Patents by Inventor Mel Trail

Mel Trail 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: 4549568
    Abstract: In the preferred and illustrated embodiment of the invention, a valve enclosure is disclosed. The enclosure comprises a substantially cylindrical body open at both ends. The cylindrical body includes interior threads at each end thereof and an enlarged central portion between the threaded ends. The valve enclosure is threadably connected to a container including an upstanding valve protruding therefrom and enclosed by the valve enclosure. Visual indicators are provided on the exterior of the valve enclosure body indicating that the container is full or empty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1985
    Inventor: Mel Trail