Patents by Inventor Robert D. Benson

Robert D. Benson 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: 5509577
    Abstract: A medium-sized portable container for holding and dispensing such fluids as aircraft engine oil is formed from durable, corrosion-resistant polymeric material such as high density polyethylene. The container, which has a generally rectangularly parallelepipedal shape, is positioned with its longest dimension parallel to the ground to enhance stability and permit stacking. The container is divided into two compartments, one holding the fluid to be dispensed and the other enclosing an electrically driven pump and other dispensing equipment. Controls are provided to shut off current flow automatically when the dispensing pump is not operating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Core Incorporated
    Inventor: Robert D. Benson
  • Patent number: 5494191
    Abstract: A container and dispenser for fluids, especially hydraulic and engine oil fluids for aircraft. The container, which is preferably made of a recyclable polymer such as high density polyethylene, is rectangularly parallepipedal, with a crowned top to minimize contamination by water or particulate matter. A pump is mounted on the top of the container, and various filters, check valves, and quick disconnect couplings are provided to further minimize contamination. In use, the container is mounted on a 2-wheeled cart that is especially designed to accommodate it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Core Incorporated
    Inventor: Robert D. Benson
  • Patent number: 4517704
    Abstract: A winshield washer apparatus (10) for removable attachment to a wiper blade (12) in a substantially parallel contiguous relationship for oscillation with the wiper blade (12) is disclosed. The washer attachment (10) includes an elongated member (14) defining a generally U-shaped cross section and including adjacent one side thereof a tubular portion (16) extending the longitudinal extent of the elongated member (14), the tubular portion (16) defining a plurality of apertures (18) therein. The elongated member (14) further includes adjacent an opposite side thereof, a U-shaped channel portion (20) extending longitudinally of the elongated member (14). An elongated, hollow tubing (22) removably retained by the U-shaped channel portion (20) is interconnected at one end to an open end of the tubular portion (16) and at the other end to a conduit from a cleaning solution source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1985
    Inventor: Robert D. Benson
  • Patent number: 4037336
    Abstract: This invention comprises a scraper having a front and rear frame. The rear frame has a receptacle for receiving and holding dirt with an unloading plate in the receptacle for receiving the dirt thereon. A cover plate is pivotally mounted to the front of the receptacle to open and close the receptacle. An engine is mounted on the rear frame for powering the rear frame wheels. An engine is mounted on the front frame for powering the front wheels. The receptacle has side walls with compartments in the side walls. Pipe means converts the heated exhaust from the rear engine to the compartments in the side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1977
    Inventor: Robert D. Benson
  • Patent number: D640718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Robert D. Benson