Patents by Inventor Benjamin A. Korec

Benjamin A. Korec 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: 4424952
    Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid metering valve unit, particularly for water. The unit uses a dash-pot mechanism filled with metering liquid such as water, silicone oil or a mixture of water and glycerine. The dash-pot mechanism is a closed system. The unit comprises a sleeve member having an axial bore and a transverse bore communicating with the axial bore. One end of the axial bore connects to a liquid supply and the transverse bore connects to an outlet. A valve stem in the axial bore is slidable between an open position and a closed position in which a resilient seat washer seals the end of the axial bore. A spring biasses the stem toward the closed position and the stem can be manually moved to the open position. Movement of the stem to the closed position is controlled by a dash-pot mechanism or regulating means comprising a cup washer secured to the stem and disposed within a liquid-filled chamber betwen the stem and sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1984
    Assignee: Waltec Inc.
    Inventors: David Thomson, Benjamin Korec
  • Patent number: 4313350
    Abstract: An anti-scald apparatus for a tub and shower single control faucet which incorporates a novel cam and cam follower arrangement on the hot and cold water valve means which permits substantially more than 180 degrees of rotation of the control handle. Adjustable temperature stops provide both a comfort stop for normal use and a safety stop which can be reached only by activation of a release button carried by the faucet handle by means of which the comfort stop may be overridden by continuing the rotation of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1982
    Assignee: KEL-WIN Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Keller, III, Brian G. Fox, Benjamin A. Korec
  • Patent number: 4220175
    Abstract: An anti-scald apparatus for a tub and shower single control faucet which incorporates a novel cam and cam follower arrangement on the hot and cold water valve means which permits substantially more than 180 degrees of rotation of the control handle. Adjustable temperature stops provide both a comfort stop for normal use and a safety stop which can be reached only by activation of a release button carried by the faucet handle by means of which the comfort stop may be overridden by continuing the rotation of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1980
    Assignee: Kel-Win Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Keller, III, Brian G. Fox, Benjamin A. Korec