Patents by Inventor James H. Whitehead
James H. Whitehead 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).
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Patent number: 10544572Abstract: An overflow assembly including an overflow cap and a locking ring is described that allows liquid (e.g., water) being received or collected in a plumbing fixture (e.g., a bathtub) to flow into an overflow pipe in an effective, aesthetically pleasing manner using components that are easier to install than some conventional solutions. The locking ring has a threaded inner surface that is designed to be threaded onto an externally threaded end of the overflow pipe that is extended through a wall of the plumbing fixture to secure the overflow pipe with respect to the wall. The overflow cap may then be pressed onto the externally threaded end of the overflow pipe, such that it engages the externally threaded end via engagement tabs. The overflow cap can be removed from the end of the overflow pipe by rotating the cap to unthread it from the threaded end of the overflow pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: IPS CorporationInventors: Jeffrey A. Humber, James H. Whitehead
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Patent number: 10222088Abstract: Provided is an exhaust vent for venting air including a base member configured to be secured to a structure. The base member may define an opening in fluid communication with an exhaust conduit of the structure and a raised flange disposed around the opening. The exhaust vent may also include a removable vent adapter, wherein the adapter is configured to connect to the raised flange and maintain fluid communication between the opening and the exhaust conduit. A substantially hollow housing may be attached to the base member and configured to cover the opening of the base member and maintain fluid communication between the opening and an exterior of the housing. A pivoting damper may also be disposed within the substantially hollow housing configured to rest atop the opening of the base member when in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: IPS CORPORATIONInventor: James H. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20180216845Abstract: Provided is an exhaust vent for venting air including a base member configured to be secured to a structure. The base member may define an opening in fluid communication with an exhaust conduit of the structure and a raised flange disposed around the opening. The exhaust vent may also include a removable vent adapter, wherein the adapter is configured to connect to the raised flange and maintain fluid communication between the opening and the exhaust conduit. A substantially hollow housing may be attached to the base member and configured to cover the opening of the base member and maintain fluid communication between the opening and an exterior of the housing. A pivoting damper may also be disposed within the substantially hollow housing configured to rest atop the opening of the base member when in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: James H. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20170356174Abstract: An overflow assembly including an overflow cap and a locking ring is described that allows liquid (e.g., water) being received or collected in a plumbing fixture (e.g., a bathtub) to flow into an overflow pipe in an effective, aesthetically pleasing manner using components that are easier to install than some conventional solutions. The locking ring has a threaded inner surface that is designed to be threaded onto an externally threaded end of the overflow pipe that is extended through a wall of the plumbing fixture to secure the overflow pipe with respect to the wall. The overflow cap may then be pressed onto the externally threaded end of the overflow pipe, such that it engages the externally threaded end via engagement tabs. The overflow cap can be removed from the end of the overflow pipe by rotating the cap to unthread it from the threaded end of the overflow pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey A. Humber, James H. Whitehead
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Patent number: 9650766Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that can be attached to each other without the use of separate connectors or mounting brackets. In particular, plumbing outlet boxes are described that include receiving features and mounting tabs extending outwardly from the side walls. The receiving features and mounting tabs are arranged such that the plumbing outlet box has rotational symmetry. In this way, receiving features may be engaged with mounting tabs of an adjacent plumbing outlet box regardless of the relative orientation of the mating plumbing outlet boxes.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: IPS CorporationInventors: James H. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Humber
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Patent number: 9650765Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that can be attached to each other without the use of separate connectors or mounting brackets. In particular, plumbing outlet boxes are described that include receiving features and mounting tabs extending outwardly from the side walls. The receiving features and mounting tabs are arranged such that the plumbing outlet box has rotational symmetry. In this way, receiving features may be engaged with mounting tabs of an adjacent plumbing outlet box regardless of the relative orientation of the mating plumbing outlet boxes.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: IPS CorporationInventors: James H. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Humber
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Patent number: 9518381Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that can be attached to each other in an assembly via a bracket. The plumbing outlet boxes may include one or more connectors. The assembly may further include a bracket having a plurality of engaging portions for engaging the connectors of the plumbing outlet boxes. The bracket may engage the plumbing outlet boxes to each other and/or to a stud within a wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: IPS CorporationInventors: James H. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Humber
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Publication number: 20160298319Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that can be attached to each other without the use of separate connectors or mounting brackets. In particular, plumbing outlet boxes are described that include receiving features and mounting tabs extending outwardly from the side walls. The receiving features and mounting tabs are arranged such that the plumbing outlet box has rotational symmetry. In this way, receiving features may be engaged with mounting tabs of an adjacent plumbing outlet box regardless of the relative orientation of the mating plumbing outlet boxes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: James H. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Humber
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Publication number: 20160289930Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that can be attached to each other without the use of separate connectors or mounting brackets. In particular, plumbing outlet boxes are described that include receiving features and mounting tabs extending outwardly from the side walls. The receiving features and mounting tabs are arranged such that the plumbing outlet box has rotational symmetry. In this way, receiving features may be engaged with mounting tabs of an adjacent plumbing outlet box regardless of the relative orientation of the mating plumbing outlet boxes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: James H. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Humber
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Patent number: 9422704Abstract: The present invention provides a replacement closet flange for installing into an end of a drain pipe having an inner surface and a method of assembling a replacement closet flange. In general, the replacement closet flange includes a main body comprising a substantially cylindrical section and a flange section extending radially outward from and approximately perpendicular to an upper end of the cylindrical section, a flexible seal attached to at least a portion of the cylindrical section proximate a lower end thereof and configured, when the replacement closet flange is installed, to sealingly engage with the inner surface of the drain pipe, and at least one retaining clip attached to a location about an outer periphery of the cylindrical section. The retaining clip includes a retaining tab proximate an end thereof configured, when the replacement closet flange is installed, to fixedly engage with an inner surface of the drain pipe.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: IPS CorporationInventor: James H. Whitehead
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Patent number: 9394674Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that can be attached to each other without the use of separate connectors or mounting brackets. In particular, plumbing outlet boxes are described that include receiving features and mounting tabs extending outwardly from the side walls. The receiving features and mounting tabs are arranged such that the plumbing outlet box has rotational symmetry. In this way, receiving features may be engaged with mounting tabs of an adjacent plumbing outlet box regardless of the relative orientation of the mating plumbing outlet boxes.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: IPS CorporationInventors: James H. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Humber
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Patent number: 9388555Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that can be attached to each other without the use of separate connectors or mounting brackets. In particular, plumbing outlet boxes are described that include receiving features and mounting tabs extending outwardly from the side walls. The receiving features and mounting tabs are arranged such that the plumbing outlet box has rotational symmetry. In this way, receiving features may be engaged with mounting tabs of an adjacent plumbing outlet box regardless of the relative orientation of the mating plumbing outlet boxes.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: IPS CorporationInventors: James H. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Humber
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Publication number: 20150225930Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that can be attached to each other in an assembly via a bracket. The plumbing outlet boxes may include one or more connectors. The assembly may further include a bracket having a plurality of engaging portions for engaging the connectors of the plumbing outlet boxes. The bracket may engage the plumbing outlet boxes to each other and/or to a stud within a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: James H. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Humber
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Publication number: 20150204059Abstract: The present invention provides a replacement closet flange for installing into an end of a drain pipe having an inner surface and a method of assembling a replacement closet flange. In general, the replacement closet flange includes a main body comprising a substantially cylindrical section and a flange section extending radially outward from and approximately perpendicular to an upper end of the cylindrical section, a flexible seal attached to at least a portion of the cylindrical section proximate a lower end thereof and configured, when the replacement closet flange is installed, to sealingly engage with the inner surface of the drain pipe, and at least one retaining clip attached to a location about an outer periphery of the cylindrical section. The retaining clip includes a retaining tab proximate an end thereof configured, when the replacement closet flange is installed, to fixedly engage with an inner surface of the drain pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventor: James H. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20150197923Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that can be attached to each other without the use of separate connectors or mounting brackets. In particular, plumbing outlet boxes are described that include receiving features and mounting tabs extending outwardly from the side walls. The receiving features and mounting tabs are arranged such that the plumbing outlet box has rotational symmetry. In this way, receiving features may be engaged with mounting tabs of an adjacent plumbing outlet box regardless of the relative orientation of the mating plumbing outlet boxes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: IPS CorporationInventors: James H. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Humber
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Publication number: 20150197924Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that can be attached to each other without the use of separate connectors or mounting brackets. In particular, plumbing outlet boxes are described that include receiving features and mounting tabs extending outwardly from the side walls. The receiving features and mounting tabs are arranged such that the plumbing outlet box has rotational symmetry. In this way, receiving features may be engaged with mounting tabs of an adjacent plumbing outlet box regardless of the relative orientation of the mating plumbing outlet boxes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: James H. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Humber
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Patent number: 9068678Abstract: The present invention provides a replacement closet flange for installing into an end of a drain pipe having an inner surface and a method of assembling a replacement closet flange. In general, the replacement closet flange includes a main body comprising a substantially cylindrical section and a flange section extending radially outward from and approximately perpendicular to an upper end of the cylindrical section, a flexible seal attached to at least a portion of the cylindrical section proximate a lower end thereof and configured, when the replacement closet flange is installed, to sealingly engage with the inner surface of the drain pipe, and at least one retaining clip attached to a location about an outer periphery of the cylindrical section. The retaining clip includes a retaining tab proximate an end thereof configured, when the replacement closet flange is installed, to fixedly engage with an inner surface of the drain pipe.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: IPS CorporationInventor: James H. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20140352798Abstract: Plumbing outlet boxes, such as for connecting washing machines, ice makers, and other plumbed appliances to plumbing systems, are provided that increase the energy efficiency of a building thermal envelope. In particular, plumbing outlet boxes are described that include a continuous flange and a compressible seal contacting the flange. The plumbing outlet boxes are designed to be mounted within a cutout in a drywall panel such that, when a faceplate is engaged with the housing, the seal creates a sealing effect between the plumbing outlet box and the wall, thereby maximizing the energy efficiency of the installation by reducing the air leakage between the interior side of the wall and the exterior side of the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Gary Wayne Clarke, James H. Whitehead
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Patent number: D839396Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: IPS CORPORATIONInventor: James H. Whitehead
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Patent number: D839397Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: IPS CORPORATIONInventor: James H. Whitehead