Patents by Inventor John A. Plunkett

John A. Plunkett 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: 5328028
    Abstract: A drum assembly for the collection and disposal of hazardous waste includes an enclosure with an access hole for collecting the waste. After the waste has been collected, the drum is opened and an insert is positioned to cover the access hole. The drum is then closed to form a sealed container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Greif Bors. Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Hale, Jean Sawyer, John A. Plunkett, Lou A. Marinaccio
  • Patent number: 3994624
    Abstract: A water envelope pump and tank system configured with the water envelope and pump internal to the tank. The tank has first and second laterally opposed openings, fitted with externally protruding flanges, the openings disposed proximate to the bottom of the tank. A flexible envelope conforming in shape to a portion of the tank is positioned within the tank. The envelope has two openings corresponding to the tank openings located in two extended portions formed for fitting the tank flanges. The tank and envelope openings are sufficiently large to receive and encompass a pump system, comprising a pump and associated tubing, and a pump guard system. A means for sealing the envelope openings with respect to the tank is employed at the tank and envelope openings. A removably mounted motor is disposed outside the tank and communicates with the pump by a drive means passing through the second of the tank openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1976
    Assignee: Daniel Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Plunkett, Herbert H. Hodgeman