Patents by Inventor William E. Ellis

William E. Ellis 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).

  • Toilet seats
    Patent number: 5412815
    Abstract: A raised toilet seat is formed from plastic material as a single member by injection molding and includes a seat surface from which inner and outer flanges depend. The flanges form an open bottomed channel in which are located integral strengthening webs. The lower surface of the webs engage the toilet bowl, and three-point clamps integrally-formed with one of the flanges form a downward extension. A pair of rear clamping members is mounted in threaded passages in extensions from the outer flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Gordon Ellis and Company
    Inventor: William E. Ellis