Patents by Inventor Debra Jantz

Debra Jantz 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).

  • Omni configured flapper systems and packaging
    Patent number: 12673810
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a flapper system and a flapper system kit that is compatible with both 2? and 3? flush valve seats. In some embodiments, the flapper system is configured to enable a user to select either a 2? or 3? flush valve seal for the flapper system. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes a pivot that enables sealing of a flat flush valve seat or an angled flush valve seat. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes one or more adjustable window assemblies that control a fluid flowrate within an internal portion of the flapper system to control buoyancy. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes a packaging system that includes an external portion of an interior packaging that extends outside of a structural packaging resulting in a greater display area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: FLUIDMASTER, INC.
    Inventors: Tuan Le, Joseph Han, Leland Wong, Daniel McAuley, Jack Nguyen, Daniel McFarland, Krishna Arkalgud, Ben Ton, Dan Lohde, Mike Robbins, William Martin, Philippe Jacques, Corinne AndersonSchoepe, Debra Jantz, Elif Durso
  • OMNI CONFIGURED FLAPPER SYSTEMS AND PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20240294317
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a flapper system and a flapper system kit that is compatible with both 2? and 3? flush valve seats. In some embodiments, the flapper system is configured to enable a user to select either a 2? or 3? flush valve seal for the flapper system. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes a pivot that enables sealing of a flat flush valve seat or an angled flush valve seat. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes one or more adjustable window assemblies that control a fluid flowrate within an internal portion of the flapper system to control buoyancy. In some embodiments, the flapper system includes a packaging system that includes an external portion of an interior packaging that extends outside of a structural packaging resulting in a greater display area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Tuan Le, Joseph Han, Leland Wong, Daniel McAuley, Jack Nguyen, Daniel McFarland, Krishna Arkalgud, Ben Ton, Dan Lohde, Mike Robbins, William Martin, Philippe Jacques, Corinne AndersonSchoepe, Debra Jantz, Elif Durso