Patents by Inventor Derrick Ware

Derrick Ware 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: 8037553
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet and/or a toilet and bidet combination having immediate reflush capability. Preferred embodiments comprise a tankless toilet and/or toilet and bidet combination and a bowl ventilation apparatus integrated therein. The tankless nature of the invention saves space over conventional toilets, allowing closer mounting to the wall and a lower vertical profile. More specifically, certain embodiments of the present invention comprise a motorized flush mechanism with an infrared sensor having immediate reflush capability, a on-demand motorized water spray cleansing system integrated therein and an integrated bowl ventilation apparatus with a proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Derrick Ware
  • Publication number: 20080222784
    Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet and/or a toilet and bidet combination having immediate reflush capability. Preferred embodiments comprise a tankless toilet and/or toilet and bidet combination and a bowl ventilation apparatus integrated therein. The tankless nature of the invention saves space over conventional toilets, allowing closer mounting to the wall and a lower vertical profile. More specifically, certain embodiments of the present invention comprise a motorized flush mechanism with an infrared sensor having immediate reflush capability, a on-demand motorized water spray cleansing system integrated therein and an integrated bowl ventilation apparatus with a proximity sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Derrick Ware
  • Patent number: 6678900
    Abstract: A toilet bowl ventilation apparatus for treating air from a toilet having an intake duct proximal to the toilet bowl, a hose for connecting the intake duct to a fan unit creating a vacuum through the intake duct and the hose so as to draw air from the toilet bowl region into the intake duct and then through the hose, a dispensing unit with a filter for treating air that receives the air drawn from the toilet bowl by the vacuum for creating a vacuum; and one or more switches for activating the apparatus. The toilet bowl ventilation apparatus can have a proximity sensor that can detect the presence of a person proximal to the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Derrick Ware
  • Publication number: 20030192112
    Abstract: A toilet bowl ventilation apparatus for treating air from a toilet having an intake duct proximal to the toilet bowl, a hose for connecting the intake duct to a means for generating a vacuum, wherein the means for creating a vacuum creates a vacuum through the intake duct and the hose so as to draw air from the toilet bowl region into the intake duct and then through the hose, means for treating air that receives the air drawn from the toilet bowl by the means for creating a vacuum; and means for activating the apparatus. The toilet bowl ventilation apparatus can have a proximity sensor that can detect the presence of a person proximal to the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Derrick Ware
  • Patent number: 6550072
    Abstract: A toilet bowl ventilation apparatus for treating air from a toilet having an intake duct proximal to the toilet bowl, a hose for connecting the intake duct to a vacuum so as to draw air from the toilet bowl region into the intake duct and then through the hose, filters and/or air fresheners for treating air that receives the air drawn from the toilet bowl by the vacuum; and one or more switches for activating the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Derrick Ware