Patents by Inventor William Thor Zollinger

William Thor Zollinger 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: 20150183479
    Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to use the principle of an air jet to draw hot air away from the rear of a motorcycle engine for improved cooling, while shielding the leg of the rider from engine and exhaust heat. By reducing heat buildup, the present invention prevents heat discoloration of the intake manifold and carburetor and improves fuel atomization within the carburetor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Douglas Brian Wagoner, William Thor Zollinger
  • Publication number: 20100180672
    Abstract: Method for safely inspecting an atmospheric storage tank, located above ground or on a floating vessel, without having to empty the tank. The method employs an explosion proof robot whose explosion proof character is assured by explosion proof design and monitoring the pressure within and outside the robot throughout the inspection. Operation of the robot will cease if the pressure within the robot falls below the pressure external the robot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: William Thor Zollinger