IP Library Granted Patent US 11,879,570
Granted Patent B2
US 11,879,570 · App. 18/103,532 · Granted Jan 23, 2024

Positive installation indicator assembly

Inventors: Jordan Cameron Belen (West Warwick, RI); Matthew William McNamara (Portsmouth, RI); Jeffrey Brian Shaffer (Lipan, TX); Ronald Pound (Portsmouth, NH)
Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
F16L15/003F16B33/02F16L2201/10
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Patent No.
US 11,879,570
App. No.
18/103,532
Granted
Jan 23, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

An indicator assembly includes a fastener defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an axis extending from the first end to the second end; a first indicator positioned radially outwardly of the fastener relative to the axis of the fastener; and a second indicator positioned radially outwardly of the fastener relative to the axis of the fastener, wherein the second indicator is axially in between the first indicator and the second end of the fastener upon the fastener being oriented in a first position, and wherein the second indicator is radially inwardly or radially outwardly of the first indicator upon the fastener being oriented in a second position.

Claims (45)

1. A pipe coupling comprising:

a coupling body defining a hole; and

an indicator assembly comprising:

a fastener extending through the hole defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an axis extending from the first end to the second end;

a first indicator positioned radially outwardly of the fastener relative to the axis of the fastener; and

a second indicator positioned radially outwardly of the fastener relative to the axis of the fastener, wherein the second indicator is axially in between the first indicator and the second end of the fastener upon the fastener being oriented in a first position, and wherein the second indicator is radially inwardly or radially outwardly of the first indicator upon the fastener being oriented in a second position;

wherein:

the coupling body defines a cavity configured to receive a pipe section;

the cavity defines a cavity axis and the hole defines a hole axis; and

the hole axis of the hole is perpendicular to the cavity axis of the cavity.

2. The pipe coupling of claim 1 , wherein each of the first indicator and the second indicator are formed as rings and are concentric to the axis of the fastener.

3. The pipe coupling of claim 1 , wherein the fastener defines a head and a shaft, the head having an axial inner surface, and wherein the first indicator is adjacent to the axial inner surface of the fastener.

4. The pipe coupling of claim 1 , wherein a height of the first indicator is different than a height of the second indicator.

5. The pipe coupling of claim 1 , wherein a color of the first indicator is different than a color the second indicator.

6. The pipe coupling of claim 1 , wherein a hardness of the first indicator is different than a hardness of the second indicator.

7. The pipe coupling of claim 1 , wherein an elasticity of the first indicator is different than an elasticity of the second indicator.

8. A pipe coupling comprising:

a coupling body defining a hole; and

an indicator assembly comprising a fastener extending through the hole, a first indicator mounted on the fastener, and a second indicator mounted on the fastener, the fastener defining an axis;

wherein:

the second indicator is axially in between the first indicator and the coupling body upon the fastener being oriented in a first position;

the second indicator is radially inwardly or radially outwardly of the first indicator upon the fastener being oriented in a second position;

the coupling body defines a cavity configured to receive a pipe section;

the cavity defines a cavity axis and the hole defines a hole axis; and

the hole axis of the hole is perpendicular to the cavity axis of the cavity.

9. The pipe coupling of claim 8 , wherein each of the first indicator and the second indicator are formed as rings and are concentric to the hole axis.

10. The pipe coupling of claim 8 , wherein the fastener defines a head and a shaft, the shaft extends through the hole in the coupling body, each of the first indicator and the second indicator are mounted on the shaft.

11. The pipe coupling of claim 8 , wherein a height of the first indicator is different than a height of the second indicator.

12. The pipe coupling of claim 8 , wherein a color of the first indicator is different than a color the second indicator.

13. The pipe coupling of claim 8 , wherein a hardness of the first indicator is different than a hardness of the second indicator.

14. The pipe coupling of claim 8 , wherein an elasticity of the first indicator is different than an elasticity of the second indicator.

15. A pipe coupling comprising:

a coupling body defining a hole; and

an indicator assembly comprising:

a fastener extending through the hole;

a first indicator ring mounted on the fastener and defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, the inner surface defining a conical, hollow bore extending from the first end to the second end, wherein a diameter of the conical, hollow bore at the first end is less than a diameter of the conical, hollow bore at the second end; and

a second indicator ring mounted on the fastener and configured to engage the conical, hollow bore of the first indicator ring, the second indicator ring defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, the outer surface defining a conical shape, wherein a diameter of the outer surface at the first end is less than a diameter of the outer surface at the second end;

wherein:

the coupling body defines a cavity configured to receive a pipe section;

the cavity defines a cavity axis and the hole defines a hole axis; and

the hole axis of the hole is perpendicular to the cavity axis of the cavity.

16. The pipe coupling of claim 15 , wherein an angle of the outer surface of the second indicator ring is substantially the same as an angle of the inner surface of the first indicator ring.

17. The pipe coupling of claim 16 , wherein the first indicator comprises an elastic material configured to expand to receive the second indicator ring within the conical hollow, bore.

18. The pipe coupling of claim 17 , wherein an elasticity of the first indicator is different than an elasticity of the second indicator.

19. The pipe coupling of claim 15 , wherein an upper surface of the first indicator at the first end is substantially planar, and wherein a lower surface of the second indicator at the second end is substantially planar.

Assignments (4)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 11, 2024
From: ASC ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, LLC; THE RELIABLE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER CO. INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 068294/0382 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 10, 2024
From: ASC ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, LLC
To: KKR LOAN ADMINISTRATION SERVICES LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 068264/0104 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 10, 2024
From: BELEN, JORDAN CAMERON; MCNAMARA, MATTHEW WILLIAM; SHAFFER, JEFFREY BRIAN; POUND, RONALD
To: ANVIL INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Reel/Frame 067671/0336 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jun 10, 2024
From: ANVIL INTERNATIONAL, LLC
To: ASC ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 067678/0866 →