Patents by Inventor John Inch
John Inch 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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Publication number: 20200054187Abstract: A non-welded field joint for connecting two portions of a pot and pan washing machine together as a single unit is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: John Inch, John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, David Stockdale
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Patent number: 10213087Abstract: A non-welded field joint for connecting two portions of a pot and pan washing machine together as a single unit is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.Inventors: John Inch, John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, David Stockdale
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Publication number: 20150342439Abstract: A non-welded field joint for connecting two portions of a pot and pan washing machine together as a single unit is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: John Inch, John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, David Stockdale
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Patent number: 7523757Abstract: An improved pot and pan washing machine is provided including a low suction intake manifold and a partition for capturing a substantial portion of the wash action of the washing machine within a segregated area. The intake manifold of the instant invention includes a plurality of voids having a void concentration that increases as the distance from the source of suction (such as a pump or intake inlet) increases. The partition (or divider) of the instant invention can be removed and repositioned within the wash tank through the use of channels along the walls of the wash tank that receive the partition.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Metcraft, Inc.Inventors: John W. Cantrell, John Inch, Mark Churchill, Dave Stockdale, Peter A. Corpenny
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Publication number: 20080011328Abstract: An improved pot and pan washing machine is provided including a low suction intake manifold and a partition for capturing a substantial portion of the wash action of the washing machine within a segregated area. The intake manifold of the instant invention includes a plurality of voids having a void concentration that increases as the distance from the source of suction (such as a pump or intake inlet) increases. The partition (or divider) of the instant invention can be removed and repositioned within the wash tank through the use of channels along the walls of the wash tank that receive the partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: JOHN CANTRELL, John Inch, Mark Churchill, Dave Stockdale, Peter Corpenny
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Patent number: 7246624Abstract: An improved pot and pan washing machine is provided including a low suction intake manifold and a partition for capturing a substantial portion of the wash action of the washing machine within a segregated area. The intake manifold of the instant invention includes a plurality of voids having a void concentration that increases as the distance from the source of suction (such as a pump or intake inlet) increases. The partition (or divider) of the instant invention can be removed and repositioned within the wash tank through the use of channels along the walls of the wash tank that receive the partition.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Metcraft, Inc.Inventors: John W. Cantrell, John Inch, Mark Churchill, Dave Stockdale, Peter A. Corpenny
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Patent number: 7162788Abstract: A non-welded field joint for connecting two portions of a pot and pan washing machine together as a single unit is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2004Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Metcraft, Inc.Inventors: John Inch, John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Dave Stockdale
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Patent number: 6976496Abstract: A method of washing utensils in provided which provides a washing action of a pot and pan washing machine within an isolated portion of the washing machine. A utensil basket utilizing the method of the instant invention is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Metcraft, Inc.Inventors: John W. Cantrell, John Inch
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Publication number: 20040244178Abstract: An improved pot and pan washing machine is provided including wash tank, a self-draining parallel flow pump connected to the wash tank, a self-cleaning intake manifold within the wash tank, flush mounted jet nozzles within the wash tank, and a non-welded field joint for connecting two portions of the washing machine together as a single unit. The pump is located on a side of the wash tank. Fluid enters the pump in a first direction and is discharged in a second direction that is substantially parallel to the first direction. The discharge fluid is unobstructed as it enters an outlet manifold located along the rear wall of the wash tank. Directional tubes of the nozzles then divert the fluid from the outlet manifold into jet streams that are directed towards the bottom wall of the wash tank. The jet streams skim across the top of the intake manifold to blow away debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: John Inch, John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Dave Stockdale
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Publication number: 20040244822Abstract: An improved pot and pan washing machine is provided including a low suction intake manifold and a partition for capturing a substantial portion of the wash action of the washing machine within a segregated area. The intake manifold of the instant invention includes a plurality of voids having a void concentration that increases as the distance from the source of suction (such as a pump or intake inlet) increases. The partition (or divider) of the instant invention can be removed and repositioned within the wash tank through the use of channels along the walls of the wash tank that receive the partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: John W. Cantrell, John Inch, Mark Churchill, Dave Stockdale, Peter A. Corpenny
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Publication number: 20040107977Abstract: A method of washing utensils in provided which provides a washing action of a pot and pan washing machine within an isolated portion of the washing machine. A utensil basket utilizing the method of the instant invention is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: John W. Cantrell, John Inch
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Patent number: 6739348Abstract: An improved pot and pan washing machine is provided including wash tank, a self-draining parallel flow pump connected to the wash tank, a self-cleaning intake manifold within the wash tank, flush mounted jet nozzles within the wash tank, and a non-welded field joint for connecting two portions of the washing machine together as a single unit. The pump is located on a side of the wash tank. Fluid enters the pump in a first direction and is discharged in a second direction that is substantially parallel to the first direction. The discharge fluid is unobstructed as it enters an outlet manifold located along the rear wall of the wash tank. Directional tubes of the nozzles then divert the fluid from the outlet manifold into jet streams that are directed towards the bottom wall of the wash tank. The jet streams skim across the top of the intake manifold to blow away debris.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Metcraft, Inc.Inventors: John Inch, John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Dave Stockdale
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Publication number: 20030041887Abstract: An improved pot and pan washing machine is provided including wash tank, a self-draining parallel flow pump connected to the wash tank, a self-cleaning intake manifold within the wash tank, flush mounted jet nozzles within the wash tank, and a non-welded field joint for connecting two portions of the washing machine together as a single unit. The pump is located on a side of the wash tank. Fluid enters the pump in a first direction and is discharged in a second direction that is substantially parallel to the first direction. The discharge fluid is unobstructed as it enters an outlet manifold located along the rear wall of the wash tank. Directional tubes of the nozzles then divert the fluid from the outlet manifold into jet streams that are directed towards the bottom wall of the wash tank. The jet streams skim across the top of the intake manifold to blow away debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: John Inch, John W. Cantrell, Mark Churchill, Dave Stockdale
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Publication number: 20030041886Abstract: A powered utensil basket is provided that captures a jet stream emanating from a nozzle located along a rear wall of a wash-tank type pot and pan washing machine. The nozzle directs the jet stream towards a bottom wall of the utensil basket. The jet stream is diverted from the bottom wall of the utensil upward and forward toward a front wall of the basket where it is diverted upward and rearward toward a rear wall of the basket. At the rear wall of the basket, the jet stream is again diverted downward towards the bottom wall where the jet stream is then diverted forward again towards the front wall. This diversion of the jet stream creates a washing action within the utensil basket that is substantially similar to the washing action of the washing machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: John W. Cantrell, John Inch
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Patent number: 5427284Abstract: A synthetic organic material, such as a polymeric elastomeric material, or natural or synthetic rubber liner for brass liquid soap or lotion dispenser adapted to fit within the dispenser to prevent liquid soap or lotion from coming into contact with the brass dispenser. The liner comprises a hollow tubular member adapted to fit within the spout of the dispenser and an enlarged diameter base portion adapted to fit within the body of the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1993Date of Patent: June 27, 1995Assignee: Masco Corporation of IndianaInventor: John Inch
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Patent number: 5054133Abstract: A low consumption toilet fixture (10) has a bowl (20), a tank (16) having a central exit (43), a waterway passage extending from the tank to the bowl (20) and an angled trap (22) that has a bottom well (24). The downstream end (34) of the trap (22), inlet (42) of the waterway, and well (24) all bisect a central vertical reference plane which divides the toilet into two halves. The angled trap has an intermediate upper section (30) which is laterally offset with respect to the inlet (42) of the waterway (21) and has a height greater than a lower wall (50) of the horizontal leg (44) of the waterway that extends from the central inlet (42). The waterway (22) has an exit opening into the well (24). The exit has an upper groove (49) and notch (51) directing water into the bottom of bowl (20). The well (24) is canted laterally and forwardly downwardly with respect to the central vertical reference plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1989Date of Patent: October 8, 1991Assignee: Masco Corporatiopn of IndianaInventors: Daniel A. Pickerrell, Donald C. Schrock, John Inch
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Patent number: 4984312Abstract: The flush valve adapter (32) has a tubular body with a lower threaded section (36) which engages a connection ring (70) permanently mounted to an upper section of jetway (72). A seal is created between the tank (10), flush valve adapter (32) and jetway (72). The adapter (32) has an upper threaded section (40) which engages a bottom threaded end (30) of a standard flush valve. A coaxially spaced sealing ring section (48) has a groove (62) that seats an O-ring (64) that seals against the bottom section (30) of the flush valve to create a seal therebetween. A lock nut (78) is also threaded onto section (30) and abuts against top shoulder (41) of the adapter (32) to lock the flush valve into place onto the adapter member (32).Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1989Date of Patent: January 15, 1991Assignee: Masco CorporationInventors: Daniel A. Pickerrell, John Inch