Patents by Inventor Bernard J. Conner

Bernard J. Conner 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).

  • Shut-off device for the float valve assembly of a toilet
    Patent number: 5752281
    Abstract: An auxiliary shut-off device for stopping the flow of water into a toilet tank, wherein the toilet tank includes a float valve assembly having a float valve which rises within the toilet tank to control the flow of water into the toilet tank. The assembly includes a lever adapted to be pivotally secured to the toilet tank and a control arm having a proximal end secured to the lever and a distal end adapted to engaging the float valve assembly. The assembly is adapted to be mounted within the toilet tank such that rotation of the lever arm causes the float valve assembly to rotate to a stop position and stop the flow of water into the toilet tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Inventor: Bernard J. Conner
  • Water-based ceramic marking ink for marking metal surfaces and method using same
    Patent number: 5560769
    Abstract: Compositions of the present invention are water-based ceramic marking inks that include: (a) at least one source of phosphate; (b) at least one inorganic colorant; and (c) a sufficient of water to render said composition to a liquid form. The present invention also includes a method for making metal surfaces using such inks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Advanced Technical Products Supply Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard J. Conner, Timothy B. Conner