Patents by Inventor Steve W. Waters

Steve W. Waters 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).

  • Publication number: 20080119595
    Abstract: A flame retardant synthetic solid surface material is disclosed which in one aspect meets stringent requirements for flammability, heat release, smoke density and toxic gas release making it suitable for commercial aircraft and similar high safety applications. The solid surface material comprises an organic resin component and a filler system comprised of at least one flame retardant substance. Also disclosed herein are methods for the manufacture of said solid surface materials and exemplary uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Steve W. Waters, Paul D. Hiltman
  • Patent number: 5893995
    Abstract: An apparatus for warming a bottle of refrigerant so as to elevate the pressure within the bottle and increase the rate of refrigerant flow through an open discharge valve. The apparatus includes a housing having a cradle positioned therein for receiving the bottle and spacing same from the walls of the housing to ensure proper air circulation through the interior space. A lid removably covers an opening in the housing and has a central aperture for the passage of the valve stem of the bottle. The lid also has an air intake vent and an air exhaust vent adjacent the central aperture. An air flow passageway connects the air intake vent with the air exhaust vent for circulating air to and from the interior space of the housing. An electrical resistance heater and an electric blower are positioned within the passageway. The blower impels air through the passageway from the air intake vent to the air exhaust vent and past the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Inventor: Steve W. Waters