Patents by Inventor H. Dale Schumm

H. Dale Schumm 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: 3949850
    Abstract: A spout construction of the type used in association with grain elevators and the like. The construction comprises an assembly of interfitting tubular sections with chains extending along the length of the assembly. Each tubular section comprises a tapered body composed of polyurethane with integrally formed shoulder portions around the wide upper end of each section. Supporting rings engage the shoulder portions, and releasable clip means are utilized for attaching the chains. The position of the exit end of the assembly can be adjusted by shortening the length of chain between adjacent rings, and a spring clip construction is employed to facilitate this adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Inventor: H. Dale Schumm