Patents by Inventor Nicholas K. Smock

Nicholas K. Smock 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).

  • Oil drain receptacle attachment
    Patent number: 11359750
    Abstract: An oil drain receptacle attachment, integrated system and method of use for providing a closed, clean catch system for the requisition of used motor oil for recycling. The oil drain attachment itself is positioned between a flexible drain tube and a collection receptacle where the reversibly attachable oil drain attachment allows for securing of the flexible tubing to an opening of the receptacle, in operation, that is capable of initiating and ceasing flow, through an ‘on’ and ‘off’ functionality, in addition to intermediate, partial opening and closing positions, as well as providing ventilation that facilitates the exit of air with the introduction of used oil into a collection receptacle for transportation and disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventors: Michael R. Burns, Jerry L. Burns, Wayne L. Russell, Nicholas K. Smock
  • Oil Drain Receptacle Attachment
    Publication number: 20210364110
    Abstract: An oil drain receptacle attachment, integrated system and method of use for providing a closed, clean catch system for the requisition of used motor oil for recycling. The oil drain attachment itself is positioned between a flexible drain tube and a collection receptacle where the reversibly attachable oil drain attachment allows for securing of the flexible tubing to an opening of the receptacle, in operation, that is capable of initiating and ceasing flow, through an ‘on’ and ‘off’ functionality, in addition to intermediate, partial opening and closing positions, as well as providing ventilation that facilitates the exit of air with the introduction of used oil into a collection receptacle for transportation and disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael R. Burns, Jerry L. Burns, Wayne L. Russell, Nicholas K. Smock
  • Oil drain receptacle attachment
    Patent number: 10871249
    Abstract: An oil drain receptacle attachment, integrated system and method of use for providing a closed, clean catch system for the requisition of used motor oil for recycling. The oil drain attachment itself is positioned between a flexible drain tube and a collection receptacle where the reversibly attachable oil drain attachment allows for securing of the flexible tubing to an opening of the receptacle, in operation, that is capable of initiating and ceasing flow, through an ‘on’ and ‘off’ functionality, in addition to intermediate, partial opening and closing positions, as well as providing ventilation that facilitates the exit of air with the introduction of used oil into a collection receptacle for transportation and disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventors: Michael R. Burns, Jerry L. Burns, Wayne L. Russell, Nicholas K. Smock
  • Oil drain receptacle attachment
    Patent number: D961054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: ValvoMax, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Burns, Jerry L. Burns, Wayne L. Russell, Nicholas K. Smock