Patents by Inventor Richard W. Wood, Jr.

Richard W. Wood, 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).

  • Toilet tank cover
    Patent number: 5073998
    Abstract: A toilet tank cover comprises a frame to surround an existing toilet tank, brackets for mounting the frame onto the tank, and an actuator for flushing the toilet which replaces the existing flush handle. The frame preferably includes a reservoir lid to permit access to the interior of the tank. The actuator includes a chain which may be attached to the flush valve and which may be operated from outside of the frame. Preferably, a return spring is provided to return the chain to its normal position and allow the valve to close after the toilet is flushed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: Gaylan Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Wood, Jr., Don R. Harris, deceased
  • Toilet tank cover and method of installation
    Patent number: 5027493
    Abstract: A toilet tank cover and method of installation, the cover including a frame to surround an existing toilet tank, brackets for mounting the frame onto the tank, and an actuator for flushing the toilet which replaces the existing flush handle. The frame preferably includes a removable lid to permit access to the interior of the tank. The actuator includes a chain which may be attached to the flush valve and which may be operated from outside of the frame. Preferably, a return spring is provided to return the chain to its normal position and allow the valve to close after the toilet is flushed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Assignee: Gaylan Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Wood, Jr., Don R. Harris, deceased
  • Bathroom counter top
    Patent number: D340602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Gaylan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard W. Wood, Jr.