Patents Assigned to Adrian P. Sween
  • Protective shield
    Patent number: 5625910
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in cooperation with a basin, such as a basin of a hopper sink, that protects an operator from splashing fluids and particulates. The apparatus includes a protective shield, structure for mounting the shield to the basin, and structure for attaching the shield to the basin mounting structure. The attaching structure includes a resilient material which serves to bias the shield outwardly toward the operator, when pressed inward by the operator, allowing the operator to work in the basin with minimal constraints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Adrian P. Sween
    Inventors: Nate Erickson, Alan B. Eke, Joel W. Wolfe, Adrian P. Sween
  • Water purifier
    Patent number: 5545335
    Abstract: A system for purifying and recirculating water in a tub during the course of a bath. The system includes an apparatus comprising a pump in communication with a suction port. The pump is in communication with one end of a disinfecting unit. The disinfecting unit includes a mechanism for disinfecting the water with ultraviolet radiation and structure for enhancing the turbulence in the water, to further inhibit bacteria growth. The second end of the disinfecting unit attaches to structure for delivering the treated water to the tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Adrian P. Sween
    Inventors: Adrian P. Sween, Raymond D. Nass