Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Ensor

Timothy J. Ensor 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).

  • Capacitive sensing apparatus and method for faucets
    Patent number: 8944105
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout (12) located adjacent a sink basin (16). A fluid supply conduit (14) is supported by the spout (12). Capacitive sensors (29) and (41) are provided on the spout (12) and sink basin (16), respectively. A controller (26) is coupled to the capacitive sensors (29, 41) to control the amount of fluid supplied to the fluid supply conduit (14) based on outputs from the capacitive sensors (29, 41).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, David M. Burke, Timothy J. Ensor, Lindsey Hall, Paul D. Koottungal
  • Proximity sensor
    Patent number: 8614414
    Abstract: A proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder which aligns an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Davidson, Matthew E. M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Paul D. Koottungal
  • Water delivery device
    Patent number: 8408517
    Abstract: A proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder may align an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Matthew E. M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Tom Combs
  • Method of controlling a valve
    Patent number: 8355822
    Abstract: A proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder may align an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Matthew E. M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Tom Combs
  • PROXIMITY SENSOR
    Publication number: 20110155894
    Abstract: A proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder which aligns an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Kyle Robert Davidson, Matthew E.M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Paul D. Koottungal
  • METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VALVE
    Publication number: 20110155251
    Abstract: A proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder which aligns an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Matthew E.M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Tom Combs
  • WATER DELIVERY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110155932
    Abstract: A proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder which aligns an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick B. Jonte, Robert Wilmer Rodenbeck, Matthew E.M. Storkey, Timothy J. Ensor, Timothy John Thorn, Tom Combs
  • CAPACITIVE SENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FAUCETS
    Publication number: 20100108165
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout (12) located adjacent a sink basin (16). A fluid supply conduit (14) is supported by the spout (12). Capacitive sensors (29) and (41) are provided on the spout (12) and sink basin (16), respectively. A controller (26) is coupled to the capacitive sensors (29, 41) to control the amount of fluid supplied to the fluid supply conduit (14) based on outputs from the capacitive sensors (29, 41).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Robert W. Rodenbeck, David M. Burke, Timothy J. Ensor, Lindsey Hall, Paul D. Koottungal