Patents by Inventor James E. Niemann

James E. Niemann 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: 5464045
    Abstract: A spout mounting assembly which includes a centerbody having an annular groove, a spout having two slots extending through its wall fitted rotatably over said centerbody with said slots aligned with said annular groove, a retaining ring having radially inwardly extending lugs which extend through the slots and are positioned within the annular groove thereby preventing axial movement of the spout relative to the centerbody, and a bonnet slidably disposed over the retaining ring to keep the ring in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: James E. Niemann, Anthony G. Spangler
  • Patent number: 5458154
    Abstract: A spout mounting assembly which includes a centerbody having an annular groove, a spout having two slots extending through its wall fitted rotatably over said centerbody with said slots aligned with said annular groove, a retaining ring having radially inwardly extending lugs which extend through the slots and are positioned within the annular groove thereby preventing axial movement of the spout relative to the centerbody, and a bonnet slidably disposed over the retaining ring to keep the ring in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: James E. Niemann, Anthony G. Spangler
  • Patent number: 5381830
    Abstract: A spout mounting assembly which includes a centerbody having an annular groove, a spout having two slots extending through its wall fitted rotatably over said centerbody with said slots aligned with said annular groove, a retaining ring having radially inwardly extending lugs which extend through the slots and are positioned within the annular groove thereby preventing axial movement of the spout relative to the centerbody, and a bonnet slidably disposed over the retaining ring to keep the ring in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: James E. Niemann, Anthony G. Spangler
  • Patent number: 4997007
    Abstract: A diverter valve assembly having a machined brass housing that seats a diverter valve that has a stem portion, inlet portion and outlet portion. The outlet portion is tubular and has an arcuate sealing pad secured thereon by axial flanges and keys on the outlet section. The sealing pad is flexible and the tubular outlet portion is resiliently flexible to allow an interference fit in a cylindrical bore in the brass housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: James E. Niemann, Patrick B. Jonte
  • Patent number: 4160293
    Abstract: A drain valve assembly adapted for use with sinks, lavatories, and tubs is disclosed. The drain valve assembly comprises a valve body or drain sleeve which is mounted in the drain port or opening of the sink, lavatory, or tub and includes a valve seat formed around its open upper end and a stud axially mounted within the drain sleeve. A removably mounted stopper is positioned within the drain sleeve for axial reciprocation on the stud. The stopper is provided with gripping means which cooperate with stop means formed on the stud for holding the stopper either in a raised or open position or a lowered or closed position. A resilient seal means is mounted on the stopper for seating in fluid tight relation with the valve seat at the open outer end of the drain sleeve when the stopper is in the lowered or closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1979
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Niemann
  • Patent number: D269696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Niemann
  • Patent number: D273888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1984
    Assignee: American Standard, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Niemann
  • Patent number: D274351
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1984
    Assignee: American Standard, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Niemann
  • Patent number: D278270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Niemann
  • Patent number: D278271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Niemann
  • Patent number: D278843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1985
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Niemann
  • Patent number: D279123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Niemann
  • 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.
  • Patent number: D280231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1985
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Niemann