Patents by Inventor Robert W. Huddleston

Robert W. Huddleston 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: 20240117905
    Abstract: A wide range coupling assembly is provided. The wide range coupling assembly includes a coupling body, a first wedge ring, and a second wedge ring. The coupling body has a first open end and a second open end located opposite the first open end. The coupling body is configured to receive a first pipe end in the first open end and a second pipe end in the second open end. The first open end and the second open end of the coupling body are in fluid communication with each other. The first wedge ring is concentrically formed and fitted within the first open end of the coupling body. The second wedge ring is concentrically formed and fitted within the second open end of the coupling body. The first and second wedge rings each include a plurality of spaced apart fingers and a concentric base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventor: Robert W. Huddleston
  • Patent number: 11906341
    Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of a meter box and couplings, either separately or in combination, are provided. An illustrative embodiment provides a valve coupling that is disposed through a wall of the meter box such that a first portion of the valve coupling extends exterior of the meter box and a second portion of the valve coupling extends interior of the meter box. An outlet coupling is disposed through the wall of the meter box such that a first portion of the outlet coupling extends exterior of the meter box and a second portion of the outlet coupling extends interior of the meter box. A telescoping tube is located in the meter box, extended into and movable relative to, and in fluid communication with, at least one of the second portion of the valve coupling and/or the second portion of the outlet coupling. The telescoping tube varies a distance between the valve coupling and the outlet coupling within the meter box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert W. Huddleston
  • Publication number: 20230221159
    Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of a meter box and couplings, either separately or in combination, are provided. An illustrative embodiment provides a valve coupling that is disposed through a wall of the meter box such that a first portion of the valve coupling extends exterior of the meter box and a second portion of the valve coupling extends interior of the meter box. An outlet coupling is disposed through the wall of the meter box such that a first portion of the outlet coupling extends exterior of the meter box and a second portion of the outlet coupling extends interior of the meter box. A telescoping tube is located in the meter box, extended into and movable relative to, and in fluid communication with, at least one of the second portion of the valve coupling and/or the second portion of the outlet coupling. The telescoping tube varies a distance between the valve coupling and the outlet coupling within the meter box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventor: Robert W. Huddleston
  • Patent number: 11609112
    Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of a meter box and couplings, either separately or in combination, are provided. An illustrative embodiment provides a valve coupling that is disposed through a wall of the meter box such that a first portion of the valve coupling extends exterior of the meter box and a second portion of the valve coupling extends interior of the meter box. An outlet coupling is disposed through the wall of the meter box such that a first portion of the outlet coupling extends exterior of the meter box and a second portion of the outlet coupling extends interior of the meter box. A telescoping tube is located in the meter box, extended into and movable relative to, and in fluid communication with, at least one of the second portion of the valve coupling and/or the second portion of the outlet coupling. The telescoping tube varies a distance between the valve coupling and the outlet coupling within the meter box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert W. Huddleston
  • Publication number: 20210356309
    Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of a meter box and couplings, either separately or in combination, are provided. An illustrative embodiment provides a valve coupling that is disposed through a wall of the meter box such that a first portion of the valve coupling extends exterior of the meter box and a second portion of the valve coupling extends interior of the meter box. An outlet coupling is disposed through the wall of the meter box such that a first portion of the outlet coupling extends exterior of the meter box and a second portion of the outlet coupling extends interior of the meter box. A telescoping tube is located in the meter box, extended into and movable relative to, and in fluid communication with, at least one of the second portion of the valve coupling and/or the second portion of the outlet coupling. The telescoping tube varies a distance between the valve coupling and the outlet coupling within the meter box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventor: Robert W. Huddleston
  • Publication number: 20070283818
    Abstract: A pit cover assembly having a base and a plurality of surfaces is provided. The base includes a hole disposed therethrough and has first and second surfaces. The plurality of surfaces extend from the first surface of the base, are spaced apart from each other, and are configured to engage a pit wall. Each of these surfaces is located on the first surface of the base a radial distance from the hole. At least one of the surfaces is radially adjustable with respect to the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: THE FORD METER BOX COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven W. Hockema, Claude Brane, Rex G. Forbes, Robert W. Huddleston