Patents by Inventor Frank S. Fischer

Frank S. Fischer 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).

  • Mixing faucet rotary brake
    Patent number: 5048792
    Abstract: A control valve for use in plumbing fittings such as shower control valves or the like includes a housing, a valve member within the housing, and a handle attached to the rotatable stem of the valve member. The handle and valve stem are rotatable relative to the housing to control discharge from the valve. There are cooperating stops on the handle and housing limiting rotation of the valve stem. The improvement comprises a device for retarding rotational movement of the handle and stem relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: Moen Incorporated
    Inventor: Frank S. Fischer
  • Spout tube assembly
    Patent number: 4103709
    Abstract: A faucet spout includes a non-metallic hub and a metallic spout cover having a body portion surrounding the hub and an integral spout portion. A non-metallic spout tube is positioned inside of the spout portion and in turn has a sealed fluid connection with the interior of the hub for communication with the valve positioned therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Assignee: Stanadyne, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank S. Fischer