Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Detweiler

Stephen C. Detweiler 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).

  • Integrated fastener and sealing system for plumbing fixtures
    Patent number: 8353654
    Abstract: A metallic bolt fastener assembly that includes a threaded shank, a head and an end, the head and a portion of the shank encapsulated with a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer material such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber or thermal plastic materials. The polymer composition provides improved corrosion resistance and superior fluid sealing properties when used as a water tank-to-toilet bowl or other similar plumbing fixture connection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignees: Mansfield Plumbing Products, The Philpott Rubber Company
    Inventors: Paul D. Conrad, Stephen C. Detweiler
  • INTEGRATED FASTENER & SEALING SYSTEM FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES
    Publication number: 20110164943
    Abstract: A metallic bolt fastener assembly that includes a threaded shank, a head and an end, the head and a portion of the shank encapsulated with a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer material such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber or thermal plastic materials. The polymer composition provides improved corrosion resistance and superior fluid sealing properties when used as a water tank-to-toilet bowl or other similar plumbing fixture connection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicants: MANSFIELD PLUMBING PRODUCTS, THE PHILPOTT RUBBER COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul D. Conrad, Stephen C. Detweiler
  • Integrated fastener and sealing system for plumbing fixtures
    Patent number: 7918634
    Abstract: A metallic bolt fastener assembly that includes a threaded shank, a head and an end, the head and a portion of the shank encapsulated with a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer material such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber or thermal plastic materials. The polymer composition provides improved corrosion resistance and superior fluid sealing properties when used as a water tank-to-toilet bowl or other similar plumbing fixture connection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignees: Mansfield Plumbing Products, Philpott Rubber Company, The
    Inventors: Paul D. Conrad, Stephen C. Detweiler
  • Integrated fastener & sealing system for plumbing fixtures
    Publication number: 20090238658
    Abstract: A metallic bolt fastener assembly that includes a threaded shank, a head and an end, the head and a portion of the shank encapsulated with a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer material such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber or thermal plastic materials. The polymer composition provides improved corrosion resistance and superior fluid sealing properties when used as a water tank-to-toilet bowl or other similar plumbing fixture connection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Paul D. Conrad, Stephen C. Detweiler