Patents by Inventor John E. Wilks

John E. Wilks 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).

  • Water hose system
    Patent number: 5879029
    Abstract: A hose system comprising a generally Y-shaped first hose section having first and second arm members and a faucet-connecting member, the first section further comprised of flexible walls of the first and the second arm joining the faucet-connecting member at a junction, and connectors adapted to the ends of the first arm member, second arm member, and faucet-connecting member removed from the junction for connecting the first section to either a hose or a faucet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Inventor: John E. Wilks
  • Windmill
    Patent number: 4444543
    Abstract: A windmill having a gearbox, tail and wheel is disclosed in which a mast is secured to the windmill and is rotatable as a unit within a mast housing secured to the tower. A pull-out assembly exerts an axial downward force on a pull-out tube concentrically positioned within the mast. A mounting hub on the drive shaft supports the wheel at taper bearing surfaces. The individual sails are adjustably secured to one or more concentric, segmented rings attached to the mounting hub by radial spokes or braces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: John E. Wilks
    Inventors: John E. Wilks, Jesse E. Hawley