Patents by Inventor John W. Distler

John W. Distler 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: 6631588
    Abstract: A clog-free roof drain cover assembly includes a first drain cover fixed over the drain, and a second drain cover which is vertically movable relative to the first drain cover. The second drain cover includes a base provided with weep holes, a skirt located above the weep holes, a hat-shaped portion provided with slots, and a foam ring about the hat-shaped portion. During light rains, water flows under the skirt and through the weep holes, into the first drain cover, and into the drain. During heavy rains, debris becomes caught in the debris skirt. When the pooling water reaches a predetermined level, the foam ring floats, raising the second drain cover, which causes the debris skirt to lift the debris about the drain and permit water to pass freely underneath, into the first drain cover, and down the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Inventor: John W. Distler