Patents by Inventor William C. Dixon

William C. Dixon 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: 6659285
    Abstract: A tool for separating coals from ash, includes and elongated body having a handle at one end and a plurality of substantially parallel spaced-apart first fingers longitudinally disposed along the body at an opposite second end. The first fingers form a curved shovel-like structure which outwardly projects substantially perpendicular to the body. The distal ends of the first fingers are connected by a cross member. A plurality of substantially parallel spaced-apart second fingers are longitudinally disposed along the body on the opposite side from the first fingers. The second fingers form a tapered rake configuration. The tool is used to (1) push a coal/ash mixture to one area of a fire box, (2) sift the coals from the ash, (3) flip the separated coals to a second area of the fire box, (4) rake coals from the coal/ash pile, and (5) drag coals from the top surface of the coal/ash pile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: William C. Dixon
  • Patent number: 4974377
    Abstract: A light-weight, integrated enclosure and fully-adjustable mounting and support system for transport and use of mobile electronic equipment in the field. A curved upper shell and flat base of sandwich panel construction are connected by reinforced plastic members to form a lightweight enclosure which can be mounted on a truck for transport. The fully adjustable mounting and support system includes rails mounted within the enclosure on which a series of frame elements are horizontally movable to accomodate electronic equipment of varying widths between the frame elements. The frame elements are also lightweight extrusions and include an elastomeric pad engaged in a vertical channel to provide infinite vertical adjustability in mounting the equipment to the frames. The enclosure is shaped for efficiently housing the equipment, reducing aerodynamic drag, and providing superior structural strength and stiffness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: The Mitre Corporation
    Inventors: Jack Dominitz, Mitchell M. Hannoosh, Anthony J. Belloli, Ralph P. Bellorano, Charles L. Larson, William C. Dixon, Kenneth S. Woodard, Gerald Carp
  • Patent number: 4871077
    Abstract: A tamper resistant, tamper evident container is formed of a vial having a barb or hook formed inside the open upper end, a cap adapted for insertion into the vial having a mating hook formed about the lower edge, and sealing rings formed on the outer surface thereof for providing tamper-resistant, leak-proof sealing between the enclosure and the vial. The enclosure or cap also includes a spout which may extend inwardly into the enclosure or outwardly, away from the enclosure. In a preferred embodiment, the spout has an integral seal member defined at the top or bottom thereof by a circumferential parting line of reduced thickness for facilitating separation of the seal member from the spout. Removable or locking plugs may be used to seal the spout following opening thereof. Preferably, a liquid-proof identification label is used which is placed inside the vial prior to closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: Doxtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley D. Ogden, William C. Dixon
  • Patent number: 4813563
    Abstract: A tamper resistant, tamper evident container is formed of a vial having a barb or hook formed inside the open upper end, a cap adapted for insertion into the vial having a mating hook formed about the lower edge, and sealing rings formed on the outer surface thereof for providing tamper-resistant, leak-proof sealing between the enclosure and the vial. The enclosure or cap also includes a spout which may extend inwardly into the enclosure or outwardly, away from the enclosure. In a preferred embodiment, the spout has an integral seal member defined at the top or bottom thereof by a circumferential line of reduced thickness for facilitating separation of the seal member from the spout. Preferably, a liquid-proof identification label is used which is placed inside the vial prior to closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Assignee: Doxtech, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley D. Ogden, William C. Dixon