Patents by Inventor Odair Dafonseca

Odair Dafonseca 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: 20240066338
    Abstract: An adjustable drop includes an inner casing, the inner casing comprising: a distal end; a proximal end opposite the distal end, the proximal end comprising a shouldered segment; and a threaded segment between the distal end and the proximal end, the threaded segment starting at the shouldered segment and extending along the inner casing towards the distal end, the shouldered segment defining an outer radius that is greater than an outer radius of the threaded segment; and an outer casing surrounding the inner casing, the inner casing and the outer casing including corresponding threading to permit rotation between the inner casing and the outer casing to adjust an axial height, along a lengthwise axis of the adjustable drop, of the inner casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20240066339
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler assembly includes a flexible conduit; an integral hub and bracket assembly comprising: a bracket hub coupled to a bracket bar; and an adjustable drop integrally formed with the bracket hub, the adjustable drop defining a lengthwise axis oriented transverse to the bracket bar, the flexible conduit coupled to the adjustable drop; and a sprinkler head extending from the adjustable drop; wherein the adjustable drop comprises an inner casing and an outer casing surrounding the inner casing, and wherein the flexible conduit is directly coupled to the inner casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20240060578
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes an inner plate defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; an outer plate defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the outer plate substantially parallel with the inner plate; and a seating frame comprising: a first member extending from the second end of the inner plate, the first member defining a first free end distal to the inner plate; a second member extending from the second end of the outer plate, the second member defining a second free end distal to the outer plate, wherein the seating frame is configured to receive a beam between the first member and the second member; and a first fastener extending through one of the first member or the second member and configured to engage the beam to retain the seating frame on the beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe
  • Patent number: 11906090
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a bracket assembly comprising a first plate defining a first end and a second end, wherein a plate opening is formed through the first plate between the first end and the second end; a second plate defining a first end and a second end, the first end of the second plate extending through the plate opening, the second plate rotatable between a first position and a second position relative to the first plate at the plate opening; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly operable to rotate the second plate relative to the first plate to adjust a distance between the first plate and second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11833378
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler assembly includes a flexible conduit; and an integral hub and bracket assembly comprising: a bracket hub coupled to a bracket bar; and an adjustable drop integrally formed with the bracket hub, the adjustable drop defining a lengthwise axis oriented transverse to the bracket bar, the flexible conduit coupled to the adjustable drop; and a sprinkler head extending from the adjustable drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11828397
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes an inner plate defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; an outer plate defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the outer plate substantially parallel with the inner plate; a first member extending from the second end of the inner plate, the first member defining a first free end distal to the inner plate; and a second member extending from the second end of the outer plate, the second member defining a second free end distal to the outer plate; wherein at least one of the first free end and the second free end is angled away from the other of the first free end and the second free end, such that a distance between the first member and the second member increases towards the first and second free ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe
  • Patent number: 11808391
    Abstract: A method for using a bracket assembly includes providing a bracket assembly comprising a first plate, a second plate rotatable relative to the first plate, and a lever assembly, the lever assembly comprising a rod and a lever; engaging a beam with the first and second plates; and actuating the lever to decrease a space between the first and second plates to make the bracket assembly more secured with the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11802638
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a beam defining a first side and a second side; a bracket bar; and a bracket assembly coupled to an end of the bracket bar, the bracket assembly including: a first plate oriented substantially perpendicular to the bracket bar, the first plate having a first end coupled to the bracket bar and a second end coupled to the beam; a second plate rotatable relative to the first plate; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly operable to adjust a distance between the first plate and second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Mueller International, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11796088
    Abstract: A method for using a bracket assembly includes providing the bracket assembly comprising a first plate, a second plate actionable relative to the first plate, and a screw extending through a first fastener opening in the first plate and a second fastener opening in the second plate; engaging a beam with the first plate and the second plate; and tightening the screw to decrease a space between the first and second plates to make the bracket assembly more secured with the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11774007
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a beam defining a first side and a second side; a bracket bar; and a bracket assembly coupled to an end of the bracket bar, the bracket assembly comprising: a first plate defining a first vertical section oriented substantially perpendicular to the bracket bar, the first plate having a first end coupled to the bracket bar and a second end coupled to the beam, the first plate defining a first plate opening; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate, the second plate extending through the first plate opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate and operable to adjust a distance between the first plate and the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20220373105
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a beam defining a first side and a second side; a bracket bar; and a bracket assembly coupled to an end of the bracket bar, the bracket assembly comprising: a first plate defining a first vertical section oriented substantially perpendicular to the bracket bar, the first plate having a first end coupled to the bracket bar and a second end coupled to the beam, the first plate defining a first plate opening; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate, the second plate extending through the first plate opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate and operable to adjust a distance between the first plate and second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20220373104
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a stationary plate comprising first and second beam engagement members, the first beam engagement member spaced from the second beam engagement member, each of the first and second beam engagement members configured to extend substantially across and to support the bracket assembly on a top end of a beam; and a rotatable plate defining a plate engagement member engaging the stationary plate, the rotatable plate rotatable relative to the stationary plate at the plate engagement member, the rotatable plate defining a third beam engagement member; wherein the third beam engagement member is configured to extend along a first side of the beam, and the first and second beam engagement members are configured to extend along a second side of the beam opposite the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20220373106
    Abstract: A method for using a bracket assembly includes providing the bracket assembly comprising a first plate, a second plate actionable relative to the first plate, and a screw extending through a first fastener opening in the first plate and a second fastener opening in the second plate; engaging a beam with the first plate and the second plate; and tightening the screw to decrease a space between the first and second plates to make the bracket assembly more secured with the beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20220362597
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler assembly includes a flexible conduit; and an integral hub and bracket assembly comprising: a bracket hub coupled to a bracket bar; and an adjustable drop integrally formed with the bracket hub, the adjustable drop defining a lengthwise axis oriented transverse to the bracket bar, the flexible conduit coupled to the adjustable drop; and a sprinkler head extending from the adjustable drop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11441705
    Abstract: A bracket assembly, a fire sprinkler support assembly, and a method for using a bracket assembly are disclosed. The bracket assembly can comprise a first plate having a first end and a second end, the first plate defining a first plate opening and a first fastener opening; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate and defining a second fastener opening, the second plate extending through the first plate opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate, wherein the fastener is a screw defining a threaded exterior surface, the screw configured to engage the first fastener opening and the second fastener opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11433265
    Abstract: Provided herein are example aspects of a fire sprinkler assembly and a method for adjusting the height of an adjustable drop. In one aspect, the fire sprinkler assembly can comprise a bracket hub coupled to a bracket bar; a flexible conduit; an adjustable drop coupled to the bracket hub, the adjustable drop defining a lengthwise axis oriented transverse to the bracket bar, and the adjustable drop comprising: an inner casing, wherein the flexible conduit is directly coupled to the inner casing; and an outer casing surrounding the inner casing, the inner and outer casings including corresponding threading to permit rotation between the inner casing and the outer casing to adjust an axial height, along the lengthwise axis, of the inner casing; and a sprinkler head extending from the adjustable drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 11383262
    Abstract: A connector includes a first member defining a first opening; a second member defining a second opening; and a third member defining a third opening, the first opening, the second opening, and the third opening being centrally connected to define a cavity within the connector. A method for draining a sprinkler assembly includes removing a plug from a third opening of a connector of the sprinkler assembly, a sprinkler body of the sprinkler assembly connected to a first opening of the connector, a flexible conduit of the sprinkler assembly connected to a second opening of the connector; and draining a fluid from the connector and the flexible conduit through the third opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20220213986
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a bracket assembly comprising a first plate defining a first end and a second end, wherein a plate opening is formed through the first plate between the first end and the second end; a second plate defining a first end and a second end, the first end of the second plate extending through the plate opening, the second plate rotatable between a first position and a second position relative to the first plate at the plate opening; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly operable to rotate the second plate relative to the first plate to adjust a distance between the first plate and second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20220213985
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a beam defining a first side and a second side; a bracket bar; and a bracket assembly coupled to an end of the bracket bar, the bracket assembly including: a first plate oriented substantially perpendicular to the bracket bar, the first plate having a first end coupled to the bracket bar and a second end coupled to the beam; a second plate rotatable relative to the first plate; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly operable to adjust a distance between the first plate and second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20220213987
    Abstract: A method for using a bracket assembly includes providing a bracket assembly comprising a first plate, a second plate rotatable relative to the first plate, and a lever assembly, the lever assembly comprising a rod and a lever; engaging a beam with the first plate and second plate; and actuating the lever to decrease a space between the first and second plates to make the bracket assembly more secured with the beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen