Patents by Inventor James E. Hobbs

James E. Hobbs 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).

  • Water control device for flush valves
    Patent number: 4202525
    Abstract: A flush valve having a diaphragm type main valve and a relief valve located between the main valve and a cover member and a ring shaped water control device located between the relief valve and the cover member to shorten the flush cycle and greatly reduce the total volume of water flow through the main valve during flushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1980
    Assignee: Chemworld Corporation
    Inventors: Louis E. Govaer, James E. Hobbs