Patents Represented by Attorney John P. Sinnott

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  • Shut-off valve for scald prevention
    Patent number: 4981261
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for the prevention of scalding in showers and other such installations. The assembly includes a valve assembly within a mixed water supply line and a temperature sensitive element for controlling the operation of the valve assembly. The valve assembly is preferably designed to allow some leakage when in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Konrad Bergmann, Josef Ems, Hans Nikolayczik
  • Electric immersion thermometer
    Patent number: 4968152
    Abstract: An electric immersion thermometer, for use in a device such as a mixing faucet, is disclosed. The immersion thermometer includes a body which houses a temperature sensing assembly in which the sensing element is encapsulated or laminated in a plastic sheath or jacket. The encapsulating sheath being formed from a plastic thermally shrinking tubing and a plastic bracket for mechanically supporting the thermometer. A plastic insert also can be mounted in the body of the immersion thermometer that is coupled to the faucet. The plastic jacket has good heat conducting and electrical insulating properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Konrad Bergmann
  • Coupling means for toilet tank and bowl assembly
    Patent number: 4924533
    Abstract: A mounting assembly to couple a water tank to a water closet is disclosed. The mounting assembly includes a threaded bolt, tubular elastomeric seal member and fastening means. The elastomeric member has centering ribs formed around its outer surface, a flanged head at one end and the other end is bifurcated. When the bolt is inserted therethrough, the elastomeric member expands in the tank mounting opening and the bifurcated end diverges to form a pair of latching tabs to prevent removal of the elastomeric seal member and bolt from the tank mounting opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Flush tank for a water closet having self contained washing means
    Patent number: 4918769
    Abstract: A flush tank, having a vertically extending wall positioned between the two vertical side walls to provide a first chamber which is filled with flush water and a second chamber which houses a removable washing means, is disclosed. The washing means is operatively coupled to water supply for the toilet and includes manually operated valve means to regulate the flow of wash water to cleanse the toilet bowl as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Luigi Gandini
  • Cartridge valve assembly
    Patent number: 4889157
    Abstract: A top cartridge for an individual, sanitary, dual-control, shut-off valve is provided. The cartridge includes an upper stationary and a lower rotatable disk, each disk including port apertures. The disks are arranged with a defined clearance in the longitudinal direction of a driver pin. A driver is welded to the pin and includes a finger which engages the rotatable disk. The upper end of the pin is pressed within a spindle. The spindle is positioned within a bushing to prevent calcination and corrosion thereof. A seal is provided near the bottom end of the pin between the driver and the rotatable disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1989
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Konrad Bergmann
  • Method of installing a bathing vessel
    Patent number: 4879858
    Abstract: A method of installation, in sealed relationship against at least one vertical wall, a bathing vessel of the type having a sump to contain water therein and a water drain outlet, the bathing vessel including a horizontal rim extending away from the sump and a horizontal rim extending away from the sump and a depending skirt formed around the horizontal rim, positioned relative to a sealing strip assembly, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Ian S. Murdoch
  • Method of making molded sanitaryware articles with light transmitting panel
    Patent number: 4875958
    Abstract: A method of making a sanitaryware article with a light transmitting panel. A sheet of light-transmitting plastic is formed into the shape of a article of sanitaryware which has a sump. A mask is applied to a portion of the plastic sheet and the remaining portions are covered with a coating which makes the areas opaque. The mask is removed and a rigid panel of a light transmitting plastic is bonded to the light transmitting area of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Masayuki Kurokawa
  • Temperature-controlled mixing fitting
    Patent number: 4842191
    Abstract: An electronically operated mixing valve is disclosed wherein a combination of a control module which houses the electronics for electrically operating a valve module having one or more valves for mixing, shut-off and distribution of mixed water which is in contact with at least one temperature sensor, and an electromechanical motor module which is electrically connected to the valve module for automatically operating the one or more valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Konrad Bergmann
  • Combined spout and control handles
    Patent number: D301918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Fabian
  • Stapling machine
    Patent number: D305293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Trotman, Bryn Thomas
  • Combined bathtub overflow drain cover and drain control handle
    Patent number: D305455
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Dough forming and cutting device
    Patent number: D307371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Inventor: Michael D'Orlando
  • Water closet or the like
    Patent number: D310407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Tank or the like
    Patent number: D310560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Toilet or the like
    Patent number: D311057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Toothbrush
    Patent number: D311454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Inventor: Michael P. Rethman
  • Faucet
    Patent number: D312118
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Jun H. Son
  • Combined single control valve and spout
    Patent number: D312119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Konrad Bergmann
  • Lavatory
    Patent number: D312123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Axel Enthoven
  • Showerhead body
    Patent number: D314423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.