Patents by Inventor Stephen Currid

Stephen Currid 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: 7509978
    Abstract: A non-return device (10) comprises a flat silicone rubber tubing (50) defining a pair of walls (70, 90) which separate to admit fluid in a forward direction but remain together to block fluid flow in a reverse direction. A tubular body (30) surrounds the tubing (50) and comprises an off-set outlet (34) to provide an uninterrupted fluid flow surface for use in a non-vertical orientation. The tubing (50) is mounted on a cartridge (130) which moves axially within the tubular body and compresses the tubing against the tubular body to effect a seal when the device is mounted on an outlet. The tubing (50) provides good operational characteristics and sensitivity as a consequence of having a wall thickness which is 0.3% to 3% of its width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Hepworth Building Products Limited
    Inventor: Stephen Currid
  • Patent number: D368901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Virtuality (IP) Limited
    Inventor: Stephen Currid