Patents by Inventor Alan C. Rimmer

Alan C. Rimmer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11692735
    Abstract: An auxiliary drain pan for installation vertically below a humidifier. The pan has a base and a peripheral wall around the base and a single opening formed in the base adapted to form an anti-backflow connection with a conduit from the humidifier for directing liquid from the humidifier through the opening and a drainage connector, the anti-backflow connection preventing a reverse flow of liquid from the opening into the humidifier. The pan has a structure for supporting the base and having connecting features for connection with a vertical surface in an installed position, with the base secured in a substantially horizontal position in the installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventor: Alan C. Rimmer
  • Publication number: 20230114511
    Abstract: An auxiliary drain pan for installation vertically below a humidifier. The pan has a base and a peripheral wall around the base and a single opening formed in the base adapted to form an anti-backflow connection with a conduit from the humidifier for directing liquid from the humidifier through the opening and a drainage connector, the anti-backflow connection preventing a reverse flow of liquid from the opening into the humidifier. The pan has a structure for supporting the base and having connecting features for connection with a vertical surface in an installed position, with the base secured in a substantially horizontal position in the installed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventor: Alan C. RIMMER
  • Publication number: 20180141724
    Abstract: A multiple-lid container including a body having a passageway formed therein, the body having an open first end in fluid communication with the passageway, the passageway terminating at an opposed closed second end, the body and passageway forming an open-ended container. A first lid is securable to the first end to form a first closed container having a first chamber for holding a liquid. The first lid includes an applicator extending inside of the first chamber for wicking an amount of the liquid for applying the liquid on another surface when the first lid is removed from the first end. A second lid is operably secured to the open-ended container, the second lid is securable to the first end to form a second closed container. An elongate flexible member is secured to the first lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventor: Alan C. RIMMER
  • Patent number: 9975668
    Abstract: A multiple-lid container including a body having a passageway formed therein, the body having an open first end in fluid communication with the passageway, the passageway terminating at an opposed closed second end, the body and passageway forming an open-ended container. A first lid is securable to the first end to form a first closed container having a first chamber for holding a liquid. The first lid includes an applicator extending inside of the first chamber for wicking an amount of the liquid for applying the liquid on another surface when the first lid is removed from the first end. A second lid is operably secured to the open-ended container, the second lid is securable to the first end to form a second closed container. An elongate flexible member is secured to the first lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Inventor: Alan C. Rimmer
  • Publication number: 20180119987
    Abstract: An auxiliary drain pan for installation vertically below a humidifier. The pan has a base and a peripheral wall around the base and a first opening formed in the base adapted to form an anti-backflow connection with a conduit from the humidifier for directing liquid from the humidifier through the first opening and a first drainage connector, the anti-backflow connection preventing a reverse flow of liquid from the first opening into the humidifier. A second opening is formed in the pan in fluid communication with the first opening to receive the reverse flow of liquid from the first opening. The pan has a structure for supporting the base and having connecting features for connection with a vertical surface in an installed position, with the base secured in a substantially horizontal position in the installed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventor: Alan C. RIMMER
  • Patent number: 9958182
    Abstract: An auxiliary drain pan for installation vertically below a humidifier. The pan has a base and a peripheral wall around the base and a first opening formed in the base adapted to form an anti-backflow connection with a conduit from the humidifier for directing liquid from the humidifier through the first opening and a first drainage connector, the anti-backflow connection preventing a reverse flow of liquid from the first opening into the humidifier. A second opening is formed in the pan in fluid communication with the first opening to receive the reverse flow of liquid from the first opening. The pan has a structure for supporting the base and having connecting features for connection with a vertical surface in an installed position, with the base secured in a substantially horizontal position in the installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Alan C. Rimmer