Patents by Inventor Donald J. Myers

Donald J. Myers 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: 8205626
    Abstract: The present device protects a tree stand attached to a tree comprising a fabric member having a first and mating edges. The first edge includes a channel and the mating edge is divided into three sections. The first and third sections are parallel to the tree and the second section is disposed between the first and third sections. Further, the second section includes a channel. The fabric member is configured to cover a portion of the tree stand with the mating edge against the tree. The device includes two securing members each having connectable ends. A portion of the first securing member is disposed within the first channel and a portion of the second securing member is disposed with the second channel. Additionally, the device includes a connecting member having a first end that engages the first securing member and a second end that engages the second securing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: Donald J. Myers
  • Publication number: 20080111404
    Abstract: The present device protects a tree stand attached to a tree comprising a fabric member having a first and mating edges. The first edge includes a channel and the mating edge is divided into three sections. The first and third sections are parallel to the tree and the second section is disposed between the first and third sections. Further, the second section includes a channel. The fabric member is configured to cover a portion of the tree stand with the mating edge against the tree. The device includes two securing members each having connectable aids. A portion of the first securing member is disposed within the first channel and a portion of the second securing member is disposed with the second channel. Additionally, the device includes a connecting member having a first end that engages the first securing member and a second end that engages the second securing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Donald J. MYERS
  • Patent number: 6099265
    Abstract: A machine including a fluid compressor; a generator; a prime mover operably connected to the compressor and the generator; a machine switching means for switching the machine to a first mode of machine operation where only the compressor is operable, to a second mode of machine operation where only the generator is operable, to third mode of machine operation where neither the compressor nor the generator are operable, or to a fourth mode of machine operation where both the compressor and generator are operable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: David F. Rowe, Jr., William R. Hutchinson, Donald J. Myers
  • Patent number: 5101869
    Abstract: The invention relates to a combined funnel and cap member which can be attached to containers for receiving waste fluid such as fuel or lubricating oils. The cap member is pivotally attached to a funnel body and can be latched to the funnel body opposite the hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism or the latch mechanism is constructed in such a manner as to permit the cap member to rise relative to the funnel body in the event of overpressures within the container so as to provide an emergency venting path for gases under pressure within the container. Once the overpressure condition has been relieved the cap member will return to its normally closed position under its own weight. The cap member can be unlatched from the funnel body and opened so that fluids may be introduced into the container therebelow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: King Metal Fabricators, Ltd.
    Inventor: Donald J. Myers