Patents by Inventor Eric J. Essman

Eric J. Essman 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: 5975111
    Abstract: A waste tank clog removal system is provided for removing clogs during draining of a waste tank through a drain line. This system removes the clog by flushing the clog back into the waste tank. A bypass valve and a hose assembly are added to an existing waste tank drain and rinse system. The hose assembly is connected to the bypass valve and routed to the drain line, between a ball valve and a drain valve. When clogging occurs, the bypass valve is rotated to a bypass position, the drain valve is closed, and rinse fluid fills the drain line to push the clog back into the waste tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Galantowicz, Eric J. Essman, Jon A. Feroy