Patents by Inventor William C. Shirley

William C. Shirley 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).

  • Floor sealing gasket
    Patent number: 4430832
    Abstract: A floor sealing gasket is described for use under wall panels in cooler constructions. The gasket comprises an elongate strip having a base with a generally flat bottom surface. A flexible downwardly projecting tip extends along at least one edge of the bottom surface of the base and generally parallel arms extend upwardly from each side of the base. The upper portion of each arm includes a flexible wing which is biased inwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Assignee: Nor-Lake Incorporated
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Kaiser, William C. Shirley
  • Panel edge gasket with compressible sealing portion
    Patent number: 4394026
    Abstract: A panel edge gasket is disclosed comprising a compressible sealing portion, attachment means for attaching the sealing portion to a panel edge, and a flexible wing carried by the attachment means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1983
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Kaiser, William C. Shirley
  • Refrigerated dispensing unit
    Patent number: 4304341
    Abstract: A refrigerated dispensing unit is disclosed comprising a cabinet which is adapted to receive a container of the type having a dispensing valve projecting outwardly for dispensing liquid from the container. The door enclosing the cabinet is pivotally mounted and has one or more apertures therein including a deformable gasket to receive and releasably engage the dispensing valve on the container when the door is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1981
    Inventor: William C. Shirley