Patents by Inventor Edward E. Wissman

Edward E. Wissman 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).

  • Harness for supporting a meter on a fire hydrant and the combination of a meter, fire hydrant and harness
    Patent number: 4805862
    Abstract: A harness is provided for supporting a water meter on a fire hydrant so as to minimize the possibility of the water meter being accidentally dislodged from the first hydrant. The harness comprises a first loop which fits around the conical top of the fire hydrant and a second loop which fits around a portion of the water meter. A rod extends between the two loops and tensioning means is provided to draw the two loops toward one another via advancing the rod so as to both pull the water meter back toward the fire hydrant and to suspend that end of the water meter to which a water hose is attached from the conical top of the fire hydrant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
    Inventor: Edward E. Wissman
  • Apparatus including a portable hoist and grapples for use in repairing water main meters
    Patent number: 4762239
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for assisting in the repair of valves used in water line meters. The apparatus comprises a travel lift mounted on a collapsible frame specifically configured for erection on water line meters. Grapples are included for grappling a valve chamber cover, a pivoted weight and a valve so that elements of the valve can be removed from the meter for repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignee: Washington Suburran Sanitary Commission
    Inventors: Edward E. Wissman, Vincent Tenaglia