Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Connerton

Thomas J. Connerton 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: 10640960
    Abstract: A device for removing an obstruction from a pipe or toilet generally includes a handle portion and a flexible head portion having a plurality of grooves. The flexible head portion is configured for insertion into a pipe. The flexible head portion is configured by shape and/or size to allow water from the pipe or toilet to move over the flexible head portion between the flexible head portion and the pipe or drain wall while the plunger is manipulated in the pipe or toilet. Using the handle portion, the flexible head portion can be moved along the inner wall of the pipe to move a column of liquid to effect the removal of the obstruction. If the intervals between the grooves are in contact with the pipe wall, water may still pass between the flexible head portion and the pipe through the grooves. A storage case for the device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: DIAMOND FLUSH LLC
    Inventor: Thomas J. Connerton
  • Publication number: 20180171612
    Abstract: A device for removing an obstruction from a pipe or toilet generally includes a handle portion and a flexible head portion having a plurality of grooves. The flexible head portion is configured for insertion into a pipe. The flexible head portion is configured by shape and/or size to allow water from the pipe or toilet to move over the flexible head portion between the flexible head portion and the pipe or drain wall while the plunger is manipulated in the pipe or toilet. Using the handle portion, the flexible head portion can be moved along the inner wall of the pipe to move a column of liquid to effect the removal of the obstruction. If the intervals between the grooves are in contact with the pipe wall, water may still pass between the flexible head portion and the pipe through the grooves. A storage case for the device is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas J. Connerton
  • Publication number: 20040036385
    Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises, in combination, a cabinet assembly to include an outer case, the outer case having a base, at least one wall extending from the base and a cap enclosing the outer case, and an inner liner, the inner liner having a base and at least one liner wall. The invention also includes, in combination, a cabinet assembly having an outer case having a base, at least one longitudinal wall extending from said base and a cap enclosing said outer case and an inner liner, the inner liner having a base and at least one inner liner wall with at least one handle attached to or integral with the inner liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas J. Connerton