Patents by Inventor Donald F. Dutertre

Donald F. Dutertre 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: 4905871
    Abstract: When using containers of agricultural chemicals, such as herbicides, pesticides and the like, it is desirable to transfer the contents to the sprayer tank by pump means rather than physically lifting the container to the tank inlet and then pouring the contents manually into the tank. It is also essential to rinse out the container prior to disposing of same as most of the chemicals used are concentrated and can cause environmental damage if the majority of the contents are not removed prior to disposal. The present device allows the operator to transfer the chemical to the tank by means of a pump and then wash or rinse out the container with water which is then also transferred to the sprayer tank. A control valve portion connects to a concentric tube assembly which includes a container piercer on the lower end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventor: Donald F. Dutertre