Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Clarke

Thomas W. Clarke 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: 20120228212
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide an asymmetric activated carbon block comprising at least a first element and a second element. In some embodiments, the first element can comprise at least two constituents and the second element can comprise at least two constituents. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first element can be positioned within the second element and at least one of the at least two constituents of the first element can differ from at least one of the at least two constituents of the second element. In some embodiments, the first element and the second element can be asymmetric with respect to a structural property. Some embodiments include part of the first element being located immediately adjacent the second element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Pentair Residential Filtration, LLC
    Inventors: Ken K. Jian, Thomas W. Clarke
  • Patent number: 5617591
    Abstract: A head rest assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a bathing fixture such as a hydro-massage whirlpool. A pillow is provided which can be easily connected and supported by the jet nozzle assembly. A support bracket is partially enclosed in the pillow for connection with the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly has a living hinge feature which allows adaptation to various curvatures of the tub wall. A magnet can be connected to a bracket and a reed switch is connected to the nozzle assembly which serves as a safety feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Inventors: John M. Bloemer, Michael J. Kurth, Alan D. Bengtson, Robert C. Giese, Edwin R. Potter, Jr., Thomas A. Bonnell, Thomas W. Clarke
  • Patent number: 5546616
    Abstract: A head rest assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a bathing fixture such as a hydro-massage whirlpool. A pillow is provided which can be easily connected and supported by the jet nozzle assembly. A support bracket is partially enclosed in the pillow for connection with the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly has a living hinge feature which allows adaptation to various curvatures of the tub wall. A magnet can be connected to a bracket and a reed switch is connected to the nozzle assembly which serves as a safety feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: John M. Bloemer, Michael J. Kurth, Alan D. Bengtson, Robert C. Giese, Todd D. Dannenberg, Carter J. Thomas, Edwin R. Potter, Jr., Thomas A. Bonnell, Daniel N. Halloran, Thomas W. Clarke