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).

  • Patent number: 11320066
    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; a second plate rotatable relative to the first plate; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly comprising a lever and a rod, the rod engaging a fastener opening in the first plate and a fastener opening in the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20210381625
    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: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe
  • Patent number: 11125359
    Abstract: A method for mounting a support assembly to a ceiling support structure is disclosed. In example aspects, the method can comprise providing the support assembly, the support assembly comprising a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly comprising a first plate, a second plate, and a seating frame; positioning the seating frame in an open position; positioning a portion of the ceiling support structure within a space defined between the first and second plates; and securing the bracket assembly to the ceiling support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe
  • Patent number: 10905910
    Abstract: A method for assembling a sprinkler support assembly, the method including fitting a saddle of a mounting bracket over a grid support of a ceiling system; fastening an attachment leg of the mounting bracket to a suspension frame of the ceiling system with a fastener, the attachment leg disposed at a first bracket end of the mounting bracket, the saddle disposed at a second mounting bracket end of the mounting bracket opposite from the first bracket end, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and securing a sprinkler drop of a fire sprinkler assembly with a clamp, the clamp attached to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Patent number: 10898745
    Abstract: A sprinkler support assembly includes a ceiling system including a suspension frame and a grid support, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and a bracket assembly including a main body and at least one support arm, the main body attached to the grid support, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Patent number: 10835772
    Abstract: A method for mounting a bracket assembly on a suspension frame, the method including attaching a main body of the bracket assembly to the suspension frame; and attaching a support arm of the bracket assembly to a ceiling grid support element of the suspension frame, the support arm extending outward from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Patent number: 10799739
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a sprinkler drop, the sprinkler drop including a flexible conduit and an elbow disposed opposite from the flexible conduit; and a bracket assembly defining a central opening, the sprinkler drop extending at least partially through the central opening, the bracket assembly including at least one clamp member extending upwards from the bracket assembly, the at least one clamp member engaging the sprinkler drop between the flexible conduit and the elbow; a first seating member extending downwards from the bracket assembly; and a support arm extending laterally beneath the sprinkler drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Patent number: 10792526
    Abstract: A flexible hose support bracket assembly includes a first bracket portion including a first leg coupled to a first bar element; a second bracket portion including a second leg coupled to a second bar element; and a hub assembly including a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the second primary support end defining a slot; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the second secondary support end defining a first opening; a pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking pin extending through the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Mitchell, Mike Dooley, Odair Dafonseca, Yoram Ringer
  • Patent number: 10744357
    Abstract: A hub assembly includes a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the primary support defining a primary cut out portion; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the secondary support defining a secondary cut out portion, the second secondary support end defining a first opening and a second opening; a pin extending through the first primary support end and the first secondary support end, the pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking mechanism extending through the second secondary support end, the locking mechanism including a first pin member engaging the first opening; a second pin member engaging the second opening; and a spring captured between the first pin member and the second pin member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Mitchell, Mike Dooley, Odair Dafonseca, Yoram Ringer
  • Publication number: 20200188717
    Abstract: A method for assembling a sprinkler support assembly, the method including fitting a saddle of a mounting bracket over a grid support of a ceiling system; fastening an attachment leg of the mounting bracket to a suspension frame of the ceiling system with a fastener, the attachment leg disposed at a first bracket end of the mounting bracket, the saddle disposed at a second mounting bracket end of the mounting bracket opposite from the first bracket end, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and securing a sprinkler drop of a fire sprinkler assembly with a clamp, the clamp attached to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Publication number: 20200188716
    Abstract: A sprinkler support assembly includes a ceiling system including a suspension frame and a grid support, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and a bracket assembly including a main body and at least one support arm, the main body attached to the grid support, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Publication number: 20200155884
    Abstract: A method for mounting a support assembly to a ceiling support structure is disclosed. In example aspects, the method can comprise providing the support assembly, the support assembly comprising a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly comprising a first plate, a second plate, and a seating frame; positioning the seating frame in an open position; positioning a portion of the ceiling support structure within a space defined between the first and second plates; and securing the bracket assembly to the ceiling support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe
  • Publication number: 20200129797
    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: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 10619765
    Abstract: Provided herein is a fire sprinkler support assembly for use with a fire suppression device. The fire sprinkler support assembly can comprise a bracket bar; and a bracket assembly coupled to at least one 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; a second plate actionable relative to the first plate, the second plate having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the second plate extends through a first opening in the first plate; and a fastener coupling the first plate to the second plate, the fastener extending through corresponding fastener openings in the first plate and the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Patent number: 10610716
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket including a main body and at least one support arm, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body, the main body defining a mounting pad; and a clamp attached to the mounting pad. A sprinkler support assembly includes a ceiling system including a suspension frame and a grid support, the grid support extending laterally outward from the suspension frame; and a bracket assembly including a main body and at least one support arm, the main body attached to the grid support, the at least one support arm extending outward from the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca
  • Publication number: 20200096137
    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: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20200078625
    Abstract: A hub assembly includes a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the primary support defining a primary cut out portion; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the secondary support defining a secondary cut out portion, the second secondary support end defining a first opening and a second opening; a pin extending through the first primary support end and the first secondary support end, the pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking mechanism extending through the second secondary support end, the locking mechanism including a first pin member engaging the first opening; a second pin member engaging the second opening; and a spring captured between the first pin member and the second pin member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen Mitchell, Mike Dooley, Odair Dafonseca, Yoram Ringer
  • Publication number: 20200080665
    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; a second plate rotatable relative to the first plate; and a lever assembly coupling the first plate to the second plate, the lever assembly comprising a lever and a rod, the rod engaging a fastener opening in the first plate and a fastener opening in the second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Odair Dafonseca, Joseph Beagen
  • Publication number: 20200069986
    Abstract: A flexible hose support bracket assembly includes a first bracket portion including a first leg coupled to a first bar element; a second bracket portion including a second leg coupled to a second bar element; and a hub assembly including a primary support defining a first primary support end and a second primary support end, the second primary support end defining a slot; a secondary support defining a first secondary support end and a second secondary support end, the second secondary support end defining a first opening; a pin hingedly coupling the first primary support end to the first secondary support end; and a locking pin extending through the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen Mitchell, Mike Dooley, Odair Dafonseca, Yoram Ringer
  • Patent number: 10561873
    Abstract: A fire sprinkler support assembly is provided. In some approaches, the fire sprinkler support assembly may include a bracket bar extending transverse to a beam, and a bracket assembly coupled to the bracket bar. The bracket assembly may include an upper wall and a set of plates extending from the upper wall, wherein the set of plates have a first end coupled to the bracket bar. An interior angle between the set of plates and the bracket bar is less than 90 degrees (e.g., 80-85°). The bracket assembly may further include a seating frame extending from a second end of the set of plates, the seating frame including a first member and a second member disposed on opposite sides of the beam. The fire sprinkler support assembly may further include a fastener extending through an opening of the upper wall to couple the set of plates to the bracket bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Anvil International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Beagen, Odair Dafonseca, William Tyler Howe