Patents by Inventor John K. Adams

John K. Adams 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).

  • Publication number: 20240123379
    Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The system includes a tank having an interior space and a media container disposed within the interior space. A valve is provided that cooperates with an element within the interior, the valve being movable between an open and a closed position. The valve being biased to the open position when the element is not positioned within the interior space, wherein the interior space is fluidly coupled to the atmosphere in the open position. The valve further being configured to move to a closed position when the element is positioned within the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, James M. Buckley, John Anthony Triunfo, Joseph K. Patterson, Michael T. La Tulippe, Robert Camp, Robert F. Smith
  • Patent number: 11911720
    Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The system includes a tank having an interior space and a media container disposed within the interior space. A valve is provided that cooperates with an element within the interior, the valve being movable between an open and a closed position. The valve being biased to the open position when the element is not positioned within the interior space, wherein the interior space is fluidly coupled to the atmosphere in the open position. The valve further being configured to move to a closed position when the element is positioned within the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, James M. Buckley, John Anthony Triunfo, Joseph K. Patterson, Michael T. La Tulippe, Robert Camp, Robert F. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160265203
    Abstract: An adapter assembly for coupling a shower receptacle to a drain includes a base and an upper member. The base includes a bottom wall, a sidewall, and a first aperture. The sidewall extends upward from an outer periphery of the bottom wall. The first aperture is disposed in the bottom wall. The upper member is adjustably coupled to the base and has a second aperture disposed therein. The upper member is configured to be selectively moved relative to the base to adjust a relative position between the first and second apertures. A portion of the base and a portion of the upper member cooperatively define an internal cavity for receiving a fluid therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: SCOTT R. KNAPP, John K. Adams
  • Patent number: D252455
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1979
    Inventor: John K. Adams
  • Patent number: D672850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Kohler Co
    Inventor: John K. Adams
  • Patent number: D682999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: John K. Adams
  • Patent number: D693911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: John K. Adams
  • Patent number: D694868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: John K. Adams