Patents by Inventor Norman Edward Harthun

Norman Edward Harthun 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: 3982561
    Abstract: A combination shut-off pressure surge relief and reverse flow prevention valve is disclosed comprising manually rotatable valve stem with a movable valve member at its lower end that is biased towards its closed position by a spring so that flow in a normal direction will open the valve but reverse flow is prevented. The pressure surge relief valve is completely enclosed within the rotatable valve stem and comprises a spring loaded slidable piston that is movable by abnormal pressure surges to expose relief ports for allowing controlled leakage under surge conditions. The leakage from the ports is deflected by a surrounding shroud on the handle of the valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1976
    Assignee: Telford Smith, Inc.
    Inventor: Norman Edward Harthun