Patents by Inventor Vern Van Fleet

Vern Van Fleet 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).

  • Mixing valve with limit stop and pre-set
    Patent number: 6283447
    Abstract: A shower valve assembly comprising a handle operably connected to a valve stem of a mixing valve. A limit stop is positioned between the valve stem and the handle to limit the range of motion of the handle and thereby limit the proportion of hot and cold water mixed by the valve to control the temperature of the mixed water emitted through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Harrow Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Vern Van Fleet
  • Antifriction bearing with a clip-on sensor
    Patent number: 5234269
    Abstract: An antifriction bearing assembly has rolling elements and a magnetic encoder ring housed in an outer ring with two portions which can have different diameters. A sensor is removably attached to the outer ring in alignment with the encoder ring. Various seal assembly configurations may be used to seal the bearing while accommodating the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: John M. Grillo, James A. Hilby, Vern Van Fleet, Cameron G. Gardella, Gary J. Hill
  • Antifriction bearing with a clip-on sensor
    Patent number: 5103170
    Abstract: An antifriction bearing assembly has rolling elements and a magnetic encoder ring housed in an outer ring with two portions which can have different diameters. A sensor is removably attached to the outer ring in alignment with the encoder ring. Various seal assembly configurations may be used to seal the bearing while accommodating the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: John M. Grillo, James A. Hilby, Vern Van Fleet, Cameron G. Gardella, Gary J. Hill