Patents by Inventor Gerald E. Whitley

Gerald E. Whitley 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: 5590698
    Abstract: A fill spout that allows you to fill a liquid fuel tank. This design allows you to recapture overfill regardless of ovenrun or overfill running backward up the vent tube in most of today's tanks, thus, helping to prevent petroleum spills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Gerald Whitley
    Inventors: Gerald E. Whitley, Mary F. Whitley
  • Patent number: 4046363
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipe clamping tool assembly that may be extended to an open position such that a portion of a pipe may be laid across a lower first member, after which said pipe clamping tool assembly may be folded to a closed position wherein a second member overlies the inserted pipe and is aligned directly over said lower first member, and by actuating a lever arm the second member is engaged and pressed downwardly such that said second member and said first member cooperate to squeeze and compress the pipe so as to clamp the same and effectively close the pipe and prevent fluid from passing through the clamped area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1977
    Inventor: Gerald E. Whitley