Patents by Inventor Henry M. Stairs, Jr.

Henry M. Stairs, Jr. 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).

  • Coupling means for toilet tank and bowl assembly
    Patent number: 4924533
    Abstract: A mounting assembly to couple a water tank to a water closet is disclosed. The mounting assembly includes a threaded bolt, tubular elastomeric seal member and fastening means. The elastomeric member has centering ribs formed around its outer surface, a flanged head at one end and the other end is bifurcated. When the bolt is inserted therethrough, the elastomeric member expands in the tank mounting opening and the bifurcated end diverges to form a pair of latching tabs to prevent removal of the elastomeric seal member and bolt from the tank mounting opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Cover plate and mounting clip assembly
    Patent number: 4712256
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a cover assembly to conceal the anchor bolt assembly housed in an opening in a vertical wall of a sanitary fixture. A novel clip, which is mounted to the anchor bolt, includes latching means to mount the cover plate over the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Bathtub
    Patent number: D278742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Bathtub
    Patent number: D278844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1985
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Combined base and spout for a sanitary fitting or similar article
    Patent number: D279923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1985
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Niemann, Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Cabinet-top lavatory
    Patent number: D281449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Bidet
    Patent number: D288587
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Bidet
    Patent number: D288588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Combined bidet and cover
    Patent number: D288589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Combined water closet, seat and cover
    Patent number: D288590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Water closet or similar article
    Patent number: D288591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Combined seat and cover for a water closet or similar article
    Patent number: D288592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Bathtub
    Patent number: D300454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Soaking bathtub
    Patent number: D300845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: AmericanStandard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Combined bathtub overflow drain cover and drain control handle
    Patent number: D305455
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Water closet or the like
    Patent number: D310407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Tank or the like
    Patent number: D310560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Toilet or the like
    Patent number: D311057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Showerhead body
    Patent number: D314423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.
  • Control unit for whirlpool baths or the like
    Patent number: D315315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Henry M. Stairs, Jr.