Patents by Inventor Henry G. Brzoska

Henry G. Brzoska 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).

  • Apparatus for opening clogged and slow drains
    Patent number: 5664284
    Abstract: An apparatus for opening drains and the like includes a suitable vacuum/pressure source such as the inlet/outlet ports of an enclosed motor driven fan, together with a control mechanism for selectively applying vacuum/pressure pulses to a partially or completely blocked drain for loosening and purging the blockage. A lightweight portable unit including vacuum/pressure sources, control mechanism, collection receptacle, and associated air pressure/vacuum ducts is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Lemaks Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry G. Brzoska
  • Drain cleaning device
    Patent number: 5276934
    Abstract: A drain clearing device and method comprising an elongated flexible member for positioning in a blocked drain line with the working end of the tool located beyond the blockage and having means for enlargement or deployment of the working end after the tool is positioned in the drain line so that the blockage in the line is removed by withdrawal of the tool. The method comprises the steps of positioning an enlargable or deployable tool in a drain line beyond the point of blockage, deploying the tool, and withdrawing the deployed tool from the drain line to remove the blockage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Lemaks Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry G. Brzoska
  • Apparatus for opening drains
    Patent number: 5193245
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method and apparatus for opening drains and the like, and includes a suitable vacuum/pressure source such as a household or industrial wet/dry vacuum cleaner with a control mechanism fitted to the vacuum cleaner or an intermediate receptacle for sequentially applying vacuum/pressure pulses to a clogged drain for loosening and purging the blockage occurring in the drain. The disclosure includes several fittings for applying the method and apparatus to a variety of drains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Assignee: Lemaks Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry G. Brzoska
  • Apparatus and method for opening drains
    Patent number: 5105504
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus for opening drains and the like, and includes a suitable vacuum/pressure source such as a household or industrial wet/dry vacuum cleaner with a control mechanism fitted to the vacuum cleaner or an intermediate receptacle for sequentially applying vacuum/pressure pulses to a clogged drain for loosening and purging the blockage occurring in the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Lemaks Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry G. Brzoska
  • Apparatus and method for opening drains
    Patent number: 4933017
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for opening drains and the like, and includes a suitable vacuum/pressure source such as a household or industrial wet/dry vacuum cleaner with a control mechanism fitted to the vacuum cleaner or an intermediate receptacle for sequentially applying vacuum/pressure pulses to a clogged drain for loosening and purging the blockage occurring in the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Assignee: Lemaks Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Henry G. Brzoska