Patents by Inventor Philip Wayne Bancroft
Philip Wayne Bancroft 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).
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Patent number: 11879571Abstract: A preassembled combination connects a captured pipe element to a second pipe element. First and second segments are connected end to end surrounding a central space for axially receiving the second pipe element. The segments are configured to be drawn toward one another and into engagement with the pipe elements. An annular body forms the captured pipe element. An end face of the captured pipe element is retained within the central space by engagement between a bead projecting from a sealing surface of the captured pipe element and the coupling assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Patent number: 11859737Abstract: A preassembled combination connects a captured pipe element to a second pipe element. First and second segments are connected end to end surrounding a central space for axially receiving the second pipe element. The segments are configured to be drawn toward one another and into engagement with the pipe elements. An annular body forms the captured pipe element. An end face of the captured pipe element is retained within the central space by engagement between a bead projecting from a sealing surface of the captured pipe element and the coupling assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Patent number: 11835159Abstract: A preassembled coupling for joining pipe elements has segments surrounding a central space with cusps which engage lobes of a seal to maintain the segments in spaced apart relation in a preassembled state. While the coupling is in the preassembled state the pipe elements may be inserted into the central space without disassembling the coupling, and portions of the seal adjacent to attachment members on the segments seat within a channel defined by the segments between the cusps, while portions of the seal between the attachment members are further from a back surface of the channel.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2023Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: VICTAULIC COMPANYInventor: Philip Wayne Bancroft
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Patent number: 11821546Abstract: A coupling has first and second segments attached to one another end to end surrounding a central space for receiving pipe elements. A spring assembly attaches the segments at one end and an adjustable attachment assembly attaches the segments at the opposite end. The spring assembly biases the segments away from one another sufficient to permit insertion of the pipe elements into the central space while the segments are attached to one another. The coupling may include a split ring toothed retainer for coupling plain end pipe elements, or it may have arcuate keys which engage grooved or shouldered pipe elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Patent number: 11739867Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe elements has segments surrounding a central space with cusps which engage lobes of a seal to maintain the segments in spaced apart relation in a preassembled state. While the coupling is in the preassembled state the pipe elements may be inserted into the central space without disassembling the coupling, and portions of the seal adjacent to attachment members on the segments seat within a channel defined by the segments between the cusps. The lobes of the seal contact a second surface of the shoulders of the segments adjacent to the attachment members when the segments are in spaced relation.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventor: Philip Wayne Bancroft
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Patent number: 11725757Abstract: A pipe coupling has first and second segments attached end to end surrounding a central space. The segments define first and second receptacles which receive pipe elements. A port is positioned in one of the segments. The port provides access to the central space. A nipple on the segment extends from the central space and defines a bore aligned with the port. A collar on the segment extends toward the central space. The collar has an outer surface which forms a recess with an inner surface of the segment. A seal is positioned within a channel defined by arcuate keys which surround the receptacles. The seal has a body which defines a first aperture aligned with the receptacles and a second aperture aligned with the bore of the nipple.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Richard Marakovits, Scott D. Madara, Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft
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Publication number: 20230167928Abstract: A preassembled coupling for joining pipe elements has segments surrounding a central space with cusps which engage lobes of a seal to maintain the segments in spaced apart relation in a preassembled state. While the coupling is in the preassembled state the pipe elements may be inserted into the central space without disassembling the coupling, and portions of the seal adjacent to attachment members on the segments seat within a channel defined by the segments between the cusps, while portions of the seal between the attachment members are further from a back surface of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventor: Philip Wayne Bancroft
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Publication number: 20230115967Abstract: A preassembled combination connects a captured pipe element to a second pipe element. First and second segments are connected end to end surrounding a central space for axially receiving the second pipe element. The segments are configured to be drawn toward one another and into engagement with the pipe elements. An annular body forms the captured pipe element. An end face of the captured pipe element is retained within the central space by engagement between a bead projecting from a sealing surface of the captured pipe element and the coupling assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Publication number: 20230106233Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe elements has cast segments attached end to end surrounding a central space. The segments define a channel that receives a gasket. Side surfaces within the channel have angularly oriented capture surfaces which are engaged by bulbous rims on the gasket which prevent the gasket from being dislodged from the channel when at least one pipe element is inserted into the central space. Side surfaces may also have support surfaces between the capture surfaces. The gasket supports the segments in a preassembled state wherein the segments are in spaced relation sufficient to permit insertion of one or more pipe elements while the segments are attached end to end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Philip Wayne Bancroft, Matthew A. Bowman
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Publication number: 20230080901Abstract: A preassembled combination connects a captured pipe element to a second pipe element. First and second segments are connected end to end surrounding a central space for axially receiving the second pipe element. The segments are configured to be drawn toward one another and into engagement with the pipe elements. An annular body forms the captured pipe element. An end face of the captured pipe element is retained within the central space by engagement between a bead projecting from a sealing surface of the captured pipe element and the coupling assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Publication number: 20220025998Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe elements has segments surrounding a central space with cusps which engage lobes of a seal to maintain the segments in spaced apart relation in a preassembled state. While the coupling is in the preassembled state the pipe elements may be inserted into the central space without disassembling the coupling, and portions of the seal adjacent to attachment members on the segments seat within a channel defined by the segments between the cusps. When the seal is compressed between the segments and the pipe elements to form a joint the seal deforms so as to withdraw a center leg of the seal from the flow path defined within the pipe elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventor: Philip Wayne Bancroft
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Patent number: 11168816Abstract: A coupling for joining pipe elements has segments surrounding a central space with cusps which engage lobes of a seal to maintain the segments in spaced apart relation in a preassembled state. While the coupling is in the preassembled state the pipe elements may be inserted into the central space without disassembling the coupling, and portions of the seal adjacent to attachment members on the segments seat within a channel defined by the segments between the cusps. When the seal is compressed between the segments and the pipe elements to form a joint the seal deforms so as to withdraw a center leg of the seal from the flow path defined within the pipe elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventor: Philip Wayne Bancroft
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Publication number: 20210095797Abstract: A pipe coupling has first and second segments attached end to end surrounding a central space. The segments define first and second receptacles which receive pipe elements. A port is positioned in one of the segments. The port provides access to the central space. A nipple on the segment extends from the central space and defines a bore aligned with the port. A collar on the segment extends toward the central space. The collar has an outer surface which forms a recess with an inner surface of the segment. A seal is positioned within a channel defined by arcuate keys which surround the receptacles. The seal has a body which defines a first aperture aligned with the receptacles and a second aperture aligned with the bore of the nipple.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Richard Marakovits, Scott D. Madara, Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft
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Publication number: 20210054954Abstract: A coupling has first and second segments attached to one another end to end surrounding a central space for receiving pipe elements. A spring assembly attaches the segments at one end and an adjustable attachment assembly attaches the segments at the opposite end. The spring assembly biases the segments away from one another sufficient to permit insertion of the pipe elements into the central space while the segments are attached to one another. The coupling may include a split ring toothed retainer for coupling plain end pipe elements, or it may have arcuate keys which engage grooved or shouldered pipe elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Patent number: 10859190Abstract: A coupling has first and second segments attached to one another end to end surrounding a central space for receiving pipe elements. A spring assembly attaches the segments at one end and an adjustable attachment assembly attaches the segments at the opposite end. The spring assembly biases the segments away from one another sufficient to permit insertion of the pipe elements into the central space while the segments are attached to one another. The coupling may include a split ring toothed retainer for coupling plain end pipe elements, or it may have arcuate keys which engage grooved or shouldered pipe elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Patent number: 10731780Abstract: A coupling has first and second segments attached to one another end to end surrounding a central space for receiving pipe elements. A spring assembly attaches the segments to one another at a first end and an adjustable attachment assembly attaches the segments to one another at a second end opposite to the first end. The spring assembly cooperates with the attachment assembly to bias the second ends of the segments away from one another sufficient to permit insertion of the pipe elements into the central space while the segments are attached to one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Publication number: 20200208762Abstract: A coupling has first and second segments attached to one another end to end surrounding a central space for receiving pipe elements. A spring assembly attaches the segments to one another at a first end and an adjustable attachment assembly attaches the segments to one another at a second end opposite to the first end. The spring assembly cooperates with the attachment assembly to bias the second ends of the segments away from one another sufficient to permit insertion of the pipe elements into the central space while the segments are attached to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Patent number: 10627025Abstract: A preassembled combination for connecting a captured pipe element to a second pipe element includes a plurality of segments attached to one another end to end to form a loop around a central space. A ring seal is positioned in channels defined by the segments. The captured pipe element has a first end positioned in the central space. The coupling is configured such that once the end of the second pipe element is inserted into the central space the segments can be drawn toward one another to join the second pipe element with the captured pipe element. A method of manufacturing the combination includes the steps of engaging a ring seal with a pipe element, positioning the ring seal in a channel of the segments and attaching the segments to one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Patent number: 10458579Abstract: A preassembled combination connects a captured pipe element to a second pipe element. First and second segments are connected end to end surrounding a central space for axially receiving the second pipe element. The segments are configured to be drawn toward one another and into engagement with the pipe elements. An annular body forms the captured pipe element. An end face of the captured pipe element is retained within the central space by engagement between a bead projecting from a sealing surface of the captured pipe element and the coupling assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Patent number: D863051Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Philip Wayne Bancroft, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Alan M. Yesavage, Ahmad Sith, Scott D. Madara, Matthew A. Bowman