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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7669833 | Crank attachment for a valve An apparatus for assisting in turning the handle of a spigot. The apparatus comprises a first substantially flat member having a first predetermined shape and made of a predetermined material. The first member has a plurality of apertures disposed therein. There is ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7434781 | Remotely actuated quick connect/disconnect coupling A water flushing system for a pressurized subterranean water distribution system includes an inlet conduit for receiving pressurized water from the subterranean water distribution system; an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet conduit for discharging pressurized w... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7334606 | Valve tester suspension enhancements A valve tester assembly is disclosed that includes an articulated arm assembly having a first end and a second end, with the second end of the articulated arm assembly being movable away from and toward the first end such that when the first end of the articulated a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325782 | Remotely activated manifold shut-off A remotely activated shut-off for stopping a fluid flow in a fluid line by actuating an existing valve in fluid connection with the fluid line wherein the valve is within an existing valve body and includes an existing external element for the actuating of the valve... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7270148 | Faucet with temperature control having replaceable handle A faucet with temperature control having a replaceable handle comprises a movable conversion mechanism connecting a hollow conversion sleeve thereof, wherein a water passage is hidden. The conversion sleeve further includes a section of teeth that is engaged with a ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7231932 | Apparatus and methods for servicing a hydraulic choke An embodiment of the invention involves a method for servicing a choke valve that includes disconnecting a choke actuator and at least one internal valve component engaged therewith from the choke valve body of the choke valve and moving the same in a generally line... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7178786 | Stem construction for rotatable valve body A valve stem construction for a manipulable valve member used to control fluid flow through a valve. The valve stem extends externally of the valve housing for engagement by a valve handle used to manipulate the valve member between open and closed positions. The va... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7159604 | Manipulator system for servicing a hydraulic choke The present invention relates to an apparatus for use in field servicing a choke valve system. The apparatus is used for lifting, manipulating, and handling the heavy components of hydraulic choke valves. The apparatus includes an elongated track, a choke valve supp... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7134642 | Vacuum gate valve The invention provides a vacuum gate valve for closing off an opening. The vacuum gate valve can have a valve plate that can be turned so that the alignment of the valve plate will adapt to a valve seat when the valve plate is pressed against the valve seat. ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118091 | Tool for controlling water supply A tool for shutting off water supplies is disclosed. A variety of water supply valves can be controlled with a single too. The tool has different fittings on each end, such as wrenches. The wrenches may be of variable width to accommodate a large number of water sup... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7021327 | Hydrant valve access system A system for providing access to a fire hydrant. The system includes an actuator extension having a first end and a second end spaced from the first end. The first end is configured to be mounted on an exterior location on the fire hydrant, so that the first end is ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7000897 | Apparatus and method for operating a water valve A valve wrench comprising a telescoping shaft assembly further comprising an inner shaft and an outer shaft, a handle pivotally attached to a first end of the shaft assembly, and a work coupling element fixed or mounted on a second end. The inner shaft may include a... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6959914 | Utility valve extension A control apparatus for use with utility control valves is disclosed. The control apparatus is in the form of an extension attached to the utility control valve in a variety of applications, such as the water shutoff valve in a toilet tank, sink, or water heater, or... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6957802 | Valve closure system and valve closure assembly having torque limiting A valve closure assembly (50) for remotely and automatically closing a railway tank car valve (V1, V2, V3, V4), characterized by improved convenience in mounting on a tank car dome (160) and adaptability to various dome geom... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6952957 | Transmitter in tire condition monitoring apparatus A transmitter has a valve stem, an electronic element, a casing and a coupler. The valve stem permits flow of air into the tire. The electronic element transmits a data representing the condition of the tire. The casing accommodates the electronic element. The coupl... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6837481 | Emergency multi-purpose valve extension (EMV extention) A control apparatus for use with utility control valves is disclosed. The control apparatus would be an extension attached to the utility control valve in a variety of applications, such as the water shutoff valve in a toilet, sink, or water heater. The extension wo... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6666227 | Adjustable valve assembly A tub/shower valve assembly includes a three-position valve stem adapter for varying the depth dimension of the assembly. The stem adapter has a splined bore with stop members located at a position skewed towards one end of the stem adapter. The stem adap... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6651689 | Valve stem assembly for a pneumatic tire A valve stem assembly for use with a pneumatic tire includes a stem, a first quick couple connector and a second quick couple connector. The first quick couple connector is attached to the stem. The first quick couple connector includes a first valve ther... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6474621 | Water control apparatus for showers A control apparatus (10) for controlling flow of water through a shower head (21) supplied with water from conventional taps (11,12) through a water outlet (14), the control apparatus (10) including a flow valve (17) connected to the outlet (14) and opera... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6473940 | Knob for a post valve A knob for a medical post valve, the post valve having a threaded bonnet with a diameter, and a valve stem, the valve stem having an external end shaped, generally, as a cylinder with two opposing flat sides, the knob comprising a hub having an elongated ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6438771 | Faucet handle mechanism A faucet handle mechanism for attaching a faucet handle to a faucet valve body, which valve body has a rotatable valve stem, includes an adapter coaxial with and attached to the valve stem for concurrent rotation with the stem. There is an insert coaxial ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6364285 | Utility valve key A utility valve key comprising at least one center member which may have at least one handle on one end. The opposite end may include at least one key member directly attached thereto for turning a valve including, but not limited to, plastic ball valves,... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6354322 | Electric valve universal retrofit configuration having misalignment correction A retrofittable electric valve operating mechanism is provided which can be attached to an existing manual valve configuration while still allowing the manual feature of the valve to be utilized in two different manners. The configuration includes feature... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6293515 | Electric valve universal retrofit configuration having misalignment correction A retrofittable electric valve operating mechanism is provided which can be attached to an existing manual valve configuration while still allowing the manual feature of the valve to be utilized in two different manners. The configuration includes feature... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6279604 | Flow and temperature control valve handles A handle for a shower valve has a fixed portion having a first bearing surface and a movable portion having a second bearing surface. A spring biases the first and second surfaces into engagement. The fixed portion includes a chassis that is threadedly at... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6263903 | Arrangement for underground stop valve An arrangement intended for a stop valve (1) comprises a tubular member (9). The stop valve (1) is located in the ground (2) and has a valve housing (11) and a valve bonnet (12) fixed thereto with the aid of a fixing means (14), said valve bonnet having a... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6260820 | Valve with rotatable valve member and method for forming same A method of producing a valve includes the steps of: providing a mold comprising a pair of mating mold halves, with each of the mold halves including a mold cavity; providing a valve member-stem unit comprising a valve member of substantially circular cro... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6260932 | Handle extension of a valve An extension handle for a manual valve connected at its first end to the stem of the valve by a pin which extends through the extension handle, the standard handle and the valve stem. A handle bracket may be mounted to the manual valve.... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6257551 | Valve stem extension A valve stem extension for extending the length of a valve stem, the valve stem extension including an extension member and a rotation resisting member. The extension member has a first end for engaging the valve stem and defines an opening which exposes ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6230769 | Tap-handle-assembly extension to facilitate one-handed operation of beverage taps In a beverage tap of the kind used in ale houses, pubs and restaurants, a tap-handle-assembly extension is provided that facilitates the operation of the tap with one hand so that the server can easily fill two receptacles from two taps simultaneously wit... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6186475 | Spigot handle extender A spigot handle extender, an apparatus for extending a valve handle, includes a rotatable body and engaging means for engaging a valve handle so as to be rotatable conjointly therewith. The engaging means is positioned within the body and is also rotatabl... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6178981 | Universal-fit replacement flange and handle set A universal-fit replacement flange and handle set includes a template formed with an easily torn apart material and having a pair of lugs which have free ends with pre-punched holes spaced at a distance from one another. The set further includes mounting ... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6102368 | Remote control of a valve A conversion or extension kit to be used with standard valves using standard elements to provide access to a manual valve at the side of the pipe bracket. The valve mounted to the pipe bracket includes a stem connected to the valve element and having a ke... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6095495 | Remote control of a valve A conversion or extension kit to be used with standard valves using standard elements to provide access to a manual valve at the side of the pipe bracket. The valve mounted to the pipe bracket includes a stem connected to the valve element and having a ke... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6065735 | Electric valve universal retrofit configuration having misalignment correction A retrofittable electric valve operating mechanism is provided which can be attached to an existing manual valve configuration while still allowing the manual feature of the valve to be utilized in two different manners. The configuration includes feature... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5947149 | Non-visible faucet handle connection A handle assembly is connectable to a valve stem of a valve extending from a deck mounting above an escutcheon flange engaging the valve and the deck. The handle assembly includes a handle adapter to which a handle is connected. The handle adapter has a l... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5860634 | Ramped stem extender A stem extender for use with a faucet valve assembly which contains a valve body, a valving member including a valve stem rotatably disposed in the valve body, a stop member including a detent and a bore non-rotatably mounted on the valve body with the va... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5816284 | Tire valve extension attachment A tire valve extension attachment connected to tire valve for fascilitating inflation of the tire. The extension attachment comprises a housing, a top element an upper holder element, a lower holder element and a depressing rod, wherein the depressing rod... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5749703 | Shaft assembly for gas control flap in a gas turbine A gas turbine system has a shaft assembly for controlling a flap for the hot gases in the form of a solid stub shaft connected to a tubular shaft via a mechanical entrainer system either in the form of a set of links articulated to the stub shaft and the ... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5746416 | Adaptor tools and method to expose valve This invention relates to an adaptor having one end for activating a valve and another end for connection to a rod said adaptor including a socket at said one end to register with said valve for operating said valve, and including a slot at said other end... | 05/05/1998 |
