Patents by Inventor Nicholaus J. Peyton

Nicholaus J. Peyton 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: 9624652
    Abstract: A system for isolating and flushing contaminants in a water supply system is disclosed. The system includes a monitoring and detection subsystem, a communication subsystem, and a flushing subsystem. Components of the system for isolating and flushing contaminants may be housed in a hydrant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Clark, Nicholaus J. Peyton
  • Patent number: 9624653
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrant including an upper barrel; at least one hose nozzle; a valve associated with the hose nozzle; an electric motor to open and close the valve; and a controller coupled to the hydrant. In various embodiments, the hydrant includes a diffuser coupled to the hose nozzle. In various embodiments, the hydrant is in wired communication with a monitoring facility, a detection device, or a water motorized valve in a water distribution network. In various embodiments, the hydrant includes a transmitter and receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Clark, Nicholaus J. Peyton
  • Patent number: 9534359
    Abstract: A system for protecting a fluid supply from a contaminant includes an anchor check valve having an inlet end and an exit end, the anchor check valve adapted to allow fluid flow through the anchor check valve from the inlet end to the exit end but prevent fluid flow through the check valve from the exit end to the inlet end; a dry-barrel fire hydrant in proximate fluid communication with the anchor check valve, the dry-barrel fire hydrant having a valve operating mechanism; and a hydrant shoe coupled to the anchor check valve, the hydrant shoe having a valve assembly adjustably connected to the valve operating mechanism of the dry-barrel fire hydrant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholaus J. Peyton
  • Publication number: 20140352800
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrant including an upper barrel; at least one hose nozzle; a valve associated with the hose nozzle; an electric motor to open and close the valve; and a controller coupled to the hydrant
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Clark, Nicholaus J. Peyton
  • Publication number: 20140230916
    Abstract: A system for protecting a fluid supply from a contaminant includes an anchor check valve having an inlet end and an exit end, the anchor check valve adapted to allow fluid flow through the anchor check valve from the inlet end to the exit end but prevent fluid flow through the check valve from the exit end to the inlet end; a dry-barrel fire hydrant in proximate fluid communication with the anchor check valve, the dry-barrel fire hydrant having a valve operating mechanism; and a hydrant shoe coupled to the anchor check valve, the hydrant shoe having a valve assembly adjustably connected to the valve operating mechanism of the dry-barrel fire hydrant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholaus J. Peyton
  • Patent number: 8733381
    Abstract: An anchor valve for security is disclosed. The anchor valve includes a check valve with a flapper for preventing a contaminant from entering the fluid supply system. Contaminants that are outboard of the anchor valve are unable to pass by and are expelled when the fluid supply valve is opened. The anchor valve may include an access cover for maintenance and inspection of the flapper and the check valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholaus J. Peyton
  • Publication number: 20120048386
    Abstract: A system for isolating and flushing contaminants in a water supply system is disclosed. The system includes a monitoring and detection subsystem, a communication subsystem, and a flushing subsystem. Components of the system for isolating and flushing contaminants may be housed in a hydrant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Clark, Nicholaus J. Peyton
  • Publication number: 20090000666
    Abstract: An anchor valve for security is disclosed. The anchor valve includes a check valve with a flapper for preventing a contaminant from entering the fluid supply system. Contaminants that are outboard of the anchor valve are unable to pass by and are expelled when the fluid supply valve is opened. The anchor valve may include an access cover for maintenance and inspection of the flapper and the check valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Nicholaus J. Peyton