Patents by Inventor Edward O. Kirkland

Edward O. Kirkland 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).

  • Anti-spill device
    Patent number: 4162020
    Abstract: This relates to an anti-spill device to be utilized in conjunction with a hatch located on the top or roof section of a liquid storage vessel, particularly a petroleum liquid storage vessel. This device is in the form of a pan which is positioned between the hatch and the vessel roof with the pan being configurated for adequately holding on a temporary basis spilled liquid, and the pan having drain means for draining the spill to a suitable storage point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1979
    Assignee: Donald K. Smith
    Inventor: Edward O. Kirkland