Patents by Inventor Harry E. Tibbitts

Harry E. Tibbitts 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: 4025048
    Abstract: A crankcase drain assembly comprising a manually operated valve unit mounted in the crankcase drain opening and a disposable container of flexible sheet material connected to the valve unit by a flexible hose member. The valve unit includes a large diameter planetary knob to facilitate manual opening and closing of the drain valve and eliminate the need for separate tools. The valve unit also includes a concave inlet port for seating in the drain opening so its rim area extends no further than level with the crankcase floor, thereby enabling the used crankcase oil to drain completely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Inventor: Harry E. Tibbitts