Patents by Inventor Christopher P. Cucar

Christopher P. Cucar 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).

  • Linear drain assembly
    Patent number: 10544576
    Abstract: A linear drain system that is configurable and adaptable on-site. The system includes an outlet section that is coupleable to a drain line of an existing plumbing system. The outlet section includes a pair of engagement flanges to which elongate channels are coupleable. The channels are easily cut to desired lengths on-site using hand tools or common power tools. Endcaps are coupled to terminal ends of the channels to form a trough. A strainer or a tile-ready strainer is provided for insertion into the trough. The strainer/tile-ready strainer are easily cut to length on-site as needed. A construction cover is provided that is disposable into the trough alone or overlying the strainer/tile-ready strainer to resist entrance of debris into the trough. The outlet section and channels include a longitudinal V-shaped canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph N. Ismert, Christopher P. Cucar, Frank D. Julian, Jeremiah T. Winnat, Christopher J. Ismert
  • LINEAR DRAIN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180038091
    Abstract: A linear drain system that is configurable and adaptable on-site. The system includes an outlet section that is coupleable to a drain line of an existing plumbing system. The outlet section includes a pair of engagement flanges to which elongate channels are coupleable. The channels are easily cut to desired lengths on-site using hand tools or common power tools. Endcaps are coupled to terminal ends of the channels to form a trough. A strainer or a tile-ready strainer is provided for insertion into the trough. The strainer/tile-ready strainer are easily cut to length on-site as needed. A construction cover is provided that is disposable into the trough alone or overlying the strainer/tile-ready strainer to resist entrance of debris into the trough. The outlet section and channels include a longitudinal V-shaped canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph N. Ismert, Christopher P. Cucar, Frank D. Julian, Jeremiah T. Winnat, Christopher J. Ismert