Patents by Inventor William D. Tanner

William D. Tanner 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: 4478240
    Abstract: A fluid actuated control device for operable connection with a hydraulic valve, such as a pilot valve, and comprising a coupler bolt secured directly to the valve spool, a fluid actuated cylinder and piston assembly connected with the coupler bolt for reciprocation thereof, a helical spring member disposed around at least a portion of the coupler bolt and cooperating with a pair of oppositely disposed spring retainer cups for maintaining a normal neutral position for the valve spool, the coupler bolt being reciprocal by the fluid actuated cylinder and piston assembly upon the application of fluid pressure to the assembly for shifting of the valve spool from a remote position without interference with the normal manual operation of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Inventor: William D. Tanner