Patents by Inventor Dean W. Rupp

Dean W. Rupp 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).

  • Fire fighter water manifold
    Patent number: 5261460
    Abstract: Fire hose manifolds and systems are provided by this invention which include a high pressure chamber having a large inlet opening and a plurality of small outlet openings therein. A first coupling means is provided for making fluid communication between the large inlet opening and a source of pressurized water, and a second coupling means is provided for making fluid connection between a portion of the outlet openings and a fluid conduit. The fire manifolds of this invention are light weight and include quick disconnect couplings for providing emergency access to a water source for the treatment of fires and hazardous material zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Inventor: Dean W. Rupp
  • Fire fighter water manifold
    Patent number: 5176177
    Abstract: Fire hose manifolds and systems are provided by this invention which include a high pressure chamber having a large inlet opening and a plurality of small outlet openings therein. A first coupling means is provided for making fluid communication between the large inlet opening and a source of pressurized water, and a second coupling means is provided for making fluid connection between a portion of the outlet openings and a fluid conduit. The fire manifolds of this invention are light weight and include quick disconnect couplings for providing emergency access to a water source for the treatment of fires and hazardous material zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Inventor: Dean W. Rupp
  • Fire fighter water manifold
    Patent number: D343888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Inventor: Dean W. Rupp