Patents by Inventor Ray Waton

Ray Waton 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: 5904842
    Abstract: Debris removing screen basket and overflow apparatus embodiments for use in a storm collection sewer. The device has two embodiments, each including a central panel with foldable wings in each side of the central panel. During initial assembly, the wings are folded up around the central panel for insertion through a manhole cover. Each wing can have an optional extension panel. In the first embodiment, the wings, extension panels and the central panel form a single type panel that is inclined at a variable angle so as to suit various floor conditions at a particular location. Both wings and extension panels have angled deflector top portions, while the central panel does not. A screen mesh basket is supported behind the central panel. Storm water and debris fill up the area in front of the apparatus. The rising water when reaching the height of the deflector portions is forced over the central panel and into the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventors: Charles Billias, Rajesh Verma, Ray Waton
  • Patent number: 5643445
    Abstract: Debris removing screen basket and overflow apparatus embodiments for use in a storm collection sewer. The device has two embodiments, each including a central panel with foldable wings in each side of the central panel. During initial assembly, the wings are folded up around the central panel for insertion through a manhole cover. Each wing can have an optional extension panel that slidable attached to each wing by bolts/screws and nuts through longitudinal slots. In the first embodiment, the wings, extension panels and the central panel form a single type panel that is inclined at a variable angle so as to suit various floor conditions at a particular location. In the first embodiment the panel and wings have a front edge that sits on the inlet drain floor and a top edge touching an upper ridge of the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventors: Charles Billias, Rajesh Verma, Ray Waton