Patents by Inventor Jody D. Miller

Jody D. Miller 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: 10060115
    Abstract: A toilet fastening system includes a bolt, a nut, and a cap, the bolt and nut each configured with ratchet or ratchet-like portions that define a ratchet or ratchet-like constructs between the bolt and nut to provide controlled tightening (rotation) of the nut onto the bolt, audible confirmation of nut tightening, and tactile user feedback while aiding in preventing back off of the nut relative to the bolt, the cap joining with the nut such that the cap becomes the tightening and loosening tool for the nut as well as the finished beauty cap for the toilet fastening system. The bolt has an offset foot with curved inner and outer surfaces for positive orientation and seating of the bolt into the toilet flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: AIIM, LLC
    Inventors: Jody D. Miller, Darrell Wayne Bowden, Anthony Joseph Parker
  • Publication number: 20180023277
    Abstract: A toilet fastening system includes a bolt, a nut, and a cap, the bolt and nut each configured with ratchet or ratchet-like portions that define a ratchet or ratchet-like constructs between the bolt and nut to provide controlled tightening (rotation) of the nut onto the bolt, audible confirmation of nut tightening, and tactile user feedback while aiding in preventing back off of the nut relative to the bolt, the cap joining with the nut such that the cap becomes the tightening and loosening tool for the nut as well as the finished beauty cap for the toilet fastening system. The bolt has an offset foot with curved inner and outer surfaces for positive orientation and seating of the bolt into the toilet flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jody D. Miller, Darrell Wayne Bowden, Anthony Joseph Parker
  • Publication number: 20150368891
    Abstract: A toilet fastener is provided that has a bolt with offset anti-spin foot, a locking system that prevents the nut from easily backing off the threaded bolt, and beauty cap that forms to the nut allowing tool-less installation and re-tightening. The fastener is formed of a non-corrosive metal, plastic or any combination thereof. The toilet fastener provides an easier toilet installation and maintenance with less parts and greater resistance to natural or synthetic elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Jody D. Miller
  • Patent number: 8671470
    Abstract: A wax-less toilet gasket is provided that is formed of an open cell foam having a hydrophobic skin, layer, coating or covering. To this end, the toilet gasket may be formed of a self-skinning polyurethane, a polyurethane with an in-mold coating, or a polyurethane with a waterproof agent. The toilet gasket is characterized by a body with a ring shaped upper portion and a truncated conical extension integrally extending downwardly therefrom. In use, fastening bolts that project through the toilet flange attached to the floor conduit then extend through the ring shaped configuration and attach to the toilet base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Sani-Seal LLC
    Inventors: Jody D. Miller, Robert M. Grimmett
  • Publication number: 20110185487
    Abstract: A wax-less toilet gasket is provided that is formed of an open cell foam having a hydrophobic skin, layer, coating or covering. To this end, the toilet gasket may be formed of a self-skinning polyurethane, a polyurethane with an in-mold coating, or a polyurethane with a waterproof agent. The toilet gasket is characterized by a body with a ring shaped upper portion and a truncated conical extension integrally extending downwardly therefrom. In use, fastening bolts that project through the toilet flange attached to the floor conduit then extend through the ring shaped configuration and attach to the toilet base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Jody D. Miller, Robert M. Grimmett
  • Publication number: 20110185488
    Abstract: A wax-less integral skin toilet gasket. The gasket has a ring shaped upper portion and a truncated conical extension integrally extending downwardly therefrom. Fastening bolts extend through the toilet flange attached to the floor conduit with the bolts then extending through the ring shaped configuration and attached to the toilet base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Jody D. Miller, Robert M. Grimmett
  • Patent number: D766069
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventor: Jody D. Miller