Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Say
Christopher J. Say 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: 12366063Abstract: Systems and methods of installing a fixture into a material are provided. The fixture includes a body and a cover assembly that is removably coupled to the body and configured to move relative to the body once the body has been secured within the material. The cover assembly includes a movable component configured to aid removal of the cover assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: July 22, 2025Assignee: Zurn Water, LLCInventor: Christopher J. Say
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Publication number: 20250188726Abstract: A carrier plate for supporting a wall-mounted water closet, the carrier plate including a face plate having a top end, a bottom end opposite the top end, a front face, and a rear face opposite the front face. The carrier plate also including a bracket extending from the rear face of the face plate proximate the top end to define a bracket length, and one or more feet extending from the rear face of the face plate proximate the bottom end to define a foot length and a base plane, where the foot defines an anchor aperture therethrough, where the anchor aperture defines an anchor zone including a volume delineated by the cross-section of the anchor aperture extended normal to the base plane in both directions therefrom, and where the bracket is not positioned within the anchor zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2025Publication date: June 12, 2025Inventors: Jacob D. Twaroski, Christopher J. Say
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Patent number: 12320112Abstract: A drain assembly for installation in a shower floor, the drain assembly including a drain body including an upper surface defining a top side, and a lower surface opposite the upper surface defining a bottom side. The drain assembly also defines an aperture extending along an axis through the drain body between the upper surface and the lower surface and includes an outlet having a flange and an elongated body. When assembled, the elongated body is configured to extend below the lower surface of the drain body when the flange rests on the upper surface. The drain assembly also includes one or more fasteners configured to couple the outlet to the drain body to form a water-tight seal therebetween, where each of the one or more fasteners are accessible from the top side.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: June 3, 2025Assignee: ZURN WATER, LLCInventors: David Michael Gomo, Robert Anthony DiPlacido, Michael Thomas Benesh, Christopher J. Say, John Matthew Lawrence
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Publication number: 20250164009Abstract: A gasket is provided to create a seal between plumbing fittings. A gasket is configured to be positioned adjacent a surface of a fitting. The gasket includes a body, a hole, and a retainer. The body has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. At least one of the first side and the second side are configured to engage the surface of the fitting. The hole is configured to be aligned with a fastener hole of the fitting. The hole extends between the first side and the second side. The retainer is positioned adjacent the hole and configured to engage a portion of the fitting. The retainer is configured to bias the body against the surface of the fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2024Publication date: May 22, 2025Inventors: Christopher J. Say, Britney Shaw, Matthew C. Henderson
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Patent number: 12258745Abstract: A carrier plate for supporting a wall-mounted water closet, the carrier plate including a face plate having a top end, a bottom end opposite the top end, a front face, and a rear face opposite the front face. The carrier plate also including a bracket extending from the rear face of the face plate proximate the top end to define a bracket length, and one or more feet extending from the rear face of the face plate proximate the bottom end to define a foot length and a base plane, where the foot defines an anchor aperture therethrough, where the anchor aperture defines an anchor zone including a volume delineated by the cross-section of the anchor aperture extended normal to the base plane in both directions therefrom, and where the bracket is not positioned within the anchor zone.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Zurn Water, LLCInventors: Jacob D. Twaroski, Christopher J. Say
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Publication number: 20240344309Abstract: A trap seal protection device may provide an evaporation barrier for a drain and reduce odors and gases emitting from the drain. The trap seal protection device includes a housing including a flange engaging a radial surface of a drain assembly to support the housing relative to the drain assembly, a gasket coupled to the housing, the gasket having an outer diameter engaging an inner diameter of the drain assembly, a seal member positioned within the housing and selectively forming a seal against the housing. The seal member is movable to permit fluid flow through the trap seal protection device, wherein an axial distance between the flange and the seal member is greater than the outer diameter of the gasket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Michael T. Benesh, Christopher J. Say, Glen W. Trickle, Zach Cronin, Seth R. Wenzel, Balaji Chandran
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Publication number: 20240309973Abstract: A fluid coupler for providing fluid communication between a faceplate and a pipe includes a primary segment for coupling to a downstream pipe, a secondary segment including a flanged end for coupling to the faceplate, and an inlet in the flanged end for providing fluid communication with an outlet of the faceplate. The flanged end includes mounting slots that correspond to mounting apertures of the faceplate for securing the fluid coupler to the faceplate. The fluid coupler is adjustably secured to the faceplate such that it forms a water-tight seal therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Christopher J. Say, Matthew Curtis Henderson, Frank Schaetzke, Seth R. Wenzel, Michael T. Benesh, David M. Gomo
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Publication number: 20240247478Abstract: Trench drains are installed in indoor or outdoor locations and provide drainage for water and/or other liquids. Trench drains are elongated, having a length that is generally longer than a width. A trench drain includes a channel, a frame, and a drain cover. The channel can receive and direct water and/or other liquids that have entered the drain via the drain cover. The drain cover is supported by the frame, which is mounted to the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Jacob Twaroski, Christopher A. Majocka, Austin Lane, Christopher J. Say, Seth Wenzel, Matthew C. Henderson, Ryan Katelan, Christina Swigart
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Publication number: 20240044122Abstract: A drain assembly comprises a shroud, a shank, and a frame. The drain assembly may further comprise a shim with an angled top surface. The frame may have an angled bottom surface. A rotational orientation of the angled top surface of the shim relative to the shank and a rotational orientation of the angled bottom surface of the frame relative to the shank may be independently adjustable, thereby allowing for the top surface of the frame to be both angularly and rotationally adjusted relative to a central axis of the drain assembly independent of the positional height of the shank. The drain assembly may further comprise a cover having bendable tabs. The bendable tabs may be disposed around a periphery of the cover and may be configured to contact an angled inner surface of an upper bowl of the shroud, such that the bendable tabs bend around the frame, thereby locking the cover onto the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Christopher J. Say, Adam F. Wagner, Seth A. Brooks, Jason E. Morris
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Patent number: 11828055Abstract: A drain assembly comprises a shroud, a shank, and a frame. The drain assembly may further comprise a shim with an angled top surface. The frame may have an angled bottom surface. A rotational orientation of the angled top surface of the shim relative to the shank and a rotational orientation of the angled bottom surface of the frame relative to the shank may be independently adjustable, thereby allowing for the top surface of the frame to be both angularly and rotationally adjusted relative to a central axis of the drain assembly independent of the positional height of the shank. The drain assembly may further comprise a cover having bendable tabs. The bendable tabs may be disposed around a periphery of the cover and may be configured to contact an angled inner surface of an upper bowl of the shroud, such that the bendable tabs bend around the frame, thereby locking the cover onto the frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2023Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Say, Adam F. Wagner, Seth A. Brooks, Jason E. Morris
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Publication number: 20230349142Abstract: A carrier plate for supporting a wall-mounted water closet, the carrier plate including a face plate having a top end, a bottom end opposite the top end, a front face, and a rear face opposite the front face. The carrier plate also including a bracket extending from the rear face of the face plate proximate the top end to define a bracket length, and one or more feet extending from the rear face of the face plate proximate the bottom end to define a foot length and a base plane, where the foot defines an anchor aperture therethrough, where the anchor aperture defines an anchor zone including a volume delineated by the cross-section of the anchor aperture extended normal to the base plane in both directions therefrom, and where the bracket is not positioned within the anchor zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Jacob D. Twaroski, Christopher J. Say
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Patent number: 11795703Abstract: An elevator trench drain including a trench at least partially defining a drain volume, where the trench includes a base wall and at least one side wall extending from the base wall, a conduit coupled to the trench and open to the drain volume, and a grate coupled to the trench. The grate includes a top surface defining a periphery, at least one wall extending from a periphery of the top surface and configured to contact the base wall of the trench, and a support configured to selectively contact the base wall at a location inside the periphery of the top surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Karam Ghazalah, Christopher J. Say
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Publication number: 20230279654Abstract: A drain assembly comprises a shroud, a shank, and a frame. The drain assembly may further comprise a shim with an angled top surface. The frame may have an angled bottom surface. A rotational orientation of the angled top surface of the shim relative to the shank and a rotational orientation of the angled bottom surface of the frame relative to the shank may be independently adjustable, thereby allowing for the top surface of the frame to be both angularly and rotationally adjusted relative to a central axis of the drain assembly independent of the positional height of the shank. The drain assembly may further comprise a cover having bendable tabs. The bendable tabs may be disposed around a periphery of the cover and may be configured to contact an angled inner surface of an upper bowl of the shroud, such that the bendable tabs bend around the frame, thereby locking the cover onto the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Say, Adam F. Wagner, Seth A. Brooks, Jason E. Morris
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Publication number: 20230257985Abstract: A drain assembly for installation in a shower floor, the drain assembly including a drain body including an upper surface defining a top side, and a lower surface opposite the upper surface defining a bottom side. The drain assembly also defines an aperture extending along an axis through the drain body between the upper surface and the lower surface and includes an outlet having a flange and an elongated body. When assembled, the elongated body is configured to extend below the lower surface of the drain body when the flange rests on the upper surface. The drain assembly also includes one or more fasteners configured to couple the outlet to the drain body to form a water-tight seal therebetween, where each of the one or more fasteners are accessible from the top side.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: David Michael Gomo, Robert Anthony DiPlacido, Michael Thomas Benesh, Christopher J. Say, John Matthew Lawrence
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Publication number: 20230175244Abstract: A water closet carrier assembly for mounting a water closet having an outlet to a plurality of wall members includes a faceplate having a central portion extending in a widthwise direction between a first side and a second side, and a water closet outlet opening configured to align with an outlet of the water closet, a first side portion coupled to the central portion at the first side, the first side portion including a first side portion mounting aperture, and a second side portion coupled to the central portion at the second side, the second side portion including a second side portion mounting aperture. The water closet carrier assembly also includes first and second fasteners configured to couple the first and second side portions, respectively, to first and second wall members, respectively, of the plurality of wall members. The faceplate is supported solely by the plurality of wall members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Say, Donald J. Bissell, Michael T. Benesh, David M. Gomo, Matt Lawrence, Frank Schaetzke, Matt Henderson, Zach Cronin, Chris Majocka, Scott Young, Jake Rose, Seth Wenzel, Jacob Twaroski, Bill Woehlke
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Patent number: 11661362Abstract: A point-source wastewater neutralization system for collecting and treating wastewater discharged by a point-source. The system includes a container coupled to the drain of the point-source to receive the untreated liquid. The container supports wastewater neutralization media for treating and neutralizing the wastewater. The system also includes an insert assembly to retain the wastewater neutralization media in the container and assist in the exchange of the media.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Say, Adam F. Wagner
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Patent number: D1070024Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Zurn Water, LLCInventors: Karam Ghazalah, Christopher J. Say
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Patent number: D1070025Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Zurn Water, LLCInventors: Karam Ghazalah, Christopher J. Say
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Patent number: D1070026Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Zurn Water, LLCInventors: Karam Ghazalah, Christopher J. Say
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Patent number: D1070027Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Zurn Water, LLCInventors: Karam Ghazalah, Christopher J. Say