Michael Lee Mannis

US Patent:

6098659, Aug 8, 2000

Filed:

Jan 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/477177

Inventors:

Michael L. Mannis - Homosassa FL

International Classification:

F16K 506
F16K 1503

US Classification:

1376142

Abstract:

A one-way spring tensioned flapper is located at one end of a valve housing to control the direction of flow. A rotatable plug at a second end can be partially opened to control the flow rate through the valve. A top mounted handle controls movement of the rotatable plug 90. degree. in either direction from a longitudinal line between a first and second opening to the valve. A rubber seal on each side of the flapper and the rotatable plug prevents leakage in the closed position.

US Patent:

20180119458, May 3, 2018

Filed:

Nov 1, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/340359

Inventors:

Michael Lee Mannis - Lecanto FL, US

International Classification:

E05B 73/00
F16B 2/08
F16B 2/18
B65D 63/08
B65D 63/10
E05B 67/06
E05B 67/28
E05B 67/24

Abstract:

A releasable ratchet strap having a plurality of strap teeth and a robust flexible inner core connected to a housing having a lock mechanism. A lever is hingedly connected to the housing. The housing retains a lock pin having at least one recess. The lock mechanism is oriented in an unlocked configuration when at least one recess of the lock pin is in alignment with a portion of the latch. When the latch is depressed, the latch tooth of the latch is released from contact with a strap tooth of the ratchet strap. When the lock mechanism is oriented in a locked orientation, no recess of the lock pin is in alignment with a portion of the latch. In a locked orientation, the lock pin obstructs the latch from hingedly pivoting and the latch tooth engages the strap tooth of a ratchet strap.