Patents by Inventor Leo W. Fleury, Jr.

Leo W. Fleury, Jr. 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: 11680865
    Abstract: Examples of a leak detection system are disclosed. In one example according to aspects of the present disclosure, a leak detection system includes a housing defining an interior, the housing connected to a component of a water distribution system. The leak detection system also includes a leak detection sensor contained within the interior of the housing and configured to detect a leak within the water distribution system. Additionally, the leak detection system includes a digital signal processing circuit in communication with the leak detection sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, Werner Guenther Richarz, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf, Timothy Scott Edward Hiller, Steven James Mercer, Stefan Erik Janhunen
  • Patent number: 11630021
    Abstract: A nozzle cap assembly includes a nozzle cap defining a bore, the bore defining internal threading configured to mount the nozzle cap on a nozzle of a fire hydrant; an enclosure attached to the nozzle cap; a vibration sensor positioned within the enclosure; a circuit board positioned within the enclosure, the circuit board connected in electrical communication with the vibration sensor, the circuit board configured to process an electrical current transmitted by the vibration sensor; and an antenna connected in electrical communication with the circuit board, the antenna configured to transmit a signal received from the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf
  • Publication number: 20220082467
    Abstract: Examples of a leak detection system are disclosed. In one example according to aspects of the present disclosure, a leak detection system includes a housing defining an interior, the housing connected to a component of a water distribution system. The leak detection system also includes a leak detection sensor contained within the interior of the housing and configured to detect a leak within the water distribution system. Additionally, the leak detection system includes a digital signal processing circuit in communication with the leak detection sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, Werner Guenther Richarz, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf, Timothy Scott Edward Hiller, Steven James Mercer, Stefan Erik Janhunen
  • Publication number: 20190316983
    Abstract: A nozzle cap assembly includes a nozzle cap defining a bore, the bore defining internal threading configured to mount the nozzle cap on a nozzle of a fire hydrant; an enclosure attached to the nozzle cap; a vibration sensor positioned within the enclosure; a circuit board positioned within the enclosure, the circuit board connected in electrical communication with the vibration sensor, the circuit board configured to process an electrical current transmitted by the vibration sensor; and an antenna connected in electrical communication with the circuit board, the antenna configured to transmit a signal received from the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf
  • Patent number: 10386257
    Abstract: A nozzle cap assembly includes a nozzle cap configured to mount on a fire hydrant, the nozzle cap housing defining an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a nozzle cap cavity within the nozzle cap; an antenna enclosure mounted to the nozzle cap, a portion of the antenna enclosure disposed external to the nozzle cap; and an antenna positioned within the antenna enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf
  • Publication number: 20180224349
    Abstract: Examples of a leak detection system are disclosed. In one example according to aspects of the present disclosure, a leak detection system includes a housing defining an interior, the housing connected to a component of a water distribution system. The leak detection system also includes a leak detection sensor contained within the interior of the housing and configured to detect a leak within the water distribution system. Additionally, the leak detection system includes a digital signal processing circuit in communication with the leak detection sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, Werner Guenther Richarz, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf, Timothy Scott Edward Hiller, Steven James Mercer, Stefan Erik Janhunen
  • Patent number: 9939069
    Abstract: A gate valve includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, the body defining a sensing bore; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. A method of sensing an aspect of a water control system includes gaining access to the water control system through an access bore in a gate valve; at least temporarily removing water for testing from the access bore; and sensing an aspect of the removed water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
  • Publication number: 20170121949
    Abstract: A nozzle cap assembly includes a nozzle cap configured to mount on a fire hydrant, the nozzle cap housing defining an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a nozzle cap cavity within the nozzle cap; an antenna enclosure mounted to the nozzle cap, a portion of the antenna enclosure disposed external to the nozzle cap; and an antenna positioned within the antenna enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf
  • Publication number: 20170074408
    Abstract: A gate valve includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, the body defining a sensing bore; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. A method of sensing an aspect of a water control system includes gaining access to the water control system through an access bore in a gate valve; at least temporarily removing water for testing from the access bore; and sensing an aspect of the removed water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
  • Patent number: 9593999
    Abstract: A leak detection structure for attachment to a fire hydrant includes an enclosure, the enclosure defining a cavity internal to the enclosure and a leak detection subassembly located in the cavity, the leak detection subassembly including at least one leak detection sensor and at least one circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf
  • Patent number: 9534694
    Abstract: A gate valve includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, the body defining a sensing bore; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. A method of sensing an aspect of a water control system includes gaining access to the water control system through an access bore in a gate valve; at least temporarily removing water for testing from the access bore; and sensing an aspect of the removed water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
  • Patent number: 9506591
    Abstract: A self-restrained pipe joint system and method of assembly to connect two lengths of pipe in a mechanical joint, which maximizes the advantages of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run pipe lengths as well as to appurtenances, including fittings and connections. The gasket contains locking members that act to restrain separation upon the instance of any force tending to separate the connected pipe lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Mikhail German, Jr., Leo W. Fleury, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9458609
    Abstract: A device for flushing a hydrant includes a stem connected to a valve of the hydrant; and an actuation system including a biased translational system coupled to the stem. An actuation system for flushing a hydrant includes a fluid; a piston assembly movable by the fluid; and a biasing element at least indirectly biasing the piston assembly towards a stop position. A method of flushing a hydrant includes operating an actuation system coupled to the hydrant, the actuation system including a stored energy device, a piston assembly coupled to a stem of the hydrant; and a biasing element coupled to the stem, the stem connected to a valve of the hydrant; and opening the valve of the hydrant by releasing energy from the stored energy device against a piston plate of the piston assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark, Edward C. Parish
  • Patent number: 9441771
    Abstract: A device for coupling a male piping member to a female piping member includes a compressible sealing gasket and a gripping ring surrounding the male piping member, the gripping ring including at least one gripping member and at least one overlapping surface. An intermediate ring surrounding the male piping member at least partially overlaps an overlapping surface of the gripping ring and communicates with the compressible sealing gasket. A locking ring surrounding the male piping member communicates with the gripping ring, wherein through a tightening connection between the locking ring and the female piping member, the locking ring communicates with the gripping ring forcing the intermediate ring into the compressible sealing gasket to form a seal between the male piping member and the female piping member and subsequently to force the gripping ring to grip the male piping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Mikhail German, Leo W. Fleury, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9291520
    Abstract: A leak detection system includes a housing for installation within a hydrant; at least one leak detection sensor within the housing; and a transmitter circuit in communication with the at least one leak detection sensor for communicating leak detection data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, Werner Guenther Richarz, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf, Timothy Scott Edward Hiller, Steven James Mercer, Stefan Erik Janhunen
  • Patent number: 9194108
    Abstract: A device for flushing a hydrant includes a stem connected to a fluid valve of the hydrant and an actuation system including a biased translational system coupled to the stem, a compressed gas, and a normally-open gas discharge valve. An actuation system for flushing a hydrant includes a fluid, a piston assembly movable by the fluid, a manual bleed valve in communication with the fluid, and a biasing element at least indirectly biasing the piston assembly towards a stop position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, Jr., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark, Paul Gifford, Christian Michael Granata, Edward C. Parish
  • Publication number: 20150219223
    Abstract: A gate valve includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, the body defining a sensing bore; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. A method of sensing an aspect of a water control system includes gaining access to the water control system through an access bore in a gate valve; at least temporarily removing water for testing from the access bore; and sensing an aspect of the removed water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Normand James Roy, James Ola Williams, Kenneth A. Clark
  • Publication number: 20140360004
    Abstract: A self-restrained pipe joint system and method of assembly to connect two lengths of pipe in a mechanical joint, which maximizes the advantages of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run pipe lengths as well as to appurtenances, including fittings and connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Mikhail German, JR., Leo W. Fleury, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130049968
    Abstract: A leak detection system includes a housing for installation within a hydrant; at least one leak detection sensor within the housing; and a transmitter circuit in communication with the at least one leak detection sensor for communicating leak detection data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, Werner Guenther Richarz, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf, Timothy Scott Edward Hiller, Steven James Mercer, Stefan Erik Janhunen
  • Publication number: 20130036796
    Abstract: A leak detection structure for attachment to a fire hydrant includes an enclosure, the enclosure defining a cavity internal to the enclosure and a leak detection subassembly located in the cavity, the leak detection subassembly including at least one leak detection sensor and at least one circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Leo W. Fleury, JR., Ganapathi Deva Varma Dintakurti, James O. Williams, Shabbir Yusuf