Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Hubschmitt

Christopher L. Hubschmitt 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).

  • Zone indicator and vacuum breaker combination
    Patent number: 8215332
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a zone indicator and vacuum breaker combination. The zone indicator assembly includes a body having a funnel shaped interior providing a seal seat. A seal is provided upon a vacuum breaker flange of a shaft assembly. A lower end of the shaft assembly engages with a valve operating stem assembly of a rotating valve selecting disc. A zone indicator cap is assembled to an upper end of the shaft assembly. The cap adjusts vertically upon a body and cap interface disposed upon an upper end of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher L. Hubschmitt, Justin C. Miller, Gunter A. Albert