Patents by Inventor Oliver Adair Brewton, III

Oliver Adair Brewton, III 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).

  • Publication number: 20110100486
    Abstract: A device for covering a water faucet handle, water valve, or water knob to deny access to infants, small children, and those lacking mental discernment. The cover is generally comprised of a bowl portion that is placed over a water faucet handle, water valve, or water knob. The bowl portion is attached to a mounting flange containing a plurality of holes to mount suction cups for adherence to a tub, shower, counter, or similar surface. The device generally features a slot in the lateral wall of the bowl to allow long valve handles to pass through, yet prevent them from being turned by infants. The bowl portion is generally removable using a plurality of spring fingers on the lateral bowl wall to catch on the flange base. The bowl portion may constitute a variety of shapes. An alarm is generally attached to the cover to alert one the cover has been moved. Adherence of this device does not generally require drilling or any other means that would deface the binding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Oliver Adair Brewton, III, Jessica Lynn Brewton