Ronald L Beasley

US Patent:

50187708, May 28, 1991

Filed:

Feb 9, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/477643

Inventors:

Ronald L. Beasley - Ringgold GA

International Classification:

F16L 5500

US Classification:

285 39

Abstract:

A coupling having one end attached to a drop pipe of a fire sprinkler system and another end for attachment to a tool subsequent to initially testing the sprinkler system and to a sprinkler head thereafter. The coupling includes an internal frangible closure member to prevent flow of fluid from the drop pipe during the test phase so that the sprinkler may be pre-tested prior to attachment of the sprinkler head. The tool includes an external housing which after completion of the test phase is connected to the coupling, a ram being mounted within the housing and adjustable to position and impact member at the end of the ram at or in abutment with the frangible closure member. The ram is connected to a propelling assembly which permits the ram to be pulled manually against the biasing force of a spring away from the closure member, and upon release of the ram, the ram is propelled toward the closure member so that the impact member shatters the closure member to open communication through the coupling. The tool is thereafter disconnected and a sprinkler substituted.

US Patent:

20190030384, Jan 31, 2019

Filed:

Jul 30, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/048955

Inventors:

Ronald Beasley - Lafayette GA, US

International Classification:

A62C 35/02

Abstract:

A manifold for supplying multiple water streams, which streams may be used in connection with fire protection systems, from a single water supply source. The system includes an elongate body portion for holding water. Body portion has spaced apart first and second ends and a wall having a non-circular cross section with a top portion and converging side portions join the top portion and a bottom portion. A water inlet extends from the bottom of the body portion. A pair of water outlets extend from the top of the body portion and are located proximate the first and second ends of the body portion.