Patents by Inventor Rufus Davis

Rufus Davis 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: 10023473
    Abstract: A wastewater sewage system is disclosed. The sewage system includes a flow control valve that controls the flow of wastewater through the sewage system such that the sewage pipes in the sewage system are substantially full.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Rufus Davis
  • Patent number: 9463355
    Abstract: A therapeutic glove includes two glove bodies. The hand is inserted into the inner body (310), which is shaped like a glove. The outer body (320) can also be like a glove or part of a glove, but the outer body's back side can be pulled towards the wrist and attached to the inner body to adjust the glove tension. In some embodiments, the glove has a single body or multiple bodies, and the glove creates a force that pushes the fingers (or at least some fingers) to a straight position away from the palm. In some embodiments, the glove is thinner on the palm side than the back side. Other embodiments are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: Rufus Davis
  • Publication number: 20150258369
    Abstract: A therapeutic glove includes two glove bodies. The hand is inserted into the inner body (310), which is shaped like a glove. The outer body (320) can also be like a glove or part of a glove, but the outer body's back side can be pulled towards the wrist and attached to the inner body to adjust the glove tension. In some embodiments, the glove has a single body or multiple bodies, and the glove creates a force that pushes the fingers (or at least some fingers) to a straight position away from the palm. In some embodiments, the glove is thinner on the palm side than the back side. Other embodiments are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Rufus Davis
  • Patent number: 8336857
    Abstract: A hose puller that includes puller wheels that are motorized and configured to grip, among other things, a high pressure water hose. The hose puller further includes an idler wheel that is positioned to oppose the puller wheels. The idler wheel is spring loaded to help ensure that the hose maintains frictional relation with the puller wheels. Alternatively, the hose puller may have puller wheels shaped to grip a high pressure water hose. The hose puller also includes a camera that is configured to show images that enable the operator to control the hose puller from a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Rufus Davis
  • Patent number: 7896605
    Abstract: An extension plate assembly for dumping debris into a dump box from a storage tank mounted on a trunk. The storage tank is fitted with a pusher plate that both compacts and pushes debris out of the back of the storage tank. The extension plate apparatus includes extension arms that are rotatably attached on one end to the pusher plate and rotatably attached on the other end to an extension plate. When the pusher plate is in its rearward most position, the extension arms extend beyond the edge of the storage tank. The extension plate assembly allows debris to be pushed out of the storage tank and distributed more evenly into a dump box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Rufus Davis
  • Patent number: 7589427
    Abstract: A power generating system configured to be placed in a road. The system includes a encasing box that encloses pistons that extend slightly above the encasing box. The pistons are connected to a crank that is connected to an alternator or other power generating device. As cars pass over the pistons, they engage the alternator and generate electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Rufus Davis
  • Publication number: 20090165226
    Abstract: A hose puller that includes puller wheels that are motorized and configured to grip, among other things, a high pressure water hose. The hose puller further includes an idler wheel that is positioned to oppose the puller wheels. The idler wheel is spring loaded to help ensure that the hose maintains frictional relation with the puller wheels. Alternatively, the hose puller may have puller wheels shaped to grip a high pressure water hose. The hose puller also includes a camera that is configured to show images that enable the operator to control the hose puller from a remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Rufus Davis
  • Publication number: 20090089968
    Abstract: A light weight vehicle adapted to conduct and assist cleaning and video inspections of sewer lines. The vehicle is configured to be light and maneuverable. The vehicle is equipped with inspection cameras and support equipment that are positioned such that the operator can conduct the inspection from inside the vehicle. The vehicle may also include a telescoping camera boom that enables an operator to inspect the inside of manholes. The vehicles includes sides and a roof that provides protection for the operators, equipment, and paperwork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Chief Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Rufus Davis, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080276406
    Abstract: An extension plate assembly for dumping debris into a dump box from a storage tank mounted on a trunk. The storage tank is fitted with a pusher plate that both compacts and pushes debris out of the back of the storage tank. The extension plate apparatus includes extension arms that are rotatably attached on one end to the pusher plate and rotatably attached on the other end to an extension plate. When the pusher plate is in its rearward most position, the extension arms extend beyond the edge of the storage tank. The extension plate assembly allows debris to be pushed out of the storage tank and distributed more evenly into a dump box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Rufus Davis
  • Patent number: 7429319
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a sewage slurry separation system adapted to assist in sewer cleaning operations. The sewage slurry separation system is configured for collecting sewage slurry from a sewer line, depositing the sewage slurry in a collection/settling chamber to separate the slurry into water and sludge. The water is then pumped back into the sewer line. The system includes a sewage collection tank with a compacting plate. The compacting plate divides the sewage collection tank into a sewage collection chamber and a water collection chamber. The compacting plate has a passage that allows water from the sewage collection chamber to flow into the water collection chamber. The sewage slurry separation system also includes a submersible pump connected to the sewage collection chamber. The submersible pump pumps sewage slurry into the sewage collection chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventor: Rufus Davis
  • Patent number: 7429803
    Abstract: The sewer line power generating system is designed to be positioned within a manhole. The system generates electricity from water flowing through sewer lines. The system includes a hydro turbine that can be raised and lowered into water flowing through sewer lines. They system also includes a flow control plate that accelerates and directs the water for optimal power generation. The system further includes an actuator that raises and lowers the system in response to the water flow. The system further includes a pressure gauge to measure water pressure at the turbine and adjust the position of the turbine in response to the water pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventor: Rufus Davis
  • Patent number: 7420587
    Abstract: A light weight vehicle adapted to conduct and assist cleaning and video inspections of sewer lines. The vehicle is configured to be light and maneuverable. The vehicle is equipped with inspection cameras and support equipment that are positioned such that the operator can conduct the inspection from inside the vehicle. The vehicle may also include a telescoping camera boom that enables an operator to inspect the inside of manholes. The vehicles includes sides and a roof that provides protection for the operators, equipment, and paperwork.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Inventor: Rufus Davis