Patents by Inventor Vanu M. Fonoimoana

Vanu M. Fonoimoana 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: 4936338
    Abstract: A floating drain seal organization is utilized in combination with a drain formed with a conical bottom surface and a coaxially aligned outlet pipe. A float plug with a complementary conical bottom surface is spaced from the bottom surface of the drain to effect passage of drainage water therebetween. The float includes a planar top surface cooperative with an annular tubular seal coaxially spaced exteriorly of a circular matrix of openings. The float includes a hemispherical depression formed coaxially into its top surface to receive a hemispherical bottom portion of a seal coaxially aligned within the drain to effect sealing of the drain when a plugged or a slowed drain condition backs up drainage water therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Inventor: Vanu M. Fonoimoana