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).

  • Publication number: 20230175244
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20210332927
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Jacob D. Twaroski, Michael T. Benesh
  • Patent number: 11054076
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jacob D. Twaroski, Michael T. Benesh
  • Patent number: 10458106
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael T. Benesh, Jason E. Morris, William E. Verdecchia, Donald J. Bissell
  • Publication number: 20180128409
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob D. Twaroski, Michael T. Benesh
  • Publication number: 20170121953
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Michael T. Benesh, Jason E. Morris, William E. Verdecchia, Donald J. Bissell