Patents by Inventor Valance W. McKenzie

Valance W. McKenzie 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: 5367908
    Abstract: The invention provides gauge protection apparatus (10) for use with a booted gauge set (11). The gauge protection apparatus (10) includes a pair of locating members (16), interconnected by a cross strut (17) and a longitudinal strut (20) to define a cage or pocket within which the boot (12) of the gauge set (11) may be securely located. The locating members (16) are attached to the longitudinal strut (20) at one end (24) by angled nose struts (26), and at an intermediate point (25) by transverse side struts (27). The other end (30) of the longitudinal strut (20) is turned down and terminated by the formation of a loop (31). Passing through the loop (31) and securing the apparatus (10) to the high pressure hose (15) is a disposable electrical tie (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Inventor: Valance W. McKenzie