Patents by Inventor Bobby E. Finchum

Bobby E. Finchum 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).

  • U-shaped compressor reservoir
    Patent number: 5116207
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a compressor having an outlet. A U-shaped reservoir, having a substantially constant internal cross section, is in fluid communication with the outlet. The reservoir has two leg portions and a connecting portion, the compressor being located between the two leg portions wherein an overall dimension of the apparatus is reduced. This apparatus may be used for dispensing soft drinks, beer and the like. It is especially useful where the width of the compressor reservoir unit is critical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: Stephen D. Doolittle, Bobby E. Finchum
  • Combined compressor and reservoir
    Patent number: D332453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: Stephen D. Doolittle, Bobby E. Finchum