Patents by Inventor Charles R. Houtchens

Charles R. Houtchens 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: 6343616
    Abstract: A drip emitter attaching apparatus for easily attaching drip emitters to a tube. The drip emitter attaching apparatus includes a drip emitter attaching apparatus for puncturing holes in a piece of piping and attaching a 45 degree drip emitter, a straight drip emitter and a T-drip emitter to the pipe. The drip emitter attaching apparatus comprises a housing. The housing comprises a first block portion. The first block portion includes a first end, a second end, a bottom side, a top side with a peripheral edge extending therebetween. The top side includes a elongated arcuate depression therein and extending between the first end and the second end. The housing also comprises a second block portion. The second block portion includes a first end, a second end, a first lateral side wall, a second lateral side wall, a bottom surface, and a top surface. The top surface includes a elongated arcuate depression therein. The arcuate depression includes a well extending therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventor: Charles R. Houtchens