Patents by Inventor Mark D. Henss

Mark D. Henss 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).

  • TOP MOUNTED FAUCET ASSEMBLY WITH AIR GAP
    Publication number: 20080245718
    Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a base having first and second ends, a sidewall extending between the ends, a mounting bore extending from the first end, a permeate water spout port extending from the second end, and a valve assembly bore extending from the sidewall and connecting the mounting bore and the permeate water spout port. A fastener is located within the mounting bore and extends out of the base from the mounting bore for securing the faucet assembly to a mounting surface, and a valve member is positioned within the valve assembly bore and movable between closed and opened positions. The valve member allows tool access from the permeate water spout port, through the valve member, and to the fastener in the mounting bore when the valve member is moved to a predetermined position. This arrangement allows top-mounting of the faucet assembly using a toggle bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.
    Inventors: Craig Schmitt, Mark D. Henss
  • Top mounted faucet assembly with air gap
    Patent number: 7353838
    Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a base having first and second ends, a sidewall extending between the ends, a mounting bore extending from the first end, a permeate water spout port extending from the second end, and a valve assembly bore extending from the sidewall and connecting the mounting bore and the permeate water spout port. A fastener is located within the mounting bore and extends out of the base from the mounting bore for securing the faucet assembly to a mounting surface, and a valve member is positioned within the valve assembly bore and movable between closed and opened positions. The valve member allows tool access from the permeate water spout port, through the valve member, and to the fastener in the mounting bore when the valve member is moved to a predetermined position. This arrangement allows top-mounting of the faucet assembly using a toggle bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.
    Inventors: Craig Schmitt, Mark D. Henss