Patents by Inventor John E. Soulier

John E. Soulier 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).

  • Valve operator
    Patent number: 4220313
    Abstract: The present invention provides a valve operator whereby movement of linkage arms connected to a spring loaded movable pressure plate and to a valve stem support opens and closes the valve diaphragm. A manual override clutch assembly disengages the drive means and permits manual operation of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1980
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Petersen, John E. Soulier