Patents by Inventor Teresa M. Locke

Teresa M. Locke 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: 5918415
    Abstract: A multi-purpose automatic filing basin is provided for containing a selected amount of water which is used for various purposes. The water may be transferred from the basin by wicks or by a pump to water using devices such as plant pots or toys or may be provided for direct use from the basin for devices such as animal feeders and habitats. The basin is kept supplied with water from a pressurized source by a specialized valve which opens in response to a drop in water level below a first selected level and closes in response to the water level reaching as second selected level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventors: Randal D. Locke, Daniel P. Dunbar, Teresa M. Locke
  • Patent number: 5842498
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fill valve and mounting adapter assembly combination for tank-type toilets and the like which renders the fill valve internally and instantly mountable and dismountable without the necessity of separating the mounting adapter assembly from the tank and the water delivery line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Inventors: Randal D. A. Locke, Daniel P. Dunbar, Teresa M. Locke
  • Patent number: 5782035
    Abstract: A multi-purpose automatic filing basin is provided for containing a selected amount of water which is used for various purposes. The water may be transferred from the basin by wicks or by a pump to water using devices such as plant pots or toys or may be provided for direct use from the basin for devices such as animal feeders and habitats. The basin is kept supplied with water from a pressurized source by a specialized valve which opens in response to a drop in water level below a first selected level and closes in response to the water level reaching a second selected level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Inventors: Randal D. Locke, Daniel P. Dunbar, Teresa M. Locke
  • Patent number: 5743290
    Abstract: A device for dispensing water front a source of water under pressure to at least one water using attachment, includes a basin and a water dispensing adjustable diaphragm fill valve. The water using attachments may have various configurations such as but not limited to garden planters and pots, terrariums, ant farms, garden pot converters, underground springs, Christmas tree stands, animal waterers, animal waterer/feeders, bird baths, hummingbird feeders, amphibian habitats, animal cages, bird cages, pond filter/fountains, aquariums, air conditioners and water toys. The basin holds a volume of water and has a closed bottom, at least one side wall, and an open top and includes a water inlet port adapted to connect the basin to the source of water under pressure. A mounting rim is positioned adjacent to the open top for mounting the water using attachments, and a seat is provided for readily accepting and releasing the fill valve within the basin below a selected water line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventors: Randal D. Locke, Daniel P. Dunbar, Teresa M. Locke
  • Patent number: 5678600
    Abstract: A multi-purpose automatic filing basin is provided for containing a selected amount of water which is used for various purposes. The water may be transferred from the basin by wicks or by a pump to water using devices such as plant pots or toys or may be provided for direct use from the basin for devices such as animal feeders and habitats. The basis is kept supplied with water from a pressurized source by a specialized valve which opens in response to a drop in water level below a first selected level and closes in response to the water level reaching as second selected level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventors: Randal D. Locke, Daniel P. Dunbar, Teresa M. Locke