Patents by Inventor Andy Link

Andy Link 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).

  • Patent number: 6843154
    Abstract: A drum plug and faucet wrench includes an elongated body having first and second opposite ends, with each end having at least one drum plug drive element. Preferably at least three drive elements are included. Each plug drive element is configured differently from the other drive elements so that the tool can be used on a variety of plug types. The body has at least one flange projecting therefrom with at least two open end wrench heads formed in the flange. Each open end wrench head is of a different size from the other. One open end wrench head can be sized for use with drum faucets while the other can be sized for use with drum ring bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Deryl T. Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
  • Patent number: 6789827
    Abstract: A multifunction drum lifter includes a saddle and a plurality of lift arms pivotally connected to the saddle. Each arm includes a working end having at least one lift finger for engaging the chime of a drum to lift the drum. Preferably the lift arms are three in number and each includes a second lift finger for lifting different sized drums. Each lift arm also includes a plug wrench head and an open end wrench head at its working end so that the lift arms can be used as drum wrenches when removed from the saddle. Preferably each arm has a different plug wrench head and open end wrench head from the other lift arms providing an assortment of drum working tools for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thomas Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
  • Patent number: 6729631
    Abstract: A multi-diameter container dolly includes an outer ring and a pair of support members, substantially perpendicular to each other that diametrically span the outer ring. The support members are configured to provide a series of nested support surfaces for containers of varying diameters. Each support member has a series of steps yielding support surfaces of progressively smaller diameters relative to the center of the outer ring. Casters are provided at the end of each support member for ease in maneuvering the dolly. A tow strap is also provided for moving the dolly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing, Company
    Inventors: Ralph Trine, Barry Trine, Thomas Webster, Andy Link
  • Patent number: 6682084
    Abstract: A dolly for transporting material containers including a base having a pair of wheels attached thereto. A handle is removably attached to the base and has a seal and plug removal wrench fixedly attached near one end thereof. A second plug removal wrench is fixedly attached near the opposite end of the handle. A tilting lever is fixedly secured to the handle, whereby a portion of the material container is raised with the tilting lever, and the base is positioned underneath the material container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: D. Tom Webster, R. Andy Link
  • Publication number: 20030178863
    Abstract: A multifunction drum lifter includes a saddle and a plurality of lift arms pivotally connected to the saddle. Each arm includes a working end having at least one lift finger for engaging the chime of a drum to lift the drum. Preferably the lift arms are three in number and each includes a second lift finger for lifting different sized drums. Each lift arm also includes a plug wrench head and an open end wrench head at its working end so that the lift arms can be used as drum wrenches when removed from the saddle. Preferably each arm has a different plug wrench head and open end wrench head from the other lift arms providing an assortment of drum working tools for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
  • Publication number: 20030159547
    Abstract: A drum plug and faucet wrench includes an elongated body having first and second opposite ends, with each end having at least one drum plug drive element. Preferably at least three drive elements are included. Each plug drive element is configured differently from the other drive elements so that the tool can be used on a variety of plug types. The body has at least one flange projecting therefrom with at least two open end wrench heads formed in the flange. Each open end wrench head is of a different size from the other. One open end wrench head can be sized for use with drum faucets while the other can be sized for use with drum ring bolts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Deryl T. Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
  • Publication number: 20030020249
    Abstract: A dolly for transporting material containers including a base having a pair of wheels attached thereto. A handle is removably attached to the base and has a seal and plug removal wrench fixedly attached near one end thereof. A second plug removal wrench is fixedly attached near the opposite end of the handle. A tilting lever is fixedly secured to the handle, whereby a portion of the material container is raised with the tilting lever, and the base is positioned underneath the material container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: D. Tom Webster, R. Andy Link
  • Publication number: 20020101050
    Abstract: A multi-diameter container dolly includes an outer ring and a pair of support members, substantially perpendicular to each other that diametrically span the outer ring. The support members are configured to provide a series of nested support surfaces for containers of varying diameters. Each support member has a series of steps yielding support surfaces of progressively smaller diameters relative to the center of the outer ring. Casters are provided at the end of each support member for ease in maneuvering the dolly. A tow strap is also provided for moving the dolly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Ralph Trine, Barry Trine, Thomas Webster, Andy Link