Patents by Inventor Alan T. Roberts

Alan T. Roberts 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: 4576303
    Abstract: Pressure relieving fluid containers which provide a controlled rupture and pressurized fluid release when the pressure exerted on the container reaches a predetermined level. A substantially frustum-shaped indentation is included in a wall of the container and at least one score is formed on the part of the wall containing the indentation defining a rupture detachable blowout area. The frustum-shaped indentation is of a size with respect to the thickness of the wall containing it whereby when a predetermined fluid pressure is exerted on the wall, the indentation inverts and tears along the line of weakness created by the score thereby opening the portion of the wall corresponding to the blowout area and relieving fluid pressure therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Assignee: BS&B Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold L. Mundt, Charles E. Beair, Leo J. Naumann, Alan T. Roberts, Ronald J. LaPelle
  • Patent number: D279920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1985
    Inventors: Gene K. Gardinier, Alan T. Roberts