Patents by Inventor Carl R. Nicolia
Carl R. Nicolia 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: 10823396Abstract: An insert for a radiant tube of a furnace including a first section adapted to absorb heat from combustion gases passing through the radiant tube and radiantly transfer the heat to a wall of the radiant tube and a second section for directing heat and gases in the radiant tube toward the first section of the insert and a system including a radiant tube and one or more such inserts. Also, a method of improving heat transfer from a radiant tube of a furnace to the material being heated including supplying an insert as described above and placing the insert into the radiant tube such that the first section corresponds to a portion of the radiant tube that is closest to the material being heated. Also, an insert for a radiant tube of a furnace including a ceramic body and a metal deposited on the surface of the ceramic body.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: PSNergy, LLCInventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Paul Koch, Michael W. Alabran, Christopher M. Wyant, John Williams, Ryan Purtel, Benjamin Johnston, Tyler Schnieder, Carey Rozanski
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Publication number: 20180266675Abstract: An insert for a radiant tube of a furnace including a first section adapted to absorb heat from combustion gases passing through the radiant tube and radiantly transfer the heat to a wall of the radiant tube and a second section for directing heat and gases in the radiant tube toward the first section of the insert and a system including a radiant tube and one or more such inserts. Also, a method of improving heat transfer from a radiant tube of a furnace to the material being heated including supplying an insert as described above and placing the insert into the radiant tube such that the first section corresponds to a portion of the radiant tube that is closest to the material being heated. Also, an insert for a radiant tube of a furnace including a ceramic body and a metal deposited on the surface of the ceramic body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Paul Koch, Michael W. Alabran, Christopher M. Wyant, John Williams, Ryan Purtel, Benjamin Johnston, Tyler Schnieder, Carey Rozanski
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Patent number: 10030867Abstract: An insert for a radiant tube of a furnace including a first section adapted to absorb heat from combustion gases passing through the radiant tube and radiantly transfer the heat to a wall of the radiant tube and a second section for directing heat and gases in the radiant tube toward the first section of the insert and a system including a radiant tube and one or more such inserts. Also, a method of improving heat transfer from a radiant tube of a furnace to the material being heated including supplying an insert as described above and placing the insert into the radiant tube such that the first section corresponds to a portion of the radiant tube that is closest to the material being heated. Also, an insert for a radiant tube of a furnace including a ceramic body and a metal deposited on the surface of the ceramic body.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: PSNergy, LLCInventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Paul Koch, Michael W. Alabran, Christopher M. Wyant, John Williams, Ryan Purtel, Benjamin Johnston, Tyler Schnieder, Carey Rozanski
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Publication number: 20150079529Abstract: An insert for a radiant tube of a furnace including a first section adapted to absorb heat from combustion gases passing through the radiant tube and radiantly transfer the heat to a wall of the radiant tube and a second section for directing heat and gases in the radiant tube toward the first section of the insert and a system including a radiant tube and one or more such inserts. Also, a method of improving heat transfer from a radiant tube of a furnace to the material being heated including supplying an insert as described above and placing the insert into the radiant tube such that the first section corresponds to a portion of the radiant tube that is closest to the material being heated. Also, an insert for a radiant tube of a furnace including a ceramic body and a metal deposited on the surface of the ceramic body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Paul Koch, Michael W. Alabran, Christopher M. Wyant, John Williams, Ryan Purtel, Benjamin Johnson, Tyler Schneider, Carey Rozanski
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Patent number: 8881490Abstract: A floor drain includes a head having a top surface, a leveling member, and a frame having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the frame is positioned adjacent the top surface of the head. The leveling member is positioned between the head and the bottom surface of the frame and is displaceable relative to the head in a first direction. A method of leveling a floor drain with a floor surface is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Douglas R. Wroblewski, Jonathan Steffan, Carl R. Nicolia, Mark Marini
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Patent number: 8347424Abstract: A floor drain includes a head having a top surface, a leveling member, and a frame having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the frame is positioned adjacent the top surface of the head. The leveling member is positioned between the head and the bottom surface of the frame and is displaceable relative to the head in a first direction. A method of leveling a floor drain with a floor surface is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Douglas R. Wroblewski, Carl R. Nicolia, Jonathan Steffan, Mark Marini
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Patent number: 8146308Abstract: A drain support plate adapted to fasten to a receptacle body of a drain. The support plate includes a body having an inner surface and an outer surface and defining a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the body defines a peripheral edge and the second portion of the body is attached to the peripheral edge of the first portion and axially extends therefrom. The inner surface of the first portion and the second portion of the body define an interior cavity. The first portion of the body defines a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and is adapted to receive a pipe. The first portion of the body defines at least one slot adapted to be aligned with the receptacle body for receiving a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body of the support plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Lawrence Warnecke, Carl R. Nicolia, Donald A. Kubiak, Christopher A Majocka
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Patent number: 7997038Abstract: A floor drain support plate for mounting and securing a floor drain to a floor structure. The support plate includes a body defining a first portion and a second portion, wherein the body has an inner surface and an outer surface. The first portion of the body defines a peripheral edge and the second portion of the body is attached to the peripheral edge of the first portion and axially extended therefrom. The inner surface of the first portion and the second portion of the body define an interior cavity. The first portion of the body defines a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and is adapted to receive a pipe. The first portion of the body also defines at least one slot adapted to be aligned with the receptacle body for receiving a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body of the support plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Lawrence Warnecke, Carl R. Nicolia, Donald A. Kubiak, Christopher A. Majocka
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Publication number: 20110023229Abstract: A drain support plate adapted to fasten to a receptacle body of a drain. The support plate includes a body having an inner surface and an outer surface and defining a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the body defines a peripheral edge and the second portion of the body is attached to the peripheral edge of the first portion and axially extends therefrom. The inner surface of the first portion and the second portion of the body define an interior cavity. The first portion of the body defines a center passageway spaced radially apart from the peripheral edge and is adapted to receive a pipe. The first portion of the body defines at least one slot adapted to be aligned with the receptacle body for receiving a member for attaching the receptacle body to the body of the support plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Lawrence Warnecke, Carl R. Nicolia, Donald A. Kubiak, Christopher A. Majocka
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Publication number: 20090223884Abstract: A floor drain includes a head having a top surface, a leveling member, and a frame having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the frame is positioned adjacent the top surface of the head. The leveling member is positioned between the head and the bottom surface of the frame and is displaceable relative to the head in a first direction. A method of leveling a floor drain with a floor surface is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLC.Inventors: Douglas R. Wroblewski, Carl R. Nicolia, Jonathan Steffan, Mark Marini
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Patent number: 7096520Abstract: A fixture carrier including two uprights spaced apart and secured using cross bars that permit the center-to-center distance between the uprights to be adjusted. In conjunction with this horizontal adjustment, vertically adjustable support members mounted upon each upright provides a factory-assembled fixture carrier that may be easily adjusted in the field to accommodate horizontal distances between the uprights and vertical positions of the support members. Supporting arms for carrying the fixture are secured to each support member.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Douglas R. Wroblewski, David L. Lawson, Donald A. Kubiak, Philip A. Falbo, Sr.
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Patent number: 6951615Abstract: A grease removal system includes a solid interceptor fluidly coupled to a grease trap tank, which is fluidly coupled to a secondary tank. The secondary tank contains an enzyme solution which biodegrades the grease. The grease removal system may also include a solid interceptor fluidly coupled to a grease trap tank which is fluidly coupled to a replaceable container. Grease is diverted from the grease trap tank into the replaceable container and thereafter discarded. The grease removal system may include a grease trap tank utilizing a unique arrangement of grease baffles and solids baffles which work together to isolate grease within a single region of the grease trap tank for ease of disposal. Finally, the grease removal system includes two level sensors which detect the level of grease within the grease trap tank and, at the appropriate level direct the accumulated grease from the grease trap tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Tripodi, Carl R. Nicolia, Douglas R. Wroblewski, Robert J. Burnham
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Publication number: 20040195186Abstract: A grease removal system includes a solid interceptor fluidly coupled to a grease trap tank, which is fluidly coupled to a secondary tank. The secondary tank contains an enzyme solution which biodegrades the grease. The grease removal system may also include a solid interceptor fluidly coupled to a grease trap tank which is fluidly coupled to a replaceable container. Grease is diverted from the grease trap tank into the replaceable container and thereafter discarded. The grease removal system may include a grease trap tank utilizing a unique arrangement of grease baffles and solids baffles which work together to isolate grease within a single region of the grease trap tank for ease of disposal. Finally, the grease removal system includes two level sensors which detect the level of grease within the grease trap tank and, at the appropriate level direct the accumulated grease from the grease trap tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Joseph Tripodi, Douglas R. Wroblewski, Robert J. Burnham
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Patent number: 6739597Abstract: A seal for a drain that includes a seal body having an annular portion and an integral disk portion. An outer sealing surface and inner sealing surface are defined on the annular portion. A handle extends from a first surface of the disk portion. The disk portion defines at least one scribe line adapted to facilitate removal of the disk portion from the annular portion when a pulling force is applied to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Chris Majocka, William Verdecchia
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Patent number: 6679460Abstract: A pipe clamp arrangement that includes a body having a tab extending therefrom, a clamp for receiving pipe, and a threaded member having a first end attached to the clamp. The threaded member is threadably secured to the body and a second end of the threaded member is adapted to contact the tab. Rotation of the threaded member adjusts a longitudinal distance between the clamp and the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Christopher A. Majocka
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Publication number: 20020171013Abstract: A pipe clamp arrangement that includes a body having a tab extending therefrom, a clamp for receiving pipe, and a threaded member having a first end attached to the clamp. The threaded member is threadably secured to the body and a second end of the threaded member is adapted to contact the tab. Rotation of the threaded member adjusts a longitudinal distance between the clamp and the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Christopher A. Majocka
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Publication number: 20020079652Abstract: A seal for a drain that includes a seal body having an annular portion and an integral disk portion. An outer sealing surface and inner sealing surface are defined on the annular portion. A handle extends from a first surface of the disk portion. The disk portion defines at least one scribe line adapted to facilitate removal of the disk portion from the annular portion when a pulling force is applied to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Applicant: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Carl R. Nicolia, Chris Majocka, William Verdecchia