Patents by Inventor Gilbert R. Farnham

Gilbert R. Farnham 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).

  • Valve assembly
    Patent number: 5176175
    Abstract: A valve is disclosed for regulating the flow of fuel from a fuel source containing fuel under pressure to a fuel consuming apparatus. The valve includes a valve body having a passage therethrough, a resilient element for regulating the flow of the fuel through the passage, and spring means for adjusting the compression on the gasket. A housing is also disclosed for attaching an igniter to a fuel consuming apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gilbert R. Farnham, Alonzo A. Burgin, III
  • Torch assembly
    Patent number: 5123837
    Abstract: A valve is disclosed for regulating the flow of fuel from a fuel source containing fuel under pressure to a fuel consuming apparatus. The valve includes a valve body having a passage therethrough, a resilient element for regulating the flow of the fuel through the passage, and spring means for adjusting the compresion on the gasket. A torch is also disclosed. The torch includes a burner tube, an igniter mounted on the exterior of the tube and a housing for housing the igniter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gilbert R. Farnham, Alonzo A. Burgin, III
  • Refillable propane torch
    Patent number: D304151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Chapin, Gilbert R. Farnham
  • Self-igniting quick fire torch
    Patent number: D384868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Gilbert R. Farnham
  • Self-igniting pistol grip propane torch
    Patent number: D406737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Gilbert R. Farnham