Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Bartlett

Joseph E. Bartlett 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: 4823453
    Abstract: A tool for pulling faucet handles and flow control cartridges from a faucet housing. A pair of spaced apart jaws are pivotally coupled with a block. A bolt extends centrally through the block and a chuck on the end of the bolt is used for coupling either a shaft or a claw. When pulling a handle the shaft is coupled with the bolt and the jaws are coupled with the handle. Extension of the bolt exerts an upward force which results in removal of the handle. The claw may then be inserted into the chuck and coupled with the cartridge. Retraction of the bolt then exerts an upward force which causes removal of the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Inventor: Joseph E. Bartlett
  • Patent number: 4363466
    Abstract: A replacement valve assembly with an adjustable sleeve fitting received in the valve port of a conventional faucet body and sealed by a locking nut and gasket. A valve stem is disposed centrally through the fitting and carries a frictionless washer retainer to bias a washer to the valve seat and to freely swivel on the valve stem to reduce wear. An adjustable bushing with an associated jam nut biases a sealing gasket to the valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Inventor: Joseph E. Bartlett
  • Patent number: 4016653
    Abstract: A sighting device is mounted within the driver's compartment of a vehicle to assist in the accurate driving of the vehicle. A sight member provided with an opening is carried on one end of a telescopically extensible arm. The extensible arm and a swivel connection permit the sight member to be adjusted to a position in which it may be sighted through toward the dividing line of the road to give the vehicle driver an indication of the position of the vehicle relative to the center of the lane in which it is driven. A tinted glass for reducing glare and shimmer is removably mounted to overlie the opening by a clamp device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Inventor: Joseph E. Bartlett