Patents by Inventor Bruce R. Thompson

Bruce R. Thompson 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).

  • Screw fixing device
    Patent number: 4312612
    Abstract: A device for fixing members to panels, or joining panels, which has a body moulded from a resilient plastic, comprising a head part and a tail part joined by strip-like connectors which distort when the tail part is pulled towards the head part, and including outwardly deflected wings displaceable inwards to allow the fixing device to be applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: United Packages Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson
  • Variable volume flushing cistern
    Patent number: 4304014
    Abstract: This invention relates to a variable volume flushing cistern and in particular it relates to a cistern of the type in which a selection can be made of the amount of water discharged during a flush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1981
    Assignee: United Packages Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson
  • Variable volume flushing cistern
    Patent number: 4219895
    Abstract: A variable volume flushing cistern comprising a body with a division wall across it to form two compartments, the first containing a float and water inlet valve and communicating with a flushing valve on the base of the cistern, a second communicating through a movable flap with the flushing valve so that by closing the valve water from the second compartment can be prevented from discharging through the flushing valve when a smaller flush is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1980
    Assignee: United Packages Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson
  • Drier
    Patent number: 3975833
    Abstract: A clothes airer or drier that is fitted to a wall and can be collapsed to a compact shape. The upper end of the drier is designed as a compartment with a recess to receive portable heater-fan unit, the front of the unit having a hood movable from a closed position to an erected position where it is supported by a grid hinged to the main frame of the drier. The hood can be opened further to allow clothes to be placed on the grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1976
    Assignee: United Packages Limited
    Inventors: Charles Rothauser, Bruce R. Thompson
  • Hand basin
    Patent number: D253487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1979
    Assignee: United Packages Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson
  • Towel rack
    Patent number: D263099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1982
    Assignee: UPL Group Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson
  • Lockable drawer unit
    Patent number: D263100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1982
    Assignee: UPL Group Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson
  • Toilet paper roll holder
    Patent number: D263181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1982
    Assignee: UPL Group Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson
  • Towel ring
    Patent number: D263182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1982
    Assignee: UPL Group Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson
  • Towel rack
    Patent number: D263661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1982
    Assignee: UPL Group Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson
  • Towel rack
    Patent number: D263662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1982
    Assignee: UPL Group Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson
  • Shower head
    Patent number: D263867
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1982
    Assignee: UPL Group Limited
    Inventor: Bruce R. Thompson