Patents by Inventor Harmon Houghton

Harmon Houghton 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: 9164518
    Abstract: A water delivery system operable hands-free by, for example, a foot-operated pedal controller, or a non-contact controller, such as a presence and voice actuated circuit that are operatively connected through a power source, transmission and valve assembly in cooperation with a water spout at a water basin or bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: Harmon Houghton
  • Patent number: 8397753
    Abstract: A hands free water system and method for use with an existing or new wash basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Harmon Houghton
  • Publication number: 20120255116
    Abstract: A water delivery system operable hands-free by, for example, a foot-operated pedal controller, or a non-contact controller, such as a presence and voice actuated circuit that are operatively connected through a power source, transmission and valve assembly in cooperation with a water spout at a water basin or bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Harmon Houghton
  • Publication number: 20100326551
    Abstract: Hands free system providing user control and regulation of water flow and temperature mix using “foot actuated” devices. Hands free system is adaptable to pre-existing water faucets and conventional plumbing, enabling full integration of an adjustable foot operated device with conventional hand operated water faucets. The hand free water system includes a control state module for providing a user with BYPASS, ON, OFF, HOT and COLD modes of operation. Hardware can include a sealed chamber body adapted for containing a mixing ball valve and having chamber ports further serving as internal passages to channels adapted to said sealed chamber body for connection to water line tubing. The mixing ball can include delivery and exit ports through which water can enter and exit and is adapted for rotation in relation to the fixed chamber body for selective alignment with said chamber ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: HARMON HOUGHTON
  • Publication number: 20100288383
    Abstract: A faucet control system and valve is described herein. The valve can include a cylinder-type valve that is configured to control the temperature and flow rate of water to the faucet. The valve of the preferred embodiment can include a body defining a first cavity along a longitudinal axis; a first inlet port disposed in the body intersecting the first cavity; a first outlet port disposed in the body and intersecting the first cavity; and a rod selectively positionable within the first cavity of the body and defining a second cavity therein. The rod can include a first rod port intersecting the second cavity and a second rod port intersecting the second cavity such that in response to the rod being selectively positioned in a first position one of the first or second rod ports is substantially contiguous with one of the first inlet port or first outlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: HARMON HOUGHTON, REINHOLD WIRTH
  • Publication number: 20100287695
    Abstract: The present invention includes a hands free faucet system and a valve configured for delivery of water in a predetermined temperature and volume. The valve can include a first body portion having a first inlet port and a first outlet port connected to the first water line, a second body portion connected to the first body portion and having a second inlet port, a second outlet port, a third inlet port third outlet port. The valve can also include at least a first selectively positionable gate defining a first opening and a second opening and disposed adjacent to the second outlet port and the third outlet port such that in response to the first selectively positionable gate being positioned in a first position, water of a predetermined temperature will flow from at least one of the second outlet port and the third outlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: HARMON HOUGHTON, REINHOLD WIRTH
  • Publication number: 20070267074
    Abstract: Hands free system providing user control and regulation of water flow and temperature mix using “foot actuated” devices. Hands free system is adaptable to pre-existing water faucets and conventional plumbing, enabling full integration of an adjustable foot operated device with conventional hand operated water faucets. The hand free water system includes a control state module for providing a user with BYPASS, ON, OFF, HOT and COLD modes of operation. Hardware can include a sealed chamber body adapted for containing a mixing ball valve and having chamber ports further serving as internal passages to channels adapted to said sealed chamber body for connection to water line tubing. The mixing ball can include delivery and exit ports through which water can enter and exit and is adapted for rotation in relation to the fixed chamber body for selective alignment with said chamber ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: Harmon Houghton
  • Patent number: 7255327
    Abstract: Hands free system providing user control and regulation of water flow and temperature mix using “foot actuated” devices. Hands free system is adaptable to pre-existing water faucets and conventional plumbing, enabling full integration of an adjustable foot operated device with conventional hand operated water faucets. The hand free water system includes a control state module for providing a user with BYPASS, ON, OFF, HOT and COLD modes of operation. Hardware can include a sealed chamber body adapted for containing a mixing ball valve and having chamber ports further serving as internal passages to channels adapted to said sealed chamber body for connection to water line tubing. The mixing ball can include delivery and exit ports through which water can enter and exit and is adapted for rotation in relation to the fixed chamber body for selective alignment with said chamber ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Inventor: Harmon Houghton
  • Publication number: 20040200987
    Abstract: Hands free system providing user control and regulation of water flow and temperature mix using “foot actuated” devices. Hands free system is adaptable to pre-existing water faucets and conventional plumbing, enabling full integration of an adjustable foot operated device with conventional hand operated water faucets. The hand free water system includes a control state module for providing a user with BYPASS, ON, OFF, HOT and COLD modes of operation. Hardware can include a sealed chamber body adapted for containing a mixing ball valve and having chamber ports further serving as internal passages to channels adapted to said sealed chamber body for connection to water line tubing. The mixing ball can include delivery and exit ports through which water can enter and exit and is adapted for rotation in relation to the fixed chamber body for selective alignment with said chamber ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Harmon Houghton