Patents by Inventor Gary J. McClain

Gary J. McClain 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: 5236287
    Abstract: A pneumatic outlet (10) is for use on a railcar (C) for discharging a lading from a hopper (H) of the railcar. An improvement to the outlet comprises a bottom cover (16) extending the length of the outlet. This cover is severable into two sections (44A, 44B) one of which is reversible with respect to the other. The two sections are joined together to form an integral cover through which lading flows during discharge. A bulkhead divider (48) is installed in the cover at the juncture between the two cover sections. A pair of outlet valves (12A, 12B) are installed in the cover. The valves are mounted on respective valve shafts (54A, 54B) which are installed in the cover with the inner end of each valve shaft being removably mounted on the divider. An end closure (64A, 64B) is installed at each end of the outlet, and the outer end of each valve shaft is located adjacent a respective closure. Each end closure is pivotally mounted to an end wall (90A, 90B) of the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: ACF Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard H. Dugge, Gary J. McClain