Patents by Inventor Donald G. Huber

Donald G. Huber 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).

  • Publication number: 20240003134
    Abstract: A cover for a drain. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower flange or skirt portion with a large area and extending outwardly in an arcuate or polygonal configuration and having openings for fluid flow. The lower portion may be oriented at a positive, zero, or negative angle with respect to the horizontal. The lower portion may be wider than a drain body over which the cover is used. An upper portion may be connected to the lower portion and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion and having openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: 11643819
    Abstract: A cover for a drain. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower flange or skirt portion with a large area and extending outwardly in an arcuate or polygonal configuration and having openings for fluid flow. The lower portion may be oriented at a positive, zero, or negative angle with respect to the horizontal. The lower portion may be wider than a drain body over which the cover is used. An upper portion may be connected to the lower portion and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion and having openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Roofguard Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Publication number: 20220316213
    Abstract: A cover for a drain. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower flange or skirt portion with a large area and extending outwardly in an arcuate or polygonal configuration and having openings for fluid flow. The lower portion may be oriented at a positive, zero, or negative angle with respect to the horizontal. The lower portion may be wider than a drain body over which the cover is used. An upper portion may be connected to the lower portion and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion and having openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: 11286670
    Abstract: A cover for a drain. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower flange or skirt portion with a large area and extending outwardly in an arcuate or polygonal configuration and having openings for fluid flow. The lower portion may be oriented at a positive, zero, or negative angle with respect to the horizontal. The lower portion may be wider than a drain body over which the cover is used. An upper portion may be connected to the lower portion and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion and having openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Roofguard Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Publication number: 20220025653
    Abstract: A drain cover assembly. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower flange or portion with a large area and extending outwardly in an arcuate configuration and having openings for fluid flow. The lower portion may be oriented at a small angle with respect to the horizontal. An upper portion may be connected to the lower portion and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion and also extend arcuately and having openings. Locking assemblies may be adjustable to secure the cover to a clamping collar over a drain. The locking assembly may include a base that slidingly engages the collar, and a housing that is secured over the base and to secure the cover to the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: 11118340
    Abstract: An adjustable floor drain apparatus includes a housing configured for positioning adjacent a drain pipe, manhole riser, or other feature, a leveling frame configured to be positioned at least partially above the housing, a grate configured to be positioned at least partially above the leveling frame and secured to the leveling frame, and a leveling member. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing while the leveling member remains fixed relative to the housing. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member moves the leveling member relative to the grate and adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: THE DRAIN COMPANY, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Publication number: 20200378126
    Abstract: A cover for a drain. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower flange or skirt portion with a large area and extending outwardly in an arcuate or polygonal configuration and having openings for fluid flow. The lower portion may be oriented at a positive, zero, or negative angle with respect to the horizontal. The lower portion may be wider than a drain body over which the cover is used. An upper portion may be connected to the lower portion and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion and having openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: 10711463
    Abstract: A cover for a drain. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower flange or skirt portion with a large area and extending outwardly in an arcuate or polygonal configuration and having openings for fluid flow. The lower portion may be oriented at a positive, zero, or negative angle with respect to the horizontal. The lower portion may be wider than a drain body over which the cover is used. An upper portion may be connected to the lower portion and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion and having openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Roofguard Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G Huber
  • Publication number: 20200165807
    Abstract: An adjustable floor drain apparatus includes a housing configured for positioning adjacent a drain pipe, manhole riser, or other feature, a leveling frame configured to be positioned at least partially above the housing, a grate configured to be positioned at least partially above the leveling frame and secured to the leveling frame, and a leveling member. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing while the leveling member remains fixed relative to the housing. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member moves the leveling member relative to the grate and adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: 10519666
    Abstract: A cover for a drain. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower portion with a large area extending outwardly at a small enough angle with respect to the horizontal to allow debris buildup thereon. An upper portion may be connected to the lower end and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion. Openings in the upper and lower portions allow for fluid drainage therethrough. Drainage occurs even with debris buildup around or on the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Roofguard Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G Huber
  • Patent number: 10378196
    Abstract: An adjustable floor drain apparatus includes a housing configured for positioning adjacent a drain pipe, manhole riser, or other feature, a leveling frame configured to be positioned at least partially above the housing, a grate configured to be positioned at least partially above the leveling frame and secured to the leveling frame, and a leveling member. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing while the leveling member remains fixed relative to the housing. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member moves the leveling member relative to the grate and adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: The Drain Company, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: 10370841
    Abstract: An adjustable floor drain apparatus includes a housing configured for positioning adjacent a drain pipe, manhole riser, or other feature, a leveling frame configured to be positioned at least partially above the housing, a grate configured to be positioned at least partially above the leveling frame and secured to the leveling frame, and a leveling member. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing while the leveling member remains fixed relative to the housing. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member moves the leveling member relative to the grate and adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: The Drain Company, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: 10370840
    Abstract: An adjustable floor drain apparatus includes a housing configured for positioning adjacent a drain pipe, a leveling frame configured to be positioned at least partially above the housing, a grate configured to be positioned at least partially above the leveling frame and secured to the leveling frame, and a leveling member. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing while the leveling member remains fixed relative to the housing. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member moves the leveling member relative to the grate and adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: The Drain Company, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Publication number: 20180195288
    Abstract: A cover for a drain. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower flange or skirt portion with a large area and extending outwardly in an arcuate or polygonal configuration and having openings for fluid flow. The lower portion may be oriented at a positive, zero, or negative angle with respect to the horizontal. The lower portion may be wider than a drain body over which the cover is used. An upper portion may be connected to the lower portion and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion and having openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Publication number: 20180195287
    Abstract: A cover for a drain. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower portion with a large area extending outwardly at a small enough angle with respect to the horizontal to allow debris buildup thereon. An upper portion may be connected to the lower end and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion. Openings in the upper and lower portions allow for fluid drainage therethrough. Drainage occurs even with debris buildup around or on the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: 9945125
    Abstract: A cover for a drain is disclosed. The cover may be used with roof drains or other drains and allow for fluid collection into the drain even with buildup of debris around or on the cover. The cover may have a lower flange or portion with a large area and extending outwardly in an arcuate configuration and having openings for fluid flow. The lower portion may be oriented at a small angle with respect to the horizontal. An upper portion may be connected to the lower portion and may be more vertically-oriented than the lower portion and also extend arcuately and having openings. A top may be connected with the upper portion and may have a removable lid. An outer ring may be attached to an outer perimeter of the lower portion and have openings. The cover may include a mount with flex joints for securing the cover to contoured surfaces. The cover may include moveable parts for expansion/contraction of portions of the cover. The cover may be contoured to abut a structure such as a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Roofguard Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G Huber
  • Publication number: 20170247872
    Abstract: An adjustable floor drain apparatus includes a housing configured for positioning adjacent a drain pipe, manhole riser, or other feature, a leveling frame configured to be positioned at least partially above the housing, a grate configured to be positioned at least partially above the leveling frame and secured to the leveling frame, and a leveling member. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing while the leveling member remains fixed relative to the housing. The leveling member can be configured such that actuating the leveling member moves the leveling member relative to the grate and adjusts the position of the grate relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: D803992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Roofguard Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: D816812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Roofguard Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber
  • Patent number: D832406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Roofguard Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Donald G. Huber