Patents by Inventor George W. Francis, Jr.

George W. Francis, 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).

  • Labyrinth seal for trolley wheels or the like
    Patent number: 4154447
    Abstract: A bearing seal for a conveyor trolley wheel or the like in the form of a labyrinth type seal having a configuration such that water or dirt attempting to pass inwardly through the seal is blocked from the bearing and drained to the exterior of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1979
    Assignee: Saginaw Products Corporation
    Inventors: George W. Francis, Jr., Gerald M. Stankiewicz
  • Latch assembly for containerized baggage trailer
    Patent number: 4049286
    Abstract: A latch assembly for laterally and vertically restraining an aircraft baggage container in position upon the supporting platform of a baggage trailer. Separate latch members are provided for respectively restraining the baggage container against lateral and vertical movement upon the supporting platform. A common actuating member is employed to sequentially release the vertical and lateral restraints so that the vertical restraint may be released (to permit opening of the container doors) without releasing the lateral restraint so that baggage may be placed in or removed from a container located upon a trailer while the container is latched against lateral movement upon the trailer platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Assignee: Saginaw Products Corporation
    Inventor: George W. Francis, Jr.