Patents by Inventor Darel Taylor

Darel Taylor 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: 5647415
    Abstract: A drain funnel for drums having retaining pockets for the storage of closure caps for the pouring spout and vent opening of the drum. The funnel also is provided with a cover to permit the funnel to remain in place without the escape of fumes from the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: ENPAC Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Onders, Darel Taylor
  • Patent number: 5598594
    Abstract: A ramp for loading containers on or loading containers from an elevated surface provides a collection space for containing spillage on the ramp. The ramp is wedge-shaped and has an upper inclined load carrying wall and a bottom wall joining the load carrying wall at one end thereof. Sidewalls and an end wall join the load carrying and bottom walls to define an internal containment chamber. At least one drain opening is provided in the load carrying wall for collecting and for directing any spillage on an upper surface of the load carrying wall to the internal containment chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: ENPAC Corporation
    Inventors: John O. Milliken, Darel Taylor
  • Patent number: 5579700
    Abstract: A spill pallet for supporting a plurality of fluid containing vessels. The pallet has a bottom and a series of vertically oriented side walls which cooperate to form an open-topped box structure. The side walls have a peripheral rim defining portion which includes an inwardly extending lip portion substantially parallel to the bottom wall. A plurality of pillar supports are provided between the bottom wall and the lip portion to support the lip portion. The bottom wall has a central support member defining an upper surface which is substantially co-planar with the lip portion. A grate is mounted on the central support member and has edges which are supported by the lip portion. Interlocking member are provided to attach pallets together and those interlocking members are also adapted to attach loading ramps to the pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: ENPAC Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Nuechterlein, James P. Onders, Robert D. Heintz, David G. DeBord, Darel Taylor