Patents by Inventor Jimmie Bryant Shaw

Jimmie Bryant Shaw 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).

  • Pressure testing apparatus and testing method for propane tank systems
    Patent number: 6223766
    Abstract: A method and assembly (kit) are provided for use by propane tank service personnel to detect escaping gas in propane tank systems. The standard connection between the regulator and tank service valve is replaced with a permanent valve assembly including a main connection between the regulator and valve and a valve unit disposed in a branch connection of the valve assembly. A separate pressure gauge is individually assigned to tank service personnel and adapted to be carried by such personnel in testing the pressure in the propane tank. The pressure gauge is affixed, e.g., through a hose, to a valve unit connector including an actuator, i.e., a valve stem operator, for actuating the valve unit. When the pressure gauge is connected to the valve unit, the latter is actuated to provide an immediate reading of the tank pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Presto-Tap, LLC
    Inventors: Jimmie Bryant Shaw, Thomas W. Young
  • Valve assembly, pressure testing apparatus and testing method for propane tank system
    Patent number: 6209562
    Abstract: A method and assembly (kit) are provided for use by propane tank service personnel to detect escaping gas in propane tank systems. In one embodiment, the standard connection between the regulator and tank service valve is replaced with a permanent valve arrangement including a main connection between the regulator and valve and a valve unit disposed in a branch connection of the valve assembly. In a second embodiment, a permanent valve assembly is screwed into a pressure port in the tank regulator system. A separate pressure gauge is individually assigned to tank service personnel and adapted to be carried by such personnel in testing the pressure in the propane tank. The pressure gauge is affixed, e.g., through a hose, to a valve unit connector including an actuator, e.g., a valve stem operator, for actuating the valve unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Presto-Tap, LLC
    Inventor: Jimmie Bryant Shaw
  • Pressure testing assembly and testing method for propane tank systems
    Patent number: 6209560
    Abstract: A method and assembly (kit) are provided for use by propane tank service personnel to detect escaping gas in propane tank systems. The standard connection between the regulator and tank service valve is replaced with a permanent valve assembly including a main connection between the regulator and valve and a valve unit disposed in a branch connection of the valve assembly. A separate pressure gauge is individually assigned to tank service personnel and adapted to be carried by such personnel in testing the pressure in the propane tank. The pressure gauge is affixed, e.g., through a hose, to a valve unit connector including an actuator, i.e., a valve stem operator, for actuating the valve unit. When the pressure gauge is connected to the valve unit, the latter is actuated to provide an immediate reading of the tank pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Presto-Tap, LLC
    Inventor: Jimmie Bryant Shaw
  • Pressure testing assembly and testing method for propane tank systems
    Patent number: 5992438
    Abstract: A method and assembly (kit) are provided for use by propane tank service personnel to detect escaping gas in propane tank systems. The standard connection between the regulator and tank service valve is replaced with a permanent valve assembly including a main connection between the regulator and valve and a valve unit disposed in a branch connection of the valve assembly. A separate pressure gauge is individually assigned to tank service personnel and adapted to be carried by such personnel in testing the pressure in the propane tank. The pressure gauge is affixed, e.g., through a hose, to a valve unit connector including an actuator, i.e., a valve stem operator, for actuating the valve unit. When the pressure gauge is connected to the valve unit, the latter is actuated to provide an immediate reading of the tank pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: Jimmie Bryant Shaw
  • Pressure testing assembly for propane tank systems and testing method
    Patent number: 5787916
    Abstract: A method and assembly (kit) are provided for use by propane tank service personnel to detect escaping gas in propane tank systems. The standard connector between the regulator and tank service valve is replaced with a permanent valve assembly including a valve unit disposed in a branch connection of a tee connector. A separate pressure gauge is individually assigned to tank service personnel and adapted to be carried by such personnel in testing the pressure in the propane tank. The pressure gauge includes a hose having, at the distal end thereof, a valve unit connector for actuating the valve unit when the gauge is connected to the valve unit. When the pressure gauge is connected to the valve unit the latter is actuated to provide an immediate reading of the tank pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Inventor: Jimmie Bryant Shaw