Patents by Inventor Michael Liebal

Michael Liebal 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: 9587384
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
  • Publication number: 20150345120
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
  • Patent number: 9133607
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
  • Publication number: 20140116553
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
  • Patent number: 8376185
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting fuel theft at a fuel dispenser. The dispenser has a primary flow meter, an auxiliary flow detection device positioned at an entrance of a dispenser, and an auxiliary dispenser shutoff system. A rate of flow through the primary flow meter and a rate of flow through the auxiliary flow detection device are calculated. The primary flow meter rate of flow and the auxiliary flow detection device rate of flow are compared. If the difference exceeds a threshold, a shutoff signal is provided to the auxiliary dispenser shutoff system to stop fuel flow through the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Liebal, Paul Kaper, Chris Scott, Brent K. Price
  • Publication number: 20110031267
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting fuel theft at a fuel dispenser. The dispenser has a primary flow meter, an auxiliary flow detection device positioned at an entrance of a dispenser, and an auxiliary dispenser shutoff system. A rate of flow through the primary flow meter and a rate of flow through the auxiliary flow detection device are calculated. The primary flow meter rate of flow and the auxiliary flow detection device rate of flow are compared. If the difference exceeds a threshold, a shutoff signal is provided to the auxiliary dispenser shutoff system to stop fuel flow through the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Liebal, Paul Kaper, Chris Scott, Brent K. Price
  • Patent number: D706906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard
  • Patent number: D719641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
  • Patent number: D744617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
  • Patent number: D759210
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
  • Patent number: D774171
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III
  • Patent number: D787643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Jason Tilk, Alex Velet, Michael Liebal, Sean M. Chenard, Roy Leviner, III