Patents by Inventor Dale J. Hikes

Dale J. Hikes 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: 5435464
    Abstract: A system for the prevention of jamming of pumps used with containers having a liner therein. The system includes a container having a disposable liner contained therein, a pump and a housing attached to the lower end of the pump. The housing has at least one downwardly extending leg which serves to hold down the disposable liner thereby preventing the pump from being clogged or damaged by pieces of the flexible liner. The housing also has at least one passage therethrough to allow the flow of the medium being pumped upwardly through the housing central cavity. The invention is particularly adapted to the pumping of grease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Rex Alexander, Dale J. Hikes
  • Patent number: 5341900
    Abstract: A recirculatory lubrication system for applying a film of lubricant to an open gear set having a pinion gear and a bull gear in meshing engagement with the pinion gear, the open gear set at least substantially enclosed by a gear set cover having a lower portion for collecting lubricant therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Dale J. Hikes
  • Patent number: 5299657
    Abstract: A recirculatory lubrication system for applying a film of lubricant to an open gear set having a pinion gear and a bull gear in meshing engagement with the pinion gear, the open gear set enclosed by a gear set cover having a lower portion for collecting lubricant therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Dale J. Hikes