Patents by Inventor Calvin J. Butler

Calvin J. Butler 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: 4187957
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in predetermining volume of liquid to be withdrawn from a container having a top, bottom and side walls includes a conduit insertable through an opening in the top wall which is selectively shiftable within the container for providing a liquid conducting passage. A measuring device is positionable adjacent an external portion of the conduit for displaying liquid volume withdrawable through the conduit when it is linearly shifted to a preselected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1980
    Inventor: Calvin J. Butler
  • Patent number: 4039351
    Abstract: A removable washer attachment providing a closed system for use in washing containers such as chemical or pesticide drums including an insert secured to a formed opening in one wall of the container. The insert has a first portion extending exteriorly of the container, a second portion depending interiorly of the container, and a bore extending axially therethrough for receiving a suction tube. The insert is fluid-tight sealingly engaged with the formed opening. Another seal is provided between the bore and a suction tube inserted therein. When it is desired to wash material from a container, washing fluid is admitted into the bore and is channeled through passages into curved notches disposed in a lower segment of the interiorly depending portion. The washing fluid is sprayed upwardly and contacts the inside top and side walls of the container or a disposable bag if the container utilizes such. Residue material is washed downwardly to the bottom of the container where it is removed through the suction tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1977
    Inventor: Calvin J. Butler