Patents by Inventor Gerald F. Wilber

Gerald F. Wilber 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: 5040769
    Abstract: A linkage attachment device is used in cold weather in combination with f and water dispensing nozzles having triggers for opening and closing valves for dispensing liquids and for stopping the flow of liquid, without manual contact by the user with such nozzles. Means are provided for preventing the unintended opening of the valves and for limiting the degree to which the valves can be opened by actuating the linkage attachment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Gerald F. Wilber, James D. Lundin, John A. Christians