Patents by Inventor Thomas Worth

Thomas Worth 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: 10927533
    Abstract: A selectively engageable variable flow rate sink strainer which is selectively engageable by several complimentary and individually engageable components, and is especially adapted to providing strainer stopper and chemical functions to kitchen sinks and typical kitchen sink drains. Embodiments include ones which are variable between a maximum and minimum flow rate, the minimum rate being selectively adjustable to approximately zero, comprising a relatively alignable strainer and drain body and droppably removable and sealable strainer and an independently straining drain body and providing for chemical elements outside of a liquid soak volume and at the site of engagement of strainer and drain body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventors: David Jackson, Thomas Worth
  • Publication number: 20180320346
    Abstract: A selectively engageable variable flow rate sink strainer which is selectively engageable by several complimentary and individually engageable components, and is especially adapted to providing strainer stopper and chemical functions to kitchen sinks and typical kitchen sink drains. Embodiments include ones which are variable between a maximum and minimum flow rate, the minimum rate being selectively adjustable to approximately zero, comprising a relatively alignable strainer and drain body and droppably removable and sealable strainer and an independently straining drain body and providing for chemical elements outside of a liquid soak volume and at the site of engagement of strainer and drain body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Fruition Designs, LLC.
    Inventors: David Jackson, Thomas Worth
  • Patent number: 9334181
    Abstract: In a floor drain assembly of the type including a floor drain having a collar surrounding a drainage opening installed in a recess in a floor, an improvement is provided. The improvement includes a skirt extending about the collar and secured to the collar by a fastener extending through the skirt and into the collar but not into the floor. The skirt defines an opening sized to receive a treatment material therein. A lid is configured for selectively engaging with the opening for allowing selective placement of treatment material in an area beneath the skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Aromatic Drain Device, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Worth, Mark Mangrum, Paul Bradley Forrest, Justin R. Nifong
  • Publication number: 20140251994
    Abstract: A device for use with a drink dispenser is disclosed herein. The device includes an insert having one or more treatment characteristics and that is sized to be received within a trough of a drink dispenser and a panel engaged with the insert. The panel defines a plurality of apertures that allow flowthrough of spilled liquid from the drink dispenser into the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: INTERCON CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas Worth, James Epstein, Paul Bradley Forrest
  • Publication number: 20140231323
    Abstract: In a floor drain assembly of the type including a floor drain having a collar surrounding a drainage opening installed in a recess in a floor, an improvement is provided. The improvement includes a skirt extending about the collar and secured to the collar by a fastener extending through the skirt and into the collar but not into the floor. The skirt defines an opening sized to receive a treatment material therein. A lid is configured for selectively engaging with the opening for allowing selective placement of treatment material in an area beneath the skirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Aromatic Drain Device, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Worth, Mark Mangrum, Paul Bradley Forrest, Justin R. Nifong
  • Patent number: 8721880
    Abstract: A device configured for being received within a floor drain is provided. The device includes a basket assembly containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein. A drain cover defines an opening that receives the basket assembly. A basket assembly lid defines at least one aperture for allowing flow of liquid into the basket assembly, the basket assembly includes a flange for cooperatively engaging a recess defined in the drain cover to thereby engage the lid with the drain cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Aromatic Drain Device, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Worth, Mark Mangrum, Paul Bradley Forrest, Justin R. Nifong
  • Publication number: 20130240424
    Abstract: A device configured for being received within a floor drain is provided. The device includes a basket assembly containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein. A drain cover defines an opening that receives the basket assembly. A basket assembly lid defines at least one aperture for allowing flow of liquid into the basket assembly, the basket assembly includes a flange for cooperatively engaging a recess defined in the drain cover to thereby engage the lid with the drain cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Aromatic Drain Device, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Worth, Mark Mangrum, Paul Bradley Forrest, Justin R. Nifong
  • Patent number: 8409433
    Abstract: A device configured for being received within a floor drain is provided. The device includes a basket assembly containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein. A drain cover defines an opening that receives the basket assembly. A basket assembly lid defines at least one aperture for allowing flow of liquid into the basket assembly, the basket assembly includes a flange for cooperatively engaging a recess defined in the drain cover to thereby engage the lid with the drain cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Aromatic Drain Device, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Worth, Mark Mangrum, Paul Bradley Forrest, Justin R. Nifong
  • Publication number: 20120266982
    Abstract: A device configured for being received within a floor drain is provided. The device includes a basket assembly containing a liquid-soluble treatment material therein. A drain cover defines an opening that receives the basket assembly. A basket assembly lid defines at least one aperture for allowing flow of liquid into the basket assembly, the basket assembly includes a flange for cooperatively engaging a recess defined in the drain cover to thereby engage the lid with the drain cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: AROMATIC DRAIN DEVICE, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Worth, Mark Mangrum, Justin R. Nifong, Paul Bradley Forrest
  • Publication number: 20070262006
    Abstract: An aromatic drain device comprising a perforate retaining device defining a volume for retaining an aromatic media therein, the retaining device releasably secured to a removable drain cover and positioned to extend below the drain cover into the cavity defined by the floor drain wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas Worth