Patents by Inventor Oliver W. Godwin, Jr.

Oliver W. Godwin, Jr. 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: 4709426
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for producing a water or fluid splatter shield across an open top area of a toilet bowl, urinal or the like. This is accomplished by supplying a fluid such as water or air under pressure to a nozzle, an annular ring type housing or pipe that is disposed about the top portion of the toilet bowl or urinal. Outlet means is formed about the interior of the nozzle, the annular ring housing or pipe such that fluid is dispersed therefrom and form a continuous, relatively thin sheet of flowing fluid above the bottom of the toilet bowl or urinal. Consequently, urine being directed into the toilet bowl or urinal is prevented from splattering out by the presence of the fluid shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1987
    Inventor: Oliver W. Godwin, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4557066
    Abstract: A trapping device is disclosed for animals such as rats, mice and other types of animals. One particular design disclosed herein entails a tomb type trap especially designed for rats and mice which is disposable and of a simple and inexpensive monolithic or integral construction. This trap includes a spring loaded conical door that is actuated by the animal itself to move to a closed position and which effectively seals the disposable trap and causes the rats, mice or other animals to suffocate. Once the animal is trapped within the tomb type trap, the same may be discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Inventor: Oliver W. Godwin, Jr.