Patents by Inventor Stephen Goulbourne

Stephen Goulbourne 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).

  • Detecting leaks in plumbing systems
    Patent number: 4705060
    Abstract: The invention provides apparatus for detecting and then dealing with a leak in a plumbing system. Flow sensor means detect any unauthorized flow of water in the system and send a signal to a microprocessor control means. The control means then activates an alarm, isolates the leaking part of the system by closing normally open valves, and then operates ejecting means for ejecting water from the leaking part of the system safely to a drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1987
    Inventor: Stephen Goulbourne