Patents by Inventor Robert P. Clary

Robert P. Clary 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).

  • Method and apparatus for dry testing vapor recovery systems
    Patent number: 5715875
    Abstract: A vapor recovery valve that includes two mechanisms for opening the valve is disclosed. The first mechanism opens the valve when fuel is being dispensed by a fuel delivery system. The second mechanism selectively opens the valve independent of whether the fuel delivery system is dispensing fuel. A method for dry testing a vapor recovery system is also disclosed. The method involves disabling the fuel dispensing capability of the fuel delivery system, and then operating the vapor recovery system at a rate that corresponds to a predetermined imaginary fuel dispensing rate. Next, the vapor recovery path is opened, and its operation is measured and determined if it is sufficient for the imaginary fuel delivery rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Dover Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Clary, Mark D. Dalhart, Chris Cusveller
  • Inlet conduit adaptor for underground storage tank
    Patent number: 5664951
    Abstract: A swivel adapter for an inlet conduit to an underground storage includes two relatively rotatable components. The relative rotation between the components prevents sealing loss between the adapter and the inlet conduit when the adapter is subjected to torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Dover Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Clary, James E. Kesterman, Frank G. Lamping, Paul R. Wilder, David K. Larson