Patents by Inventor William Nicholas

William Nicholas 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).

  • Switching reel for electrical cable
    Patent number: 4154324
    Abstract: A reel assembly for an electrical cable wherein the electrical cable is de-energized during winding and unwinding thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1979
    Inventors: Terrence H. Upton, William Nicholas
  • Thermal-manual control valve
    Patent number: 4099551
    Abstract: A multi-function safety service valve operable both manually and automatically through a toggle fuse-linked joint as located to interconnect the piping of an LP Gas bulk storage tank and a flexible hose connected to fill an LP Gas transport tank on a truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1978
    Assignee: Golconda Corporation
    Inventors: Evans R. Billington, William Nicholas
  • Automotive engine exhaust -- clean air system
    Patent number: 4059958
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine of the spark or diesel ignition type and having an anti-pollution arrangement for the reduction of the products of incomplete combustion and crankcase evaporation and said arrangement including a turbine adapted to receive exhaust gases and being connected to the engine through an overriding clutch to drive the turbine yet allowing for overriding faster rotation of the turbine through secondary ignition of the exhaust or other unburned gases. The turbine includes a fuel supply to aid in ignition of exhaust gases and may include a fuel supply with an aromatic indicator fluid which loses its aroma upon oxidation at a predetermined temperature thereby indicating if the turbine temperature is high enough to completely eliminate unburned exhaust and other gases without recycling said gases through the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1977
    Assignee: Florian Heklowski
    Inventors: Florian Heklowski, William Nicholas
  • Vehicle shock absorber
    Patent number: 3953011
    Abstract: A vehicle shock absorber is provided and includes a cylindrical shaped housing rotatably mounted on a central sleeve on a shaft on a vehicle body. A shock absorber band which assumes a circular shape in the form of a leaf spring is disposed around the inside of the housing periphery. One end of the shock absorber leaf spring may be fixedly attached on the housing inner periphery; the other end of the shock absorber spring is connected to a flexible chain passing around a roller in the housing and connecting with a rotatable sleeve which has a cam surface about which the chain can be wound. An elongated steel leaf spring is connected by a flexible belt to both the outer periphery of the housing and to a wheel and axle means. The chain winding sleeve is rotated about its associated shaft for adjusting the tension on the belt for proper shock absorber cushioning effect. The cylindrical shaped housing is held on the supporting sleeve by an adjusting and locking nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Inventors: Paul M. Staehlin, William Nicholas