Patents by Inventor George E. Hitchens

George E. Hitchens 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: 7234484
    Abstract: A pressure tank apparatus for use with a plumbing system of the like. The pressure tank apparatus includes a liquid storage vessel having a first end and a second end along with a curved side wall that extends between the first and second ends. The pressure tank apparatus also includes an inlet conduit connected to the liquid storage vessel along with an outlet conduit connected to the liquid storage vessel. The pressure tank apparatus also includes a valve cap connected to the liquid storage vessel and a first cut-off valve connected to the inlet conduit along with a second cut-off valve connected to the outlet conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventors: Ruth Laws, George E. Hitchens