Patents by Inventor William J. Schrader

William J. Schrader 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).

  • Apparatus to facilitate the lifting and dumping of a refuse container
    Patent number: 5228822
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus which is adapted to a common front-loader. This apparatus includes a rotatable refuse container engaging frame having a cam actuated hooking device to grasp cross bars mounted on the refuse container. Additionally, a fluid pressure actuated rotator is employed to cause rotation of the engaging frame and to thereby dump the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Inventor: William J. Schrader