vertical movement between the fitting member and the faceplate, and a first threaded stud arrangement for mounting the toilet to the wall. A second support assembly has a support member, a second threaded stud arrangement, and an anchor foot for supporting the fitting member on the floor. A third support assembly has a frame and a third threaded stud arrangement mounted to the frame for supporting the frame on the floor. The second and/or third support assemblies may be used with the first support assembly for providing adequate support for bariatric or obese users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher A. Majocka, Ben Eichler, Doug Wroblewski
  • Publication number: 20090249535
    Abstract: An off-set pipe coupling for use in a support system for a wall mounted toilet or water closet includes a curved pipe having a first end and a second end; a first plate coupled to the first end of the curved pipe; and a second plate coupled to the second end of the curved pipe. The first plate has a central hole in fluid communication with the curved pipe and a plurality of screw holes positioned around a peripheral area thereof. The second plate has a central hole in fluid communication with the curved pipe and a plurality of screw holes positioned around a peripheral area thereof. The first plate is coupled to a faceplate for supporting a wall mounted toilet above a floor surface, the second plate is coupled to a plumbing system and the curved pipe provides fluid communication between a waste discharge conduit and the plumbing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Ben Eichler, Frank Schaetzke, Douglas R. Wroblewski
  • Publication number: 20080295236
    Abstract: A floor sink strainer arrangement adapted to fasten to a receptacle body of a floor sink. The strainer arrangement includes a strainer having a body and defining a slot therein for receiving a fastener, and a fastener arrangement attached to the strainer. The strainer is adapted to be received within the receptacle body of the floor sink. The fastener arrangement includes a support base and a longitudinal extending member attached to the base and extending therefrom, wherein the base is adapted to be secured to a drain pipe when the strainer is received within the receptacle body of the floor sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Ben Eichler, Douglas R. Wroblewski, Joseph Tripodi