Patents by Inventor Richard Halsell

Richard Halsell 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).

  • Commode shutoff device
    Patent number: 6581216
    Abstract: A commode shutoff device having a diverter housing, diverter valve within diverter housing, diverter arm, a means for actuating the diverter arm, support bracket, and an alternate water line is disclosed. Water is redirected from the overflow water line to the alternate water line by actuating the diverter arm through manually pulling up on the flush handle. Once the water is redirected, it can no longer flow into the bowl, thus preventing an overflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Halsell