Patents by Inventor George Alexander Whitehead

George Alexander Whitehead 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: 7322053
    Abstract: A toilet-flushing (1) device comprises a container (2) divided by an elastic diaphragm (3) with a direct unrestricted connection to a water supply under pressure at the lower part of the container (2), with a flushing valve (15) also in the lower part of the container. The water distends the diaphragm (3) so that when the flushing valve (15) is opened, the diaphragm (3) ejects the flushing water fast, allowing a small volume flush to effectively clear the toilet trap (2) and sewer. Extension of the diaphragm can be reduced by having two diaphragms (55), (56), each providing half the flush volume by their extension. Substantial water saving is enabled. A water pressure actuated valve (35) that is well adapted for application to this device is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventor: George Alexander Whitehead
  • Publication number: 20040187201
    Abstract: A toilet-flushing (1) device comprises a container (2) divided by an elastic diaphragm (3) with a direct unrestricted connection to a water supply under pressure at the lower part of the container (2), with a flushing valve (15) also in the lower part of the container. The water distends the diaphragm (3) so that when the flushing valve (15) is opened, the diaphragm (3) ejects the flushing water fast, allowing a small volume flush to effectively clear the toilet trap (2) and sewer. Extension of the diaphragm can be reduced by having two diaphragms (55), (56), each providing half the flush volume by their extension. Substantial water saving is enabled. A water pressure actuated valve (35) that is well adapted for application to this device is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: George Alexander Whitehead