Patents by Inventor Roy E. Rice

Roy E. Rice 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: 4091934
    Abstract: A swivel mounted pump apparatus for a mine crane is provided having an integral fluid-flow control valve incorporated in the swivel mounting structure. The pump mechanism is a hand operated fluid pump which is mounted on an upright supporting spindle for selective swiveling movement to a desired operating position. Fluid interconnection of the pump mechanism to a fluid reservoir and actuating ram of the associated apparatus is achieved through internal passageways formed in the supporting spindle to permit operator control of fluid flow through the system. This valve may be selectively operated to enable either actuation of the ram by the mechanism or a reverse fluid flow in the system and to also provide protection to the apparatus from excessive fluid pressures that may build up through incorrect or improper use of the associated ram mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1978
    Assignee: Ruger Equipment, Inc.
    Inventor: Roy E. Rice