公开(公告)号：US08042565B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12126476

申请日：2008-05-23

Applicant: William T. Ball ,  Eric Pilarczyk

Inventor： William T. Ball ,  Eric Pilarczyk

IPC: E03C1/10

CPC classification number: E03C1/106 ,  F16K15/066 ,  F16K17/04 ,  F16K17/048 ,  Y10T137/3149 ,  Y10T137/3331 ,  Y10T137/7922 ,  Y10T137/88054

Abstract: A double check valve is provided that includes an in-line inlet check valve and an outlet check valve that cooperate to prevent back flow of fluid through the valve. The check valve also includes at least one vent that allows for fluid trapped within the check valve to drain, thereby preventing freezing of the check valve and hydrant to which it is interconnected. The check valve provided omits many superfluous components and thus is smaller and easier to install than check valves of the prior art.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种双止回阀，其包括一个在线入口止回阀和一个出口止回阀，它配合以防止流体通过阀的反向流动。 止回阀还包括至少一个排气口，其允许在止回阀内捕获的流体排出，从而防止其相互连接的止回阀和消防栓的冷冻。 提供的止回阀省略了许多多余的部件，因此比现有技术的止回阀更小且更容易安装。

公开(公告)号：US08028357B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US11931681

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: William T. Ball

Inventor： William T. Ball

IPC: E03C1/22

CPC classification number: E03C1/24 ,  E03C1/232 ,  E03C2001/2413

Abstract: A system is provided for enhancing the interconnectability of a bathtub to a plumbing system. More specifically, provided is a flexible conduit and an overflow assembly that allows for a portion of the overflow assembly to be easily located with the wall of a bathtub. The flexible conduit provided allows for adjustability of the conduit to the openings of the bathtub. In addition, provided are methods and apparatus that facilitate testing of a plumbing assembly. Finally, an apparatus and methods are provided that protect portions of the finished bathtub assembly to decrease in the need for replacing said hardware. It is envisioned that aspects and inventions disclosed herein can be used in conjunction to facilitate the interconnection and protection of hardware associated with a bathtub.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于增强浴缸与管道系统的互连性的系统。 更具体地，提供了柔性导管和溢流组件，其允许溢流组件的一部分容易地与浴缸的壁定位。 提供的柔性导管允许导管对浴缸的开口的可调节性。 此外，提供了便于测试管道组件的方法和装置。 最后，提供一种保护成品浴缸组件的部分以减少更换所述硬件的需要的装置和方法。 可以想到，这里公开的方面和发明可以结合使用以促进与浴缸相关联的硬件的互连和保护。

公开(公告)号：US20110209279A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：US13041929

申请日：2011-03-07

Applicant: William T. Ball

Inventor： William T. Ball

IPC: E03C1/26

CPC classification number: E03C1/22

Abstract: A waste water insert has a wall surrounding a vertical bore. A horizontal flange extends outwardly from the upper end of the wall and has a lip formed on its outer periphery. The horizontal flange of the waste water insert is super-imposed over the horizontal flange of a waste water strainer located in a bathtub, sink or the like. The wall of the insert extends downwardly through the cylindrical wall of the waste water strainer with the two walls being spaced from each other by virtue of the cylindrical wall of the insert having a smaller diameter than that of the strainer.

Abstract translation: 废水插入物具有围绕垂直孔的壁。 水平凸缘从壁的上端向外延伸，并在其外周形成有一个唇部。 废水插入件的水平法兰超过位于浴缸，水槽等中的废水过滤器的水平法兰上。 插件的壁向下延伸通过废水过滤器的圆柱形壁，其中两个壁由于插入件的圆柱形壁的直径小于过滤器的直径而彼此间隔开。

公开(公告)号：USD641833S1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US29333698

申请日：2009-03-13

Applicant: William T. Ball

Designer： William T. Ball

公开(公告)号：USD631139S1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US29352945

申请日：2009-12-30

Applicant: William T. Ball ,  Wiliam L. Carlson

Designer： William T. Ball ,  Wiliam L. Carlson

公开(公告)号：USD627862S1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US29360524

申请日：2010-04-27

Applicant: William T. Ball

Designer： William T. Ball

CPC classification number: E03C1/232

公开(公告)号：US20100229961A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12402273

申请日：2009-03-11

Applicant: William T. Ball ,  Eric Pilarczyk

Inventor： William T. Ball ,  Eric Pilarczyk

IPC: E03B9/02

CPC classification number: E03B7/10 ,  Y10T137/5485

Abstract: A hydrant is provided that employs a pipe interconnected to a faucet assembly. The pipe is constructed of a material that is resistant to detrimental affects of corrosion and pitting. Corrosion and pitting of pipes made of copper, as opposed to the plastic material employed, tends to erode a portion of the outlet pipe circumferentially such that if the pipe is later exposed to expansive effects of ice, the pipe could burst, thereby causing damage to the dwelling.

Abstract translation: 提供消火栓，其采用与水龙头组件互连的管道。 管道由耐腐蚀和点蚀的有害影响的材料构成。 与所使用的塑料材料相比，由铜制成的管道的腐蚀和点蚀倾向于沿周向侵蚀出口管的一部分，使得如果管道稍后暴露于冰的膨胀效应，则管道可能会破裂， 住宅

公开(公告)号：US20100037392A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12542205

申请日：2009-08-17

Applicant: William T. Ball ,  Eric Pilarczyk ,  Kevin T. Hogan ,  Carl F. Riesco

Inventor： William T. Ball ,  Eric Pilarczyk ,  Kevin T. Hogan ,  Carl F. Riesco

IPC: E03C1/232

CPC classification number: E03C1/232 ,  E03C1/2304

Abstract: An improved drain actuates system that includes a cable to actuate a head or stopper of a drain. More specifically, one end of the cable is associated with the drain without additional moving parts and another end of the cable associated with an overflow cap of an overflow system wherein rotation of the overflow cap selectively moves the cable to move the head of the drain. The internal components associated with the overflow end of the cable that allow it to actuate the drain are fully accessible through the overflow port of the plumbing system.

Abstract translation: 改进的排水致动系统，其包括用于致动排水管的头部或塞子的电缆。 更具体地，电缆的一端与排水管相关联，而没有附加的运动部件，并且电缆的另一端与溢流系统的溢流盖相关联，其中溢流盖的旋转选择性地移动电缆以移动排水管的头部。 与电缆的溢流端相关联的内部组件可以通过管道系统的溢流口完全接近，从而使其能够启动排水管。

公开(公告)号：US20090172877A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12405956

申请日：2009-03-17

Applicant: William T. Ball

Inventor： William T. Ball

IPC: A47K1/00

CPC classification number: E03C1/22

Abstract: A waste water insert has a cylindrical wall surrounding a vertical cylindrical bore. A horizontal flange extends outwardly from the upper end of the wall and has a lip formed on its outer periphery. The horizontal flange of the waste water insert is super-imposed over the horizontal flange of a waste water strainer located in a bathtub, sink or the like. The cylindrical wall of the insert extends downwardly through the cylindrical wall of the waste water strainer with the two walls being spaced from each other by virtue of the cylindrical wall of the insert having a smaller diameter than that of the strainer. One or more grooves are within the cylindrical wall of the insert and receive resilient rings that engage the cylindrical wall of the strainer.

Abstract translation: 废水插入件具有围绕垂直圆柱形孔的圆柱形壁。 水平凸缘从壁的上端向外延伸，并在其外周形成有一个唇部。 废水插入件的水平法兰超过位于浴缸，水槽等中的废水过滤器的水平法兰上。 插入件的圆柱形壁通过废水过滤器的圆柱形壁向下延伸，其中两个壁由于插入件的圆柱形壁的直径小于过滤器的直径而彼此间隔开。 一个或多个凹槽在插入件的圆柱形壁内，并接收与过滤器的圆柱形壁接合的弹性环。

公开(公告)号：US20090007971A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US12115223

申请日：2008-05-05

Applicant: William T. Ball

Inventor： William T. Ball

IPC: F16L41/16

CPC classification number: F16L5/00 ,  E04G15/061 ,  F16L3/00 ,  Y10T137/6014 ,  Y10T137/6977 ,  Y10T137/698 ,  Y10T137/8275

Abstract: A system for mounting a faucet to the exterior portion of a dwelling is provided. A mounting sleeve is employed that is associated with a tube that is interconnected to the faucet that is generally positioned outside of a dwelling. The tube is rigidly interconnected to a mounting sleeve that is supported by at least one bracket that allows for selective adjustments. That is, the mounting sleeve may be selectively offset from the interior surface of the dwelling, thereby accommodating exterior building surfaces with irregular shapes such as stone, brick, mortar, stucco, etc. The mounting system provides additional rigidity to the faucet/dwelling interconnection.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将龙头安装到住宅的外部部分的系统。 使用与通常定位在住宅外部的水龙头互连的管相关联的安装套筒。 管子刚性地连接到由至少一个支架支撑的安装套筒上，该支架允许选择性地调节。 也就是说，安装套筒可以选择性地偏离住宅的内表面，从而容纳具有不规则形状的外部建筑物表面，例如石头，砖，砂浆，灰泥等。安装系统为龙头/住宅互连提供额外的刚性 。