Patents by Inventor John E. Schommer

John E. Schommer 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: 7063281
    Abstract: The present water conserving and cleaning apparatus' major components include an essentially straight handle of several feet in length, with a hand grip in the vicinity of a distal end and a water low control lever operably secured to a straight fixture removably secured to the hand grip. The handle is secured on the proximate end to a horizontal member in an inverted “T” configuration. A specific angle at which the handle is secured to the horizontal member is preferred for maximum comfort value for adults. The horizontal member includes a winged jet manifold fixably secured to the proximate end of the handle. The manifold includes a flow director which directs an air and water jet stream onto a surface to be cleaned. A rear wing, integral to the jet manifold, includes a two level cantilevered porch with specifically designed angles and heights to provide optimum air flow and a Venturi effect under the cleaning apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventor: John E. Schommer
  • Patent number: 6715165
    Abstract: A five-second leak detection technique is used to test for invisible leaks in toilets and similar fixtures. Because of its speed it is particularly useful for large apartment complexes, condominiums and hotels where it is desirable to check hundreds of toilets in a short time. It's clear-cut results and high visibility make it ideal for home use as it unequivocally identifies seeps and slow leaks that may be undetectable otherwise. Checking is done by applying a swath of liquid with a high color density across the porcelain surface just below the rim drain holes in the toilet. If the a toilet is leaking, tiny rivulets of water draining from these holes will immediately cause white streaks in the dense colored swath, alerting the operator to the presence of a leak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: John E. Schommer
  • Publication number: 20030010852
    Abstract: The present water conserving and cleaning apparatus' major components include an essentially straight handle of several feet in length, with a hand grip in the vicinity of a distal end and a water flow control lever operably secured to a straight fixture removably secured to the hand grip. The handle is secured on the proximate end to a horizontal member in an inverted “T” configuration. A specific angle at which the handle is secured to the horizontal member is preferred for maximum comfort value for adults. The horizontal member includes a winged jet manifold fixably secured to the proximate end of the handle. The manifold includes a flow director which directs an air and water jet stream onto a surface to be cleaned. A rear wing, integral to the jet manifold, includes a two level cantilevered porch with specifically designed angles and heights to provide optimum air flow and a Venturi effect under the cleaning apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: John E. Schommer