Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Savage
Thomas C. Savage 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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Publication number: 20240288101Abstract: 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: October 11, 2023Publication date: August 29, 2024Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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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: 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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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: 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: 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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Publication number: 20190271424Abstract: 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: May 16, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Publication number: 20190271423Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Publication number: 20170328500Abstract: 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: May 12, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Matthew A. Bowman, Philip Wayne Bancroft, Scott D. Madara, Kathryn E. Yovanovich, Thomas C. Savage
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Publication number: 20160175632Abstract: A method of installing a sprinkler assembly in a piping network uses a sleeve moved along a conduit to a position where the sleeve is visible from below the assembly. The sleeve has markings which are used in a method to visually identify one or more characteristics of the assembly. Because the markings are indicative of characteristics of the assembly they can be used in a method for inspecting an installed assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Thomas C. Savage, Lawrence W. Thau, JR.
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Publication number: 20140231103Abstract: A sprinkler assembly has a sleeve covering at least a portion of a conduit connecting the sprinkler to a branch line of a fire suppression system. The sleeve may have a color field, contrasting color patterns, symbols, indicia, or combinations of these elements and may be used to visibly indicate characteristics of the sprinkler assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Thomas C. Savage, Lawrence W. Thau, JR.
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Patent number: D724187Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Thomas C Savage, Lawrence W Thau, Jr.
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Patent number: D728756Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Victaulic CompanyInventors: Thomas C. Savage, Lawrence W. Thau, Jr.