Patents by Inventor David Nichols-Roy

David Nichols-Roy 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: 5603128
    Abstract: A multiple volume flush control apparatus for controlling a flush valve in a bottom of a flush tank, comprises a flush valve having a ventable buoyancy air chamber, a vent control assembly having a venting chamber communicating with the air chamber, a first valve for selectively activating the venting chamber for venting the air chamber at a first rate, and a second valve for selectively activating the venting chamber for venting the air chamber at a second rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Hunter Plumbing Products
    Inventor: David Nichols-Roy
  • Patent number: 5594959
    Abstract: A refill apparatus for a dual flush apparatus comprises a refill tube connected to a refill valve responsive to a drop in water level in a tank to initiate a refill flow of water for refilling the tank and for refilling a trap via an overflow tube, the refill tube having an inlet end connected to the valve and an outlet end positioned for directing water to the overflow tube for refilling the trap, and a diverting member for diverting the refill flow from the refill tube to the tank during a portion of the refill following a long flush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Hunter Plumbing Products
    Inventors: David Nichols-Roy, Dennis D. Woods
  • Patent number: 5584080
    Abstract: A refill apparatus for a dual flush apparatus comprises a refill tube connected to a refill valve responsive to a drop in water level in a tank to initiate a refill flow of water for refilling the tank and for refilling a trap via an overflow tube, the refill tube having an inlet end connected to the valve and an outlet end positioned for directing water to the overflow tube for refilling the trap, and a diverting member for diverting the refill flow from the refill tube to the tank during a portion of the refill following a long flush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Hunter Plumbing Products
    Inventors: David Nichols-Roy, Dennis D. Woods
  • Patent number: 5452482
    Abstract: A refill apparatus for a dual flush apparatus comprises a refill tube connected to a refill valve responsive to a drop in water level in a tank to initiate a refill flow of water for refilling the tank and for refilling a trap via an overflow tube, the refill tube having an inlet end connected to the valve and an outlet end positioned for directing water to the overflow tube for refilling the trap, and a diverting member for diverting the refill flow from the refill tube to the tank during a portion of the refill following a long flush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Hunter Plumbing Products
    Inventors: David Nichols-Roy, Dennis D. Woods
  • Patent number: 4996726
    Abstract: A fill valve (36) has a main valve (34) with a control chamber (44) for controlling the on and off actuation of the main valve. A tube (58) is in fluid communication with chamber (44) and extends into the water at the fill level (46) in tank (10). The flush valve (64) is connected to tube (58) such that upon actuation it raises tube (58) and lowers the pressure in chamber (44) to turn on the main valve (34) independent of whether the water level in tank (10) drops below its fill level (46) to direct water from the main valve to a rim wash conduit (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Donald C. Schrock, David Nichols-Roy