Patents by Inventor William Preble

William Preble 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).

  • Publication number: 20100038176
    Abstract: A conveyor chain lubricating system and method in which lubricant is applied effectively and efficiently and in response to the condition of the chain by monitoring the level of lubrication required for the chain and in response to such level, synchronizing the speed of the dispensing valve and dispensing means with the speed of the chain's movement and the predetermined position of the pin with respect to the dispensing outlet, to accurately deposit a shot of lubricant onto each consecutive pin for a sufficient number of chain revolutions for the required level of lubrication to be attained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Richard A. Moen, Scott A. Johnson, William Preble