Patents by Inventor Samuel O. Johnson

Samuel O. Johnson 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: 5336334
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus cleanses a portable keg tap for a keg of a beverage, such as beer. A keg tap coupling has an orifice which emulates a fluid outlet orifice of a keg. The keg tap coupling is connected to the inlet of a portable keg tap. A cleaning fluid coupling is disposed to connect to a cleaning fluid source, for example, a water spigot or water outlet from a water heater. A fluid regulator regulates the fluid pressure of the cleaning fluid flowing from the cleaning fluid source. A shut-off valve is used to selectively initiate and terminate the flow of cleaning fluid flowing from the cleaning fluid source. As a result, a portable keg tap can be efficiently cleaned and sanitized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Universal EPSCO, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel O. Johnson
  • Patent number: 4302009
    Abstract: An automatic rack for barbells is disclosed. The rack includes a pivotal standard that is tiltable to hold a barbell in lifting position; and, when the barbell is removed, a weight biases the standard to pivot to an out-of-the-way storage position. The rack can be provided with a base so the rack will be free standing, or the rack can be fixed to a press bench or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981
    Inventor: Samuel O. Johnson