Shawn D Bush

US Patent:

D462915, Sep 17, 2002

Filed:

Feb 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/136955

Inventors:

Shawn D. Bush - Oviedo FL

Assignee:

I-CON Systems, Inc. - Oviedo FL

International Classification:

1005

US Classification:

D10104

US Patent:

6959905, Nov 1, 2005

Filed:

Sep 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/674895

Inventors:

Shawn D. Bush - Oviedo FL, US

International Classification:

F16K007/04

US Classification:

251 40, 251 4, 251 5

Abstract:

The present invention discloses a pinch valve for replacing a diaphragm valve in a plumbing fixture. The plumbing fixture includes an inlet chamber defining a fluid inlet and in fluid communication with an inside chamber defining a fluid outlet. The pinch valve includes a cartridge member with a fluid inlet opening, a fluid outlet opening and a cartridge chamber defined by a cartridge chamber wall and in fluid communication with the fluid inlet opening and the fluid outlet opening. A flexible sealing member is positioned at least partially within the cartridge chamber and includes a wall with an inner surface defining an inner chamber and an outer surface defining an outer chamber between the outer surface of the flexible sealing member wall and the cartridge chamber wall. The inlet chamber of the plumbing fixture is in fluid communication with the inner chamber and the outer chamber.

US Patent:

7140590, Nov 28, 2006

Filed:

May 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/135163

Inventors:

Shawn D. Bush - Oviedo FL, US

Assignee:

I -CON Systems, Inc. - Oviedo FL

International Classification:

F16K 7/04
F16K 31/12

US Classification:

251 5, 251 45

Abstract:

The present invention discloses a pinch valve for replacing a diaphragm valve in a plumbing fixture. The plumbing fixture includes an inlet chamber defining a fluid inlet and in fluid communication with an inside chamber defining a fluid outlet. The pinch valve includes a cartridge member with a fluid inlet opening, a fluid outlet opening and a cartridge chamber defined by a cartridge chamber wall and in fluid communication with the fluid inlet opening and the fluid outlet opening. A flexible sealing member is positioned at least partially within the cartridge chamber and includes a wall with an inner surface defining an inner chamber and an outer surface defining an outer chamber between the outer surface of the flexible sealing member wall and the cartridge chamber wall. The inlet chamber of the plumbing fixture is in fluid communication with the inner chamber and the outer chamber.

US Patent:

7322054, Jan 29, 2008

Filed:

Jul 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/893741

Inventors:

Shawn D. Bush - Oviedo FL, US

Assignee:

I-CON Systems, Inc. - Oviedo FL

International Classification:

E03D 5/10

US Classification:

4406

Abstract:

A toilet () having an automatic flush assembly () includes a toilet bowl (), a water holding tank () for supplying water to the toilet bowl (), and a flush valve (). The holding tank () supplies water to the toilet bowl () and defines a handle opening () for an actuating handle () of the toilet (). The flush valve () provides fluid communication between the toilet bowl () and the holding tank (). The automatic flush assembly () is mounted in the handle opening () and includes a sensor section (), a control section (), and an actuating mechanism (). The sensor section () detects the presence of a person in front of the toilet bowl (). The control section () receives a detection signal from the sensor section () and initiates a flush signal to the actuating mechanism (), which actuates the flush valve ().

US Patent:

7500277, Mar 10, 2009

Filed:

Dec 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/954816

Inventors:

Shawn D Bush - Oviedo FL, US

Assignee:

I-CON Systems, Inc. - Oviedo FL

International Classification:

A47K 17/00

US Classification:

4661, 4406

Abstract:

A toilet () having an automatic flush assembly () includes a toilet bowl (), a water holding tank () for supplying water to the toilet bowl (), and a flush valve (). The holding tank () supplies water to the toilet bowl () and defines a handle opening () for an actuating handle () of the toilet (). The flush valve () provides fluid communication between the toilet bowl () and the holding tank (). The automatic flush assembly () is mounted in the handle opening () and includes a sensor section (), a control section (), and an actuating mechanism (). The sensor section () detects the presence of a person in front of the toilet bowl (). The control section () receives a detection signal from the sensor section () and initiates a flush signal to the actuating mechanism (), which actuates the flush valve ().

US Patent:

7607448, Oct 27, 2009

Filed:

Oct 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/246457

Inventors:

Shawn D. Bush - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

I-CON Systems, Inc. - Oviedo FL

International Classification:

F16K 43/00

US Classification:

137 1518, 13731504, 13731505, 251366

Abstract:

A method is provided for retrofitting a conventional plastic valve to allow the valve to be utilized in a waste water system. The method includes strengthening the valve or valve housing using various methods.

US Patent:

7735513, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Oct 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/246332

Inventors:

Shawn D. Bush - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

I-CON Systems, Inc. - Oviedo FL

International Classification:

F16K 31/385

US Classification:

1374895, 251 3005, 137492

Abstract:

A flush valve for a waste water system comprises a valve including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a main valve element adapted for movement to allow fluid flow between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet based on a pressure differential across a portion of the main valve element. The valve also includes a vent system comprising a control chamber in flow communication with the fluid inlet of the valve and a vent outlet in flow communication with the fluid outlet of the valve, and a solenoid for venting fluid venting fluid from the control chamber to the fluid outlet. A pressure sensor, such as an electronic pressure transducer, senses the fluid pressure of fluid within the vent system. When a predetermined pressure threshold is reached or exceeded, the solenoid can be energized to release fluid from the control chamber.

US Patent:

8215327, Jul 10, 2012

Filed:

May 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/776778

Inventors:

Shawn D. Bush - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

SDB IP Holdings, LLC. - Orlando FL

International Classification:

F16K 31/385

US Classification:

137 14, 137 12, 137489, 137492

Abstract:

A flush valve for a waste water system comprises a valve including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a main valve element adapted for movement to allow fluid flow between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet based on a pressure differential across a portion of the main valve element. The valve also includes a vent system comprising a control chamber in flow communication with the fluid inlet of the valve and a vent outlet in flow communication with the fluid outlet of the valve, and a solenoid for venting fluid venting fluid from the control chamber to the fluid outlet. A pressure sensor, such as an electronic pressure transducer, senses the fluid pressure of fluid within the vent system. When a predetermined pressure threshold is reached or exceeded, the solenoid can be energized to release fluid from the control chamber.