Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Kovey

Stephen R. Kovey 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).

  • Control unit for automatic faucet
    Patent number: 5611517
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant control unit for an automatic faucet comprises a case having separate compartments therein for receiving a solenoid-activated valve and a circuit board and battery pack, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey
  • Spout assembly for automatic faucets
    Patent number: 5555912
    Abstract: A spout assembly for an automatic faucet that is easily assembled and tamper resistant has a transmitter and a receiver for use in detecting the presence of objects near the spout. The hollow spout body has an inlet opening and an outlet opening. A unitary waterway fitting is permanently fixed in the outlet opening of the spout body. The waterway fitting has a water passage therein and a sealable compartment for receiving and orienting the transmitter and receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey
  • Faucet control casing
    Patent number: D377520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey