Methods and systems of monitoring and managing a facility including a plurality of end point devices. One system includes a first gateway device. The first gateway device includes a first electronic processor configured to receive fixture data from at least one electro-mechanical element of a fixture associated with the facility, the fixture data related to an operation of the fixture, and enable transmission of the fixture data to a remote device for virtual processing. The system also includes a second gateway device communicatively coupled with the first gateway device. The second gateway device includes a second electronic processor configured to receive, from the first gateway device, the processed fixture data. The second electronic processor configured to convert the processed fixture data pursuant to a networking protocol associated with a building management system and transmit the converted fixture data for display via a visual dashboard associated with the building management system.
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
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CLOUD-CONNECTED OCCUPANCY LIGHTS AND STATUS INDICATION
Methods and systems for providing an availability status associated with a facility. One system includes a visual indicator associated with a facility subsystem of the facility and a sensor configured to detect data associated with the facility subsystem. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the visual indicator and the sensor. The controller is configured to receive a data from the sensor. The controller is also configured to determine a current availability status associated with the facility subsystem based on the data received from the sensor. The controller is also configured to control the visual indicator to indicate the current availability status associated with the facility subsystem.
A modular room includes a floor having an upper surface, and a lower surface. The floor defines a floor height between the upper surface and the lower surface, and the floor defines a through aperture. At least three walls have a lower end connected to the floor and an upper end extend away from the floor, a ceiling is connected to the upper end of the walls, and a drain body is positioned in the floor aperture. The drain body has an upper surface and a lower surface and defines a drain body height between the upper and lower surfaces. The drain body height is less than the floor height, such that the drain body does not extend above the upper surface of the floor or below the lower surface of the flow while the drain body is positioned in the aperture in the floor.
E03F 5/04 - Gullies with or without odour seals or sediment traps
E04B 1/348 - Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
E03C 1/122 - Pipe-line systems for waste water in buildings
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
metal storm drainage products, namely, roof drains plumbing fittings, namely, drains; metal plumbing fittings for use in plumbing on roofs, namely, plumbing roof drains
hardware associated with plumbing fixtures, namely, couplings, excluding septic tanks and components thereof for use in connection with wastewater treatment systems
A diaphragm type flush valve for use with toilet devices such as urinals and water closets that includes a valve member, a diaphragm, a guide member extends downwardly from the diaphragm, and a disk positioned on top of the diaphragm. The disk is threadably attached to the guide member and functions to secure the diaphragm, the disk, and the guide member into the valve member. The disk includes a rigid body made of a composite material and a seal member made of an adhesive and a thin layer of rubber, with the seal member having a portion on an upper surface of the disk for sealing contact with a relief valve. The disk also includes a plurality of spaced protrusions and inwardly directed on its upper surface in order to add accuracy and stability to the diaphragm assembly.
E03D 3/06 - Self-closing flushing valves with diaphragm valve and pressure chamber for retarding the valve-closing movement
F16K 31/385 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the conduit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor in which the fluid works directly on both sides of the fluid motor, one side being connected by means of a restricted passage and the motor being actuated by operating a discharge from that side the fluid acting on a diaphragm
plumbing fittings and connectors, namely, valves, couplers, bibbs, spouts, adapters for water and gas supply, push-fit connector fittings, supply stops, and pressure regulators for water, gas and sanitary installations
plumbing fittings and connectors, namely, valves, couplers, bibbs, spouts, adapters for water and gas supply, push-fit connector fittings, supply stops, and pressure regulators for water, gas and sanitary installations
A diaphragm type flush valve for use with toilet devices such as urinals and water closets that includes a valve member, a diaphragm, a guide member extends downwardly from the diaphragm, and a disk positioned on top of the diaphragm. The disk is threadably attached to the guide member and functions to secure the diaphragm, the disk, and the guide member into the valve member. The disk includes a rigid body made of a composite material and a seal member made of an adhesive and a thin layer of rubber, with the seal member having a portion on an upper surface of the disk for sealing contact with a relief valve. The disk also includes a plurality of spaced protrusions and inwardly directed on its upper surface in order to add accuracy and stability to the diaphragm assembly.
E03D 3/00 - Flushing devices operated by pressure of the water supply system
F16K 31/385 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the conduit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor in which the fluid works directly on both sides of the fluid motor, one side being connected by means of a restricted passage and the motor being actuated by operating a discharge from that side the fluid acting on a diaphragm
E03D 3/06 - Self-closing flushing valves with diaphragm valve and pressure chamber for retarding the valve-closing movement
A modular sensor activated faucet assembly (100) provides a spout (110) that can be coupled and removed from its mounting base (120) for installation and service. A water tight connection can be established between the mounting base and the spout by plugging the spout into the base. A seamless spout construction defining a hollow interior bifurcated by integral internal wall structure provides a wet chamber between its mounting end and the outlet and a flow pipe (103) inside the spout. The modular base provides a cooperating flow pipe (127). When the spout is mounted onto the base, the flow pipes (103, 127) are configured to nest together in close relation such that one or more seals (123) can be disposed between the flow pipes to provide a water tight seal between the spout and base.
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Plumbing parts, namely, thermoplastic, plastic, and elastomeric diaphragm disks, washers, pipe gaskets, and non-metal seals and plumbing valves and handles for toilets and urinals
Wastewater treatment equipment, namely, separator units for removal and storage of oil, grease, and sediment from effluence and neutralization of wastewater discharged to the sanitary sewer, and rainwater harvesting equipment, namely, filter units for sediment separation, and storage and distribution of treated water
An adapter for use in association with upstream and downstream portions of a piping system is disclosed. The adapter includes a first chamber having an inlet adapted to receive fluid therethrough, an outlet adapted to expel fluid therefrom, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a first chamber interior. The adapter also includes a second chamber having an inlet adapted to receive forced fluid therethrough, an outlet adapted to expel the forced fluid therefrom, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a second chamber interior. The first chamber interior is isolated from the second chamber interior. The first chamber is adapted to receive forced fluid therethrough from an upstream portion of a piping system, and the second chamber is adapted to provide forced fluid therethrough to a downstream portion of the piping system.
B08B 9/032 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
F16K 11/20 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members
A buoyant material trap having a treatment tank with a base wall and a vertically-extending sidewall, a feed pipe to introduce fluid at a first location in the tank, and an exit pipe to remove at least a portion of the fluid from a second location in the tank. One or more wall structures form a circuitous passage between the first location and the second location. The wall structures are open at the top and substantially prevent fluid from passing below the passage, but allow buoyant material to rise above the passage. The walls may extend to the bottom of the tank to prevent fluid from passing beneath them, and may be removably installed in the tank to facilitate cleaning. An overflow chamber may be provided to receive buoyant material. The sidewall may have a spout and be adapted to empty the tank by tilting.
An adapter for use in association with upstream and downstream portions of a piping system is disclosed. The adapter includes a first chamber having an inlet adapted to receive fluid therethrough, an outlet adapted to expel fluid therefrom, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a first chamber interior. The adapter also includes a second chamber having an inlet adapted to receive forced fluid therethrough, an outlet adapted to expel the forced fluid therefrom, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a second chamber interior. The first chamber interior is isolated from the second chamber interior. The first chamber is adapted to receive forced fluid therethrough from an upstream portion of a piping system, and the second chamber is adapted to provide forced fluid therethrough to a downstream portion of the piping system.
F16K 11/20 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members
Flush valve components, namely, flush valve diaphragms, [diaphragm disks,] handle seal and gaskets, stop piston seals, cylinder slides, spud gaskets, plastic caps, guides, vacuum breakers and O-rings sold as a complete unit for flush valves
trench drain products, namely, drain pipes, drain traps, sediment traps and strainers, drain covers, drain gratings, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
PH NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM FOR WASTE WATER TREATMENT, COMPRISED OF A VERTICAL PUMP, STEEL FRAME AND ELECTRONIC MEASURING DEVICE AND MAGNESIUM OXIDE FOR NEUTRALIZING WASTE WATER
pH neutralization system for waste water treatment, comprised of a steel frame, a vertical pump and electronic measuring device and magnesium for neutralizing waste water
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
[ FIBERGLASS PRESSURIZED AND NON PRESSURIZED FILTER VESSELS FOR USE IN FILTER PRODUCTS SPECIFYING FIBERGLASS CONSTRUCTION ] [ FIBERGLASS PLUMBING PIPES; FIBERGLASS DRAINAGE PIPES; FIBERGLASS TRANSFER PIPES FOR WATER, PETROLEUM AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS; FIBERGLASS DOUBLE CONTAINMENT PIPES; FIBERGLASS SEWER PIPES ] [ HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL, ABOVE, AND BELOW GROUND, ATMOSPHERIC, PRESSURIZED AND DOUBLE CONTAINMENT FIBERGLASS TANKS FOR CONTAINING FLUIDS ] CUSTOM MANUFACTURE TO THE ORDER AND SPECIFICATION OF OTHERS OF FIBERGLASS COMPONENTS AND PRODUCTS, NAMELY, FILTER VESSELS, TANKS, PIPES, MANHOLES AND COVERS, AND FIBERGLASS ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS, NAMELY BUILDING ITEMS REQUIRED BY ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE APPEARANCE OF STONE, BRICKED AND WOOD, NAMELY, FIBERGLASS THAT IS FORMED TO SIMULATE STONE, BRICK AND WOOD [ FIBERGLASS MANHOLES FOR ACCESSING, METERING, PUMPING STATIONS, WET WELLS, COLLECTION, AND MANWAY ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT, AND COVERS FOR SAME SOLD AS A UNIT; FIBERGLASS COMPONENTS, NAMELY, CLADDING FOR ARCHITECTURAL APPEARANCE, DOMES FOR CHURCH ROOFS, CUPOLAS, STEEPLES, ROOFS; AND FIBERGLASS COMPONENTS, NAMELY FIBERGLASS IN THE FORM OF DECORATIVE ARTIFICIAL STONE CLADDING FOR FACING BUILDINGS ]
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Glass reinforced plastic components; and products, namely, pipes, manholes and tanks for use in the building and construction industry. (1) Manufacture of glass reinforced plastic components and products to the order and specification of others.
A relief valve for a backflow preventer includes a plunger, a lock nut, and a seal. The plunger has a female fastening section and a first seal engagement surface. The lock nut has a male fastening section and a second seal engagement surface. The male fastening section is received by the female fastening section to bring the first seal engagement surface toward the second seal engagement surface. The seal is positioned between the first seal engagement surface and the second seal engagement surface.
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
A flush actuator assembly is adapted to fit existing valve bodies. The flush actuator assembly includes a plunger rod which is capable of displacing the relief valve post more or less to adjust the flow of water through the flush valve during a single flush. The relief valve post may be displaced different amounts by adjusting the actuator assembly such that the plunger rod contacts the relief valve post at different locations along the central longitudinal axis of the post. Additionally, the relief valve post may be displaced different amounts by providing a plunger rod that has a different range of travel. A method associated with displacing the relief valve post varying amounts is also disclosed.
A floor drain includes a head having a top surface, a leveling member, and a frame having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the frame is positioned adjacent the top surface of the head. The leveling member is positioned between the head and the bottom surface of the frame and is displaceable relative to the head in a first direction. A method of leveling a floor drain with a floor surface is also disclosed.
A power generating device for use with a plumbing fixture includes: a volute configured to receive water from a water supply pipe; a stator having a plurality of blades positioned around a circumference thereof positioned within the volute; a rotor positioned within the stator; and a generator coupled to the rotor. The volute directs substantially all of the water received from the water supply pipe in a circumferential direction through the plurality of blades of the stator to the rotor, thereby causing the rotor to rotate.
A detachable handle assembly for lifting and transporting a faceplate of a closet carrier system for a water closet includes a handle body; at least one arm extending from the handle body; at least one hook extending from the at least one arm; and at least one latch movably attached to the at least one arm proximate to the at least one hook.
A coupling assembly for a closet carrier system for a water closet includes a central pipe member having a first end and a second end, and an interior surface defining a hollow interior; an adapter member separate from the central pipe member and connected to the second end of the central pipe member, the adapter having an interior surface defining a hollow interior and configured to adjustably connect the coupling assembly to a faceplate of the system; and a horn coupling member configured to be connected to the first end of the central pipe member. At least the hollow interior of the central pipe member and the hollow interior of the adapter member form an internal passage of the coupling assembly. The horn coupling member is configured to be connected to a water closet to place the internal passage of the coupling assembly in fluid communication with the water closet.
Disclosed are systems and methods for a unitary diaphragm assembly is for use in flush valves. The diaphragm assembly may have a flexible diaphragm which includes a seating portion and a mounting portion at the outer peripheral edge. A flow ring may be positioned adjacent to the seating portion of the diaphragm. An elongated barrel member may extend from the diaphragm in a longitudinal direction and may include a plurality of radial supports positioned circumferentially around the outer surface of the barrel member and along a portion of the length of the barrel member.
E03D 1/34 - Flushing valves for outletsArrangement of outlet valves
F16K 1/32 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces Details
A waterless trap for use in a drain assembly includes flow enhancing features to promote the vortex water flow of water received in the trap, an improved sealing arrangement to enhance the seal between a seal member and the housing to inhibit sewer gas leaks from an attached drain pipe by maintaining an evaporation barrier that assists in retaining water in a corresponding p-trap, and a plurality of air passages can allow the trap seal to open with ease when the drain pipe is pressurized. These features may be used in combination with one another or may be independently employed.
A floor drain assembly including a collar, a shank coupled to the collar, a frame, an insert coupled to the shank and capturing the frame between the insert and the shank, a strainer coupled to the frame, a protective cover coupled to the strainer, and a sleeve surrounding the collar, the shank, the frame, the insert, the strainer, and the protective cover. The shank is moveable relative to the collar and includes a spherically shaped shank surface. The frame includes a lower frame surface shaped to engage the shank surface and an upper frame surface. The insert is moveable relative to the shank and includes a spherically shape insert surface engaged with the upper frame surface such that the frame is captured between the insert and the shank.
A compression collar is used for reinforcing an interference fit between a piping end and a fitting. The compression collar comprises a reinforcing ring having a tubular geometry with a radially-inward facing surface and a radially-outward facing surface. A sleeve is received around, at least in part, a portion of the radially-outward facing surface of the reinforcing ring and this sleeve wraps around one axial end of the reinforcing ring to form a stop edge thereon.
F16L 47/12 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end with additional locking means
F16L 47/22 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics based principally on specific properties of plastics using shrink-down material
A trench drain connection interface for connecting a first trench drain to a second trench drain. The trench drain connection interface comprises a male end, a female end, and at least one protrusion. The male end of the first trench drain has a flange. The female end of the second trench drain has a flange-receiving recess. The at least one protrusion is on at least one of the male end and the female end. The male end of the first trench drain is configured to engage the female end of the second trench drain and when the male end engages the female end, the at least one protrusion prevents at least a portion of the flange from contacting an inner surface of the flange- receiving recess, thereby providing clearance between the flange and the inner surface of the flange-receiving recess.
A flush valve assembly has a pilot valve and a drive train for selective driving the pilot valve between an open position and a closed position. The drive train has a drive gear coupled to a motor for rotating the drive gear and a valve gear coupled to the pilot valve and intermeshing with the drive gear. At least one of the drive gear and the valve gear have a flag extending outwardly therefrom. A sensor positioned to detect the flag and establish a rotational position of the drive gear and the valve gear to thereby establish an opened or closed position of the pilot valve.
E03D 5/00 - Special constructions of flushing devices
E03D 5/10 - Special constructions of flushing devices operated electrically
F16K 21/12 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening with hydraulically-operated opening meansSelf-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening with arrangements for pressure relief before opening
F16K 31/42 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid by means of electrically-actuated members in the supply or discharge conduits of the fluid motor
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
A pressure reducing valve includes a valve housing, plunger, pressure sensing cavity, and biasing member. The valve housing includes a valve inlet and valve outlet in selective fluid communication with each other. The plunger is in the valve housing and movable between a closed position and open position. The plunger is positioned downstream from the valve inlet and upstream from the valve outlet. The plunger includes a venturi and a channel. The venturi is within the plunger and has a venturi inlet and venturi outlet. The channel is within the plunger and is in fluid communication with the venturi. The pressure sensing cavity is in fluid communication with the channel. The biasing member exerts a biasing force on the plunger toward the open position. The channel is in fluid communication with the pressure sensing cavity to provide a fluid pressure that is lower than the outlet pressure during flow.
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
G05D 16/04 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power
ZURN.P10 ABSTRACT A drain is positioned in an aperture in a floor surface. The drain includes a flange that defines an opening, extends overt the floor surface and engages the floor surface. A first conduit is connected to the flange and extends through the aperture in the floor surface. The first conduit defines a first length extending downward from the flange and also defines a first perimeter. A second conduit is connected to the flange and extends through the aperture in the floor surface. The second conduit defines a second length extending downward from the flange, and defines a second perimeter. The second perimeter is greater than the first perimeter, the second conduit surrounds the first conduit, the second conduit is outwardly spaced from the first conduit, and the first conduit and the second conduit are coaxial. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-06-24
ZURN.P 1 1 ABSTRACT A fixture carrier for supporting a plumbing fixture includes an upright defining a first axis, and a cross-bar coupled to the upright and defining a second axis oriented perpendicular to the first axis. The fixture carrier additionally includes an arm defining a third axis oriented perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis, a bracket removably coupled to the arm and configured to couple the arm to the upright, and a plate positioned between the bracket and the arm. The plate includes an aperture configured to receive a portion of the bracket. The plate is slidable along the aperture relative to the bracket in a direction parallel to the second axis. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-10-23
A47K 3/16 - Devices for fastening baths to floors or wallsAdjustable bath feet
E03D 11/00 - Other component parts of water-closets
F16M 11/00 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
A fixture carrier for supporting a plumbing fixture includes an upright and an arm . The arm is coupled to the upright and is configured to support the plumbing fixture. The arm includes a base, and an extension configured to move relative to the base. The arm is configurable in a first position where at least a portion of the base is retracted into the extension, a second position where the extension is extended away from the base, and a plurality of positions between the first position and the second position
B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
B25H 1/10 - Work benchesPortable stands or supports for positioning portable tools or work to be operated on thereby with provision for adjusting holders for tool or work
A roof drain including a base defining a channel and an axis, a gravel guard coupled to the base and including a plurality of teeth, where the gravel guard defines a plurality of gullets between the teeth, and a dome coupled to the base, where the dome includes a plurality of ribs, where the ribs define a plurality of gaps therebetween, and where each gap is radially aligned with a corresponding gullet.
A modular sensor activated faucet assembly (100) provides a spout (110) that can be coupled and removed from its mounting base (120) for installation and service. A water tight connection can be established between the mounting base and the spout by plugging the spout into the base. A seamless spout construction defining a hollow interior bifurcated by integral internal wall structure provides a wet chamber between its mounting end and the outlet and a flow pipe (103) inside the spout. The modular base provides a cooperating flow pipe (127). When the spout is mounted onto the base, the flow pipes (103, 127) are configured to nest together in close relation such that one or more seals (123) can be disposed between the flow pipes to provide a water tight seal between the spout and base.
A diaphragm for use in a diaphragm-type flush valve includes a flexible diaphragm body having a first side and a second side and an outer periphery, a center passageway defined in the diaphragm body, a bypass orifice defined in the diaphragm body, and a sealing ring attached to the outer periphery of the flexible diaphragm body. The sealing ring defines an outer circumferential surface of the diaphragm. The outer circumferential surface of the sealing ring defines a recessed area. The recessed area is configured to be positioned in a keyed relationship with a flush valve body.
A water closet carrier assembly for mounting a water closet having an outlet to a plurality of wall members includes a faceplate having a central portion extending in a widthwise direction between a first side and a second side, and a water closet outlet opening configured to align with an outlet of the water closet, a first side portion coupled to the central portion at the first side, the first side portion including a first side portion mounting aperture, and a second side portion coupled to the central portion at the second side, the second side portion including a second side portion mounting aperture. The water closet carrier assembly also includes first and second fasteners configured to couple the first and second side portions, respectively, to first and second wall members, respectively, of the plurality of wall members. The faceplate is supported solely by the plurality of wall members.
A flush valve diaphragm of a flush valve includes a body having a segmented insert within a flexible body portion and a central passageway. The body further includes a peripheral sealing portion with the flexible body portion within the peripheral sealing portion. The peripheral sealing portion can include an integral filter, an exit chamber and a bypass arrangement, such that water flowing through the filter flows through the bypass arrangement. The integral filter version will retard clogging of the bypass arrangement. The segmented insert includes a plurality of trapezoidal members with outward protrusions. The plurality of trapezoidal members are connected to each other on their outermost edge by a runner.
E03D 3/06 - Self-closing flushing valves with diaphragm valve and pressure chamber for retarding the valve-closing movement
F16K 31/385 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid in which fluid from the conduit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor in which the fluid works directly on both sides of the fluid motor, one side being connected by means of a restricted passage and the motor being actuated by operating a discharge from that side the fluid acting on a diaphragm
An off-set pipe coupling for use in a support system for a wall mounted toilet or water closet includes a curved pipe having a first end and a second end; a first plate coupled to the first end of the curved pipe; and a second plate coupled to the second end of the curved pipe. The first plate has a central hole in fluid communication with the curved pipe and a plurality of screw holes positioned around a peripheral area thereof. The second plate has a central hole in fluid communication with the curved pipe and a plurality of screw holes positioned around a peripheral area thereof. The first plate is coupled to a faceplate for supporting a wall mounted toilet above a floor surface, the second plate is coupled to a plumbing system and the curved pipe provides fluid communication between a waste discharge conduit and the plumbing system.
A drain assembly includes a drain body connected to a drain pipe such that the drain body is in fluid communication with the drain pipe; and a drain head assembly adjustably connected to the drain body such that the drain head assembly is in fluid communication with the drain body. The drain head assembly includes a shank adjustably connected to the drain body and a strainer assembly connected to the shank. The strainer assembly includes a strainer, an upper frame, and a lower frame connected to each other. The lower frame includes a connection feature that non-threadably and removably connects the strainer assembly to the shank. The drain assembly further includes a cover removably connected to the shank in a position over the shank and to at least partially define a void in a poured concrete slab around the shank.
A urinal includes a urinal body having a top portion, a left sidewall, a right sidewall, and a rear wall, which define an internal cavity, and a bowl having a concave shape. The top portion includes a plenum chamber defined therein, which is configured to receive flush water and is in in fluid communication with the internal cavity of the urinal body via a plurality of baffle holes. A flow restrictor is disposed within the plenum chamber to slow a velocity of water flowing through the plenum chamber. The rear wall of the urinal body includes at least two angled portions extending laterally inward and rearward from the left and right sidewalls. The angled portions meet in a rounded corner. The at least two angled portions and the rounded corner are configured to deflect urine striking the rear wall such that the urine remains within the internal cavity.
A modular sensor activated faucet assembly (100) provides a spout (110) that can be coupled and removed from its mounting base (120) for installation and service. A water tight connection can be established between the mounting base and the spout by plugging the spout into the base. A seamless spout construction defining a hollow interior bifurcated by integral internal wall structure provides a wet chamber between its mounting end and the outlet and a flow pipe (103) inside the spout. The modular base provides a cooperating flow pipe (127). When the spout is mounted onto the base, the flow pipes (103, 127) are configured to nest together in close relation such that one or more seals (123) can be disposed between the flow pipes to provide a water tight seal between the spout and base.
An elevator trench drain includes a trench and a drain passageway. The trench has a base wall with peripheral side walls extending upwardly therefrom to define a trench volume therein. The drain passageway extends downwardly from the base wall of the trench and places the trench volume in fluid communication with a lower opening of the drain passageway. The drain passageway has a first section proximate the base wall defining a first cross-sectional area and a second section distal the base wall defining a second cross-sectional area. The second cross-sectional area is less than the first cross-sectional area and this reduction in cross-sectional area produces a head pressure that increases the flow out of the lower opening.
A vacuum breaker having a supporting rib and a skirted section is disclosed. The supporting rib is configured to be axially aligned with air slots in an outlet tube and provide a more robust vacuum breaker sleeve under extreme operating conditions. The skirted section can prevent leakage through air slots during high back pressure operating conditions.
A faucet assembly including a faucet body having a spout, a base, and hot and cold water flow control valves. The base houses a thermostatic mixing cartridge that tempers hot and cold water and has passageways that place tempered water from the thermostatic mixing cartridge and a cold water passageway in selective fluid communication with the outlet of the spout. During use, mixed water from the thermostatic mixing cartridge is regulated by the hot water control valve, cold water is regulated by the cold water control valve, and both the mixed water and the cold water are further mixed at a juncture of the mixed water passageway and the cold water passageway prior to exiting the faucet assembly via the outlet of the spout.
E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
F16K 11/02 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit
F16K 31/64 - Operating meansReleasing devices responsive to temperature variation
F16K 31/70 - Operating meansReleasing devices responsive to temperature variation mechanically actuated, e.g. by a bimetallic strip
A compression collar is manufactured for use in reinforcing an interference fit between an end of a pipe and a fitting. A precursor form is injection molded using a cold-expansion material. The precursor form has a tubular body with an initially closed axial end and a bore that is initially blind formed in the other axial end. Material is removed from the initially closed axial end of the tubular body of the precursor form to form an opening in the initially closed axial end that connects to the bore thereby forming the compression collar. The opening has an inner periphery with a profile in axial cross section that is different than any profile in axial cross section of an inner periphery of the bore. The collar formed may lack knitlines and may include tabs formed during the removal step which help to position the collar on a pipe.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
F16L 47/00 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics
F16L 47/22 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics based principally on specific properties of plastics using shrink-down material
Disclosed are systems and methods for manufacturing compression collars for reinforcing sealed connections between a length of piping and a plumbing fitting. Specifically, compression collars and related methods of making include extruding a hollow tube having one or more ridges which are then partially removed or trimmed to provide positioning tabs on one end of the compression collar. The compression collars can be cut to the desired length from the extruded hollow tube. In this way, compression collars with features for enhancing the strength and reliability of an interference fit, as well as their ease of use, can be manufactured rapidly with little material waste through modifications to the extrusion process.
A rebar clamp assembly for engaging a rebar rod is provided that includes a clip and a rebar clamp. The clip has a pair of prongs spaced apart from one another, connected by a bridging portion. Each prong of the pair of prongs includes an inner surface. The rebar clamp has a pair of sidewalls hingedly connected at a first end of the rebar clamp. Each sidewall includes a rebar-receiving notch on an inner surface and a plurality of clip-receiving notches disposed proximate a second end of the rebar clamp on an outer surface. The plurality of clip-receiving notches of each sidewall are configured to engage one of the inner surfaces of the pair of prongs of the clip to bring the pair of sidewalls of the rebar clamp together around the rebar rod.
A trench drain assembly includes a cross-bar that can swivel into arcuate guides in the sidewalls of the trench drain assembly and a grate clip assembly for reversibly attaching a grate to a cross-bar, whether of the swivel in type described herein or a cross-bar of a different style.
Systems and methods of installing a fixture into a material are provided. The fixture includes a body and a cover assembly that is removably coupled to the body and configured to move relative to the body once the body has been secured within the material. The cover assembly includes a movable component configured to aid removal of the cover assembly.
A floor sink configured to be installed in a support surface includes a body including a first end, and a second end opposite the first end and configured to receive a pipe. The floor sink further includes a cavity extending through the body, and a flange coupled to the first end of the body and extending away from the cavity. The flange is configured to engage the support surface.
A plumbing system for generating electrical power, including a hydroelectric generator assembly configured to generate power, a power source arranged in parallel with the hydroelectric generator assembly, and an interconnecting power harness in communication with the hydroelectric generator assembly and the power source. The plumbing system additionally includes a plumbing fixture in communication with the interconnecting power harness. The plumbing fixture includes a valve and a sensor configured to detect the presence of a user. The hydroelectric generator assembly is configured to provide power to the valve.
E03C 1/05 - Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like, for remote control of taps
E03D 5/10 - Special constructions of flushing devices operated electrically
F03B 13/00 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates
F16K 31/02 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic
86.
FACILITY OCCUPANCY DETECTION WITH THERMAL GRID SENSOR
Systems, methods and apparatus for providing an availability status associated with a facility. One system includes an illumination indicator, a thermal grid array sensor, and an electronic controller. The thermal grid array sensor is configured to sense an outside region, an entryway region, and an inside region associated with a facility subsystem. The electronic controller is configured to determine the current availability status as unavailable responsive to the thermal grid array sensor detecting a heat signature in the outside region, subsequently in the entryway region, and subsequently in the inside region. The electronic controller is also configured to determine the current availability status as available responsive to the thermal grid array sensor detecting the heat signature in the inside region, subsequently in the entryway region, and subsequently in the outside region. The electronic controller is further configured to control the illumination indicator to indicate the current availability status.
G01P 3/36 - Devices characterised by the use of optical means, e.g. using infrared, visible, or ultraviolet light
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
G08B 29/00 - Checking or monitoring of signalling or alarm systemsPrevention or correction of operating errors, e.g. preventing unauthorised operation
87.
BACNET CONVERSION OF WATER MANAGEMENT DATA FOR BUILDING MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Methods and systems of monitoring and managing a facility including a plurality of end point devices. One system includes a first gateway device. The first gateway device includes a first electronic processor configured to receive fixture data from at least one electro-mechanical element of a fixture associated with the facility, the fixture data related to an operation of the fixture, and enable transmission of the fixture data to a remote device for virtual processing. The system also includes a second gateway device communicatively coupled with the first gateway device. The second gateway device includes a second electronic processor configured to receive, from the first gateway device, the processed fixture data. The second electronic processor configured to convert the processed fixture data pursuant to a networking protocol associated with a building management system and transmit the converted fixture data for display via a visual dashboard associated with the building management system.
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
88.
UNIVERSAL GATEWAY SOLUTION WITH BI-DIRECTIONAL DATA TRANSFER, MANAGEMENT, AND CONTROL FROM MULTIPROTOCOL SENSORS AND END-DEVICES FOR VARIOUS IOT NETWORKS
Methods and systems of monitoring and managing a facility. One system includes a universal gateway device including an electronic processor configured to receive, via a first communication protocol, a first set of data from a first end point device. The electronic processor is also configured to receive, via a second communication protocol different from the first communication protocol, a second set of data from a second end point device. The electronic processor is also configured to process the first set of data and the second set of data pursuant to a third communication protocol. The electronic processor is also configured to enable, via the third communication protocol, transmission of the processed first set of data and the processed second set of data to a remote device for virtual processing.
H04L 12/66 - Arrangements for connecting between networks having differing types of switching systems, e.g. gateways
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
H04L 69/18 - Multiprotocol handlers, e.g. single devices capable of handling multiple protocols
89.
VARIOUS IOT SENSORY PRODUCTS AND CLOUD-PURGE FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDING SOLUTIONS UTILIZING LORA TO BACNET CONVERSION FOR EFFICIENT DATA MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING
Methods and systems of monitoring and managing a facility including a plurality of end point devices. One system includes a first gateway device. The first gateway device includes a first electronic processor configured to receive fixture data from at least one electro-mechanical element of a fixture associated with the facility, the fixture data related to an operation of the fixture, and enable transmission of the fixture data to a remote device for virtual processing. The system also includes a second gateway device communicatively coupled with the first gateway device. The second gateway device includes a second electronic processor configured to receive, from the first gateway device, the processed fixture data. The second electronic processor configured to convert the processed fixture data pursuant to a networking protocol associated with a building management system and transmit the converted fixture data for display via a visual dashboard associated with the building management system.
G08B 25/08 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using communication transmission lines
H04L 47/32 - Flow controlCongestion control by discarding or delaying data units, e.g. packets or frames
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A drain assembly comprises a shroud, a shank, and a frame. The drain assembly may further comprise a shim with an angled top surface. The frame may have an angled bottom surface. A rotational orientation of the angled top surface of the shim relative to the shank and a rotational orientation of the angled bottom surface of the frame relative to the shank may be independently adjustable, thereby allowing for the top surface of the frame to be both angularly and rotationally adjusted relative to a central axis of the drain assembly independent of the positional height of the shank. The drain assembly may further comprise a cover having bendable tabs. The bendable tabs may be disposed around a periphery of the cover and may be configured to contact an angled inner surface of an upper bowl of the shroud, such that the bendable tabs bend around the frame, thereby locking the cover onto the frame.
