Patents by Inventor Paul D. Carpenter

Paul D. Carpenter 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).

  • Butterfly valve
    Patent number: 6343615
    Abstract: A butterfly valve and associated controls for controlling the flow of water from a large diameter fire hose to the inlet of a fire pump is disclosed. The valve is installed between the suction tube and the suction tube extension of a midship mounted fire pump on a fire truck in a location such that the valve is positioned behind the pump operator panel. A pressure relief valve and an air bleed are mounted on the body of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Hale Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Miller, Frank A. Sclafani, Jr., Paul R. Wentz, Paul D. Carpenter
  • Modular electrical disconnect switch
    Patent number: 4785145
    Abstract: A modular electrical disconnect switch employs multi-functional component designs for minimum inventory of operating components. The switch replaces a number of switches of different ratings and sizes thereby reducing the total switch inventory requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert L. Owens, Paul D. Carpenter
  • Fusible panelboard switch
    Patent number: D320385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert L. Owens, Paul D. Carpenter