Patents by Inventor Steve M. Sharp

Steve M. Sharp 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).

  • Post assembly for buried valve having an above ground actuator
    Patent number: 4708160
    Abstract: An improved post assembly for operating an inaccessible valve having upper and lower connecting shaft portions within respective upper and lower column sections wherein each of the shaft portions and column sections are connected by breakaway means enabling the parts to be separated by impact, and replaceable, at a level above grade, and also having an attachment between the lower connecting shaft and a valve shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Amsted Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: Steve M. Sharp, John R. Holstrom, Lorand H. Gain, Jr., John V. Ballun