Patents by Inventor Robert E. Saadi
Robert E. Saadi 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: 10189194Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for a unitary diaphragm assembly is for use in flush valves. The diaphragm assembly may have a flexible diaphragm which includes a seating portion and a mounting portion at the outer peripheral edge. A flow ring may be positioned adjacent to the seating portion of the diaphragm. An elongated barrel member may extend from the diaphragm in a longitudinal direction and may include a plurality of radial supports positioned circumferentially around the outer surface of the barrel member and along a portion of the length of the barrel member.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Michael A. Funari, Robert E. Saadi
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Publication number: 20160161010Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for a unitary diaphragm assembly is for use in flush valves. The diaphragm assembly may have a flexible diaphragm which includes a seating portion and a mounting portion at the outer peripheral edge. A flow ring may be positioned adjacent to the seating portion of the diaphragm. An elongated barrel member may extend from the diaphragm in a longitudinal direction and may include a plurality of radial supports positioned circumferentially around the outer surface of the barrel member and along a portion of the length of the barrel member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Michael A. Funari, Robert E. Saadi
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Patent number: 8397317Abstract: A flush actuator assembly for use with a flush valve having a relief post is disclosed. The flush actuator assembly includes a valve actuator having a first end, a second end, and an aperture extending therebetween. The aperture is adapted to surround at least a portion of the relief valve post. Movement of the valve actuator in a first direction engages the relief valve post at a first location on the post and displaces the relief valve post by a first separation distance. Movement of the valve actuator in a second direction engages the relief valve post at a second location on the post and displaces the relief valve post by a second separation distance. The first separation distance and the second separation distance are different.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Michael A. Funari, Robert E. Saadi, Jeffrey T. Phillips, Joseph J. Ballachino
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Patent number: 7866911Abstract: A slotted drain having a first channeled half having a first engaging structure and a second channeled half having a second engaging structure mating within the first engaging structure is disclosed. The first channeled half can define a cantilever snap-fit recess and the second channeled half can comprise a cantilever snap-fit protrusion. A slot is formed when the first and second channeled halves are joined. The slot is adapted to receive a liquid variant and the slotted drain is adapted to receive the liquid from the slot into the first and second channeled halves. The slotted drain may optionally include a concrete pass-through port, a rebar clip, bedding feet and/or securement ribs. A method of assembling a slotted drain is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLCInventors: Robert E. Saadi, Kevin Himes, Douglas Dalton, David A. Ecklund, Joseph Sanfilippo, Patrick Slater, William A. Verdecchia, Doug Wroblewski
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Publication number: 20090007319Abstract: A flush actuator assembly for use with a flush valve having a relief post is disclosed. The flush actuator assembly includes a valve actuator having a first end, a second end, and an aperture extending therebetween. The aperture is adapted to surround at least a portion of the relief valve post. Movement of the valve actuator in a first direction engages the relief valve post at a first location on the post and displaces the relief valve post by a first separation distance. Movement of the valve actuator in a second direction engages the relief valve post at a second location on the post and displaces the relief valve post by a second separation distance. The first separation distance and the second separation distance are different.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Michael A. Funari, Robert E. Saadi, Jeffrey T. Phillips, Joseph J. Ballachino
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Patent number: 5611517Abstract: A tamper-resistant control unit for an automatic faucet comprises a case having separate compartments therein for receiving a solenoid-activated valve and a circuit board and battery pack, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1995Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey
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Patent number: 5555912Abstract: A spout assembly for an automatic faucet that is easily assembled and tamper resistant has a transmitter and a receiver for use in detecting the presence of objects near the spout. The hollow spout body has an inlet opening and an outlet opening. A unitary waterway fitting is permanently fixed in the outlet opening of the spout body. The waterway fitting has a water passage therein and a sealable compartment for receiving and orienting the transmitter and receiver.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1995Date of Patent: September 17, 1996Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey
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Patent number: 5431181Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed which is adapted to fit existing valve bodies. A flexible diaphragm assembly positioned within the valve body seals against a cylindrical barrel of the valve body. A central tube positioned within the central barrel defines a bypass passage extending from an upper chamber above the flexible diaphragm assembly and communicating with a bypass orifice. A sealing mechanism operated by an automatic control mechanism is adapted to selectively seal the bypass orifice. The automatic control mechanism includes a proximity sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1993Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Harinder Singh
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Patent number: 5313673Abstract: A sensor for a flushing device having an electric solenoid operated flush valve. The sensor includes a control box, a first radiation emitting source mounted in the control box, a radiation detector adapted to detect reflected radiation from the first radiation emitting source mounted in the control box, a lens cover attached to the control box and adapted to permit radiation to pass therethrough and a control circuit contained within the control box responsive to the sensing unit and connected to the solenoid for initiating operation of the flush valve. The control circuit includes a magnetically activated device for bypassing the sensing unit to initiate operation of the flush valve and deactivate the flush valve for a fixed period of time. Also disclosed is a method of operating the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1993Date of Patent: May 24, 1994Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Christopher J. Ball, Makoto Kodaira
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Patent number: 5271600Abstract: A unitary diaphragm assembly for use in conventional flush valves. The diaphragm assembly has a flexible diaphragm which includes a seating portion and a mounting portion at the outer peripheral edge. A flow ring is positioned adjacent to the seating portion of the diaphragm. An elongated barrel member extends from the diaphragm in a longitudinal direction and includes a plurality of radial guides positioned circumferentially around the outer surface of the barrel member along a portion of the length of the barrel member. A second embodiment has a flexible diaphragm connected to a cylinder slide. The cylinder slide includes a longitudinal barrel member with a relief valve positioned in the interior of the lower portion of the barrel member.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1993Date of Patent: December 21, 1993Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Christopher C. Knoll, John Beaumont, John D. Ralston, Robert E. Farrell
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Patent number: 5232194Abstract: A unitary diaphragm assembly for use in conventional flush valves. The diaphragm assembly has a flexible diaphragm which includes a seating portion and a mounting portion at the outer peripheral edge. A flow ring is positioned adjacent to the seating portion of the diaphragm. An elongated barrel member extends from the diaphragm in a longitudinal direction and includes a plurality of radial guides positioned circumferentially around the outer surface of the barrel member along a portion of the length of the barrel member. A second embodiment has a flexible diaphragm connected to a cylinder slide. The cylinder slide includes a longitudinal barrel member with a relief valve positioned in the interior of the lower portion of the barrel member.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1992Date of Patent: August 3, 1993Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Christopher C. Knoll, Beaumont, John, John D. Ralston, Robert E. Farrell
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Patent number: 5062453Abstract: An on demand, non-contact sensor controlled flush valve actuation system includes a flush valve between a water supply and a plumbing fixture. An actuator for the flush valve includes a moveable piston in fluid communication with a control water inlet, with a control water conduit carrying water from the flush valve through a solenoid operated control valve to the actuator assembly. A radiation sensing/detecting unit generates a first control signal in response to the return reflection of infrared radiation. A timer receives the first control signal and, in response thereto, generates a second control signal of a predetermined duration which activates the solenoid. When the solenoid is activated, a portion of the pressurized supply water flows into the actuator assembly and against a piston therein, with the piston moving to operate a trip mechanism for the flush valve.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1991Date of Patent: November 5, 1991Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Allen R. Becker, Christopher J. Ball, John Steffan
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Patent number: D480450Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2002Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Michael A. Funari
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Patent number: D351219Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1993Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager
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Patent number: D369651Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1995Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager
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Patent number: D377520Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1995Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey