Patents by Inventor Eric Pilarczyk

Eric Pilarczyk 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: 12638105
    Abstract: A pipe support system includes a pair of leg supports spaced apart from one another. Each of the pair of leg supports includes an elongated base and a column. The pipe support system also includes a strut coupled to each column of the pair of leg supports and at a first height above the elongated bases. A support platform coupled to each column of the pair of leg supports and at a second height above the elongated bases. The support platform defines a longitudinal axis, and the second height is different from the first height. The pipe support system further includes one or more rollers coupled to the support platform. The one or more rollers are disposed around the support platform and rotatable around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Publication number: 20260128576
    Abstract: An improved electrical pedestal for a roof is provided. The electrical pedestal may include an electrical support pole raceway (ESPR) to guide electrical wiring through a roof and to provide structural support for the electrical pedestal. The electrical pedestal may include an integrated wiring transition box (IWTB) to guide electrical wiring to different electrical components on the electrical pedestal. The electrical pedestal may include electrical pedestal stability support bracket (EPSSB) to adjustably secure the pedestal to a roof without a need for additional roof penetrations. The electrical pedestal may also include a support plate configured to support and attach to one or more electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2024
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk, Gabriel Young
  • Publication number: 20260126133
    Abstract: A pipe support system is disclosed. In some examples, the pipe support system includes a roller, a support base, and in some examples one or more support adapters. The support base and support adapters are configured to be fitted together. Additional support adapters may fit into lower support adapters to extend the height of pipe support system (e.g., the support adapters are stackable with other support adapters and/or with the support base). The roller may be configured to fit into a topmost component of pipe support system, whether it be the support base or a support adapter. The roller may be configured to rotate within the support base or the support adapter to facilitate axial movement of a pipe disposed atop the roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2024
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Publication number: 20250377073
    Abstract: An improved strut mounting bracket and its components are disclosed. The strut mounting bracket includes a securing portion and an extending portion. The securing portion may be configured to couple to a surface. The extending portion is coupled to the securing portion and extends substantially perpendicularly from the securing portion. The extending portion is configured to slidingly receive a strut over the extending portion. The extending portion includes a plurality of protrusions configured to frictionally contact inside surfaces of the strut. The plurality of protrusions cause the strut to resist movement towards the securing portion, locking the strut in place when strut mounting brackets are used on both ends of the strut. The extending portion may include one or more openings configured to receive screws or any other clamping mechanism to further lock the strut mounting bracket to the strut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric PILARCZYK, William T. BALL
  • Publication number: 20250369214
    Abstract: Shower drain assemblies and their components are disclosed. In some examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a retaining ring, a sealing ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The retaining ring may fit inside the shower drain, and the sealing ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the retaining ring. In some other examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a gasket, a compression ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The gasket may fit inside the shower drain, and the compression ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the gasket. The shower drain assemblies may allow for fluid pressure testing of shower drain and pipe assemblies. The shower drain assembly may allow for fluid pressure testing of areas not previously tested or a lack of a need for caulking, among other improvements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Pilarczyk, William T. Ball, Kevin Hogan
  • Publication number: 20250354625
    Abstract: A touchless utility controller is provided. In examples, the utility controller comprises a housing encompassing circuitry configured to receive a signal, and based on the received signal, provide an activation signal to a valve control device for a valve. The housing may comprise a face having an illuminated portion to allow for a visual indictor to illuminate the illuminated portion, wherein the face does not include any physically activated interface elements. In addition, the housing may include at least one of an outer side perimeter connected to the face or a back side, wherein at least one of the outer side perimeter or the back side defines at least one through hole for receiving a input power wiring and output transmission wires for connecting to the valve control device for the valve controlling one of gas or water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2025
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. BALL, Eric PILARCZYK, Gabriel YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20250347093
    Abstract: Shower drain assemblies and their components are disclosed. In examples, a shower drain assembly may include a receptor, a threaded flange, a plate, and a protective cover. The protective cover may protect the plate, the threaded flange, or other components from damage. The protective cover may be installed directly onto the threaded flange or onto the plate when the plate is installed onto the threaded flange. The same protective cover can thus be used to protect shower drain assemblies at different stages of installation—whether or not trim pieces such as the plate have yet been installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Pilarczyk, William T. Ball
  • Patent number: 12404664
    Abstract: Shower drain assemblies and their components are disclosed. In some examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a retaining ring, a sealing ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The retaining ring may fit inside the shower drain, and the sealing ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the retaining ring. In some other examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a gasket, a compression ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The gasket may fit inside the shower drain, and the compression ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the gasket. The shower drain assemblies may allow for fluid pressure testing of shower drain and pipe assemblies. The shower drain assembly may allow for fluid pressure testing of areas not previously tested or a lack of a need for caulking, among other improvements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2025
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Pilarczyk, William T. Ball, Kevin Hogan
  • Patent number: 12398825
    Abstract: A touchless utility controller is provided. In examples, the utility controller comprises a housing encompassing circuitry configured to receive a signal, and based on the received signal, provide an activation signal to a valve control device for a valve. The housing may comprise a face having an illuminated portion to allow for a visual indictor to illuminate the illuminated portion, wherein the face does not include any physically activated interface elements. In addition, the housing may include at least one of an outer side perimeter connected to the face or a back side, wherein at least one of the outer side perimeter or the back side defines at least one through hole for receiving a input power wiring and output transmission wires for connecting to the valve control device for the valve controlling one of gas or water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2025
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk, Gabriel Young
  • Patent number: 12385240
    Abstract: Shower drain assemblies and their components are disclosed. In examples, a shower drain assembly may include a receptor, a threaded flange, a plate, and a protective cover. The protective cover may protect the plate, the threaded flange, or other components from damage. The protective cover may be installed directly onto the threaded flange or onto the plate when the plate is installed onto the threaded flange. The same protective cover can thus be used to protect shower drain assemblies at different stages of installation—whether or not trim pieces such as the plate have yet been installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Pilarczyk, William T. Ball
  • Publication number: 20250188723
    Abstract: A bathtub drain connection system includes a first drain pipe configured to couple to a drain opening of a bathtub and a second drain pipe configured to mount to a floor structure. A drain connector is extends between the first drain pipe and the second drain pipe so that the first drain pipe and the second drain pipe are coupled in fluid communication. The drain connector is configured to allow the first drain pipe to be disposed offset relative to the second drain pipe and in a direction that is substantially parallel to a plane defined by the floor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Pilarczyk
  • Publication number: 20250109580
    Abstract: Shower drain assemblies and their components are disclosed. In some examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a retaining ring, a sealing ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The retaining ring may fit inside the shower drain, and the sealing ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the retaining ring. In some other examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a gasket, a compression ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The gasket may fit inside the shower drain, and the compression ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the gasket. The shower drain assemblies may allow for fluid pressure testing of shower drain and pipe assemblies. The shower drain assembly may allow for fluid pressure testing of areas not previously tested or a lack of a need for caulking, among other improvements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Pilarczyk, Kevin Hogan
  • Publication number: 20250109579
    Abstract: Shower drain assemblies and their components are disclosed. In some examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a retaining ring, a sealing ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The retaining ring may fit inside the shower drain, and the sealing ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the retaining ring. In some other examples, a shower drain assembly may include a shower drain, a gasket, a compression ring assembly, or a combination thereof. The gasket may fit inside the shower drain, and the compression ring assembly may fit inside the shower drain and on top of the gasket. The shower drain assemblies may allow for fluid pressure testing of shower drain and pipe assemblies. The shower drain assembly may allow for fluid pressure testing of areas not previously tested or a lack of a need for caulking, among other improvements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Pilarczyk, William T. Ball, Kevin Hogan
  • Patent number: 12258743
    Abstract: A bathtub drain connection system includes a first drain pipe configured to couple to a drain opening of a bathtub and a second drain pipe configured to mount to a floor structure. A drain connector is extends between the first drain pipe and the second drain pipe so that the first drain pipe and the second drain pipe are coupled in fluid communication. The drain connector is configured to allow the first drain pipe to be disposed offset relative to the second drain pipe and in a direction that is substantially parallel to a plane defined by the floor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Pilarczyk
  • Publication number: 20250092651
    Abstract: A wastewater drain assembly is provided that includes a selectively openable drain stopper. The wastewater drain assembly is interconnected to a fluid basin wherein a flange, which is interconnected to wastewater plumbing, is situated within the sink. The flange receives an insert that has a portion that conceals the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Publication number: 20250067077
    Abstract: A pole holder apparatus is provided. The apparatus may include a socket, an insert, and a cap. The insert may be configured to screw into the socket, and the cap may be configured to selectively cover an upper opening of the insert and remain coupled to the insert, even when in an open position. The insert may include a plurality of tabs configured to engage an inserted pole. In some examples, when the insert is screwed into the socket, tabs of the insert are deflected inward to hold an inserted pole in place. The insert may be screwed in a first amount to accommodate a pole having a first diameter, and it may be screwed in further to accommodate a pole having a second, lesser diameter. In other examples, an insert may include a friction-fit insert configured to adapt to a variety of sockets and pole sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Pilarczyk, William T. Ball
  • Publication number: 20250052065
    Abstract: A roof equipment support includes a platform, a pair of sidewalls extending from the platform, and a top wall extending between the pair of sidewalls and offset from the platform. The platform, the pair of sidewalls, and the top wall define an interior cavity that extends a length of the support from a first end to a second end. A pair of strut extensions extend above the top wall, and each of the pair of strut extension include a hook at a distal end. The pair of strut extensions and the top wall define a substantially U-shaped channel that extends at least a portion of the length of the support, and the platform, the pair of sidewalls, the top wall, and the pair of strut extensions are unitarily formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Patent number: 12188216
    Abstract: A wastewater drain assembly that includes a selectively openable drain stopper. The wastewater drain assembly is interconnected to a fluid basin wherein a flange, which is interconnected to wastewater plumbing, is situated within the sink. The flange receives an insert that has a portion that conceals the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Publication number: 20240417976
    Abstract: A roof equipment support includes a platform, a pair of sidewalls extending from the platform, and a top wall extending between the pair of sidewalls and offset from the platform. The platform, the pair of sidewalls, and the top wall define an interior cavity that extends a length of the support from a first end to a second end. A pair of strut extensions extend above the top wall, and each of the pair of strut extension include a hook at a distal end. The pair of strut extensions and the top wall define a substantially U-shaped channel that extends at least a portion of the length of the support, and the platform, the pair of sidewalls, the top wall, and the pair of strut extensions are unitarily formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Publication number: 20240392895
    Abstract: A pipe support system includes a pair of leg supports spaced apart from one another. Each of the pair of leg supports includes an elongated base and a column. The pipe support system also includes a strut coupled to each column of the pair of leg supports and at a first height above the elongated bases. A support platform coupled to each column of the pair of leg supports and at a second height above the elongated bases. The support platform defines a longitudinal axis, and the second height is different from the first height. The pipe support system further includes one or more rollers coupled to the support platform. The one or more rollers are disposed around the support platform and rotatable around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk