Patents by Inventor Roy F. Knight

Roy F. Knight 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).

  • Publication number: 20130020404
    Abstract: A mobile outdoor mister includes a chassis with at least one axle and wheels operably connected thereto at least one water tank operably disposed on said chassis containing water, a water chiller operably connected to said tank in a manner to chill the water, a spray conduit having spraying end of rigid conduit configured with plurality of spray nozzles spaced therealong and having a cross bar connected to an elongated flexible conduit end, a pump having a pump inlet and a pump outlet causing forced water flow from the tank through, and a power generator operably connected to the pump and the water chiller such that the water flows through the chiller and through and out the spray conduit as a mist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: Roy F. Knight
  • Patent number: 7004319
    Abstract: The present invention is a light string storage device that is used to easily wind and un-wind light strings, such as Christmas lights, and is used for storage of the strands. The device protects the light bulbs and sockets against damage; the electric cord, plug and connector and light bulbs stay in place and untangled; it keeps the cord and bulbs from twisting as they are placed on the device; and the plug and connectors are easily attainable for testing the lights prior to strand placement. The invention also includes a turntable with retaining means to easily attach and remove the storage device to the turntable. The lightweight turntable can either sit on the ground or table during use and allows the person to turn the storage device easily during installing or removing of the light strands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventors: Roy F. Knight, Beverly Jane Knight, R. Michael Ruckel, R. William Graham
  • Publication number: 20040173489
    Abstract: The present invention is a light string storage device that is used to easily wind and un-wind light strings, such as Christmas lights, and is used for storage of the strands. The device protects the light bulbs and sockets against damage; the electric cord, plug and connector and light bulbs stay in place and untangled; it keeps the cord and bulbs from twisting as they are placed on the device; and the plug and connectors are easily attainable for testing the lights prior to strand placement. The invention also includes a turntable with retaining means to easily attach and remove the storage device to the turntable. The lightweight turntable can either sit on the ground or table during use and allows the person to turn the storage device easily during installing or removing of the light strands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Roy F. Knight, B.J. Knight, R. Michael Ruckel, R. William Graham
  • Publication number: 20030090956
    Abstract: A method and device are described for mixing an oil-containing liquid stored in an oil storage tank to determine the monetary value of said oil-containing liquid contained therein. The method comprises rotating an agitating device in the oil-containing liquid; providing a mixed oil-containing liquid; and determining the monetary value of the oil in said oil-containing liquid. The device includes a shaft disposed in the tank and extending along a central axis of the tank. The shaft includes at least one arm structure extending outward from the shaft so that when the shaft is rotated, the arm structure causes the liquid components to be mixed. The shaft is rotated by a power actuating device which may be a fuel powered motor, an electric powered motor a wind turbine or a manual hand crank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Roy F. Knight, William Bryant Bickerstaff, Teddy M. Pledger, R. William Graham
  • Patent number: 6234248
    Abstract: A well production apparatus is provided for a well having a pressure control device operatively associated with the well for controlling pressure within the apparatus and well, wherein the apparatus includes a buoyant tubing member of a sufficient diameter to contain a submersible pump therein which is connected to a compressor. The apparatus further includes a gas fluids separator in the casing of the well. A fluids composition sensor and transmitter are provided for aiding in operating the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventor: Roy F. Knight
  • Patent number: 6216781
    Abstract: A well production apparatus is provided for a well having a pressure control device operatively associated with the well for controlling pressure within the apparatus and well, wherein the apparatus includes a buoyant tubing member of a sufficient diameter to contain a submersible pump therein which is connected to a compressor. The apparatus further includes a gas fluids separator in the casing of the well. A fluids composition sensor and transmitter are provided for aiding in operating the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Roy F. Knight
  • Patent number: 6209651
    Abstract: A well production apparatus is provided for a well having a pressure control device operatively associated with the well for controlling pressure within the apparatus and well, wherein the apparatus includes a buoyant tubing member of a sufficient diameter to contain a submersible pump therein which is connected to a compressor. The apparatus further includes a gas fluids separator in the casing of the well. A fluids composition sensor and transmitter are provided for aiding in operating the apparatus. A method of enhancing oil and gas recovery is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Roy F. Knight
  • Patent number: 6199631
    Abstract: A well production apparatus is provided for a well having a pressure control device operatively associated with the well for controlling pressure within the apparatus and well, wherein the apparatus includes a buoyant tubing member of a sufficient diameter to contain a submersible pump therein which is connected to a compressor. The apparatus further includes a gas fluids separator in the casing of the well. A fluids composition sensor and transmitter are provided for aiding in operating the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Inventor: Roy F. Knight
  • Patent number: 6196310
    Abstract: A well production apparatus is provided for a well having a pressure control device operatively associated with the well for controlling pressure within the apparatus and well, wherein the apparatus includes a buoyant tubing member of a sufficient diameter to contain a submersible pump therein which is connected to a compressor. The apparatus further includes a gas fluids separator in the casing of the well. A fluids composition sensor and transmitter are provided for aiding in operating the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Roy F. Knight
  • Patent number: 5522253
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a smelling aid device including a nose member of a configuration to be at least partially insertable into a nostril and having a passageway therethrough, and means connected to the nose member for pumping an aroma of air and fine particulate emanating from a substance through the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Inventor: Roy F. Knight
  • Patent number: 5391205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis device and an insertion tool for the same. The device includes a generally cylindrical tapered housing having a bore therethrough and readily removable valve means operably connected to the housing. The housing has a larger diameter end and a smaller diameter end. The larger diameter end portion includes an inner threaded surface portion which terminates in an inner grooved surface. The valve means includes a check valve and bearings operably disposed adjacent the inner grooved surface and a retainer having a surface portion threaded in a complimentary manner to the inner threaded surface of the housing for retaining the check valve and bearings within the housing when threaded thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Inventor: Roy F. Knight