Patents by Inventor Frank H. Parker, Jr.

Frank H. Parker, Jr. 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).

  • Clamp ring for lid
    Patent number: 11760543
    Abstract: A claim ring for a lid, components thereof, and associated methods. The clamp ring is configured to maintain a lid on a mouth of a container to form a seal therebetween. The clamp ring includes a clamping mechanism including a wheel and a pull. The wheel is turnable to pull the pull to draw end portions of the clamping ring toward each other. A tool receiver can be engaged by a tool and turned by the tool to turn the wheel with the mechanical advantage of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Perimeter Solutions LP
    Inventors: Frank H. Parker, Jr., Robert J. Dodson, Jr., Stiles Jackson, Adam Heimbuecher, Mark Willmore, Eric Linder, Brett Klaas, Brett Waters
  • CLAMP RING FOR LID
    Publication number: 20210188495
    Abstract: A claim ring for a lid, components thereof, and associated methods. The clamp ring is configured to maintain a lid on a mouth of a container to form a seal therebetween. The clamp ring includes a clamping mechanism including a wheel and a pull. The wheel is turnable to pull the pull to draw end portions of the clamping ring toward each other. A tool receiver can be engaged by a tool and turned by the tool to turn the wheel with the mechanical advantage of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Frank H. Parker, JR., Robert J. Dodson, JR., Stiles Jackson, Adam Heimbuecher, Mark Willmore, Eric Linder, Brett Klaas, Brett Waters
  • Gate valve sealing ring flow guide
    Patent number: 10962121
    Abstract: A valve and associated components and methods, and a container including such a valve. The valve can include a flow guide to guide flow of material away from a sealing engagement between sealing members of the valve. The flow guide assists in preventing ingress of material between the sealing members to maintain proper function of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Perimeter Solutions LP
    Inventors: Darrell Clark Fee, Robert J. Dodson, Jr., Frank H. Parker, Jr.
  • GATE VALVE SEALING RING FLOW GUIDE
    Publication number: 20200200281
    Abstract: A valve and associated components and methods, and a container including such a valve. The valve can include a flow guide to guide flow of material away from a sealing engagement between sealing members of the valve. The flow guide assists in preventing ingress of material between the sealing members to maintain proper function of the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Darrell Clark Fee, Robert J. Dodson, JR., Frank H. Parker, JR.
  • Container having gate valve
    Patent number: 10472169
    Abstract: A valve and associated components and methods, and a container including such a valve. The valve may be referred to as a non-rising stem gate valve. The valve includes a gate movable by a drive assembly to open and close the valve. The drive assembly includes a thrust bearing assembly configured to resist damage due to thrust force. The thrust bearing assembly can include a race threaded to a drive shaft of the drive assembly. The race can be pinned to the drive shaft by a roll pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Perimeter Solutions LP
    Inventors: Frank H. Parker, Jr., Robert J. Dodson, Jr., Darrell Clark Fee, Mark Willmore, Eric Linder, Brett Klaas, Nick Williams