Patents by Inventor Harlan E. Lee

Harlan E. Lee 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).

  • Trash compactor
    Patent number: 4212240
    Abstract: A trash compactor is especially designed for industrial and commercial usage. A compacting unit is driven by an electricity-free drive unit for allowing applications in hazardous environments, such as offshore drilling rigs. Specifically, a hydraulic pump is pneumatically driven for powering the compactor. A container used in the compactor is specially designed for facilitating removal of the relatively bulky and heavy compacted trash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1980
    Assignee: International Tool & Supply Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Harlan E. Lee, Lester W. Toelke