Patents by Inventor Donald D. Frey

Donald D. Frey 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: 6530396
    Abstract: A valve coupler for delivering air into a propane tank for converting a propane tank to a portable pressurized air tank. The device includes a tubular member having a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall. The tubular member has an elongated hole extending therethrough. The tubular member has a first portion, a second portion and a middle portion. The first portion abuts the first end and defines a male coupler having a threaded outer surface. The hole in the second portion has a threaded inner wall and defines a female coupler. The peripheral wall of the middle portion has a first aperture therein extending into the hole. The first aperture is threaded. The male coupler may be coupled to a propane tank valve. A valve is removably positioned in and threadably coupled to the first aperture for delivering air into the propane tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Donald D. Frey