Patents by Inventor Rudolf Steffes

Rudolf Steffes 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).

  • Valve assembly for a faucet handle
    Patent number: 5562120
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a faucet handle comprises a valve body, a bonnet nut and a cartridge mounted therein. The valve assembly is factory assembled and tested and is adapted to fit within sink deck openings for easy installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Donna A. Spano, Rudolf Steffes
  • Diverter valve
    Patent number: 4989640
    Abstract: A diverter valve assembly for a sanitary fitting having a spindle, which operates the diverter valve and includes a shiftable valve cone which selectively diverts water to the various outlet points, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Rudolf Steffes, Harald Meyer
  • Lever handle assembly for sanitary fixtures
    Patent number: 4977641
    Abstract: A lever handle assembly for a sanitary water fixture which includes a spindle for actuating the fixture. The lever handle assembly comprises the handle adapter, a handle sleeve having a handle lever, and a friction coupling. The handle adapter nonrotatably connects over the spindle, and the friction coupling couples the handle adapter to the handle sleeve, whereby the spindle can be selectively opened or closed by actuating the handle lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Rudolf Steffes
  • Nut and escutcheon combination
    Patent number: D371956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Rudolf Steffes
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D375785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Donna A. Spano, Rudolf Steffes
  • Faucet body
    Patent number: D381397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Rudolf Steffes
  • Faucet handle
    Patent number: D390921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: American Standard, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudolf Steffes, Paul P. Kolada
  • Faucet body
    Patent number: D401673
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventor: Rudolf Steffes