Patents by Inventor Frederick M. Farmer

Frederick M. Farmer 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: 4792191
    Abstract: A disk is cut from thin sheet material such as cardstock or plastic. The disc includes a radial cut from the center to the periphery thereof. A plurality of short radial slits is cut in the periphery spaced apart from the radial cut, and a plurality of tabs for engaging any of the slits is cut in the periphery and spaced apart from the radial cut in the opposite circumferential direction. Engaging a tab with a slit forms a cone and the spacings therebetween are selected to form cone diameters to match automobile wheel diameters. Finger holes are provided around the apex of a formed cone to permit holding the cone over a wheel while cleaning a tire on the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Inventor: Frederick M. Farmer
  • Patent number: 4791857
    Abstract: An adapter for mounting a diaphragm-type push button control, for remote actuation of a water metering valve, to countertops or lavatories of various thicknesses and through openings having various diameters has a circular cap portion with a diameter greater than the largest opening diameter and a threaded cylindrical shank portion concentric with the cap portion. The diameter of the shank portion is slightly less than the diameter of the smallest opening and the length of the shank is greater than the greatest thickness of the countertops or lavatories. A faucet washer and nut having a diameter greater than the largest opening are threaded onto the shank. An end of the shank has a pipe thread to permit attachment of the push button control thereto. A cylindrical push rod is disposed through a concentric opening in the cap and shank portions with a push button portion thereof extending from a first end and from the cap portion. A second end rests on the diaphragm of the push button control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Inventor: Frederick M. Farmer