Patents by Inventor Michael T. Benesh
Michael T. Benesh 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: 12687001Abstract: A trap seal protection device may provide an evaporation barrier for a drain and reduce odors and gases emitting from the drain. The trap seal protection device includes a housing including a flange engaging a radial surface of a drain assembly to support the housing relative to the drain assembly, a gasket coupled to the housing, the gasket having an outer diameter engaging an inner diameter of the drain assembly, a seal member positioned within the housing and selectively forming a seal against the housing. The seal member is movable to permit fluid flow through the trap seal protection device, wherein an axial distance between the flange and the seal member is greater than the outer diameter of the gasket.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2024Date of Patent: July 21, 2026Assignee: Zurn Water, LLCInventors: Michael T. Benesh, Christopher J. Say, Glen W. Trickle, Zach Cronin, Seth R. Wenzel, Balaji Chandran
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Patent number: 12559928Abstract: A water closet carrier assembly for mounting a water closet having an outlet to a plurality of wall members includes a faceplate having a central portion extending in a widthwise direction between a first side and a second side, and a water closet outlet opening configured to align with an outlet of the water closet, a first side portion coupled to the central portion at the first side, the first side portion including a first side portion mounting aperture, and a second side portion coupled to the central portion at the second side, the second side portion including a second side portion mounting aperture. The water closet carrier assembly also includes first and second fasteners configured to couple the first and second side portions, respectively, to first and second wall members, respectively, of the plurality of wall members. The faceplate is supported solely by the plurality of wall members.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 24, 2026Assignee: Zurn Water, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Say, Donald J. Bissell, Michael T. Benesh, David M. Gomo, Matt Lawrence, Frank Schaetzke, Matt Henderson, Zach Cronin, Chris Majocka, Scott Young, Jake Rose, Seth Wenzel, Jacob Twaroski, Bill Woehlke
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Publication number: 20240344309Abstract: A trap seal protection device may provide an evaporation barrier for a drain and reduce odors and gases emitting from the drain. The trap seal protection device includes a housing including a flange engaging a radial surface of a drain assembly to support the housing relative to the drain assembly, a gasket coupled to the housing, the gasket having an outer diameter engaging an inner diameter of the drain assembly, a seal member positioned within the housing and selectively forming a seal against the housing. The seal member is movable to permit fluid flow through the trap seal protection device, wherein an axial distance between the flange and the seal member is greater than the outer diameter of the gasket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Michael T. Benesh, Christopher J. Say, Glen W. Trickle, Zach Cronin, Seth R. Wenzel, Balaji Chandran
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Publication number: 20240309973Abstract: A fluid coupler for providing fluid communication between a faceplate and a pipe includes a primary segment for coupling to a downstream pipe, a secondary segment including a flanged end for coupling to the faceplate, and an inlet in the flanged end for providing fluid communication with an outlet of the faceplate. The flanged end includes mounting slots that correspond to mounting apertures of the faceplate for securing the fluid coupler to the faceplate. The fluid coupler is adjustably secured to the faceplate such that it forms a water-tight seal therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Christopher J. Say, Matthew Curtis Henderson, Frank Schaetzke, Seth R. Wenzel, Michael T. Benesh, David M. Gomo
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Publication number: 20230175244Abstract: A water closet carrier assembly for mounting a water closet having an outlet to a plurality of wall members includes a faceplate having a central portion extending in a widthwise direction between a first side and a second side, and a water closet outlet opening configured to align with an outlet of the water closet, a first side portion coupled to the central portion at the first side, the first side portion including a first side portion mounting aperture, and a second side portion coupled to the central portion at the second side, the second side portion including a second side portion mounting aperture. The water closet carrier assembly also includes first and second fasteners configured to couple the first and second side portions, respectively, to first and second wall members, respectively, of the plurality of wall members. The faceplate is supported solely by the plurality of wall members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Say, Donald J. Bissell, Michael T. Benesh, David M. Gomo, Matt Lawrence, Frank Schaetzke, Matt Henderson, Zach Cronin, Chris Majocka, Scott Young, Jake Rose, Seth Wenzel, Jacob Twaroski, Bill Woehlke
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Publication number: 20210332927Abstract: A compression collar is used for reinforcing an interference fit between a piping end and a fitting. The compression collar comprises a reinforcing ring having a tubular geometry with a radially-inward facing surface and a radially-outward facing surface. A sleeve is received around, at least in part, a portion of the radially-outward facing surface of the reinforcing ring and this sleeve wraps around one axial end of the reinforcing ring to form a stop edge thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Jacob D. Twaroski, Michael T. Benesh
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Patent number: 11054076Abstract: A compression collar is used for reinforcing an interference fit between a piping end and a fitting. The compression collar comprises a reinforcing ring having a tubular geometry with a radially-inward facing surface and a radially-outward facing surface. A sleeve is received around, at least in part, a portion of the radially-outward facing surface of the reinforcing ring and this sleeve wraps around one axial end of the reinforcing ring to form a stop edge thereon.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Jacob D. Twaroski, Michael T. Benesh
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Patent number: 10458106Abstract: A waterless trap for use in a drain assembly includes flow enhancing features to promote the vortex water flow of water received in the trap, an improved sealing arrangement to enhance the seal between a seal member and the housing to inhibit sewer gas leaks from an attached drain pipe by maintaining an evaporation barrier that assists in retaining water in a corresponding p-trap, and a plurality of air passages can allow the trap seal to open with ease when the drain pipe is pressurized. These features may be used in combination with one another or may be independently employed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Michael T. Benesh, Jason E. Morris, William E. Verdecchia, Donald J. Bissell
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Publication number: 20180128409Abstract: A compression collar is used for reinforcing an interference fit between a piping end and a fitting. The compression collar comprises a reinforcing ring having a tubular geometry with a radially-inward facing surface and a radially-outward facing surface. A sleeve is received around, at least in part, a portion of the radially-outward facing surface of the reinforcing ring and this sleeve wraps around one axial end of the reinforcing ring to form a stop edge thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Jacob D. Twaroski, Michael T. Benesh
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Publication number: 20170121953Abstract: A waterless trap for use in a drain assembly includes flow enhancing features to promote the vortex water flow of water received in the trap, an improved sealing arrangement to enhance the seal between a seal member and the housing to inhibit sewer gas leaks from an attached drain pipe by maintaining an evaporation barrier that assists in retaining water in a corresponding p-trap, and a plurality of air passages can allow the trap seal to open with ease when the drain pipe is pressurized. These features may be used in combination with one another or may be independently employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Michael T. Benesh, Jason E. Morris, William E. Verdecchia, Donald J. Bissell