Patents by Inventor Brian D. Showalter

Brian D. Showalter 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).

  • HAND TOOL FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING RUBBER COMPONENTS ON MILKING EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20080301925
    Abstract: A pliers-like hand tool is configured to install rubber or elastomeric components on rigid components and to remove them from rigid components, such as found in milking equipment. Some embodiments of the hand tool include attachment mounts for mounting various attachments used for the installation and/or removal of specific elastomeric components. The hand tool is configured for removal of elastomeric hoses from rigid pipes. The hand tool is also useful for installing an elastomeric inflation of a teat cup assembly within its shell and for removing it therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Rodney L. Showalter, Brian D. Showalter