Patents by Inventor Indalecio Ortega

Indalecio Ortega 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: 7533683
    Abstract: The present invention is a cartridge underbody attachment for a single control faucet. The attachment generally comprises a cartridge seat, valve tubes, and tube fittings. The cartridge seat is supported within the spout body of a faucet. The spout body comprises a sideways extending port having a notch and ledge formed therein. The cartridge seat is positioned in the spout body. The cartridge seat generally comprises a backplate having defined apertures, and a manifold that is part of the rear surface of backplate. Valve tubes soldered within the manifold are in fluid communication with the apertures. A pin on the backplate interfaces with the notch in the spout body to align and position the cartridge seat within the spout body. A cartridge support housing in combination with the port ledge of the spout body secure the cartridge underbody attachment to the spout body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Indalecio Ortega, Scott Baker
  • Publication number: 20080163933
    Abstract: The present invention is a cartridge underbody attachment for a single control faucet. The attachment generally comprises a cartridge seat, valve tubes, and tube fittings. The cartridge seat is supported within the spout body of a faucet. The spout body comprises a sideways extending port having a notch and ledge formed therein. The cartridge seat is positioned in the spout body. The cartridge seat generally comprises a backplate having defined apertures, and a manifold that is part of the rear surface of backplate. Valve tubes soldered within the manifold are in fluid communication with the apertures. A pin on the backplate interfaces with the notch in the spout body to align and position the cartridge seat within the spout body. A cartridge support housing in combination with the port ledge of the spout body secure the cartridge underbody attachment to the spout body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Indalecio Ortega, Scott Baker
  • Patent number: 7082626
    Abstract: A roman tub faucet with a hand shower diverter mechanism integral to the tub spout. The diverter mechanism is especially suited for applications where service access to only the outer tub finished surface is practical. The faucet eliminates the need to remove panel or tile portions from the tub area for diverter mechanism service or replacement. The faucet also eliminates the need for an additional installation hole that is required for roman tub faucets with a separate diverter mechanism and tub spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Alston E. Williams, Scott C. Baker, Indalecio Ortega
  • Patent number: 6880805
    Abstract: A Roman tub installation includes a hub and handle assembly, a valve, a sleeve coupled to the valve's body, a stem adapter coupled to the valve's stem and to the hub and handle assembly, and a threaded collar coupled to the sleeve. The hub and handle assembly includes a hub having a threaded portion for engaging the threaded collar, thereby coupling the hub and handle assembly to the sleeve and valve body, and a handle disposed adjacent the hub. A handle stem extends from the handle and couples the handle to the stem adapter. The stem adapter couples the handle's stem to the valve's stem, thereby coupling the handle to the valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Newfrey LLP
    Inventors: Indalecio Ortega, Jr., Mark S. Bloom
  • Publication number: 20040139544
    Abstract: A roman tub faucet with a hand shower diverter mechanism integral to the tub spout. The diverter mechanism is especially suited for applications where service access to only the outer tub finished surface is practical. The faucet eliminates the need to remove panel or tile portions from the tub area for diverter mechanism service or replacement. The faucet also eliminates the need for an additional installation hole that is required for roman tub faucets with a separate diverter mechanism and tub spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Alston E. Williams, Scott C. Baker, Indalecio Ortega
  • Publication number: 20040011987
    Abstract: A Roman tub installation includes a hub and handle assembly, a valve, a sleeve coupled to the valve's body, a stem adapter coupled to the valve's stem and to the hub and handle assembly, and a threaded collar coupled to the sleeve. The hub and handle assembly includes a hub having a threaded portion for engaging the threaded collar, thereby coupling the hub and handle assembly to the sleeve and valve body, and a handle disposed adjacent the hub. A handle stem extends from the handle and couples the handle to the stem adapter. The stem adapter couples the handle's stem to the valve's stem, thereby coupling the handle to the valve stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Indalecio Ortega, Mark S. Bloom
  • Patent number: 6584648
    Abstract: A faucet handle includes a hub, handle body and end cap. The handle body includes a first end with external threads and a second end with internal threads and a central bore extending between the first and second ends. The end cap includes a shank with a bore configured to receive a driver, such as a hex wrench, and threads to engage the internal threads of the second end. In use, a consumer inserts a driver through the central bore to engage the bore of the end cap and screw the end cap into the second end of the handle body. The handle body is then screwed into the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventor: Indalecio Ortega
  • Publication number: 20030061685
    Abstract: A faucet handle includes a hub, handle body and end cap. The handle body includes a first end with external threads and a second end with internal threads and a central bore extending between the first and second ends. The end cap includes a shank with a bore configured to receive a driver, such as a hex wrench, and threads to engage the internal threads of the second end. In use, a consumer inserts a driver through the central bore to engage the bore of the end cap and screw the end cap into the second end of the handle body. The handle body is then screwed into the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Indalecio Ortega