Patents by Inventor George M. Hughes, Jr.

George M. Hughes, Jr. 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).

  • Coupling for fire hydrant-fire hose connection
    Patent number: 4602654
    Abstract: A coupling for a fire hydrant-fire hose connection includes a first coupling member attached to the fire hydrant and a second coupling member attached to the fire hose wherein both the first and second coupling use a Storz connector. A butterfly valve is mounted within the first coupling to prevent access to the interior of the hydrant and a readily removable cover is placed over the first coupling member to shield the member when the hydrant is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1986
    Assignee: Hydra-Shield Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Henry J. Stehling, George M. Hughes, Jr., Grady C. North