Marty S. Ball
Residential Contractor at Little Mtn Rd, Jonesville, NC
License number
North Carolina 55111
Renew Date
Jan 10, 2005
Category
General Contractor
Type
Residential
Address
Address
3900 Little Mountain Rd, Jonesville, NC 28642
Phone
(336) 526-3561
Professional information
Plastic Water Meter With Metal Threads
US Patent:
8047072, Nov 1, 2011
Filed:
Nov 16, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/947272
Inventors:
Marty Scott Ball - Jonesville NC, US
Jeremy Alan McCraven - Kannapolis NC, US
Jeremy Alan McCraven - Kannapolis NC, US
Assignee:
Mueller International, LLC - Atlanta GA
International Classification:
G01F 15/14, G01F 3/12, F16L 47/00
US Classification:
73201, 73258, 73273, 285239
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to flow meters and more particularly to improved plastic water flow meters for commercial or residential use. In various embodiments, a plastic water meter is provided that may include metal threads for connecting the water meter to a water system. In particular, the plastic water meter may include at least one spud that is shaped to receive and engage a plastic spud insert, in which the plastic spud insert may include a metal ring with a threaded outer surface. The plastic spud insert may include an annular lip portion extending outwardly to discourage removal of the metal ring when the spud insert is engaged with the water meter. Furthermore, the plastic spud insert and the inner surface of the metal ring may have complementary circumferential profiles to discourage relative rotation between the metal ring and the spud insert.
Plastic Water Meter With Metal Threads
US Patent:
8281654, Oct 9, 2012
Filed:
Aug 30, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/220739
Inventors:
Marty Scott Ball - Jonesville NC, US
Jeremy Alan McCraven - Kannapolis NC, US
Jeremy Alan McCraven - Kannapolis NC, US
Assignee:
Mueller International, LLC - Atlanta GA
International Classification:
G01F 15/14
US Classification:
73201, 73273, 29592
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to flow meters and more particularly to improved plastic water flow meters for commercial or residential use. In various embodiments, a plastic water meter is provided that may include metal threads for connecting the water meter to a water system. In particular, the plastic water meter may include at least one spud that is shaped to receive and engage a plastic spud insert, in which the plastic spud insert may include a metal ring with a threaded outer surface. The plastic spud insert may include an annular lip portion extending outwardly to discourage removal of the metal ring when the spud insert is engaged with the water meter. Furthermore, the plastic spud insert and the inner surface of the metal ring may have complementary circumferential profiles to discourage relative rotation between the metal ring and the spud insert.
Valve Meter Assembly And Method
US Patent:
2012030, Dec 6, 2012
Filed:
May 31, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/149720
Inventors:
Marty Scott Ball - Jonesville NC, US
Scott Aron Linkel - Kannapolis NC, US
Scott Aron Linkel - Kannapolis NC, US
Assignee:
MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC - Atlanta GA
International Classification:
F15D 1/00
US Classification:
137 1, 137551, 137561 R
Abstract:
A valve meter device, assembly, and method is disclosed including a housing defining at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening and a channel connecting the openings, the at least one inlet opening having an inlet end and the at least one outlet opening having an outlet end; a water meter positioned in the channel, the water meter configured to monitor a flow of water through the valve meter device; and a valve in communication with the channel and configured to control the flow of water through the valve meter device. In some embodiments, a linear distance exists between the inlet end and the outlet end, the linear distance being no greater than a standard water meter lay-length.
Plastic Water Meter With Metal Threads
US Patent:
7854165, Dec 21, 2010
Filed:
Jan 20, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/356240
Inventors:
Marty Scott Ball - Jonesville NC, US
Jeremy Alan McCraven - Kannapolis NC, US
Jeremy Alan McCraven - Kannapolis NC, US
Assignee:
Mueller International, LLC - Atlanta GA
International Classification:
G01F 15/14, G01F 3/12, F16L 47/00
US Classification:
73201, 73273, 73258, 285239
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to flow meters and more particularly to improved plastic water flow meters for commercial or residential use. In various embodiments, a plastic water meter is provided that may include metal threads for connecting the water meter to a water system. In particular, the plastic water meter may include at least one spud that is shaped to receive and engage a plastic spud insert, in which the plastic spud insert may include a metal ring with a threaded outer surface. The plastic spud insert may include an annular lip portion extending outwardly to discourage removal of the metal ring when the spud insert is engaged with the water meter. Furthermore, the plastic spud insert and the inner surface of the metal ring may have complementary circumferential profiles to discourage relative rotation between the metal ring and the spud insert.
Water Meter Housing
US Patent:
D582814, Dec 16, 2008
Filed:
Jan 18, 2008
Appl. No.:
29/302559
Inventors:
Marty Scott Ball - Jonesville NC, US
Jeremy Alan McCraven - Kannapolis NC, US
Jeremy Alan McCraven - Kannapolis NC, US
Assignee:
Hersey Meter Company - Cleveland NC
International Classification:
1004
US Classification:
D10 96, D10 99
Water Meter Housing
US Patent:
D583692, Dec 30, 2008
Filed:
Jan 18, 2008
Appl. No.:
29/302557
Inventors:
Marty Scott Ball - Jonesville NC, US
Jeremy Alan McCraven - Kannapolis NC, US
Jeremy Alan McCraven - Kannapolis NC, US
Assignee:
Hersey Meter Company - Cleveland NC
International Classification:
1004
US Classification:
D10 96, D10 99
Face Seal Gasket
US Patent:
2011000, Jan 13, 2011
Filed:
Jun 11, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/813925
Inventors:
Marty Scott Ball - Jonesville NC, US
International Classification:
G01F 1/00, F16J 15/10
US Classification:
73861, 277616
Abstract:
Various embodiments of the present invention provide improved face seal gaskets for use in connecting meters and other devices to pipelines. The improved face seal gaskets include a planar annular ring portion and one or more tabs extending substantially perpendicularly from the annular ring portion. In use, the annular ring portion is disposed adjacent a sealing surface on the inlet or outlet of the device to facilitate a fluid tight connection between the device and the pipeline. The tabs engage complementary grooves formed in the inlet or outlet portions of the device to facilitate alignment of the annular ring to the sealing surface thereon. The tabs may also retain the face seal gasket adjacent the sealing surface to facilitate improved installation of the device to the pipeline.