Patents by Inventor Jeffrey D. Ferris

Jeffrey D. Ferris 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: 11313136
    Abstract: A molded shower pan includes a base having a drain opening. A plurality of strengthening ribs extend downwardly from the base wherein the spacing between adjacent ribs is a function of rib height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Ferris
  • Publication number: 20210198900
    Abstract: A molded shower pan includes a base having a drain opening. A plurality of strengthening ribs extend downwardly from the base wherein the spacing between adjacent ribs is a function of rib height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Ferris
  • Patent number: 9644410
    Abstract: A shower door enclosure has fixed and pivotable hinge halves which can be preinstalled to fixed and pivotable panels, respectively. One or both of the hinge halves can be adjusted at the installation site without hinge disassembly. In particular, each hinge half may be mounted to its respective panel via a fastener passing through the panel and into a floating bushing. The floating bushing is received in a seat formed in the body of the hinge half. The bushing and seat are shaped to prevent continuous rotation of the bushing within the seat, allowing the fastener to be tightened against the panel without requiring external access to the bushing. Upon assembly of the door panel to the adjacent fixed panel via the respective hinge halves, the bushings may be allowed to “float” laterally and vertically within the hinge bodies while the panels are adjusted to a proper orientation, and the fasteners may then be tightened to fix the panels in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Gerald R. Hayes, Jeffrey D. Ferris, Jörg Krzewina, Andree Buxnowitz, Dieter zur Horst
  • Publication number: 20170058584
    Abstract: A shower door enclosure has fixed and pivotable hinge halves which can be preinstalled to fixed and pivotable panels, respectively. One or both of the hinge halves can be adjusted at the installation site without hinge disassembly. In particular, each hinge half may be mounted to its respective panel via a fastener passing through the panel and into a floating bushing. The floating bushing is received in a seat formed in the body of the hinge half. The bushing and seat are shaped to prevent continuous rotation of the bushing within the seat, allowing the fastener to be tightened against the panel without requiring external access to the bushing. Upon assembly of the door panel to the adjacent fixed panel via the respective hinge halves, the bushings may be allowed to “float” laterally and vertically within the hinge bodies while the panels are adjusted to a proper orientation, and the fasteners may then be tightened to fix the panels in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Gerald R. Hayes, Jeffrey D. Ferris, Jörg Krzewina, Andree Buxnowitz, Dieter zur Horst
  • Publication number: 20090049596
    Abstract: An example tub divider includes a wall moveable between an installed position and an uninstalled position. The wall partitions a tub when in the installed position. A lock pin moves between a first position and a biased position. The lock pin limits movement of the wall when in the first position. An example divided tub assembly includes a plurality of tub sidewalls and a tub at least partially defined by the tub sidewalls. A removable wall is moveable to an installed position for partitioning the tub. A wall extension of the removable wall is receivable within a sidewall aperture defined by one of the tub sidewalls. The wall extension guides movement of the removable wall. A cap has a cap extension for receipt within a cap aperture defined by one the tub sidewalls. The cap limits relative movement between the removable wall and the tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Ferris
  • Patent number: D576717
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: American Shower & bath Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Ferris
  • Patent number: D598525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Masco Bath Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Ferris