Patents by Inventor Randall W. Folk

Randall W. Folk 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: 7225841
    Abstract: A collapsible container for retaining and disposing liquids is described. The container includes an expandable liquid retaining portion and an inflatable top ring. As liquid, such as used motor oil, pours into the expandable liquid retaining portion the inflated top ring floats on top of the liquid as the liquid retaining portion expands. A top cover, which may be formed by flexible flaps with zip lock closures, may be included to seal the container for transport. A drain hole may be provided through a bottom portion of the container to drain the liquid out of the container. A handle may be provided to facilitate carrying the container filled with oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Randall W. Folk
  • Patent number: 5511673
    Abstract: A storage rack for mechanical drive sockets comprising a set of rods upon which the sockets are placed when not in use. The rods are affixed upon a platform in rows and correspond to the graduated sizes of the various sockets. Each rod may have a snap ring which serves to additionally secure the socket upon the rod. Further, each rod has the socket size clearly marked thereon to facilitate socket identification. A particular embodiment may store a single drive size and socket length, or may store various combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventor: Randall W. Folk