Patents by Inventor Tommy H. Posey

Tommy H. Posey 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).

  • Mercury containment device and method
    Patent number: 5269182
    Abstract: A mercury leak containment device for removable attachment to an existing natural gas meter valve includes a container having a top opening for enclosing the fittings at which mercury may leak from the gas meter valve, a top cap for closing the top opening of the container when it is installed on an existing gas meter valve to deflect precipitation from entering the container, and a removable support for holding the mercury leak containment device in place with the fittings of the valve which are most likely to leak mercury fully enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Inventor: Tommy H. Posey