Patents by Inventor Hector Olivas

Hector Olivas 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: 7398857
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for draining fluid from a holding tank. The apparatus further comprises a first portion having an axial bore extending therethrough, the axial bore being defined by an upper end and a lower end. An outer wall surrounds the axial bore extending from the lower end to the upper end. The upper end is adapted to engage an existing drain of the holding tank such that fluid communication is established between the axial bore and the holding tank. At least one notch is formed within the outer wall of the bore. A second portion has a plate member with a plurality of leg members. The lower end of the bore being is permanently affixed to the plate member. A reservoir surrounds the leg members. The reservoir has a base portion with an external wall extending upward therefrom to surround the leg members. Each leg member extends downward into the base portion and being permanently affixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Hector Olivas
  • Publication number: 20050236229
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for draining fluid from a holding tank. The apparatus further comprises a first portion having an axial bore extending therethrough, the axial bore being defined by an upper end and a lower end. An outer wall surrounds the axial bore extending from the lower end to the upper end. The upper end is adapted to engage an existing drain of the holding tank such that fluid communication is established between the axial bore and the holding tank. At least one notch is formed within the outer wall of the bore. A second portion has a plate member with a plurality of leg members. The lower end of the bore being is permanently affixed to the plate member. A reservoir surrounds the leg members. The reservoir has a base portion with an external wall extending upward therefrom to surround the leg members. Each leg member extends downward into the base portion and being permanently affixed thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventor: Hector Olivas