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US-12624782-B1 - Multi-directional plumbing system

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Abstract

Disclosed is a multi-directional plumbing system having both a male and female fitting. The female fitting is formed to selectively connect with the male fitting and allow for rotation therebetween to the desired angle. Each of the male and female fittings have distal ends shaped like male fittings to allow for connection with external fittings or pipes. Thus, in use, a user can affix the fittings with external pipes and rotate and affix the male and female fittings at the desired angle to accommodate a variety of installation scenarios.

Inventors

  • Stephen Ksieski

Assignees

  • Stephen Ksieski

Dates

Publication Date
20260512
Application Date
20241114

Claims (7)

  1. 1 . A multi-directional plumbing system, comprising: a male fitting, the male fitting having: a first distal end shaped as a first cylindrical female coupling; a first neck extending from the first distal end; a first coupling section transitioning from the neck to a first proximal end, the first proximal end being shaped as a first cylindrical male coupling; wherein a first longitudinal axis passes through a center of the neck; wherein a first end axis passes through the first proximal end and crosses the first longitudinal axes such that a first coupling angle exists between the first longitudinal axis and the first end axis; and wherein the first coupling angle is approximately 45 degrees; a female fitting, the female fitting having: a second distal end shaped as a second cylindrical female coupling; a second neck extending from the second distal end; a second coupling section transitioning from the second neck to a second proximal end, the second proximal end being shaped as a third cylindrical female coupling; wherein a second longitudinal axis passes through a center of the second neck; wherein a second end axis passes through the second proximal end and crosses the second longitudinal axes such that a second coupling angle exists between the second longitudinal axis and the second end axis; and wherein the second angle is approximately 45 degrees; wherein each of the first and second necks have a neck length, each neck length being between one half an inch and two inches, thereby allowing a user to selectively cut off either the first or second distal ends, with each neck length having a sufficient length to selectively affix with a female coupling; wherein each of the first and second proximal ends has a proximal end length, the proximal end lengths being of sufficient length to create a seal against one another when affixed to one another to form a joint; and wherein each of the male coupling section and female coupling section are formed to have a bulbous shape, such that when connected to form the joint, fluid flow is maintained throughout the joint without reducing fluid pressure passing therethrough.
  2. 2 . The multi-directional plumbing system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first proximal end and second proximal end are connectable, such that when connected, the male fitting is rotatable with respect to the female fitting.
  3. 3 . The multi-directional plumbing system as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the male fitting is rotatable with respect to the female fitting such that an angle between the first longitudinal axis and second longitudinal axis is adjustable between 90 degrees and 180 degrees.
  4. 4 . The multi-directional plumbing system as set forth in claim 3 , wherein each of the first proximal end and second proximal end include a center point, such that when connected, the center points lay together while offset from the first and second longitudinal axes.
  5. 5 . The multi-directional plumbing system as set forth in claim 4 , wherein each of the first neck and second neck are truncated necks.
  6. 6 . The multi-directional plumbing system as set forth in claim 2 , wherein when the first proximal end and second proximal end are connected, the first cylindrical male coupling nests within the third cylindrical female coupling such that a shared and fixed concentric rotational axis passes through a center of each of the first cylindrical male coupling and the third cylindrical female coupling, about which each of the male fitting and female fitting rotate with respect to one another.
  7. 7 . The multi-directional plumbing system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein each of the male coupling section and female coupling section have an exterior surface, such that the exterior surface of the male coupling section has a first arrow indicia pointing toward the first proximal end, and wherein the exterior surface of the female coupling section has a second arrow indicia pointing away the second proximal end, such that when the first proximal end is positioned within the second proximal end, the first and second arrow indicia indicate fluid flow to minimize leakage and waste inhibition through the joint formed therebetween.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of Invention The present invention relates to plumbing fittings and, more specifically, to a multi-directional plumbing system with fittings designed to address the limitations of traditional fittings, which restrict piping configurations to linear, 45-degree, and 90-degree angles. (2) Description of Related Art Conventional plumbing fittings are generally limited to fixed angles such as straight, 45-degree, or 90-degree configurations. These limitations force installers to carry and utilize multiple fittings and adapters to create non-standard angles, resulting in increased material costs, labor time, and potential leak points. In complex piping installations, these limitations can lead to inefficient layouts and difficulties in achieving optimal alignment in tight or irregular spaces. Thus, a continuing need exists for a new and improved multi-directional plumbing system. SUMMARY OF INVENTION The present disclosure provides a multi-directional plumbing system having both a male and female fitting. The male fitting includes: a first distal end shaped as a female coupling; a first neck extending from the first distal end; a first coupling section transitioning from the neck to a first proximal end, the first proximal end being shaped as a male coupling; wherein a first longitudinal axis passes through a center of the neck; wherein a first end axis passes through the first proximal end and crosses the first longitudinal axes such that a first coupling angle exists between the first longitudinal axis and the first end axis; and wherein the first coupling angle is approximately 45 degrees. Similarly, the female fitting includes: a second distal end shaped as a female coupling; a second neck extending from the second distal end; a second coupling section transitioning from the second neck to a second proximal end, the second proximal end being shaped as a female coupling; wherein a second longitudinal axis passes through a center of the second neck; wherein a second end axis passes through the second proximal end and crosses the second longitudinal axes such that a second coupling angle exists between the second longitudinal axis and the second end axis; and wherein the second angle is approximately 45 degrees. In another aspect, the first proximal end and second proximal end are connectable, such that when connected, the male fitting is rotatable with respect to the female fitting. In yet another aspect, the male fitting is rotatable with respect to the female fitting such that an angle between the first longitudinal axis and second longitudinal axis is adjustable between 90 degrees and 180 degrees. Additionally, each of the first proximal end and second proximal end include a center point, such that when connected, the center points lay together and are aligned with the first and second longitudinal axes. In yet another aspect, the male fitting is rotatable with respect to the female fitting to form a linear orientation such that the first longitudinal axis and second longitudinal axis are aligned with one another. Further, each of the first neck and second neck are elongated necks having a length between one half an inch and two inches. In yet another aspect, each of the first proximal end and second proximal end include a center point, such that when connected, the center points lay together while offset from the first and second longitudinal axes. In another aspect, each of the first neck and second neck are truncated necks. Finally, as can be appreciated by one in the art, the present invention also comprises a method for forming and using the invention as described herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed descriptions of the various aspects of the invention in conjunction with reference to the following drawings, where: FIG. 1A is an elevated-view illustration of a multi-directional plumbing system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, depicting a male fitting connected with a female fitting to create a plumbing system with a linear orientation; FIG. 1B is a side-view illustration of the multi-directional plumbing system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, depicting a male fitting connected with a female fitting to create a linear orientation; FIG. 1C is a top-view illustration of the multi-directional plumbing system in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 1D is a cross-sectional, side-view illustration of the multi-directional plumbing system, taken from line A-A of FIG. 1C; FIG. 1E is a side-view illustration of the multi-directional plumbing system, depicting the male fitting connected with the female fitting to create the linear orientation; FIG. 1F is a side-view illustration of the multi-directional plumbing system, depicting the male fitting connected with the female f