Patents by Inventor Paul A. Nilsen

Paul A. Nilsen 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).

  • Fully adjustable liquid tank float
    Patent number: 10801874
    Abstract: A fully adjustable liquid tank float incorporates a float for use for gauging the amount of fuel or other liquid contained within a storage tank, the float being connectable to an adjustable lateral arm, which pivotally connects to a vertical structure, which secures to an adaptor that is mounted onto the top of the storage tank. The adaptor connects a transparent housing, which discloses an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The vertical structure is likewise adjustable in length. A flexible linkage connects with the indicator, and is adjustably secured with the lateral arm, to provide for a precise indication as to when the tank is full, partially full, or approaching empty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Husky Corporation
    Inventors: Paul A. Nilsen, Dominick Paradiso
  • Fully adjustable liquid tank float
    Publication number: 20130276534
    Abstract: A fully adjustable liquid tank float incorporates a float for use for gauging the amount of fuel or other liquid contained within a storage tank, the float being connectable to an adjustable lateral arm, which pivotally connects to a vertical structure, which secures to an adaptor that is mounted onto the top of the storage tank. The adaptor connects a transparent housing, which discloses an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The vertical structure is likewise adjustable in length. A flexible linkage connects with the indicator, and is adjustably secured with the lateral arm, to provide for a precise indication as to when the tank is full, partially full, or approaching empty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Paul A. Nilsen, Dominick Paradiso