Patents by Inventor Leslie W. Grove, Jr.

Leslie W. Grove, 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: 4549751
    Abstract: The invention is an improved support for meters, in particular for water meters. The invention can be used as a universal application because it is adjustable. Meter supports of the prior art are usually of a common yoke type and each meter configuration requires a meter support of its own because of its variation in dimensions. The present adjustable feature is easily adaptable to any size or configuration of meters. The universal and adjustable meter support consists of two adapters to fit the inlet and outlet ports of the meter being installed, two end members, and a spacer member. The spacer member is easily fabricated from commonly available stock. The simple assembly of the five simple components to the meter to be supported indicates its adjustability and universal application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1985
    Inventor: Leslie W. Grove, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4040289
    Abstract: An arrangement and method is provided for testing the seal of a sewer lateral saddle connector assembly used in connecting a lateral or branch sewer pipe line into a sewer main at a point where there is no "T" or "Y" connector available.The sewer branch saddle connector assembly consists of a cast iron saddle which is arranged to fit over a hole to be tapped in the sewer main. A 360.degree. circular rubber "O" ring sealing gasket is provided which is cemented in a retaining groove, on the underside of the sewer branch saddle connector assembly. A stainless steel strap, together with bronze T bolts and the attaching washers and nuts, secures the sewer branch saddle connector assembly to the sewer main, thus making a water-tight connection. The male connection end is shaped to accommodate all standard couplings and adaptors.A sewer branch lateral tester is then positioned over the open end of the male connection and sealed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1974
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Inventors: Joseph H. Clark, Leslie W. Grove, Jr.