Kevin Wade Pressnell

US Patent:

6540261, Apr 1, 2003

Filed:

Nov 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/724167

Inventors:

Robert W. Painter - Trinity AL
Stephen J. Meyer - Malvern PA
Carmine L. Schiavone - Schwenksville PA
Michael W. Whited - Huntsville AL
Kevin W. Pressnell - Athens AL

Assignee:

Central Sprinkler Company - Lansdale PA

International Classification:

F16L 4100

US Classification:

28513311, 2851334, 2851335, 169 5, 169 37

Abstract:

A fire sprinkler piping system fitting including a polymeric body having at least a first tubular branch, a second tubular branch, and a third tubular branch. Each of the first, second and third tubular branches extend outwardly from a common junction. The first and second tubular branches are collinear and the third tubular branch is generally perpendicular to the first and second tubular branches. Each of the first, second and third tubular branches have a distal end opposite from the common junction. The fitting includes pair of internally threaded metal inserts. Each insert is at least partially molded into the distal end of a separate one of a first and second tubular branches. Each of the internally threaded inserts has a distal outer surface facing generally away from the common junction. The distal outer surfaces of the pair of internal threaded metal inserts is spaced apart a distance of between three inches and four inches. The distal end of the third tubular branch has a smooth internal bore to slidingly receive a smooth outer end of a length of pipe.

US Patent:

20220296946, Sep 22, 2022

Filed:

Jun 8, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/835713

Inventors:

- Lansdale PA, US
Kevin W. Pressnell - Athens AL, US
Steven Lee Shields - Lubbock TX, US
Gary J. Luiz - Warwick RI, US

Assignee:

Tyco Fire Products LP - Lansdale PA

International Classification:

A62C 35/68
B05B 15/65
F16L 37/091

Abstract:

A sprinkler assembly includes a fire protection sprinkler and a push-to-connect-rotate-to-release (PCRR) fitting. The fire protection sprinkler has a body defining an inlet and an outlet, a deflector spaced from the outlet, the body having an outer encasing surface surrounding a first longitudinal axis, the outer encasing surface including a seal member disposed about the encasing surface and a helical surface between the deflector and the seal member. The PCRR fitting includes a tubular member with a first end, a second end, an exterior surface, and an inner surface defining an internal conduit extending along a second longitudinal axis, the body received in the internal conduit such that the first longitudinal axis is axially aligned with the second longitudinal axis, the inner surface including a sealing surface portion circumscribed about the second longitudinal axis. The gripper ring is disposed along the inner surface and in contact with the helical surface.

US Patent:

20220257986, Aug 18, 2022

Filed:

Jul 17, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/626573

Inventors:

- Lansdale PA, US
William K. Rucker - Lubbock TX, US
Lyle Miller - Milford CT, US
Kevin W. Pressnell - Athens AL, US

Assignee:

Tyco Fire Products LP - Lansdale PA

International Classification:

A62C 35/68
A62C 35/60

Abstract:

A head adapter for a fire sprinkler includes a body defining a volume. The body has an elbow shape and includes a first opening that couples with a fluid supply line and provides fluid communication between the fluid supply line and the volume of the body and a second opening that provides fluid communication between the volume of the body and the fire sprinkler. The second opening includes a gasket. The body also includes a cap coupled with the open second end of the body such that the gasket is disposed between the cap and the volume. The cap couples the body to the fire sprinkler to provide fluid communication between the fluid supply line and the fire sprinkler. The volume of the body is shaped such that fluid from the fluid supply line is directed to the fire sprinkler.

US Patent:

20220241631, Aug 4, 2022

Filed:

Jul 17, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/626593

Inventors:

- Lansdale PA, US
William K. Rucker - Lubbock TX, US
Lyle Miller - Milford CT, US
Kevin W. Pressnell - Athens AL, US

Assignee:

Tyco Fire Products LP - Lansdale PA

International Classification:

A62C 35/68
F16L 13/02
B05B 15/658

Abstract:

A head adapter for a fire sprinkler includes a body defining a volume. The body includes an open first end that couples with a fluid supply line and provide fluid communication between the supply pipe and the volume of the body and an open second end that provides provide fluid communication between the volume of the body and the fire sprinkler. The second end includes a gasket. The body also includes a cap coupled with the second end of the body such that the gasket is disposed between the cap and the volume. The cap couples the body with the fire sprinkler to provide fluid communication between the fluid supply line and the fire sprinkler. The volume of the body is shaped such that fluid from the fluid supply line is directed to the fire sprinkler.

US Patent:

20210316179, Oct 14, 2021

Filed:

Jun 23, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/355497

Inventors:

- Milwaukee WI, US
Robert Kyle FULLERTON - Matthews NC, US
Scott Alan GOING - Lubbock TX, US
Michael W. HORGAN - East Greenwich RI, US
Alaine Christine LIOTTA - Conshohocken PA, US
Gary James LUIZ - Warwick RI, US
Todd F. ORSINI - Sterling MA, US
Darren PALMIERI - Chalfont PA, US
Dennis Michael PHILLIPS - Mount Juliet TN, US
Kevin Wade PRESSNELL - Athens AL, US

International Classification:

A62C 37/09
F16L 37/091

Abstract:

Adjustable fire protection assemblies and methods are provided. The assembly includes a sprinkler having a body with an outer encasing surface and a deflector supported from the body. An escutcheon having a receiver and a rim surround the fire protection sprinkler to define an aperture between the receiver and the sprinkler. A push-to-connect fitting of the assembly includes a tubular member with an end for connection to a pipe and an internal conduit that receives the sprinkler body. A seal member and a retaining ring are disposed within the tubular member to form an adjustable seal and grip about the sprinkler body. A releasing member translates to disengage the retaining ring from the sprinkler body; and the escutcheon translates with respect to the tubular member in a sliding surface engagement to define an adjustable deflector-to-rim distance between the rim of the escutcheon and the deflector of the sprinkler.

US Patent:

20200330807, Oct 22, 2020

Filed:

Sep 7, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/645152

Inventors:

- Lansdale PA, US
Kevin W. Pressnell - Athens AL, US
Steven Lee Shields - Lubbock TX, US
Gary J. Luiz - Warwick RI, US

Assignee:

Tyco Fire Products LP - Lansdale PA

International Classification:

A62C 35/68
B05B 15/65
F16L 37/091

Abstract:

A sprinkler assembly includes a fire protection sprinkler and a push-to-connect-rotate-to-release (PCRR) fitting. The fire protection sprinkler has a body defining an inlet and an outlet, a deflector spaced from the outlet, the body having an outer encasing surface surrounding a first longitudinal axis, the outer encasing surface including a seal member disposed about the encasing surface and a helical surface between the deflector and the seal member. The PCRR fitting includes a tubular member with a first end, a second end, an exterior surface, and an inner surface defining an internal conduit extending along a second longitudinal axis, the body received in the internal conduit such that the first longitudinal axis is axially aligned with the second longitudinal axis, the inner surface including a sealing surface portion circumscribed about the second longitudinal axis. The gripper ring is disposed along the inner surface and in contact with the helical surface.

US Patent:

20190374802, Dec 12, 2019

Filed:

Dec 22, 2017

Appl. No.:

16/470799

Inventors:

- Lansdale PA, US
Robert Kyle FULLERTON - Matthews NC, US
Scott Alan GOING - Lubbock TX, US
Michael W. HORGAN - Cranston RI, US
Alaine Christine LIOTTA - Conshohocken PA, US
Gary James LUIZ - Warwick RI, US
Todd F. ORSINI - Cranston RI, US
Darren PALMIERI - Cranston RI, US
Dennis Michael PHILLIPS - Mount Juliet TN, US
Kevin Wade PRESSNELL - Athens AL, US

International Classification:

A62C 37/09
F16L 37/091

Abstract:

Adjustable fire protection assemblies and methods are provided. The assembly includes a sprinkler having a body with an outer encasing surface and a deflector supported from the body. An escutcheon having a receiver and a rim surround the fire protection sprinkler to define an aperture between the receiver and the sprinkler. A push-to-connect fitting of the assembly includes a tubular member with an end for connection to a pipe and an internal conduit that receives the sprinkler body. A seal member and a retaining ring are disposed within the tubular member to form an adjustable seal and grip about the sprinkler body. A releasing member translates to disengage the retaining ring from the sprinkler body; and the escutcheon translates with respect to the tubular member in a sliding surface engagement to define an adjustable deflector-to-rim distance between the rim of the escutcheon and the deflector of the sprinkler.

US Patent:

20190175968, Jun 13, 2019

Filed:

Jun 8, 2017

Appl. No.:

16/308260

Inventors:

- Lansdale PA, US
Kevin W. Pressnell - Athens AL, US

Assignee:

Tyco Fire Products LP - Lansdale PA

International Classification:

A62C 35/68

Abstract:

A two member plastic pipe fitting adapter for installing a threaded sprinkler head. The members are coupled together to form a chamber for housing an annular gasket. The gasket chamber includes an expansion void and bearing surfaces for the gasket. The adapter includes a receptacle with an internal thread for engagement with a sprinkler head to load the gasket and form a fluid tight seal. The engagement between the sprinkler and the adapter is formed by dissimilar threads to minimize the outward radial forces on the adapter.