Patents by Inventor Gary Dranberg

Gary Dranberg 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).

  • Split replacement flange for water closet and method of replacing
    Patent number: 5492372
    Abstract: A replacement ring and method therefor is disclosed for use in connection with a water closet coupling having flange portion, a connection section and a mounting ring interposed between a toilet drain and a sewer pipe. The mounting ring mounts the coupling to the toilet and to a floor proximate to the sewer pipe. The inner diameter of the mounting ring engages a channel on the coupling for mounting thereto. The replacement ring comprises two joined, overlapping arcuate pieces positioned on opposing sides of the coupling. The inner diameter of the joined arcuate pieces engages the channel on the coupling for mounting thereto. The replacement ring is mounted to both the toilet and to the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Inventor: Gary Dranberg