James C Mcconnell

US Patent:

6595720, Jul 22, 2003

Filed:

Nov 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/004056

Inventors:

Derek Humphries - Chardon OH
James A. McConnell - Rome OH

Assignee:

ACO Polymer Products, Inc. - Chardon OH

International Classification:

E02B 500

US Classification:

405118, 405119, 249 10, 404 2, 52323

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for forming a trench drain includes an elongated trench form, first and second spaced apart frame rails, a support member and a first and second fastener. The trench form includes at least one folding member folded along predetermined lines. The support member is affixed to the first and second frame rails to maintain the first and second rails in a fixed position relative to each other. The support member includes first and second fastener bearing surfaces spaced above respective uppermost surfaces of transverse portions of the first and second frame rails. The first and second fastener bear against fastener bearing surfaces of the support member and releasably engage the first and second frame rail. A joint support member may be included to align adjacent trench drain assemblies.

US Patent:

7125506, Oct 24, 2006

Filed:

Jun 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/872537

Inventors:

Derek Humphries - Chardon OH, US
James McConnell - Orwell OH, US

Assignee:

ACO Polymer Products, Inc. - Chardon OH

International Classification:

E02B 5/02

US Classification:

264 35, 404 2, 405118, 249 10

Abstract:

A drainage channel installation device comprises a channel-securing member and a channel-hanging member. The channel-securing member releasably engages the channel-hanging member and has opposed ends that are adapted to be releasably secured to the opposed side walls of a drainage channel. The channel-hanging-member has both an engaging end that is adapted to releasably engage the channel-securing member and a suspending end that is adapted to receive and retain a suspending member. As a result, when the channel-securing member and the channel-hanging member are releasably engaged, the channel-securing member is releasably secured to the opposed side walls of the drainage channel and the suspending end of the channel-hanging member receives and retains the suspending member, the drainage channel can be suspended from the suspending member for installation of the drainage channel. The drainage installation device is reusable and allows the drainage channel to be positioned within a trench at any desired level.

US Patent:

7252457, Aug 7, 2007

Filed:

Sep 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/951180

Inventors:

Derek Humphries - Chardon OH, US
James McConnell - Orwell OH, US

Assignee:

ACO Polymer Products, Inc. - Chardon OH

International Classification:

E02B 3/08

US Classification:

405 35, 248 481

Abstract:

A cradle assembly for installing trench drain or conduit channels which enables the channels to be suspended from support rods while simultaneously permitting the adjustment of the channel height with in the trench. Because the assembly enables the channel to be supported by the support rods while permitting adjustment of the channel height, final adjustments can be performed by a single worker.

US Patent:

7506844, Mar 24, 2009

Filed:

Aug 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/468950

Inventors:

Derek Humphries - Chardon OH, US
James A. McConnell - Orwell OH, US

Assignee:

ACO Polymer Products, Inc. - Chardon OH

International Classification:

E04D 13/064

US Classification:

248 481, 248 482, 248 58, 248 73, 405 35, 405 36, 405119

Abstract:

A drainage channel installation device comprises a channel-securing member and a channel-hanging member. The channel-securing member releasably engages the channel-hanging member and has opposed ends that are adapted to be releasably secured to the opposed side walls of a drainage channel. The channel-hanging-member has both an engaging end that is adapted to releasably engage the channel-securing member and a suspending end that is adapted to receive and retain a suspending member. As a result, when the channel-securing member and the channel-hanging member are releasably engaged, the channel-securing member is releasably secured to the opposed side walls of the drainage channel and the suspending end of the channel-hanging member receives and retains the suspending member, the drainage channel can be suspended from the suspending member for installation of the drainage channel. The drainage installation device is reusable and allows the drainage channel to be positioned within a trench at any desired level.

US Patent:

7534071, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Jun 15, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/763511

Inventors:

Derek Humphries - Chardon OH, US
James McConnell - Orwell OH, US

Assignee:

ACO Polymer Products, Inc. - Chardon OH

International Classification:

E02B 5/00

US Classification:

405118, 405 36, 405119, 248 481

Abstract:

A cradle assembly for installing trench drain or conduit channels which enables the channels to be suspended from support rods while simultaneously permitting the adjustment of the channel height with in the trench. Because the assembly enables the channel to be supported by the support rods while permitting adjustment of the channel height, final adjustments can be performed by a single worker.

US Patent:

20130142573, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

Nov 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/690788

Inventors:

James McConnell - Montville OH, US
Larry Hunt - Huntsburg OH, US

Assignee:

ACO POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC. - Chardon OH

International Classification:

E02B 11/00

US Classification:

405 48

Abstract:

A drainage channel includes a body configured to receive runoff from an adjacent surface; and a resilient edge secured to the drainage channel body. The resilient edge includes an opening extending longitudinally therethrough such that a wall of the resilient edge is capable of deforming inwardly towards the opening.

US Patent:

20140110007, Apr 24, 2014

Filed:

Oct 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/656155

Inventors:

- Chardon OH, US
James Allen McConnell - Montville OH, US

Assignee:

ACO POLYMER PRODUCTS, INC. - Chardon OH

International Classification:

F16L 55/00
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

138103, 29428

Abstract:

A drainage channel includes a first sidewall provided with a first rail member extending along a longitudinal axis of the drainage channel. A second sidewall extends along the longitudinal axis of the drainage channel with the first and second sidewalls at least partially defining an interior area of the drainage channel. A first locking insert is at least partially positioned within a first rail opening of the first rail member, with the first locking insert including a first insert opening. Further examples include methods of making a drainage channel.