Patents by Inventor William John Covert

William John Covert 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).

  • Device for loading and unloading containers
    Patent number: 7343696
    Abstract: A device (1) for loading and unloading containers (2) into and out of an enclosure of an installation (3) for treating substances contained in containers (2). The device includes a support structure (17) and a third means (16, 19, 21) for moving a second means (14) to a position higher than the containers. The second means (14) acts as a stop during loading and as a pusher during unloading. The device includes an extendible platform (10), wherein the extendible platform unfurls from the support structure (17) and the third means comprise parts (16a 16b) that unwind from the support structure (17) to the interior of the enclosure. The device is completely automatic, fast, takes up little space and is easy to disassemble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: IMA-Telstar S.L.
    Inventor: William John Covert