Patents by Inventor Shane Durkin

Shane Durkin 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).

  • Flush toilet with build-in one-way valve system for use in unclogging clogs and for efficient water-saving flush operations and related methods
    Patent number: 9695583
    Abstract: In general, a flush toilet with a built-in clog removal system is described. Additionally, a flush toilet with a one-way valve system for efficient and water conserving operation is disclosed. In one embodiment, the disclosed toilet is defined by: a bowl connected to an drain pipe; at least one one-way valve positioned pipe; and a pump in fluid communication with the pipe so that (a) initiating the pump to force the piston downward or upward causes fluid-flow in the pipe so that the one-way valve closes or opens as a result of pressure or a vacuum against debris clogging the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Inventor: Shane Durkin
  • Flush toilet with build-in one-way valve system for use in unclogging clogs and for efficient water-saving flush operations and related methods.
    Publication number: 20160083950
    Abstract: In general, a flush toilet with a built-in clog removal system is described. Additionally, a flush toilet with a one-way valve system for efficient and water conserving operation is disclosed. In one embodiment, the disclosed toilet is defined by: a bowl connected to an drain pipe; at least one one-way valve positioned pipe; and a pump in fluid communication with the pipe so that (a) initiating the pump to force the piston downward or upward causes fluid-flow in the pipe so that the one-way valve closes or opens as a result of pressure or a vacuum against debris clogging the drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventor: Shane Durkin
  • Flush toilet with built-in unclogging system and related methods
    Patent number: 9234339
    Abstract: In general, a flush toilet with a built-in clog removal system is described. In one embodiment, the disclosed toilet is defined by: a bowl connected to an drain pipe; at least one one-way valve positioned pipe; and a pump in fluid communication with the pipe so that (a) initiating the pump to force the piston downward or upward causes fluid-flow in the pipe so that the one-way valve closes or opens as a result of pressure or a vacuum against debris clogging the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Inventor: Shane Durkin
  • Flush toilet with built-in unclogging system and related methods
    Publication number: 20150020297
    Abstract: In general, a flush toilet with a built-in clog removal system is described. In one embodiment, the disclosed toilet is defined by: a bowl connected to an drain pipe; at least one one-way valve positioned pipe; and a pump in fluid communication with the pipe so that (a) initiating the pump to force the piston downward or upward causes fluid-flow in the pipe so that the one-way valve closes or opens as a result of pressure or a vacuum against debris clogging the drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Shane Durkin