Patents by Inventor Bradford E. Holmes

Bradford E. Holmes 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).

  • Publication number: 20160214792
    Abstract: A manway hatch is provided for use with a tank defining a chamber in which fluid is stored and/or transported. The manway hatch comprises a base and a cover. The base is configured to be fixed to the tank and defines an opening configured to communicate with the tank chamber. The cover is removably positioned in a covering relationship with the opening and presents an inner cover surface facing the tank chamber. The inner surface is formed at least substantially of a synthetic resin or other non-corrosive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Donald R. David, Bradford E. Holmes
  • Patent number: 9334108
    Abstract: A manway hatch is used with a tank defining a chamber in which fluid is stored and/or transported. The manway hatch comprises a base and a cover. The base is configured to be fixed to the tank and defines an opening configured to communicate with the tank chamber. The cover is movably positioned in a covering relationship with the opening and presents an inner cover surface facing the tank chamber. The inner surface is formed at least substantially of a synthetic resin or other non-corrosive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Donald R. David, Bradford E. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20140237902
    Abstract: A manway hatch is provided for use with a tank defining a chamber in which fluid is stored and/or transported. The manway hatch comprises a base and a cover. The base is configured to be fixed to the tank and defines an opening configured to communicate with the tank chamber. The cover is removably positioned in a covering relationship with the opening and presents an inner cover surface facing the tank chamber. The inner surface is formed at least substantially of a synthetic resin or other non-corrosive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Donald R. David, Bradford E. Holmes