Patents by Inventor Theodore C. Brown, Sr.

Theodore C. Brown, Sr. 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: 4574402
    Abstract: This invention is an improved sealing arrangement for use in conjunction with water closet rings wherein a lower section includes an inwardly beveled shoulder which fits a similar configured neoprene type gasket. When a specifically designed top section telescopically engages the interior of the lower section, the gasket is expanded to form a water tight seal about the drain pipe or other member associated therewith. Also provided is a clamping arrangement for a moisture impervious membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1986
    Inventor: Theodore C. Brown, Sr.
  • Patent number: 4502166
    Abstract: This invention is an improved sealing means for use in conjunction with water closet rings wherein a lower section includes an inwardly beveled shoulder which fits a similar configured neoprene type gasket. When a specially designed top section telescopically engages the interior of the lower section, the gasket is expanded to form a water tight seal about the drain pipe or other member associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Inventor: Theodore C. Brown, Sr.
  • Patent number: 4215883
    Abstract: This invention is a ridged pipe coupling so shaped as to allow the same to be tensioned down tightly on a pipe or fitting regardless of slight irregularities or size variations. Th coupling also has provision for use in conjunction with both plain fittings, fittings having a bead, or a combination of the two. A plurality of different types of gaskets can be used with the present invention and the coupling bolts can be either threaded into the coupling itself or used in conjunction with standard bolt and nut type fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Inventor: Theodore C. Brown, Sr.