Patents by Inventor Bryan W Stafford

Bryan W Stafford 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: 6824118
    Abstract: An addition of a fine adjustment flow-control mechanism that produces changes in fluid flow in increments of 0.1% or less, to any configuration high pressure fluid flow control valve that employs an axial valve stem and a rotatable rough control knob that moves the stem axially in increments of 1.0% or more, opening the valve flow chamber to fluid flow. The valve stem is designed and driven so that it does not rotate or twist, and particular provision is made to eliminate fine control drive tolerance build-up. These aspects produce a very high degree of adjustment accuracy during operation of the flow control valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: Bryan W. Stafford
  • Publication number: 20030140441
    Abstract: A pad for scrubbing is attached to the head of a mop holder by a removable adhesive means such as VELCRO, producing a combined mop and scrubber holder for dual use cleaning and removing need for a separate scrubber holder. The pad may be easily removed and replaced when it is worn out. For cleaning applications requiring a separate scrubber tool, a removable scrubbing pad is attached to the end of an applicator handle, using a removable adhesive means such as VELCRO. Any worn out scrubbing pad can be easily removed from the applicator handle and replaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Bryan W. Stafford
  • Patent number: 6540205
    Abstract: An addition of a fine adjustment flow-control mechanism that produces changes in fluid flow in increments of 0.1% or less, to any configuration high pressure fluid flow control valve that employs an axial valve stem and a rotatable rough control knob that moves the stem axially in increments of 1.0% or more, opening the valve flow chamber to fluid flow. The valve stem is designed and driven so that it does not rotate or twist, and provision is made to minimize control drive tolerance build-up. These aspects produce a high degree of adjustment accuracy during operation of the flow control valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Bryan W Stafford
  • Patent number: 5501340
    Abstract: A non-spillable liquid toothpaste dispenser which stands upright for normal use, but can be used in any orientation. The dispenser is made of rigid plastic and comprises a case, a cap and a cartridge containing liquid toothpaste inside the case. Inside the top of the cartridge is a sliding valve having semicircular doors at its top. In use, a toothbrush head is pushed through a flanged hole in the top of the case, through the valve semicircular doors and into the liquid toothpaste. When the toothbrush is withdrawn, excess toothpaste is wiped off by the doors and the doors return to their normal closed position. The valve doors will also be made to close if any liquid toothpaste flows toward and impinges on the valve. In addition, a tight plug is provided in the cap to ensure no leakage of liquid when the dispenser is packed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Inventor: Bryan W. Stafford
  • Patent number: D370811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventor: Bryan W. Stafford