Patents by Inventor James Knuth

James Knuth 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).

  • Drain trap
    Patent number: 12486654
    Abstract: A drain trap includes an outer part including a circumferential wall, the outer part extending in an axial direction between an outer part upper end and an outer part lower end, the outer part including outer part radial threads proximate the outer part upper end, the outer part lower end forming a well configured to trap and retain fluid, the outer part further including at least one opening disposed in the circumferential wall, an inner part, and a rounded structure retained within the well. Fluid entering the drain trap accumulates in the well, and the fluid entering the drain trap is expelled from the drain trap through the at least one opening disposed in the circumferential wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2025
    Inventor: James Knuth
  • DRAIN TRAP
    Publication number: 20250361706
    Abstract: A drain trap includes an outer part including a circumferential wall, the outer part extending in an axial direction between an outer part upper end and an outer part lower end, the outer part including outer part radial threads proximate the outer part upper end, the outer part lower end forming a well configured to trap and retain fluid, the outer part further including at least one opening disposed in the circumferential wall, an inner part, and a flat disk structure retained within the well. Fluid entering the drain trap accumulates in the well, and the fluid entering the drain trap is expelled from the drain trap through the at least one opening disposed in the circumferential wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Inventor: James Knuth
  • DRAIN TRAP
    Publication number: 20250059746
    Abstract: A drain trap includes an outer part including a circumferential wall, the outer part extending in an axial direction between an outer part upper end and an outer part lower end, the outer part including outer part radial threads proximate the outer part upper end, the outer part lower end forming a well configured to trap and retain fluid, the outer part further including at least one opening disposed in the circumferential wall, an inner part, and a rounded structure retained within the well. Fluid entering the drain trap accumulates in the well, and the fluid entering the drain trap is expelled from the drain trap through the at least one opening disposed in the circumferential wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventor: James Knuth
  • Drain trap
    Patent number: D1072208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: ECOSYSTEM SERVICES LLC
    Inventor: James Knuth