Patents by Inventor Francis P. Sury

Francis P. Sury 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: 4481720
    Abstract: An elongated body is provided including opposite side portions removably secured together by transverse threaded fasteners. One set of corresponding ends of the side portions include relieved areas opening toward each other defining a cavity opening outwardly of the corresponding end of the body and along one longitudinal edge thereof. A protractor arm is pivotally mounted within the notch for movement between a retracted position received within the cavity and extending along the one edge and an extended position disposed at substantially 90.degree. relative to the elongated body. The body and protractor arm include coacting structure for adjustably limiting angular displacement of the protractor arm to the extended position and the ends of the opposite side portions of the body remote from the protractor arm include two pairs of opposing sockets formed therein in which spirit level supporting annular bodies are mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1984
    Inventor: Francis P. Sury
  • Patent number: 3966168
    Abstract: A valve for regulating flow in a flow passage with the valve actuating mechanism being isolated from contact with the material passing through the valve and being responsive to various external conditions and adjustments which enables the valve to be utilized in many installations. The valve includes a plug assembly disposed axially of the valve body and the plug assembly includes a hollow stem and transverse ports adjacent the head of the valve to define the flow path for material through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1973
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Inventor: Francis P. Sury