Patents by Inventor John Kevin Schoolcraft
John Kevin Schoolcraft 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).
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Patent number: 11555718Abstract: A meter assembly is provided including a register or an index associated with a meter; and a communication circuit decoupled from the register or the index and configured to communicate with the register or the index using an optical communication link between the register or the index and the communication circuit. Related communication circuit housings are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Sensus Spectrum, LLCInventors: Adam Hansen, James Malone Giarelli, John Kevin Schoolcraft
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Publication number: 20200232814Abstract: A meter assembly is provided including a register or an index associated with a meter; and a communication circuit decoupled from the register or the index and configured to communicate with the register or the index using an optical communication link between the register or the index and the communication circuit. Related communication circuit housings are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Adam Hansen, James Malone Giarelli, John Kevin Schoolcraft
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Patent number: 9896829Abstract: A diaphragm for use in a diaphragm-type flush valve includes a flexible diaphragm body having a first side and a second side and an outer periphery, a center passageway defined in the diaphragm body, a bypass orifice defined in the diaphragm body, and a sealing ring attached to the outer periphery of the flexible diaphragm body. The sealing ring defines an outer circumferential surface of the diaphragm. The outer circumferential surface of the sealing ring defines a recessed area. The recessed area is configured to be positioned in a keyed relationship with a flush valve body.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Matthew C. Davis, Michael A. Funari, John Kevin Schoolcraft
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Patent number: 9650778Abstract: A urinal includes a urinal body having a top portion, a left sidewall, a right sidewall, and a rear wall, which define an internal cavity, and a bowl having a concave shape. The top portion includes a plenum chamber defined therein, which is configured to receive flush water and is in in fluid communication with the internal cavity of the urinal body via a plurality of baffle holes. A flow restrictor is disposed within the plenum chamber to slow a velocity of water flowing through the plenum chamber. The rear wall of the urinal body includes at least two angled portions extending laterally inward and rearward from the left and right sidewalls. The angled portions meet in a rounded corner. The at least two angled portions and the rounded corner are configured to deflect urine striking the rear wall such that the urine remains within the internal cavity.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Daniel James Danowski, John Kevin Schoolcraft, Himanshu Bhatta
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Patent number: 9587384Abstract: A modular sensor activated faucet assembly provides a spout that can be coupled and removed from its mounting base quickly and easily for installation and service. A water tight connection can be established between the mounting base and the spout without the use of tools or additional mechanical connections, thus allowing the spout to be installed by simply plugging into its base. A seamless spout construction defining a hollow interior bifurcated by integral internal wall structure provides a wet chamber between its mounting end and the outlet and a flow pipe inside the spout. The modular base provides a cooperating flow pipe. When the spout is mounted onto the base, the flow pipes are configured to nest together in close relation such that one or more seals can be disposed between the flow pipes to provide a water tight seal between the spout and base.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
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Publication number: 20160186419Abstract: A diaphragm for use in a diaphragm-type flush valve includes a flexible diaphragm body having a first side and a second side and an outer periphery, a center passageway defined in the diaphragm body, a bypass orifice defined in the diaphragm body, and a sealing ring attached to the outer periphery of the flexible diaphragm body. The sealing ring defines an outer circumferential surface of the diaphragm. The outer circumferential surface of the sealing ring defines a recessed area. The recessed area is configured to be positioned in a keyed relationship with a flush valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Matthew C. Davis, Michael A. Funari, John Kevin Schoolcraft
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Publication number: 20150345120Abstract: A modular sensor activated faucet assembly provides a spout that can be coupled and removed from its mounting base quickly and easily for installation and service. A water tight connection can be established between the mounting base and the spout without the use of tools or additional mechanical connections, thus allowing the spout to be installed by simply plugging into its base. A seamless spout construction defining a hollow interior bifurcated by integral internal wall structure provides a wet chamber between its mounting end and the outlet and a flow pipe inside the spout. The modular base provides a cooperating flow pipe. When the spout is mounted onto the base, the flow pipes are configured to nest together in close relation such that one or more seals can be disposed between the flow pipes to provide a water tight seal between the spout and base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
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Patent number: 9133607Abstract: A modular sensor activated faucet assembly provides a spout that can be coupled and removed from its mounting base quickly and easily for installation and service. A water tight connection can be established between the mounting base and the spout without the use of tools or additional mechanical connections, thus allowing the spout to be installed by simply plugging into its base. A seamless spout construction defining a hollow interior bifurcated by integral internal wall structure provides a wet chamber between its mounting end and the outlet and a flow pipe inside the spout. The modular base provides a cooperating flow pipe. When the spout is mounted onto the base, the flow pipes are configured to nest together in close relation such that one or more seals can be disposed between the flow pipes to provide a water tight seal between the spout and base.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
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Publication number: 20150101115Abstract: A urinal includes a urinal body having a top portion, a left sidewall, a right sidewall, and a rear wall, which define an internal cavity, and a bowl having a concave shape. The top portion includes a plenum chamber defined therein, which is configured to receive flush water and is in in fluid communication with the internal cavity of the urinal body via a plurality of baffle holes. A flow restrictor is disposed within the plenum chamber to slow a velocity of water flowing through the plenum chamber. The rear wall of the urinal body includes at least two angled portions extending laterally inward and rearward from the left and right sidewalls. The angled portions meet in a rounded corner. The at least two angled portions and the rounded corner are configured to deflect urine striking the rear wall such that the urine remains within the internal cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Daniel James Danowski, John Kevin Schoolcraft, Himanshu Bhatta
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Publication number: 20140116553Abstract: A modular sensor activated faucet assembly provides a spout that can be coupled and removed from its mounting base quickly and easily for installation and service. A water tight connection can be established between the mounting base and the spout without the use of tools or additional mechanical connections, thus allowing the spout to be installed by simply plugging into its base. A seamless spout construction defining a hollow interior bifurcated by integral internal wall structure provides a wet chamber between its mounting end and the outlet and a flow pipe inside the spout. The modular base provides a cooperating flow pipe. When the spout is mounted onto the base, the flow pipes are configured to nest together in close relation such that one or more seals can be disposed between the flow pipes to provide a water tight seal between the spout and base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
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Patent number: D706906Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard
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Patent number: D719641Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
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Patent number: D731040Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Daniel James Danowski, John Kevin Schoolcraft, Himanshu Bhatta
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Patent number: D739924Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Daniel James Danowski, John Kevin Schoolcraft, Himanshu Bhatta
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Patent number: D744617Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
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Patent number: D759210Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
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Patent number: D774171Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
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Patent number: D787643Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
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Patent number: D787646Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Matthew C. Davis, Michael A. Funari, John Kevin Schoolcraft
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Patent number: D899283Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Sensus Spectrum, LLCInventors: James Malone Giarelli, John Kevin Schoolcraft