Patents by Inventor MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC

MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC 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: 20180014248
    Abstract: A method of communicating hail messages comprises repeatedly transmitting first hail messages from a device at a first hailing rate in which time between beginnings of each consecutive first hail message is a first period, a length of time each first hail message is transmitted is a first length, and a first quantity of time extending between an end of each first hail message and a start of a next first hail message is a first gap; and listening at the device for a second hail message being repeatedly transmitted to the device at a second hailing rate in which time between beginnings of each consecutive second hail message is a second period, a length of time each second hail message is transmitted is a second length and a second quantity of time extending between an end of each second hail message and a start of a next second hail message is a second gap. Each of the first time periods and lengths is greater than the corresponding second time periods and lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventor: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130206241
    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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventor: Mueller International, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130199625
    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: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventor: Mueller International, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130192348
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a gate valve including a body and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body with a sensing bore; a bonnet contacting the body; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventor: Mueller International, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130192350
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for a gate valve including a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore; a bonnet contacting the body; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventor: Mueller International, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130031974
    Abstract: A water meter enclosure includes a non-metallic cover defining an interior cavity shaped to accept a metering device; a metal ring including threads for connection to a piping system; and an annular lip contacting a distal end of the metal ring to retain the metal ring in spatial relationship between the non-metallic cover and the annular lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventor: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC