Patents by Inventor Buster C. Hammill

Buster C. Hammill 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: 4912801
    Abstract: A brush for cleaning the top surface of beverage cans has a cylindrical body member having a central longitudinal bore. A handle on a first end face of the body has a slotted portion for lifting pull tabs of beverage cans and a bottle opener. A plurality of bristles are secured on a second end face of the body, surrounding the longitudinal bore in a circular pattern. A cylindrical sleeve is received for longitudinal sliding movement around the body for selective engagement around the top portion of a beverage can. The sleeve serves as a guide to assist in proper positioning of the brush. A detent is provided for retaining the sleeve in an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Inventor: Buster C. Hammill