Joseph A Sanfilippo

US Patent:

7588392, Sep 15, 2009

Filed:

Apr 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/789444

Inventors:

Doug Wroblewski - Erie PA, US
Kevin D. Himes - Mount Wolf PA, US
Patrick Slater - Waterford PA, US
Douglas Dalton - Jamestown NY, US
David A. Ecklund - Jamestown NY, US
Joseph A. Sanfilippo - Jamestown NY, US

Assignee:

Zurn Industries, LLC - Erie PA

International Classification:

E03F 5/06

US Classification:

405118, 405119, 210163, 210164, 404 4

Abstract:

A two-part grate assembly for a channeled drain trough. The grate assembly has a grate frame that receives a removable grate section. The grate frame has lugs with vertical projections extending therefrom that define securing recesses that assist in aligning and securing the grate frame atop a drain trough. Additionally, the present invention is directed to the use of an alignment bar that prevents the grate section from sliding out of operating position within the grate frame by restricting lateral movement of the grate section. Further, the present invention is directed to a method of providing a grate assembly for a channeled drain trough having a grate frame that is adapted to receive a removable grate section.

US Patent:

7866911, Jan 11, 2011

Filed:

Oct 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/545722

Inventors:

Robert E. Saadi - Erie PA, US
Kevin Himes - Mount Wolf PA, US
Douglas Dalton - Jamestown NY, US
David A. Ecklund - Jamestown NY, US
Joseph Sanfilippo - Jamestown NY, US
Patrick Slater - Waterford PA, US
William A. Verdecchia - Erie PA, US
Doug Wroblewski - Wattsburg PA, US

Assignee:

Zurn Industries, LLC - Erie PA

International Classification:

E01C 11/22
E02B 11/00
F16L 9/00

US Classification:

404 4, 404 2, 138162, 405 43

Abstract:

A slotted drain having a first channeled half having a first engaging structure and a second channeled half having a second engaging structure mating within the first engaging structure is disclosed. The first channeled half can define a cantilever snap-fit recess and the second channeled half can comprise a cantilever snap-fit protrusion. A slot is formed when the first and second channeled halves are joined. The slot is adapted to receive a liquid variant and the slotted drain is adapted to receive the liquid from the slot into the first and second channeled halves. The slotted drain may optionally include a concrete pass-through port, a rebar clip, bedding feet and/or securement ribs. A method of assembling a slotted drain is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20050025572, Feb 3, 2005

Filed:

Jul 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/899991

Inventors:

Joseph Sanfilippo - Jamestown NY, US
Douglas Dalton - Jamestown NY, US

Assignee:

Zurn Industries, Inc. - Erie PA

International Classification:

E03F001/00
E02B011/00

US Classification:

405036000, 405118000

Abstract:

A modular trench drain system including a plurality of drain segments composed of a base and a pair of spaced apart side members attached to edges of the base. Adjacent bases are connected together by overlapping a stepped-down portion at the end of one base with an end of an adjoining base. Adjacent side members are connected together via interlocking structures at their ends. The system may be used with bases and side members of various dimensions to accommodate particular installation requirements.