Patents by Inventor Douglas R. Swarts

Douglas R. Swarts 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: 9845062
    Abstract: A nozzle is configured for interaction with a sewer inlet fitting. The sewer inlet fitting is configured for connection to a sewer inlet of a sewer system or sewage receptacle. The sewer inlet fitting includes a cover operable between open and closed conditions by action of the nozzle being inserted thereinto and withdrawn therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Lippert Components Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas R. Swarts
  • Publication number: 20170241122
    Abstract: A sewer inlet coupler and housing system includes a coupler and a housing containing the coupler. The housing includes a bucket having an open end receiving the coupler and a cap covering the open end of the bucket and the coupler received therein. The cap and coupler include respective features by which the cap may selectively engage, carry, and release the coupler without the need for a user to touch the coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Douglas R. SWARTS
  • Publication number: 20160109047
    Abstract: A nozzle is configured for interaction with a sewer inlet fitting. The sewer inlet fitting is configured for connection to a sewer inlet of a sewer system or sewage receptacle. The sewer inlet fitting includes a cover operable between open and closed conditions by action of the nozzle being inserted thereinto and withdrawn therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Douglas R. SWARTS
  • Publication number: 20150034166
    Abstract: A waste evacuation system for a vehicle includes an enclosure defining a fixed aperture and a selectively openable and closable access panel. A hose having a first end and a second end extends through the fixed aperture. The first end of the hose may be connected to a waste water tank disposed on a vehicle. The second end of the hose is connected to a nozzle. The nozzle and the second end of the hose can be stored in the enclosure with the access panel in a closed position. With the access panel opened, the nozzle and the second end of the hose may be removed and the nozzle may be connected to a sewer inlet connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Douglas R. SWARTS
  • Publication number: 20140318671
    Abstract: A waste transfer system includes a sewer hose, a sewer nozzle connected to the sewer hose, and an adapter configured for quick connection to the sewer nozzle. The sewer nozzle may be permanently connected to the sewer hose. The sewer nozzle may incorporate a quick disconnect feature to enable quick connection to the adapter. The adapter may be at least partially transparent to enable viewing of contents thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Douglas R. SWARTS
  • Patent number: 8616241
    Abstract: A waste evacuation system for a vehicle having an extendible and retractable hose for transferring the waste has been described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Douglas R. Swarts
  • Publication number: 20040112432
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for waste evacuation using an extendible and retractable hose for transferring the waste have been described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Phase Four Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas R. Swarts
  • Publication number: 20040084098
    Abstract: A waste evacuation system for a vehicle having an extendible and retractable hose for transferring the waste has been described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Phase Four Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas R. Swarts