Patents by Inventor Charles H. Adkins

Charles H. Adkins 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: 4494570
    Abstract: A fluid flow valve having a rigid tube associated therewith for extending into a tank. In one embodiment, an on-off gas valve includes an extension threadedly mounted thereto with an insert positioned between the extension and valve. A passage extends from the valve through the insert and extension to a rigid tube attached to the extension and a flexible hose attached to the tube. A spring biased safety valve has a stem slidably mounted to the insert and is operable to close the passage in the insert preventing fluid flow. In another embodiment the tube is attached to an insert positioned in the tank passage receiving an on-off valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1985
    Inventor: Charles H. Adkins