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).

  • WASTEWATER DRAIN STOPPER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160356028
    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: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Automatic draining back flow prevention device
    Patent number: 9482353
    Abstract: A double check valve is provided that includes an in-line inlet check valve and an outlet check valve that cooperate to prevent back flow of fluid through the valve. The check valve also includes at least one vent that allows for fluid trapped within the check valve to drain, thereby preventing freezing of the check valve and hydrant to which it is interconnected. The check valve provided omits many superfluous components and thus is smaller and easier to install than check valves of the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Cable actuated drain
    Patent number: 9435109
    Abstract: A drain actuation system that includes a cable to actuate a drain head or stopper is provided. More specifically, one end of the cable is associated with the drain without additional moving parts and another end of the cable associated with an overflow cap of an overflow system wherein rotation of the overflow cap selectively moves the cable to move the head of the drain. The internal components associated with the overflow end of the cable that allow it to actuate the drain are fully accessible through the overflow port of the plumbing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk, Kevin Hogan, Carl Riesco, William L. Carlson
  • Sanitary Hydrant
    Publication number: 20160153179
    Abstract: A freeze resistant sanitary hydrant is provided that employs a reservoir for storage of fluid under the frost line or in an area not prone to freezing. To evacuate this reservoir, a means for altering pressure is provided that is able to function in hydrant systems that employ a vacuum breaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk, Cody Jackson
  • Device for concealing a plate associated with overflow plumbing
    Patent number: 9267274
    Abstract: An overflow plate concealing device for bathtubs that is associated with a plate of an overflow system of the bathtub. This aspect of the invention allows the overflow plate to be concealed to allow the user to alter the aesthetic appearance of their bathtub or repair the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Adjustable Operating Rod For A Hydrant
    Publication number: 20160018019
    Abstract: An adjustable operating rod assembly is provided. In one embodiment a telescoping rod and tube are provided such that the length of the operating rod can be selectively adjusted in order to accommodate fluid inlet pipes of various lengths and regardless of manufacturer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Foot-actuated drain stopper
    Patent number: 9234337
    Abstract: A foot-actuated drain stopper is provided that is interconnected to a strainer of a wastewater outlet of a bathtub. The foot-actuated drain stopper is interconnected to the strainer by way of an adapter that includes a hub that receives a carrier on which the foot-actuated stopper travels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: WCM INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • AUTOMATIC DRAINING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160002898
    Abstract: A double check valve is provided that includes an in-line inlet check valve and an outlet check valve that cooperate to prevent back flow of fluid through the valve. The check valve also includes at least one vent that allows for fluid trapped within the check valve to drain, thereby preventing freezing of the check valve and hydrant to which it is interconnected. The check valve provided omits many superfluous components and thus is smaller and easier to install than check valves of the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: William T. BALL, Eric PILARCZYK
  • Automatic draining back flow prevention device
    Patent number: 9228666
    Abstract: A double check valve is provided that includes an in-line inlet check valve and an outlet check valve that cooperate to prevent back flow of fluid through the valve. The check valve also includes at least one vent that allows for fluid trapped within the check valve to drain, thereby preventing freezing of the check valve and hydrant to which it is interconnected. The check valve provided omits many superfluous components and thus is smaller and easier to install than check valves of the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: WCM INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Sanitary hydrant
    Patent number: 9228327
    Abstract: A freeze resistant sanitary hydrant is provided that employs a reservoir for storage of fluid under the frost line or in an area not prone to freezing. To evacuate this reservoir, a means for altering pressure is provided that is able to function in hydrant systems that employ a vacuum breaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: WCM INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk, Cody Jackson
  • Adjustable operating rod for a hydrant
    Patent number: 9212471
    Abstract: An adjustable operating rod assembly is provided. In one embodiment a telescoping rod and tube are provided such that the length of the operating rod can be selectively adjusted in order to accommodate fluid inlet pipes of various lengths and regardless of manufacturer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Drain assembly for a bathtub and the like
    Patent number: 9157220
    Abstract: A drain assembly including a drain pipe with a threaded portion and a nut is provided. The drain pipe includes a first end, an elbow portion, and a second end. The first end includes an annular flange and the threaded portion. To interconnect the drain assembly to a bathtub, the second end of the drain pipe is inserted through a drain port of the tub until the annular flange abuts a bottom wall of the tub. The nut is then threaded onto the threaded portion of the drain pipe to secure the drain pipe to the bathtub. The second end of the drain pipe is then interconnected to drain plumbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant Enclosure With Integral Faucet
    Publication number: 20150240460
    Abstract: Provided is an enclosure with an integrated hydrant. The enclosure includes a fluid flow conduit that transfers fluid from a fluid supply tube to a fluid outlet, which may be associated with the backflow preventer. The enclosure has a conduit that carries water from the fluid supply tube to the backflow preventer. Thus, a lower profile, lighter, and more aesthetically pleasing enclosure is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Device for Concealing a Plate Associated with Overflow Plumbing
    Publication number: 20150233103
    Abstract: An overflow plate concealing device for bathtubs that is associated with a plate of an overflow system of the bathtub. This aspect of the invention allows the overflow plate to be concealed to allow the user to alter the aesthetic appearance of their bathtub or repair the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Drain assembly for a bathtub and the like
    Patent number: 9074358
    Abstract: A drain assembly including a drain pipe with a threaded portion and a nut. The drain pipe includes a first end, an elbow portion, and a second end. The first end includes an annular flange and the threaded portion. To interconnect the drain assembly to a bathtub, the second end of the drain pipe is inserted through a drain port of the tub until the annular flange abuts a bottom wall of the tub. The nut is then threaded onto the threaded portion of the drain pipe to secure the drain pipe to the bathtub. The second end of the drain pipe is then interconnected to drain plumbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D733845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D737942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D760874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D762824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Hydrant enclosure
    Patent number: D768829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk