Patents by Inventor Douglas R. Fortman

Douglas R. Fortman 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).

  • Fluid dispensing apparatus having tamper evident assemblies
    Patent number: 5356045
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fluid container defining a fluid cavity. A manifold assembly is mounted over a container bunghole. A tube assembly including a fill tube extends into the fluid cavity. Keyed couplings are mounted on the manifold assembly. One of the couplings is in communication with the fill tube and another coupling is in communication with the cavity. A pressure relief valve is mounted adjacent the manifold assembly. Tamper evident assemblies are provided on the manifold assembly for determining if the fluid container has been opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Aeroquip Corporation
    Inventors: Richard D. Parks, Ernest F. Kulikowski, Paul J. E. Fournier, Douglas R. Fortman, John D. Boland