Patents by Inventor Christopher B. Forbes

Christopher B. Forbes 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: 5335849
    Abstract: A repair flange comprising members of flat, thin, preferably non-corrosive sheet material dimensioned so as to be flush mounted over finished floor surface. The repair flange is designed to fit around the necks under the attachment rim of various size closet flanges and has an opening offset from the usual circular opening wherein the inner edges of two flange members can be proximate one another, spaced a distance apart or staggered. The flange members wherever their location, fit closely around the neck of the closet flange and the flange body extends over the floor surface beyond the area encompased by the rim of the closet fiancee so that attachment to the floor material can be made beyond the base cf the closet flange. The repair flange primarly adapted to repair floor material directly under the base of toilet bowls which contributes to a snug and tight connection of the toilet bowl to the floor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Inventor: Christopher B. Forbes
  • Patent number: 5246255
    Abstract: A repair flange comprising members of flat thin, preferably non-corrosive sheet material dimensioned so as to be flush mounted over a finished floor surface. The distinguishing features herein are that this repair flange is designed to fit around the necks under the attachment rim of various size closet flanges and has an opening offset from the usual circular opening wherein the inner edges of two flange members can be proximate one another, spaced a distance apart or standard. The flange members wherever their location fit closely around the neck of the closet flange and the repair flange body extends over the floor surface beyond the area encompassed by the rim of the closet flange so that attachment to the floor material can be made beyond the base of the closet flange. The addition of guide marks on the flange members facilitate the positioning of the flange members with respect to the closet flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Inventors: Christopher B. Forbes, Renee C. Forbes, Christopher J. Forbes
  • Patent number: 4856535
    Abstract: A post operative protective face shield comprises essentially a transparent body of a flexible material. Along the upper and side edges of the body of the face shield is provided an adhesive strip whereby the shield can be adhesively attached to the perimeter of the face of a patient. The shield is attached to the forehead adjacent the hairline and extending downwardly following the contour along the sides of the face. The shield is primarily adapted for providing a waterproof shield to allow a patient having recently had facial cosmetic or reconstructive surgery to shower and shampoo their hair while keeping the bandages and incisions in a clean dry condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Inventor: Christopher B. Forbes