Patents by Inventor Edward C. Waters, III

Edward C. Waters, III 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: 8869905
    Abstract: A fire extinguisher with an actuation mechanism includes a fire extinguisher body filled under pressure with a fire suppressant. The actuation mechanism includes a pneumatically controlled activation piston assembly that functions to control the release of the fire suppressant until desired by the user of the fire extinguisher. The activation piston assembly includes a housing in which a piston is positioned. The housing includes a first end and second end. The first end of the housing is covered with a first cap supporting a spring interposed between the piston and the first cap, and the second end of the housing is provided with a second cap. The piston, under the control of balanced spring bias and pneumatic pressure, allows for time controlled release of the fire suppressant from the fire extinguisher body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Universal Delivery Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Thomas, III, Edward C. Waters, III
  • Publication number: 20120073839
    Abstract: A fire extinguisher with an actuation mechanism includes a fire extinguisher body filled under pressure with a fire suppressant. The actuation mechanism includes a pneumatically controlled activation piston assembly that functions to control the release of the fire suppressant until desired by the user of the fire extinguisher. The activation piston assembly includes a housing in which a piston is positioned. The housing includes a first end and second end. The first end of the housing is covered with a first cap supporting a spring interposed between the piston and the first cap, and the second end of the housing is provided with a second cap. The piston, under the control of balanced spring bias and pneumatic pressure, allows for time controlled release of the fire suppressant from the fire extinguisher body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Robert S. Thomas, III, Edward C. Waters, III
  • Patent number: 7958826
    Abstract: A grenade includes an explosion chamber having an explosive charge to which an ignition charge is connected. The grenade also includes a primer and trigger coupled to the ignition charge for detonation of the explosive charge held within the explosion chamber. A variable distance detonation mechanism has a trigger and primer for allowing controlled detonation of the grenade a specific distance from the launch point thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventors: Robert S. Thomas, III, Edward C. Waters, III
  • Patent number: 7861656
    Abstract: A grenade includes an explosion chamber having an explosive charge to which an ignition charge is connected. The grenade also includes a primer and trigger coupled to the ignition charge for detonation of the explosive charge held within the explosion chamber. A variable distance detonation mechanism is coupled to the trigger and primer for allowing controlled detonation of the grenade a specific distance from the launch point thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventors: Robert S. Thomas, III, Edward C. Waters, III
  • Publication number: 20100307366
    Abstract: A grenade includes an explosion chamber having an explosive charge to which an ignition charge is connected. The grenade also includes a primer and trigger coupled to the ignition charge for detonation of the explosive charge held within the explosion chamber. A variable distance detonation mechanism is coupled to the trigger and primer for allowing controlled detonation of the grenade a specific distance from the launch point thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Robert S. Thomas, III, Edward C. Waters, III
  • Publication number: 20100288154
    Abstract: A grenade includes an explosion chamber having an explosive charge to which an ignition charge is connected. The grenade also includes coupling to the ignition charge for detonation of the explosive charge held within the explosion chamber. A variable distance detonation mechanism has a trigger and primer for allowing controlled detonation of the grenade a specific distance from the launch point thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Robert S. Thomas, III, Edward C. Waters, III