Patents by Inventor Idwall Charles Richards

Idwall Charles Richards 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).

  • Side-loading refuse vehicle
    Patent number: 6027300
    Abstract: A side loading refuse vehicle is provided having an elongated refuse storage tank divided into longitudinally extending tank sections. A loading mechanism is provided adjacent a side of the refuse vehicle and a refuse transfer mechanism is provided for delivering refuse or other material emptied into the vehicle by the loading mechanism to the respective tank sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Firebelt Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Idwall Charles Richards
  • Side-loading refuse vehicle
    Patent number: 5772384
    Abstract: A side loading refuse vehicle having a cab and storage tank divided into separate upper and lower storage regions suitable for simultaneous collection of recyclable refuse and other household waste using a multi-compartment bin. The vehicle is capable of "one man" operation by use of a retractable loading arm operated by the driver from within the vehicle's cab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Inventor: Idwall Charles Richards