Patents by Inventor Brian N. Creager

Brian N. Creager 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: 5611517
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant control unit for an automatic faucet comprises a case having separate compartments therein for receiving a solenoid-activated valve and a circuit board and battery pack, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey
  • Patent number: 5555912
    Abstract: A spout assembly for an automatic faucet that is easily assembled and tamper resistant has a transmitter and a receiver for use in detecting the presence of objects near the spout. The hollow spout body has an inlet opening and an outlet opening. A unitary waterway fitting is permanently fixed in the outlet opening of the spout body. The waterway fitting has a water passage therein and a sealable compartment for receiving and orienting the transmitter and receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey
  • Patent number: 5431181
    Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed which is adapted to fit existing valve bodies. A flexible diaphragm assembly positioned within the valve body seals against a cylindrical barrel of the valve body. A central tube positioned within the central barrel defines a bypass passage extending from an upper chamber above the flexible diaphragm assembly and communicating with a bypass orifice. A sealing mechanism operated by an automatic control mechanism is adapted to selectively seal the bypass orifice. The automatic control mechanism includes a proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Harinder Singh
  • Patent number: 5431826
    Abstract: An automatic grease interceptor for separating grease, fats and oils from wastewater is disclosed. The interceptor includes an interceptor chamber having an inlet, an outlet chamber with an outlet and a removable baffle positioned within the interceptor chamber. A grease removal device is attached to the interceptor chamber for removing accumulated grease from the interceptor chamber. A grease level sensor is positioned within the interceptor chamber at a first threshold level, wherein an indication of grease at the first threshold level by the first grease level sensor will activate the grease removal mechanism to thereby automatically remove grease from the interceptor chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen R. Becker, David L. Lawson, Brian N. Creager
  • Patent number: D351219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager
  • Patent number: D369651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager
  • Patent number: D377520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Saadi, Brian N. Creager, Allen R. Becker, Stephen R. Kovey