Patents by Inventor Steven John Tokarz

Steven John Tokarz 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: 20080185050
    Abstract: A fluid supply monitoring system includes a housing, a shutoff valve, and a flow sensor. The shutoff valve is positioned within said housing and selectively blocks a fluid flow through the housing. The flow sensor is positioned downstream from said shutoff valve within said housing and is operable to generate a magnetic field across the fluid flow to generate real time fluid flow data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Timothy David Mulligan, Steven John Tokarz
  • Patent number: 5797422
    Abstract: A handle construction for operation of a faucet which minimizes assembly parts while enhancing performance of the handle. The handle assembly includes a base which is secured to the operating valve of the faucet for operational control of fluid flow through the faucet. An upper end of the base has a horizontally disposed tubular seat adapted to receive a lever body and an axial spindle extending through the body. The spindle is threadably received within the seat to retain the lever body within the seat. The lever body is interchangeable to alter the aesthetic appearance of the faucet handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventor: Steven John Tokarz