Patents by Inventor Scott T. Franson

Scott T. Franson 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: 20250161727
    Abstract: Fire protection systems and methods provide for the protection of horizontal concealed interstitial spaces of either a solid wood joist, open bar joist or open truss construction system. The systems and methods provide and locate fire protection sprinklers to define localized heat detection areas that are over 1000 sq. ft., at least 2000 sq. ft., over 2000 sq. ft. and/or otherwise unconfined by draft curtains or other barriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Martin H. WORKMAN, Scott T. FRANSON, James E. GOLINVEAUX
  • Publication number: 20250135248
    Abstract: Fire protection systems and methods provide for the protection of horizontal concealed interstitial spaces of either a solid wood joist, open bar joist or open truss construction system. The systems and methods provide and locate fire protection sprinklers to define localized heat detection areas that are over 1000 sq. ft., at least 2000 sq. ft., over 2000 sq. ft. and/or otherwise unconfined by draft curtains or other barriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Martin H. WORKMAN, Scott T. FRANSON, James E. GOLINVEAUX
  • Publication number: 20250099795
    Abstract: Fire protection sprinkler assemblies and methods of use in corrosive environments. The sprinkler assemblies include a corrosion resistant sprinkler frame made of a gradient material. The gradient material includes a polymeric layer interlocked about a corrosion-prone core in order to protect the frame structure from a corrosive environment. The interlock between the core and the protective polymer layers are defined by ionic bonding between the core and the outer polymer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: James E. GOLINVEAUX, Scott T. FRANSON
  • Patent number: 12151128
    Abstract: Fire protection systems and methods provide for the protection of horizontal concealed interstitial spaces of either a solid wood joist, open bar joist or open truss construction system. The systems and methods provide and locate fire protection sprinklers to define localized heat detection areas that are over 1000 sq. ft., at least 2000 sq. ft., over 2000 sq. ft. and/or otherwise unconfined by draft curtains or other barriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignees: Viking Group, Inc., Minimax Viking Patent Management GmbH
    Inventors: MartiN H. Workman, Scott T. Franson, James E. Golinveaux
  • Publication number: 20240350841
    Abstract: System and methods to provide ceiling-only suppression fire protection of up to fifty feet (50 ft.) of rack storage of cartoned unexpanded plastic commodities and less hazardous commodities, such as for example, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 and/or combinations thereof beneath a ceiling having a maximum ceiling height up to fifty-five feet (55 ft.). The systems and methods provide for hydraulic and system parameters that include a hydraulic design area based upon five to no more than twelve hydraulically most remote sprinklers spaced at a preferred sprinkler-to-sprinkler spacing of eight to ten feet (8-10 ft.) coupled to two to four branch lines tied to a common cross main supply pipe of firefighting fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Martin H. WORKMAN, Scott T. FRANSON, James E. GOLINVEAUX, Jason Thomas WATSON
  • Patent number: 12115400
    Abstract: Fire protection sprinkler assemblies and methods of use in corrosive environments. The sprinkler assemblies include a corrosion resistant sprinkler frame made of a gradient material. The gradient material includes a polymeric layer interlocked about a corrosion-prone core in order to protect the frame structure from a corrosive environment. The interlock between the core and the protective polymer layers are defined by ionic bonding between the core and the outer polymer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignees: Viking Group, Inc., Minimax Viking Patent Management GmbH
    Inventors: Scott T. Franson, James E. Golinveaux
  • Patent number: 11998938
    Abstract: Sprinkler guards to protect fire protection sprinklers in their installed and operative positions. A fire protection sprinkler guard includes a structure with a hinged arrangement to flexibly receive a fire protection sprinkler. A latch connection operates in combination with the hinge of the guard to form a rigid cage structure to shield and protect the sprinkler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignees: Viking Group, Inc., Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH
    Inventors: Martin H. Workman, Gary William Pleyte, Scott T. Franson
  • Publication number: 20230277880
    Abstract: Fire protection systems and methods provide for the protection of horizontal concealed interstitial spaces of either a solid wood joist, open bar joist or open truss construction system. The systems and methods provide and locate fire protection sprinklers to define localized heat detection areas that are over 1000 sq. ft., at least 2000 sq. ft., over 2000 sq. ft. and/or otherwise unconfined by draft curtains or other barriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Martin H. WORKMAN, Scott T. FRANSON, James E. GOLINVEAUX
  • Publication number: 20230181947
    Abstract: System and methods to provide ceiling-only suppression fire protection of up to fifty feet (50 ft.) of rack storage of cartoned unexpanded plastic commodities and less hazardous commodities, such as for example, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 and/or combinations thereof beneath a ceiling having a maximum ceiling height up to fifty-five feet (55 ft.). The systems and methods provide for hydraulic and system parameters that include a hydraulic design area based upon five to no more than twelve hydraulically most remote sprinklers spaced at a preferred sprinkler-to-sprinkler spacing of eight to ten feet (8-10 ft.) coupled to two to four branch lines tied to a common cross main supply pipe of firefighting fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Martin H. WORKMAN, Scott T. Franson, James E. Golinveaux, Jason Thomas Watson
  • Publication number: 20230149963
    Abstract: Sprinkler guards to protect fire protection sprinklers in their installed and operative positions. A fire protection sprinkler guard includes a structure with a hinged arrangement to flexibly receive a fire protection sprinkler. A latch connection operates in combination with the hinge of the guard to form a rigid cage structure to shield and protect the sprinkler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Martin H. WORKMAN, Gary William Pleyte, Scott T. Franson
  • Publication number: 20230149953
    Abstract: A dry fire protection sprinkler assembly. The sprinkler assembly includes an elongate tubular outer housing having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second end of the housing defines a fluid discharge end of the sprinkler assembly having an outlet opening. A fluid deflection member is affixed to the housing at a preferably fixed distance from the outlet opening. The sprinkler assembly and the fluid deflection member define an unencumbered fluid flow path for a column of fluid discharge from the outlet opening. The fluid deflection member includes at least one tab to act on the unencumbered column of fluid discharge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Scott T. FRANSON, Darci Ann FLOWERS
  • Publication number: 20230087195
    Abstract: A device and method of protecting and installing a fire protection sprinkler. The protective device is embodied as a tubular cap that axially receives the sprinkler. The protection and installation device includes an internal gripping portion for engaging the sprinkler. The protection and installation device includes a wall that maintains its geometry before receiving the sprinkler the same after receiving the fire protection sprinkler. Moreover, the protective installation device maintains its geometry constant to sufficiently torque the sprinkler into a fitting for installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Martin H. WORKMAN, Shawn J. FEENSTRA, Gary William PLEYTE, Scott T. FRANSON
  • Publication number: 20230089748
    Abstract: A device for protecting and installing a fire protection sprinkler. The protective device is embodied as a tubular cap that axially receives the sprinkler. The protection and installation device includes a wall with a stiffening element to facilitate the strength and rigidity of the device so that it can sufficiently transfer a torque to install the protected sprinkler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Jason T. Watson, Scott T. Franson, Martin H. Workman, Shawn J. Feenstra, Gary William Pleyte
  • Patent number: 11590371
    Abstract: Fire protection systems and methods provide for the protection of horizontal concealed interstitial spaces of either a solid wood joist, open bar joist or open truss construction system. The systems and methods provide and locate fire protection sprinklers to define localized heat detection areas that are over 1000 sq. ft, at least 2000 sq. ft., over 2000 sq. ft. and/or otherwise unconfined by draft curtains or other barriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignees: Viking Group, Inc., Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH
    Inventors: Martin H. Workman, Scott T. Franson, James E. Golinveaux
  • Patent number: 11583712
    Abstract: System and methods to provide ceiling-only suppression fire protection of up to fifty feet (50 ft.) of rack storage of cartoned unexpanded plastic commodities and less hazardous commodities, such as for example, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 and/or combinations thereof beneath a ceiling having a maximum ceiling height up to fifty-five feet (55 ft.). The systems and methods provide for hydraulic and system parameters that include a hydraulic design area based upon five to no more than twelve hydraulically most remote sprinklers spaced at a preferred sprinkler-to-sprinkler spacing of eight to ten feet (8-10 ft.) coupled to two to four branch lines tied to a common cross main supply pipe of firefighting fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignees: Viking Group, Inc., Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH
    Inventors: Martin H. Workman, Scott T. Franson, James E. Golinveaux, Jason Thomas Watson
  • Patent number: 11548027
    Abstract: Sprinkler guards to protect fire protection sprinklers in their installed and operative positions. A fire protection sprinkler guard includes a structure with a hinged arrangement to flexibly receive a fire protection sprinkler. A latch connection operates in combination with the hinge of the guard to form a rigid cage structure to shield and protect the sprinkler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignees: Viking Group, Inc., Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH
    Inventors: Gary William Pleyte, Scott T. Franson, Martin H. Workman
  • Publication number: 20220203395
    Abstract: Sprinkler guards to protect fire protection sprinklers in their installed and operative positions. A fire protection sprinkler guard includes a structure with a hinged arrangement to flexibly receive a fire protection sprinkler. A latch connection operates in combination with the hinge of the guard to form a rigid cage structure to shield and protect the sprinkler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Gary William PLEYTE, Scott T. FRANSON, Martin H. WORKMAN
  • Publication number: 20220040516
    Abstract: A sprinkler assembly includes a body, a support, which extends from the body, and a closure device that releasably closes the discharge opening of the body. The sprinkler assembly further includes a trigger that releasably holds the closure device at the discharge opening. The support is adapted to allow the fluid flowing from the discharge opening, when the closure device is released, to pass through the support substantially unimpeded by the support and, further, is adapted to reshape the flow of fluid as it flows through the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Scott T. FRANSON, Thomas E. WINEBRENNER, Shawn G. ORR
  • Publication number: 20210370113
    Abstract: Fire protection sprinkler assemblies and methods of use in corrosive environments. The sprinkler assemblies include a corrosion resistant sprinkler frame made of a gradient material. The gradient material includes a polymeric layer interlocked about a corrosion-prone core in order to protect the frame structure from a corrosive environment. The interlock between the core and the protective polymer layers are defined by ionic bonding between the core and the outer polymer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Scott T. FRANSON, James E. GOLINVEAUX
  • Publication number: 20210213310
    Abstract: Fire protection systems and methods provide for the protection of horizontal concealed interstitial spaces of either a solid wood joist, open bar joist or open truss construction system. The systems and methods provide and locate fire protection sprinklers to define localized heat detection areas that are over 1000 sq. ft, at least 2000 sq. ft., over 2000 sq. ft. and/or otherwise unconfined by draft curtains or other barriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Martin H. WORKMAN, Scott T. FRANSON, James E. GOLINVEAUX