Patents by Inventor Ernest P. Meeder

Ernest P. Meeder 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: 6874527
    Abstract: A flanged bushing top portion is applied to a sink or counter surface over a mounting hole with a skirt portion descending from the top portion of the flanged bushing in to the mounting hole. A tapered expansion sleeve is threaded into the skirt portion of the flanged bushing. As the tapered expansion sleeve is threaded upwards into the tapered skirt portion, the skirt expands and pressed against the inside diameter of the sink mounting hole thereby securing the flanged bushing to the sink surface. A faucet valve assembly, soap/lotion dispenser, or water dispenser is lowered into the bores of the flanged bushing and the expansion sleeve, and the valve's escutcheon collar is secured to the top of the flanged bushing by means of a lock down collar which is threaded onto the exterior threads of the flange of the flanged bushing. This secures the valve assembly, soap/lotion dispenser, or water dispenser to the flanged bushing and consequently to the sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Inventor: Ernest P. Meeder
  • Publication number: 20040231049
    Abstract: A flanged bushing top portion is applied to a sink or counter surface over a mounting hole with a skirt portion descending from the top portion of the flanged bushing in to the mounting hole. A tapered expansion sleeve is threaded into the skirt portion of the flanged bushing. As the tapered expansion sleeve is threaded upwards into the tapered skirt portion, the skirt expands and pressed against the inside diameter of the sink mounting hole thereby securing the flanged bushing to the sink surface. A faucet valve assembly, soap/lotion dispenser, or water dispenser is lowered into the bores of the flanged bushing and the expansion sleeve, and the valve's escutcheon collar is secured to the top of the flanged bushing by means of a lock down collar which is threaded onto the exterior threads of the flange of the flanged bushing. This secures the valve assembly, soap/lotion dispenser, or water dispenser to the flanged bushing and consequently to the sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Ernest P. Meeder
  • Publication number: 20020189674
    Abstract: A flanged bushing top portion is applied to a sink or counter surface over a mounting hole with a skirt portion descending from the top portion of the flanged bushing in to the mounting hole. A tapered expansion sleeve is threaded into the skirt portion of the flanged bushing. As the tapered expansion sleeve is threaded upwards into the tapered skirt portion, the skirt expands and pressed against the inside diameter of the sink mounting hole thereby securing the flanged bushing to the sink surface. A faucet valve assembly, soap/lotion dispenser, or water dispenser is lowered into the bores of the flanged bushing and the expansion sleeve, and the valve's escutcheon collar is secured to the top of the flanged bushing by means of a lock down collar which is threaded onto the exterior threads of the flange of the flanged bushing. This secures the valve assembly, soap/lotion dispenser, or water dispenser to the flanged bushing and consequently to the sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Ernest P. Meeder
  • Patent number: 4354841
    Abstract: A prerecorded magnetic audio tape, and method of instruction utilizing the tape, are disclosed wherein at least two series of associated recorded phrases are recorded on separate tape tracks of a multi-track tape. The phrases in each series are separated by intermediate sections and the phrases of each series are staggered in the longitudinal direction of tape advance such that the phrases of one series alternate with the phrases of the other series, without overlap. At least a third track is recorded with continuous background sounds, the subject matter of which is substantitively related to the subject matter of the recorded phrases so as to enhance listener interest and learning effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1982
    Assignee: C. F. Distributions, Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest P. Meeder
  • Patent number: 4228194
    Abstract: An electrically conductive article comprises an insulating material, preferably polyurethane or a similar plastic material, with a plurality of thinly coated electrically conductive fibers dispersed randomly and uniformly therethrough. The fibers are thinly coated with a lubricating cohesive silicone oil or equivalent material which adheres to the fibers and repels the insulating material, thereby preventing encapsulation of the fibers and rendering the coated fibers mutually attractive to define conductive paths through the article even at extremely low fiber loadings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1980
    Inventor: Ernest P. Meeder