Patents by Inventor Frank Perla

Frank Perla 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).

  • Water delivery device and method of forming same
    Patent number: 6817379
    Abstract: A plumbing part in the form of a water delivery device is comprised of a protective liner through which potable water can flow. The protective liner is in the form of one or more lengths of stainless steel tubing and is encased in a casting of a desired material, such as bronze or brass. Fittings required to attach the water delivery device to sinks, bathtubs or other water sources and to allow for insertion of various aerators and other flow devices are also encased in the casting. The various fittings are pre-assembled to the liner prior to casting to ensure a water-tight seal between the liner and the fittings prior to casting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Frank Perla
  • Water delivery device and method of forming same
    Publication number: 20030062088
    Abstract: A plumbing part in the form of a water delivery device is comprised of a protective liner through which potable water can flow. The protective liner is in the form of one or more lengths of stainless steel tubing and is encased in a casting of a desired material, such as bronze or brass. Fittings required to attach the water delivery device to sinks, bathtubs or other water sources and to allow for insertion of various aerators and other flow devices are also encased in the casting. The various fittings are pre-assembled to the liner prior to casting to ensure a water-tight seal between the liner and the fittings prior to casting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Frank Perla