Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Downer

Stephen M. Downer 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for filtering water with removable filter assembly
    Patent number: 6532982
    Abstract: A faucet assembly is mounted to a mounting surface and is coupled to a filter assembly that is replaceable both above and below the mounting surface. The faucet assembly includes a faucet including a valve to control the flow rate of water and a base attached to the mounting surface. The filter assembly is disposed beneath the mounting surface and includes a filter and a flexible water line connected to a water source. The filter assembly is sized to fit through an opening in the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Stephen M. Downer
  • Methods and apparatus for filtering water with removable filter assembly
    Publication number: 20020174901
    Abstract: A faucet assembly is mounted to a mounting surface and is coupled to a filter assembly that is replaceable both above and below the mounting surface. The faucet assembly includes a faucet including a valve to control the flow rate of water and a base attached to the mounting surface. The filter assembly is disposed beneath the mounting surface and includes a filter and a flexible water line connected to a water source. The filter assembly is sized to fit through an opening in the mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen M. Downer