Gary Griffith Richards

US Patent:

6615467, Sep 9, 2003

Filed:

Nov 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/811383

Inventors:

Gary Richards - Los Angeles CA 90061
Roy Reed - Memphis TN 38118

International Classification:

B23P 1904

US Classification:

292131, 29215, 29219, 29251

Abstract:

A valve press tool ( ) includes a C-shaped frame ( ) having an adjustable platen ( ) and an over-center lever device ( ) at opposite ends ( ) of the C-frame. Attached to the over-center device is a pressure plate ( ) to which is attached three legs ( ) having non-skid ends ( ). The pressure plate and legs are located directly opposite each other so that valve components ( ) to be serviced may be placed into compression for disassembly. The platen is adjustable by means of an attached threaded rod ( ) that threads into a threaded receiver ( ) on one end of the C-frame. This adjustability allows the press tool to be used on various valves having different dimensions and heights.

US Patent:

D316110, Jun 13, 1989

Filed:

Aug 20, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/898259

Inventors:

Richard E. Peterson - Redondo Beach CA
George C. Hopkins - Westminster CA
Gary H. Richards - El Segundo CA

Assignee:

Pacific Health Products, Inc. - Redondo Beach CA

US Classification:

D24 11

US Patent:

42187842, Aug 26, 1980

Filed:

Apr 25, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/033164

Inventors:

Gary Richards - Manhattan Beach CA

International Classification:

A47K 310
A47K 300
A47K 309

US Classification:

4543

Abstract:

A dual-purpose diverter valve designed particularly to be incorporated within an air-pressure system associated with hot spas, tubs and the like, wherein air is pumped into the tub water to create a massaging action therein, the diverter valve comprising an enlarged cylindrical housing having an inlet port and an oppositely disposed outlet port, the inlet port being connected to the air-pump side and the outlet port being connected to the tub side; and wherein the housing thereof defines a transitory chamber in which there is provided a dual-valve arrangement, the dual valve being formed between the inlet port and a back-flow-vent port, the inlet port including an inwardly protruding angular-valve set having a flexible valve-flap member adapted to close the inlet passage when air is not being pumped to the tub, and wherein the flap-valve member is arranged to disengage from the inlet-passage valve set and engage the back-flow-vent port, thereby closing the vent port during air flow through the chamber.

US Patent:

40007197, Jan 4, 1977

Filed:

Apr 30, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/572963

Inventors:

Gary H. Richards - Manhattan Beach CA

International Classification:

A01K 502

US Classification:

119 5113

Abstract:

An automatic pet feed dispenser is provided in the form of a feed drum rotated about a vertical spindle by a motor. The drum is divided into bins by vertical radial panels between a hub and the drum. Each bin is closed at the bottom by a hinged sector panel held in a horizontal position by a support panel having a sector shaped opening over a chute. The hinged sector panels drop as they move into place over the chute which directs dry feed into a tray. At the same time preheated water is added to the feed tray from a metering chamber. A cam actuated switch turns on a thermostat controlled heater and a cam operated valve drains the water into the tray. A float valve refills the metering chamber from a reservoir.

US Patent:

50556410, Oct 8, 1991

Filed:

Dec 10, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/625157

Inventors:

Gary H. Richards - Manhattan Beach CA

International Classification:

H01H 3540

US Classification:

200 819M

Abstract:

The invention consists of a combination fluid-control-switch valve adapted for monitoring water flow in water-supply systems so as to enable a purification or treatment system therein to operate as the water is being used. The valve comprises a two-section housing, wherein an upper section thereof defines a sealed switch compartment having a switch that is actuated by the movement of a magnet mounted to a pivot arm, and a lower independent section defining a flow chamber having an inlet port and an outlet port, and wherein a poppet valve is located in the flow chamber defined by a slidable valve stem that includes a calibrated washer for setting the flow rate of the water passing through the chamber, a back-flow plate preventing the treated water from becoming contaminated when the system is not in use. Attached to the valve stem is a second magnet that moves up and down with the valve stem and thereby causes the movement of the arm mounted magnet to engage the switch in the switch compartment so as to turn the switch on and off as required.

US Patent:

44993471, Feb 12, 1985

Filed:

Oct 18, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/543079

Inventors:

Gary H. Richards - Manhattan Beach CA

International Classification:

H01H 3540

US Classification:

200 819M

Abstract:

A fluid-flow-control-switch valve having a body structure defined by an elongated tubular housing forming a flow passage, and an integrally formed, sealed, switch compartment containing a switch which is operated remotely from the flow passage by a magnetic flap member hingedly supported in the switch compartment, and positioned to engage the switch when the magnetic flap valve of the one-way-valve device is actuated by the flow of fluid through the flow passage.