Patents by Inventor Alston E. Williams

Alston E. Williams 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: 8096155
    Abstract: A lock cylinder is provided and includes an outer cylinder having a bore, an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the bore, and a pin assembly disposed within the inner and outer cylinders. The pin assembly is operable to selectively lock the inner cylinder relative to the outer cylinder. The pin assembly includes an upper shear cylinder positionable relative to the outer cylinder and a lower shear cylinder positionable relative to the inner cylinder. The upper and lower shear cylinders are movable to define a first shear line therebetween. In addition, the pin assembly includes an upper pin slidable within the upper shear cylinder and a lower pin slidable within the lower shear cylinder, whereby the upper and lower pins define a second shear line therebetween. The lock cylinder is positionable from a locked position to an unlocked position when the first shear line is aligned with the second shear line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventor: Alston E. Williams
  • Patent number: 7748406
    Abstract: A dual-handle control faucet that includes a pull-out head and a faucet base. The pull-out head is switchable between a first water discharge pattern and a second water discharge pattern. The pull-out head switches from the first water discharge pattern to the second water discharge pattern upon disengagement with the faucet base, which provides for hands-free switching between to two spray patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Edward Pilatowicz, Oscar Romero, Alston E. Williams
  • Publication number: 20070267073
    Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a unitary non-fluidic body defined by a first end body, a second end body, a spout riser, a first non-fluid carrying support member, and a second non-fluid carrying support member. The first non-fluid carrying support member is suspended between the first end body and the spout riser, and the second non-fluid carrying support member is suspended between the second end body and the spout riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Alston E. Williams, David R. Downey
  • Patent number: 7162901
    Abstract: A lock cylinder is provided and includes an outer cylinder having a bore, an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the bore, and a pin assembly disposed within the inner and outer cylinders. The pin assembly is operable to selectively lock the inner cylinder relative to the outer cylinder. The pin assembly includes an upper shear cylinder positionable relative to the outer cylinder and a lower shear cylinder positionable relative to the inner cylinder. The upper and lower shear cylinders are movable to define a first shear line therebetween. In addition, the pin assembly includes an upper pin slidable within the upper shear cylinder and a lower pin slidable within the lower shear cylinder, whereby the upper and lower pins define a second shear line therebetween. The lock cylinder is positionable from a locked position to an unlocked position when the first shear line is aligned with the second shear line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventor: Alston E. Williams
  • Patent number: 7082626
    Abstract: A roman tub faucet with a hand shower diverter mechanism integral to the tub spout. The diverter mechanism is especially suited for applications where service access to only the outer tub finished surface is practical. The faucet eliminates the need to remove panel or tile portions from the tub area for diverter mechanism service or replacement. The faucet also eliminates the need for an additional installation hole that is required for roman tub faucets with a separate diverter mechanism and tub spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Alston E. Williams, Scott C. Baker, Indalecio Ortega
  • Patent number: 7043777
    Abstract: A single control roman tub faucet (8) includes a lower anchor (10) that is attached to the roughed-in tub surround (51) and an upper anchor (18) that is installed on the final decorative surface of the tub surround. The upper anchor is attached to the lower anchor by a fastener (40) that extends therebetween. Outlet pipes (16) extend through the lower and upper anchors and connect water supply lines to the faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Mark S. Bloom, Alston E. Williams, Li Chen
  • Publication number: 20040139544
    Abstract: A roman tub faucet with a hand shower diverter mechanism integral to the tub spout. The diverter mechanism is especially suited for applications where service access to only the outer tub finished surface is practical. The faucet eliminates the need to remove panel or tile portions from the tub area for diverter mechanism service or replacement. The faucet also eliminates the need for an additional installation hole that is required for roman tub faucets with a separate diverter mechanism and tub spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Alston E. Williams, Scott C. Baker, Indalecio Ortega
  • Publication number: 20040078893
    Abstract: A single control roman tub faucet (8) includes a lower anchor (10) that is attached to the roughed-in tub surround (51) and an upper anchor (18) that is installed on the final decorative surface of the tub surround. The upper anchor is attached to the lower anchor by a fastener (40) that extends therebetween. Outlet pipes (16) extend through the lower and upper anchors and connect water supply lines to die faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Mark S. Bloom, Alston E. Williams, Li Chen
  • Patent number: 6655166
    Abstract: An ice bucket assembly includes an ice bucket container and a housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a housing and a cover. The housing includes a plurality of tabs configured to engage a plurality of openings disposed within the ice bucket container. The cover includes a plurality of tabs which permit a user to grasp the cover during removal or installation of the cover. When installed, the housing assembly is positioned above a dispensary opening at a front of the ice bucket container. As a result, crushed ice is immediately dispensed from the ice bucket container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Alston E. Williams