Patents by Inventor George J. Ballantyne

George J. Ballantyne 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).

  • LOW LEAD SOLDERABLE PLUMBING COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20080318079
    Abstract: Plumbing valves, fittings, and other water handling devices are manufactured of a metal, such as silicon bronze, having a lead content below 0.2%. Such devices are subsequently electroplated with a galvanizing solution including saline or alkaline solutions containing nickel and tin. The resultant plated products can be soldered to the remaining copper components of a plumbing system using conventional lead-free solder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: George J. Ballantyne, Benjamin L. Lawrence