Patents by Inventor Milton W. Black

Milton W. Black 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: 4529041
    Abstract: The soil scraper of the present invention is adapted for use with a tractor or vehicle having a three point hitch. The device includes an elongated frame having a three point hitch receptacle mounted on its forward end and having an elongated scraper blade pivotally mounted to its rearward end. The scraper blade pivots about a horizontal axis and power means are provided for controlling the pivotal movement of the scraper blade about this horizontal axis. The frame has a length of at least five feet between the scraper blade and the three point hitch receptacle. The device can be used for scraping out the bottom of drainage ditches or other areas where it is desired to achieve the scraping action without placing the vehicle in the vicinity of the area being scraped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Inventor: Milton W. Black
  • Patent number: 4461242
    Abstract: The wood burning water heating means of the present invention utilizes a firebox having a grate adjacent the lower end and a flue opening positioned downward from the upper end thereof. The flue extends into the firebox so as to deflect rising hot gases prior to their exit through the flue opening. A main draft opening provides communication of air below the grate to provide oxygen for the fire. A secondary draft opening is provided above the grate for introducing air in such a manner that oxygen will be provided immediately below the flue to facilitate combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1984
    Assignee: Northern Leader, Inc.
    Inventor: Milton W. Black
  • Patent number: 4385620
    Abstract: The wood burning heating means of the present invention utilizes a firebox having a grate adjacent the lower end and a flue opening adjacent the upper end thereof. A baffle is positioned immediately below the flue opening in such a manner as to deflect rising hot gases prior to their exit through the flue opening. A main draft opening provides communicaton of air below the grate to provide oxygen for the fire. A secondary draft opening is provided above the grate for introducing air in such a manner that oxygen will be provided immediately below the baffle to facilitate combustion of the gases which have accumulated adjacent the baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1983
    Inventor: Milton W. Black
  • Patent number: 4201185
    Abstract: The wood burning heating means of the present invention utilizes a firebox having a grate adjacent the lower end and a flue opening adjacent the upper end thereof. A baffle is positioned immediately below the flue opening in such a manner as to deflect rising hot gases prior to their exit through the flue opening. A main draft opening provides communication of air below the grate to provide oxygen for the fire. A secondary draft opening is provided above the grate for introducing air in such a manner that oxygen will be provided immediately below the baffle to facilitate combustion of the gases which have accumulated adjacent the baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1980
    Inventor: Milton W. Black