Patents by Inventor William A. McNamara
William A. McNamara 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: 11971120Abstract: A method for using a pre-assembled coupling assembly, the method including providing a pipe fitting defining an inner end and an outer end, the pipe fitting defining an axis; axially inserting the inner end of the pipe fitting into a gasket, a portion of the pipe fitting within the gasket positioned radially outward from a portion of the gasket; and assembling a housing around the gasket, the housing and the gasket forming a coupling, the coupling retained on the inner end of the pipe fitting when the coupling is in a relaxed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
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Patent number: 11963877Abstract: A femoral orthopaedic prosthesis includes a metallic core extending from a proximal end to a distal tip. The metallic core includes a neck that is positioned at the proximal end and is configured to receive a prosthetic femoral ball. An elongated stem extends distally from the neck to the distal tip. The stem includes a proximal section extending distally from the neck, and a distal section that extends proximally from the distal tip. The elongated stem also includes a pair of spaced-apart beams that connect the proximal section to the distal section. An aperture is defined in the stem between the pair of spaced apart beams.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Sherrod A. Woods, Said T. Gomaa, William Muhammad, Bernice A. Gatrell, Venkat S. Narayan, Fionnan A. McNamara, Edward P. Kavanagh
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Patent number: 11960446Abstract: The described technology is directed towards sending metadata related to a video to a client device, such as events that describe a portion of that video, such as in a hidden stream. In one or more implementations, the enhanced metadata comprises nodes used to build part of a relationship graph. This allows interested clients to switch between the feature playback and interacting with the metadata. Further, searches through the enhanced metadata may be performed to find matching video portions, and summaries or highlights of one or more videos may be assembled by accessing information in the enhanced metadata.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: HOME BOX OFFICE, INC.Inventors: Gregory John Bellingham, William A. McNamara, Brandon C. Furtwangler
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Patent number: 11953124Abstract: A flexible hose adapter configured for engagement with a coupling, the flexible hose adapter including an end piece, the end piece defining an inner end and an outer end, the end piece defining an axis extending from the inner end to the outer end, the end piece defining a raised lip, a sealing surface, and a groove, the raised lip axially positioned at the inner end, the sealing surface positioned between the raised lip and the groove; and a flexible hose attached to the outer end of the end piece.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
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Publication number: 20240084933Abstract: A fitting includes a fitting body defining a hole; and an indicator assembly comprising a fastener extending through the hole, a first indicator mounted on the fastener, and a second indicator mounted on the fastener, the fastener defining a fastener axis; wherein the second indicator is axially in between the first indicator and the fitting body upon the fastener being oriented in a first position, and wherein the second indicator is radially inwardly or radially outwardly of the first indicator upon the fastener being oriented in a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara, Jeffrey Brian Shaffer, Ronald Pound
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Publication number: 20240068605Abstract: A pipe connection ring for a pipe coupling includes a ring body defining a first circumferential end and a second circumferential end opposite the first circumferential end; a first stepped portion extending from the first circumferential end of the ring body; and a second stepped portion extending from the second circumferential end of the ring body, the second stepped portion contacting and overlapping the first stepped portion in an uncompressed configuration; wherein the second stepped portion is unconnected to the first stepped portion and is configured to slide relative to the first stepped portion as the pipe connection ring is compressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Gregory Nicholas Stagliano Ohnemus, Stephen Eric Scott, Matthew William McNamara
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Patent number: 11879570Abstract: An indicator assembly includes a fastener defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an axis extending from the first end to the second end; a first indicator positioned radially outwardly of the fastener relative to the axis of the fastener; and a second indicator positioned radially outwardly of the fastener relative to the axis of the fastener, wherein the second indicator is axially in between the first indicator and the second end of the fastener upon the fastener being oriented in a first position, and wherein the second indicator is radially inwardly or radially outwardly of the first indicator upon the fastener being oriented in a second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara, Jeffrey Brian Shaffer, Ronald Pound
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Publication number: 20240003471Abstract: A fitting assembly includes a pipe fitting comprising a first fitting segment and a second fitting segment; and an indicator assembly configurable in a loosened configuration and a tightened configuration, the indicator assembly comprising: a fastener coupling the first fitting segment to the second fitting segment; a positive installation indicator mounted on the fastener between the first fitting segment and the second fitting segment, the positive installation indicator defining a channel; and a negative installation indicator mounted on the fastener between the first fitting segment and the second fitting segment, the negative installation indicator slidably engaging the channel; wherein, in the loosened configuration, the negative installation indicator is visible, and in the tightened configuration, the positive installation indicator substantially covers the negative installation indicator and the negative installation indicator is hidden.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara
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Publication number: 20230408006Abstract: A sprinkler configured for engagement with a coupling, the sprinkler including a raised lip end; and a distal end disposed opposite from the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a raised lip between the distal end and the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a groove between the raised lip and the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
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Publication number: 20230408005Abstract: A hooked pipe coupling includes a first pipe coupling segment comprising a first arcuate body portion defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a first hook extending from the first end, and a first fastener lug extending from the second end, the first arcuate body portion defining a first sloped ledge surface; and a second pipe coupling segment comprising a second arcuate body portion defining a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end, a second hook extending from the third end, and a second fastener lug extending from the fourth end, the second arcuate body portion defining a second sloped ledge surface; wherein the first sloped ledge surface presses against the second sloped ledge surface in a tightened configuration of the hooked pipe coupling to prevent axial movement of the first pipe coupling segment relative to the second pipe coupling segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott, Matthew William McNamara
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Patent number: 11841097Abstract: A sprinkler configured for engagement with a coupling, the sprinkler including a raised lip end; and a distal end disposed opposite from the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a raised lip between the distal end and the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a groove between the raised lip and the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
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Publication number: 20230392715Abstract: A brace pipe attachment mechanism includes an attachment device defining an attachment device body, the attachment device body comprising: an inner surface defining a brace pipe channel, the inner surface defining a gripping edge at least partially encircling the brace pipe channel; and a base portion, wherein a base fastener hole extends through the base portion to the brace pipe channel; and a fastener extending through the base fastener hole and into the brace pipe channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Bobby Lee Budziszek, Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara
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Publication number: 20230392716Abstract: A method of supporting piping on a brace pipe includes providing a brace pipe attachment assembly comprising a first brace pipe attachment device, a second brace pipe attachment device, and a pipe hanger coupled to each of the first and second brace pipe attachment devices, the first brace pipe attachment device defining a first brace pipe channel and the second brace pipe attachment device defining a second brace pipe channel; inserting a first pipe end of the of the brace pipe through the first brace pipe channel; placing the pipe hanger under the piping to support the piping thereon; and inserting the brace pipe into the second brace pipe channel, wherein the second brace pipe attachment device is a hook partially encircling the second brace pipe channel and defining an open hook side, the open hook side allowing lateral access to the second brace pipe channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Bobby Lee Budziszek, Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara
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Publication number: 20230392714Abstract: A brace pipe attachment mechanism includes a hook member comprising a hook and defining a first fastener hole; a base member defining a second fastener hole aligned with the first fastener hole, wherein the hook member is rotatable relative to the base member between a first position and a second position; and a fastener extending through the first fastener hole and the second fastener hole and configured to engage a brace pipe, wherein the hook member is rotatable about the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Bobby Lee Budziszek, Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara
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Patent number: 11828392Abstract: A pipe coupling segment includes an arcuate body portion defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first axial side, and a second axial side opposite the first axial side; a hook extending from the first end of the arcuate body portion, wherein the hook defines a shank portion and a bend portion, the shank portion extending in a substantially radially outward direction from the arcuate body portion and the bend portion extending in a substantially axial direction from the shank portion, the bend portion defining an upper engagement surface, the upper engagement surface defining a sloped portion angled rearwardly towards the shank portion; and a fastener lug extending from the second end of the arcuate body portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott, Matthew William McNamara
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Patent number: 11796095Abstract: A fitting assembly includes a pipe fitting defining a fastener opening and a retaining groove; and an indicator assembly configurable in a loosened configuration and a tightened configuration, the indicator assembly comprising: a fastener defining a first fastener portion and a second fastener portion, the second fastener portion extending through the fastener opening; and a positive installation indicator oriented within the retaining groove between the fastener opening and the first fastener portion; wherein, in the tightened configuration, the positive installation indicator is compressed between the pipe fitting and the first fastener portion and extrudes at least partially out of the retaining groove, and in the loosened configuration, the positive installation indicator is substantially hidden within the retaining groove by the first fastener portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara
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Patent number: 11796094Abstract: A sprinkler configured for engagement with a coupling, the sprinkler including a raised lip end; and a distal end disposed opposite from the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a raised lip between the distal end and the raised lip end, the sprinkler defining a groove between the raised lip and the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Matthew William McNamara, Jordan Cameron Belen, Stephen Eric Scott
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Patent number: 11725751Abstract: A brace pipe attachment mechanism includes an attachment device defining an attachment device body, the attachment device body comprising: an inner surface defining a brace pipe channel, the inner surface defining a gripping edge at least partially encircling the brace pipe channel; and a base portion, wherein a base fastener hole extends through the base portion to the brace pipe channel; and a fastener extending through the base fastener hole and into the brace pipe channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Bobby Lee Budziszek, Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara
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Patent number: 11725760Abstract: A coupling segment includes an arcuate segment body defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a first shoulder that is formed proximate to the first end and comprises a first fastener pad extending outwardly from the arcuate segment body, the first shoulder further defining an interior edge; and a first pivot extending from the first shoulder at the interior edge, wherein the first pivot is cast monolithically with the arcuate segment body and the first shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Jeffrey Brian Shaffer, Matthew William McNamara, Stephen Eric Scott
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Publication number: 20230228351Abstract: A method of installing a 3-piece pipe coupling to connect a first pipe element to a second pipe element includes the steps of bringing the 3-piece pipe coupling into engagement with a first connection groove located proximate a first pipe element end of the first pipe element and with a second connection groove located proximate a second pipe element end of the second pipe element, the 3-piece pipe coupling comprising three pieces; and tightening the 3-piece pipe coupling about the first and second pipe element ends with a fastener extending through a first fastener pad and through a second fastener pad formed at respective distal ends of two pieces of the three pieces comprising the 3-piece pipe coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Thomas Borawski, Matthew William McNamara