Patents by Inventor Hugh T. O'Reilly

Hugh T. O'Reilly 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).

  • Selectively extensible chute assembly
    Patent number: 4541517
    Abstract: A selectively extendable chute assembly includes a fabric chute covering member having a plurality of extender tubes secured thereto. A coil spring is secured inside each extender tube to continuously urge the extender tube into a retracted position. Pressurized fluid is selectively provided to the extender tubes to urge them into an extended position whereby the chute becomes usable for unloading a vehicle or another type of storage facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1985
    Inventor: Hugh T. O'Reilly