Patents by Inventor William Anthony Stanaland

William Anthony Stanaland 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: 20220243825
    Abstract: A backwater gate valve assembly having a gate valve movable between a closed position where the gate occludes an outlet opening and an open position where the gate valve does not occlude the outlet opening. The gate valve is coupled to a motorized actuator that is configured to move the gate valve between the open and closed positions upon sensing of a predetermined level of water in the body of the backwater gate valve assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: William Anthony Stanaland, Stephen Jerald McDanal
  • Patent number: 10017921
    Abstract: An embodiment wall hydrant includes a reservoir, conduits containing an operating rod assembly and a service rod assembly, and a fluid outlet with a hose connector. The service rod assembly allows water supply to the hydrant to be shut-off from the front of the hydrant which allows servicing of the hydrant without requiring water shut-off to all or a portion of the water supply to the building. Embodiments include a vacuum relief dual check valve assembly at the fluid outlet which prevents backflow of water into the hydrant. Embodiments include a box which protects the hydrant controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: William Anthony Stanaland
  • Publication number: 20160258141
    Abstract: An embodiment wall hydrant includes a reservoir, conduits containing an operating rod assembly and a service rod assembly, and a fluid outlet with a hose connector. The service rod assembly allows water supply to the hydrant to be shut-off from the front of the hydrant which allows servicing of the hydrant without requiring water shut-off to all or a portion of the water supply to the building. Embodiments include a vacuum relief dual check valve assembly at the fluid outlet which prevents backflow of water into the hydrant. Embodiments include a box which protects the hydrant controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: William Anthony Stanaland
  • Patent number: 8973599
    Abstract: An embodiment wall hydrant includes a reservoir, conduits containing an operating rod assembly and a service rod assembly, and a fluid outlet with a hose connector. The service rod assembly allows water supply to the hydrant to be shut-off from the front of the hydrant which allows servicing of the hydrant without requiring water shut-off to all or a portion of the water supply to the building. Embodiments include a vacuum relief dual check valve assembly at the fluid outlet which prevents backflow of water into the hydrant. Embodiments include a box which protects the hydrant controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.
    Inventor: William Anthony Stanaland
  • Publication number: 20140305516
    Abstract: An embodiment wall hydrant includes a reservoir, conduits containing an operating rod assembly and a service rod assembly, and a fluid outlet with a hose connector. The service rod assembly allows water supply to the hydrant to be shut-off from the front of the hydrant which allows servicing of the hydrant without requiring water shut-off to all or a portion of the water supply to the building. Embodiments include a vacuum relief dual check valve assembly at the fluid outlet which prevents backflow of water into the hydrant. Embodiments include a box which protects the hydrant controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: William Anthony Stanaland
  • Patent number: 8844572
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a drain pipe waste water closure protection device which allows passage of fluids through a drain into a pipe waste water closure and a waste water pipe while preventing backflow of fluid or gas from the waste water pipe and pipe waste water closure, as well as preventing evaporation of a water-containing pipe waste water closure located below the drain pipe waste water closure protection device in the waste water pipe. Embodiment drain pipe waste water closure protection devices are easily installed in existing or new drains. Embodiments have two radial disc seals which insure a strong seal between the drain pipe waste water closure protection device and the drain wall. Embodiments include a reinforcing band embedded below the radial disc seals which prevents failure of the radial disc seals. Embodiments include a quadruple pressure accumulating seal which protects against the flow of gas or fluid from the waste water pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: William Anthony Stanaland
  • Publication number: 20120152388
    Abstract: An embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a drain trap seal which allows passage of fluids through a drain into a waste pipe while preventing backflow of fluid or gas from the waste pipe, as well as preventing evaporation or a water-containing trap seal located below the drain trap seal in the waste pipe. Embodiment drain trap seals are easily installed in existing or new drains. Embodiments have two annular ring seals which insure a strong seal between the drain trap seal and the drain wall. Embodiments include a reinforcing band embedded below the annular ring seals which prevents failure of the annular ring seals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: William Anthony Stanaland
  • Publication number: 20120062384
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a positive acting sensor which detects the flow of water through a flat roof secondary or emergency roof drain. In embodiments a signal from the sensor is conveyed by a conductor or by wireless means to an alarm box. In embodiments the alarm box provides an audible and or a visual signal indicating a minimal water flow in the secondary drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Stephen Jerald McDanal, William Anthony Stanaland