Patents by Inventor Willard W. Shepherd

Willard W. Shepherd 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: 4880151
    Abstract: A pressurized spray paint container having a spray control nozzle at the top with an internal transport tube attached to the nozzle and extending to the bottom of the container. The container bottom is bulged outward so that the container cannot be rested on its bottom, but rather must be stored generally horizontal whereby the paint solids in the container are away from the inner end of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Inventor: Willard W. Shepherd
  • Patent number: 4787514
    Abstract: Process and apparatus for handling pressurized spray paint containers having a spray control nozzle at the top with an internal transport tube attached to the nozzle and extending to the bottom of the container, with the containers being maintained in a controlled position in a rack with the container axis generally horizontal whereby the paint solids in the container are away from the inner end of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1988
    Inventor: Willard W. Shepherd
  • Patent number: 4103883
    Abstract: An adjustable supporting structure for use as a universal engine repair stand, or for other purposes, including two X-shaped end frames each comprising frame members having upper and lower ends and each having means pivotally interconnecting the frame members thereof between their upper and lower ends, two spacing means respectively interconnecting the frame members of the end frames adjacent the lower ends of the frame members for varying the spacings of the upper ends of the frame members, laterally spaced rolls extending longitudinally between the end frames and rotatably mounted on the upper ends of the frame members, a flexible sheet extending between and having longitudinal edges connected to the respective rolls, and means for selectively rotating the rolls in directions such as to selectively wind the edges of the sheet on and unwind them from the rolls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Assignee: Shepherd Machinery Company
    Inventor: Willard W. Shepherd
  • Patent number: 3991830
    Abstract: An apparatus for pulverizing debris in land clearing operations, or the like, including: a frame; a ground engaging drum rotatably mounted on the frame and carrying generally radial teeth, and specifically conventional sheeps feet; and a forwardly facing debris pickup and breaker assembly carried by the frame for feeding debris to the rotor teeth in response to forward movement of the frame, and cooperating with the rotor teeth to break up the debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1976
    Assignee: Shepherd Machinery Co.
    Inventor: Willard W. Shepherd