Patents by Inventor Timothy Bottger

Timothy Bottger 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: 20240280134
    Abstract: A coupling link includes a substantially C-shaped rigid core structural member, an overmold of a plastic material that substantially follows the contour of the rigid core structural member and provides an additional thickness thereto, and a gate member configured to shift between open and closed configurations, wherein in the closed configuration, a closed loop is formed in the coupling link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventor: Timothy BOTTGER
  • Patent number: 10214889
    Abstract: An in-toilet leak detector is disclosed, as are communication systems for reporting toilet leaks. The leak detector comprises an inlet that receives water from the toilet's fill tube and diverts it through a flow tube. A capacitive sensor is located between the inlet and an opening of the flow tube from which water flows into the overflow tube of the toilet tank. A housing is connected to the flow tube and the inlet and contains a controller and other electronics, including one or more transceivers. The leak detector measures the duration of water flow and establishes an alert if the water flow is shorter or longer in duration than a calibrated normal duration. The transceivers connect the leak detector to a computer network, and leak alerts are communicated to a server or servers so that they can be forwarded directly to those responsible for fixing the toilets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Leak Beeper, LLC
    Inventors: James A Brackett, Sr., John Beal, Timothy Bottger
  • Publication number: 20180127964
    Abstract: An in-toilet leak detector is disclosed, as are communication systems for reporting toilet leaks. The leak detector comprises an inlet that receives water from the toilet's fill tube and diverts it through a flow tube. A capacitive sensor is located between the inlet and an opening of the flow tube from which water flows into the overflow tube of the toilet tank. A housing is connected to the flow tube and the inlet and contains a controller and other electronics, including one or more transceivers. The leak detector measures the duration of water flow and establishes an alert if the water flow is shorter or longer in duration than a calibrated normal duration. The transceivers connect the leak detector to a computer network, and leak alerts are communicated to a server or servers so that they can be forwarded directly to those responsible for fixing the toilets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: James A. Brackett, SR., John Beal, Timothy Bottger
  • Patent number: 9909295
    Abstract: An in-toilet leak detector is disclosed, as are communication systems for reporting toilet leaks. The leak detector comprises an inlet that receives water from the toilet's fill tube and diverts it through a flow tube. A capacitive sensor is located between the inlet and an opening of the flow tube from which water flows into the overflow tube of the toilet tank. A housing is connected to the flow tube and the inlet and contains a controller and other electronics, including one or more transceivers. The leak detector measures the duration of water flow and establishes an alert if the water flow is shorter or longer in duration than a calibrated normal duration. The transceivers connect the leak detector to a computer network, and leak alerts are communicated to a server or servers so that they can be forwarded directly to those responsible for fixing the toilets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Leak Beeper, LLC
    Inventors: James A Brackett, Sr., John Beal, Timothy Bottger
  • Publication number: 20160265208
    Abstract: An in-toilet leak detector is disclosed, as are communication systems for reporting toilet leaks. The leak detector comprises an inlet that receives water from the toilet's fill tube and diverts it through a flow tube. A capacitative sensor is located between the inlet and an opening of the flow tube from which water flows into the overflow tube of the toilet tank. A housing is connected to the flow tube and the inlet and contains a controller and other electronics, including one or more transceivers. The leak detector measures the duration of water flow and establishes an alert if the water flow is shorter or longer in duration than a calibrated normal duration. The transceivers connect the leak detector to a computer network, and leak alerts are communicated to a server or servers so that they can be forwarded directly to those responsible for fixing the toilets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: James A Brackett, SR., John Beal, Timothy Bottger