Patents by Inventor Richard B. Regan

Richard B. Regan 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: 5147075
    Abstract: This invention comprises an activating device for releasing fluid from a pressurized container and a nozzle device for directing the fluid therethrough to a desired location. The activating device comprises a lever which transmits an applied force to a flange which exerts a downward force to the top of a spout in a valve assembly used to release the contents of a pressurized container. When force is applied to the lever, the flange rotates about a fulcrum located at a higher elevation than the point at which the flange contacts the spout. This results in a trigger mechanism with a high degree of leverage. The nozzle device contains a first joint for rotating a first barrel of the nozzle 360.degree. around a first axis defined by the first barrel of the nozzle and a second joint for rotating a second barrel of the nozzle at least 180.degree. around an axis perpendicular to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Falcon Safety Products Incorporated
    Inventor: Richard B. Regan