Patents by Inventor Gary Hodge

Gary Hodge 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: 12584301
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a lavatory carrier assembly. The assembly includes a first leg including an upper member, a lower member, and a waste line access port member; a second leg; and a horizontal spacing member coupled to the first leg and the second leg. The waste line access port member defines an opening to receive a waste pipe. The waste line access port member also defines an upper and lower slots to slidably receive the upper and lower members of the first leg in a generally horizontal manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.
    Inventors: Gary Hodge, Robert Diplacido, Trent Killian, Tyler Van Devon Herfel
  • Publication number: 20250382798
    Abstract: A roof drain assembly includes a drain body, a gravel guard, and a cover. The drain body includes an inlet, an outlet, and a conduit between said inlet and outlet. The gravel guard includes a frame having a top opening, a bottom opening, a plurality of castellations separated from each other by a plurality of gaps. The gravel guard may be removably coupled to the drain body or integral with the drain body. The cover is configured to be removably coupled to a top surface of the gravel guard (e.g., at least a portion of the plurality of castellations). The cover includes a plurality of openings configured to allow fluid to flow therethrough into the drain body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: Gary Hodge, Robert Diplacido, Trent Killian, Tyler Van Devon Herfel
  • Publication number: 20250230645
    Abstract: A closet carrier assembly for a wall-mounted toilet includes a frame assembly having a pair of spaced apart opposing frames. Each frame includes a front leg, a rear leg, and an arm connecting the front and rear legs. A cross brace extends between the frames for providing structural support. A nipple connector forms an outlet and an inlet for coupling to a waste pipe of the wall mounted toilet. The nipple connector is secured to the front legs of the frames. A waste pipe chase conduit couples to the outlet of the nipple connector. The waste pipe chase includes a conduit outlet portion extending between the legs of one of the opposing frames, and a threaded stub on the waste pipe chase conduit. A hanger bracket extends between one of the frames and the threaded stub for supporting the waste pipe chase conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
    Inventors: Trent KILLIAN, Gary HODGE, Robert DIPLACIDO, Tyler VAN DEVON HERFEL
  • Publication number: 20250223789
    Abstract: A closet carrier assembly for a wall-mounted toilet includes two spaced apart frames that are typically identical. Each frame includes a front leg and a rear leg with an arm connecting the front and rear legs to form an opening. At least one face plate has a passageway with an inlet for coupling to a wall mounted toilet. The face plate is preferably adjustably secured to the front legs of the frames. A waste pipe chase couples to an outlet of the passageway of the face plate. The waste pipe chase has at least one conduit extending through the opening between the legs of one of the frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
    Inventors: Trent KILLIAN, Gary HODGE, Robert DIPLACIDO, Tyler VAN DEVON HERFEL
  • Publication number: 20250146259
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a lavatory carrier assembly. The assembly includes a first leg including an upper member, a lower member, and a waste line access port member; a second leg; and a horizontal spacing member coupled to the first leg and the second leg. The waste line access port member defines an opening to receive a waste pipe. The waste line access port member also defines an upper and lower slots to slidably receive the upper and lower members of the first leg in a generally horizontal manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Gary Hodge, Robert Diplacido, Trent Killian, Tyler Van Devon Herfel
  • Publication number: 20220379145
    Abstract: A reusable, elastomeric respirator and ventilator, with filter inserts, including a mask body having a pliant facial interface on the interior of the mask body, and two apertures centrally positioned on the front face of the mask body. Two interchangeable plugs or ports are provided to be received within and seal the apertures, deliver oxygen into the mask, or deliver liquids to a wearer of the mask. On opposing sides of the mask body are air filter housings which support an air filter, each air filter housing including a base support structure affixed to the mask body and a top securing structure removably secured to the base support structure. One or more straps are affixed to the mask body to secure the mask body about a wearer's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Dwight A. Siemiaczko, Richard Abraham, Gary Hodge
  • Patent number: 10895070
    Abstract: A closet carrier assembly for a wall-mounted toilet comprising a face plate having a front face and a back face. Spacing rods, extending from the front face, have a threaded distal end with a nut to act as a stop. A retainer plate mounts on the plurality of spacing rods against the stop and defines an opening with opposing earhole extensions. A waste pipe has a front end and a cuttable back end. The front end has opposing tabs sized and configured to pass through the earhole extensions. The front end also has ridges so that when the tabs are passed through the earhole extensions and the waste pipe is rotated, the waste pipe is fixed in place by the retainer plate being captured between the tabs and the ridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.
    Inventor: Gary Hodge
  • Publication number: 20200263408
    Abstract: A closet carrier assembly for a wall-mounted toilet comprising a face plate having a front face and a back face. Spacing rods, extending from the front face, have a threaded distal end with a nut to act as a stop. A retainer plate mounts on the plurality of spacing rods against the stop and defines an opening with opposing earhole extensions. A waste pipe has a front end and a cuttable back end. The front end has opposing tabs sized and configured to pass through the earhole extensions. The front end also has ridges so that when the tabs are passed through the earhole extensions and the waste pipe is rotated, the waste pipe is fixed in place by the retainer plate being captured between the tabs and the ridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
    Inventor: Gary Hodge
  • Patent number: 9211020
    Abstract: The invention relates to interlocking compartments which are assembled to form a display unit. In some embodiments, the interlocking compartments include a first compartment and a second compartment having a top surface, a bottom surface and a rear surface. The bottom surface of the second compartment includes a tongue and the top surface of the first compartment includes a groove for receiving the tongue. The rear surface of the second compartment includes a projection and the rear surface of the first compartment and the top surface of the first compartment form a corner having an indentation for receiving the projection. In some embodiments, the length of the bottom surface of the first compartment is greater than the length of the bottom surface of the second compartment, and the length of the bottom surface of the second compartment is greater than the length of the bottom surface of the third compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Hodge
  • Publication number: 20150084455
    Abstract: A rotor having a plurality of laminations joined together and mountable on a shaft for rotation relative to a stator of a rotary electric machine arrangement has a solid section that surrounds an opening within which the shaft is receivable. The solid section includes an outside diameter, magnet receiving voids, and steps delimiting a plurality of pole spans from flux directing features at sides of each of the pole spans. Adjacent flux directing features between adjacent pole spans are disposed on opposite sides of scalloped areas or other such recesses, permitting cooling air flow past the rotor. The invention also concerns a lamination usable together with additional laminations to provide such a rotor, as well as an arrangement, such as an AC motor, generator, or motor/generator, including a stator and such a rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: David Coulson, Gary Hodge
  • Publication number: 20100314345
    Abstract: The invention relates to interlocking compartments which are assembled to form a display unit. In some embodiments, the interlocking compartments include a first compartment and a second compartment having a top surface, a bottom surface and a rear surface. The bottom surface of the second compartment includes a tongue and the top surface of the first compartment includes a groove for receiving the tongue. The rear surface of the second compartment includes a projection and the rear surface of the first compartment and the top surface of the first compartment form a corner having an indentation for receiving the projection. In some embodiments, the length of the bottom surface of the first compartment is greater than the length of the bottom surface of the second compartment, and the length of the bottom surface of the second compartment is greater than the length of the bottom surface of the third compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.
    Inventor: Gary Hodge
  • Publication number: 20100314406
    Abstract: The present invention provides gravity feed dispensers for use in display units. The display units may display paint and paint related products. The display unit can have a plurality of pockets to display paint chips and a plurality of dispensers to dispense a plurality of paint testers. Paint testers may roll to the front of the dispensers by gravity for selection by consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.
    Inventors: Linda FELDMAN, Gary Hodge
  • Publication number: 20100282697
    Abstract: An ultra narrow, tall, flexible fixture that is capable of holding and displaying greeting cards or other non-greeting card related merchandise in a retail environment. The fixture is easily configured to hold both greeting card and non-greeting card merchandise in an array of display configurations supporting different numbers of display units and shelves. Merchandise may be displayed along one length of the fixture or alternately along two opposing sides of the fixture. The fixture also contains two endcap pieces that are capable of supporting an array of unique fixtures such as gift card holders and curved card pockets. The display units contain multiple levels for storing greeting cards. The fixture additionally provides ample storage space at the base of the fixture for excess merchandise and restocking materials. An area of the fixture can also be configured to support signage and lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher P. Weigand, Gary Hodge, Emory Brozak, JR.
  • Publication number: 20050203885
    Abstract: A system and/or method which offers customer-driven aggregation of data, with the ability to dynamically modify the filing hierarchy and to store, create and organize digital financial information. The system enables customers to establish a hierarchy of file folders, file any payment whether paper or electronic in a folder for future reference, provide secure storage for an indefinite period for any payment, including credit card payments, debit card transactions, imaged checks, electronic bill payments or account statements. As such, customers can create and change at will their file folder hierarchy and file documents with notes. Customers can set a preference for automatic filing based on pre-established criteria such as folders based standard merchant categories or by month. Customers can also ‘file’ payments when they are created or viewed in the transaction history.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: William Chenevich, Linda Garner, Gary Hodge, Lakhbir Lamba, Andrew Lang, Jon Rundquist, Paige Vinall
  • Patent number: D626765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Weigand, Gary Hodge, Emory Brozak, Jr.
  • Patent number: D627580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Weigand, Gary Hodge, Emory Brozak, Jr.