Patents by Inventor Lyle D. Bates

Lyle D. Bates 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: 5251670
    Abstract: Flush valves for alternately supplying freshwater or seawater coolant to marine engines. Such valves, used in combination with a marine engine cooling system, facilitate flushing of contaminants. In one embodiment, the valve includes a first portion having inlet conduits, a second portion having outlet conduits, and means for rotatably securing the first and second portions together with minimal gap therebetween. Inlet and outlet portions are alternately positioned in a first, single fluid flow relationship (seawater supply) wherein only a first fluid is directed through outlet conduits, or in a second, multiple fluid flow relationship (flushing operation) wherein both a first and a second fluid are sent to outlet conduits. Also, sealing means is provided between the first and second portions to prevent liquid from escaping through the gap therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Inventors: Lyle D. Bates, Radford R. Goodloe, Jr.