Patents by Inventor William J. Pinkney

William J. Pinkney 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).

  • One piece coupler for a curb box valve
    Patent number: 5609324
    Abstract: A one piece coupler for a curb box shut off valve comprised of a shaft having a top and a base, the base being comprised of a U-shaped member having two depending arms extending longitudinally parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the shaft, each depending arm of the U-shaped member having spring loaded fastening means therein, at least one of which spring loaded fastening means is adjustable, the spring loaded fastening means extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, the top of the shaft being shaped to receive turning means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Hayward Iron & Metal
    Inventor: William J. Pinkney