Patents by Inventor Steven P. Porter

Steven P. Porter 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).

  • Trigger mechanism for discharging aerosol containers
    Patent number: 8430272
    Abstract: An apparatus and trigger mechanism enables a user to ergonomically discharge aerosol container contents. The apparatus comprises a trigger unit, a handle assembly, a tension member, a tubular member, an operative end housing assembly, and an actuator assembly. The trigger unit interfaces the tension member to the handle assembly. The tension member transmits force from the trigger unit to the actuator assembly via the tubular structure, which structure interconnects the handle assembly and operative end housing. The operative end housing houses or receives the actuator assembly and an aerosol container. The transmitted force actuates the aerosol container via the actuator assembly. A method of assembling the apparatus is further described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Steven P. Porter
  • Apparatus and trigger mechanism for discharging aerosol containers and assembly method therefor
    Publication number: 20120091167
    Abstract: An apparatus and trigger mechanism enables a user to ergonomically discharge aerosol container contents. The apparatus comprises a trigger unit, a handle assembly, a tension member, a tubular member, an operative end housing assembly, and an actuator assembly. The trigger unit interfaces the tension member to the handle assembly. The tension member transmits force from the trigger unit to the actuator assembly via the tubular structure, which structure interconnects the handle assembly and operative end housing. The operative end housing houses or receives the actuator assembly and an aerosol container. The transmitted force actuates the aerosol container via the actuator assembly. A method of assembling the apparatus is further described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Steven P. Porter
  • Paint marking, hole forming and flag insertion device
    Patent number: 6695172
    Abstract: A combination paint marking, hole forming and flag insertion device for surface marking and flagging the path of underground utilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Steven P. Porter
  • Trigger for aerosol container discharging apparatus
    Patent number: D657017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Steven P. Porter