Patents by Inventor Ryan D. Saffels

Ryan D. Saffels 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).

  • Dump bucket tank insert for new and used toilets
    Patent number: 8522371
    Abstract: A tank insert for converting a conventional flush toilet into a flapperless, dump bucket-style toilet. The tank insert is sized and shaped to be snugly received within a water tank of the toilet, and includes a water reservoir pivotably received within a catch basin. The water reservoir is filled by the toilets water valve and the toilet's handle actuates the water reservoir to flush the toilet. Upon actuation, water within the water reservoir is discharged into the catch basin, and from there into the toilet bowl, which is effectively cleared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventors: Glenn E. Bevan, Ryan D. Saffels
  • Dump bucket tank insert for new and used toilets
    Publication number: 20110099702
    Abstract: A tank insert for converting a conventional flush toilet into a flapperless, dump bucket-style toilet. The tank insert is sized and shaped to be snugly received within a water tank of the toilet, and includes a water reservoir pivotably received within a catch basin. The water reservoir is filled by the toilets water valve and the toilet's handle actuates the water reservoir to flush the toilet. Upon actuation, water within the water reservoir is discharged into the catch basin, and from there into the toilet bowl, which is effectively cleared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Glenn E. Bevan, Ryan D. Saffels