Patents by Inventor Jon L. Shirley

Jon L. Shirley 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: 5261576
    Abstract: A closure gate for a coal-loading chute has opposed flat plate closure members for controlling the flow of coal from a storage bin to transport vehicles and the like. Each closure member is provided with opposed seal assemblies engaged with opposed surfaces of the closure member to prevent leakage of coal dust. The seal assemblies comprise elongated, spaced-apart support plates for supporting an abrasion-resistant, plastic seal member characterized by an elongated flat plate which is supported between the seal assembly support plates and is spring biased into engagement with the closure member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventor: Jon L. Shirley