Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Pinette

Thomas C. Pinette 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).

  • Faucet including a molded waterway assembly
    Patent number: 9951880
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignees: Delta Faucet Company, Mercury Plastics LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua R. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • Molded waterway for a two handle faucet
    Patent number: 9151397
    Abstract: A molded waterway assembly for a centerset faucet including a hot water inlet tube and a cold water inlet tube overmolded within a coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignees: Delta Faucet Company, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Christopher Michael McGuire, Garry Robin Marty, Brian Alan Enlow
  • FAUCET INCLUDING A MOLDED WATERWAY ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20150192214
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua A. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • Faucet including a molded waterway assembly
    Patent number: 8985146
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignees: Delta Faucet Company, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua R. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • Mixing valve
    Patent number: 8671984
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette, Joshua R. Barber
  • Faucet including a molded waterway assembly
    Patent number: 8365770
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua R. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • MIXING VALVE
    Publication number: 20110308652
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette, Joshua R. Barber
  • MOLDED WATERWAY FOR A TWO HANDLE FAUCET
    Publication number: 20110259456
    Abstract: A molded waterway assembly for a centerset faucet including a hot water inlet tube and a cold water inlet tube overmolded within a coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Christopher Michael McGuire, Garry Robin Marty, Brian Alan Enlow
  • Mixing valve
    Patent number: 7980268
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette, Joshua R. Barber
  • Faucet Including a Molded Waterway Assembly
    Publication number: 20100313979
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a valve interface member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua R. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • MIXING VALVE
    Publication number: 20100252131
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette, Joshua R. Barber
  • Faucet including a molded waterway assembly
    Patent number: 7766043
    Abstract: A faucet including a molded waterway assembly having a plurality of tubes overmolded within a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Alfred Charles Nelson, Derek Allen Brown, Joshua R. Barber, Thomas C. Pinette
  • Mixing valve
    Patent number: 7753074
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: MASCO Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Michael Scot Rosko, Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette, Joshua R. Barber
  • Overmold interface for fluid carrying system
    Patent number: 7748409
    Abstract: A fluid carrying system is disclosed including a fluid transport component and an overmold component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignees: Masco Corporation of Indiana, Mercury Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Spout tip attachment
    Patent number: 7717133
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed including a first component coupled to a fluid transport member, the first component including an interface, and a second component coupled to an aerator. The second component positioning the first component relative to the aerator. The aerator and the interface of the first component cooperate to form a water tight seal there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • TUBE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090126820
    Abstract: A corrugated tube assembly for use in connection with a plumbing fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette
  • Overmold interface for fluid carrying system
    Publication number: 20080178942
    Abstract: A fluid carrying system is disclosed including a fluid transport component and an overmold component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Pop-up drain
    Publication number: 20080178382
    Abstract: A pop-up drain includes a stopper assembly, a spring and camming members. The stopper assembly, the spring and the camming members are arranged within a pipe assembly. The spring biases the interaction of the camming members so that depression of the stopper assembly results in the stopper assembly sealing the pipe assembly. A second depression of the stopper assembly results in the stopper assembly moving into a position that unseals the pipe assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Derek A. Brown
  • Spout tip attachment
    Publication number: 20080178954
    Abstract: A water delivery system is disclosed including a first component coupled to a fluid transport member, the first component including an interface, and a second component coupled to an aerator. The second component positioning the first component relative to the aerator. The aerator and the interface of the first component cooperate to form a water tight seal there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Thomas C. Pinette, Kurt J. Thomas, Derek A. Brown
  • Tube assembly
    Publication number: 20080178957
    Abstract: A corrugated tube assembly for use in connection with a plumbing fixture. The corrugated tube assembly includes a first tubular member and a second tubular member coaxially receiving the first tubular member. The first tubular member illustratively includes a cross-linked polymer, and the second tubular member illustratively includes a plurality of interconnected strands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
    Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas, Thomas C. Pinette