Patents by Inventor Donald O. Downey

Donald O. Downey 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: 4387847
    Abstract: An improved container for loading, storing and/or transporting materials, particularly particulate materials which give rise to airborne contaminants when they are handled. The improved container of the present invention includes a container body having an opening on one sidewall thereof, deflection means arranged inside of the container for directing airborne contaminants disposed inside of the container away from the opening and a door member pivotally connected with the container. The door member is pivotal between a generally horizontal open position wherein the door member cooperates with the deflection means to direct airborne contaminants inside of the container away from the opening and to substantially separate the interior of the container from the opening and a closed position wherein the door member substantially closes the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1983
    Inventor: Donald O. Downey