Patents by Inventor Philip B. Hinkle

Philip B. Hinkle 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: 4744494
    Abstract: A ram gun for dispensing viscous fluid products such as adhesive, caulking materials and the like is disclosed. The gun can be rechargeable or can be employed as a single charge, disposable device. In a particular embodiment, the gun is formed in two parts by molding from plastic material. One part comprises the ram. The other comprises a container section for the material to be dispensed and is provided with integrally formed nozzle, handle and trigger. The trigger has an integrally formed pawl. The trigger is attached to the handle by a thin plastic strip acting as a living hinge and biasing the trigger away from the handle. The ram is slidably mounted in the container section and is incrementally advanced therein by operation of the pawl and rack which is actuated by squeezing of the handle and trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1988
    Assignee: Calumet Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Richard H. Seager, Philip B. Hinkle
  • Patent number: D271215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1983
    Assignee: Loctite Corporation
    Inventor: Philip B. Hinkle