Patents by Inventor James W. Henneberry

James W. Henneberry 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).

  • Engine oil level indicator
    Patent number: 4683851
    Abstract: A device for detecting low engine oil levels includes a mechanism for detecting the presence of oil in an oil containment vessel for an engine. A housing is disposed in the containment vessel for enclosing the detection mechanism. A chamber is disposed in the housing and is adapted to permit the free flow of oil therethrough for contact with the detection mechanism according to the level of oil in the containment vessel. The chamber further prevents surging of oil therethrough resulting from movement of the vehicle carrying the engine as well as intermittent splashing of the oil on the detection mechanism resulting from operation of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Inventor: James W. Henneberry
  • Refuse storage and discharge apparatus
    Patent number: 4522551
    Abstract: Refuse apparatus, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1985
    Inventor: James W. Henneberry