Patents Represented by Attorney James J. Salerno, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4742456
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment of the invention provides a microprocessor for deenergizing the air and water pumps for a whirlpool bath when a voice communication system is activated from the bath to reduce background noise. A stereophonic sound system also can be incorporated into the bath tub control circuit in the same manner. A carrier current control also responds to the microprocessor by sending control signals through the household electrical wiring circuit to regulate, from the bath tub, other functions, of which heat lamp, room illumination and door unlocking are typical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: David H. Kamena
  • Patent number: 4738393
    Abstract: A sanitary mixing valve assembly, of the single handle type, which includes both a thermostatic control means to preset water temperature, and valving means to regulate volume flow between opened and closed positions, is disclosed. The thermostatic control means and valving means are arranged and constructed to form a unit within a replaceable cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Konrad Bergmann, Bernd Loose, Klaus Laller
  • Patent number: 4723574
    Abstract: A damping means for controlling the closing action of a sanitary fitting to lengthen its closing time and, thereby, reduce its closing speed, is disclosed. The damping means is operatively mounted between the handle and valve control unit assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Konrad Bergmann, Hans W. Thullen
  • Patent number: 4722509
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a single-lever mixing valve and faucet in which the valve body is made of ceramic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Wilfried Delker, Gunther Raithel
  • Patent number: 4712256
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a cover assembly to conceal the anchor bolt assembly housed in an opening in a vertical wall of a sanitary fixture. A novel clip, which is mounted to the anchor bolt, includes latching means to mount the cover plate over the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Patent number: D293465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1987
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Herta A. Bengtsson
  • Patent number: D293599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Konrad Bergmann, Wolfgang Fabian
  • Patent number: D293605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Konrad Bergmann, Wolfgang Fabian
  • Patent number: D293816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Konrad Bergmann, Wolfgang Fabian
  • Patent number: D294168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Fabian
  • Patent number: D294286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Fabian
  • Patent number: D295065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Fabian
  • Patent number: D295066
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Fabian
  • Patent number: D295067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Fabian
  • Patent number: D295437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Fabian
  • Patent number: D296233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Axel Enthoven
  • Patent number: D296234
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Axel Enthoven
  • Patent number: D296235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Walter J. Schmitz
  • Patent number: D296236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Axel Enthoven
  • Patent number: D296237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Axel Enthoven