Patents by Inventor J. James Brown

J. James Brown 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: 4273153
    Abstract: A vacuum breaker for use on a moving tank for allowing atmospheric air to enter the tank to relieve a reduced pressure condition in the tank. The vacuum breaker has a light-weight closure assembly including a closure member of relatively large area. The closure assembly is normally held closed by permanent magnets. The magnets and the light-weight construction of the closure assembly substantially prevent the vacuum breaker from opening due to vibration of the moving tank. However, the vacuum breaker opens readily in response to a relatively slight reduced pressure in the tank because of the large area of the closure member. The permanent magnets are shielded from undesirable proximity of ferrous objects to prevent the magnets from being drained. The vacuum breaker may be opened manually to test for a positive pressure condition in the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: Girard Equipment, Inc.
    Inventor: J. James Brown