Patents by Inventor Behzad Malekan

Behzad Malekan 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: 6155297
    Abstract: An improved ball valve mechanism requiring no handle for the direction and intermixing of two or more liquids. Control of liquid volume, admixing and directional output is accomplished by manipulating the spout itself which acts both as the liquid outlet and the controller. A swivel spray aerator fixture can be used to redirect the flow to any location in the sink. The configuration of the ball valve mechanism is hollow and has a hollow stem through which the admixed liquid is directed into the spout. Pins are provided in the ball valve body which engage slots in the ball valve mechanism enabling more precise control over rotation of the ball valve mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventors: Samuel S. MacAusland, Behzad Malekan
  • Patent number: 6058973
    Abstract: An improved valve mechanism requiring no handle for the direction and intermixing of two or more liquids. The device is extremely suitable for use in sinks such as are commonly found in the kitchen or bathroom. Control of water volume and temperature is accomplished by manipulating the spout itself which acts both as the water outlet and the controller. A swivel spray aerator fixture can be used to redirect the flow back toward the center of the sink or any other location. The device is adapted to be used with a sliding ceramic disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventors: Samuel S. MacAusland, Behzad Malekan