Patents Assigned to The Meyer Company
  • Patent number: 11931815
    Abstract: A cutting belt comprises a guide bar system that includes a guide bar. The guide bar has a first end section, a second end section, and a central section between the first end section and the second end section. A first upper fluid channel is defined through the guide bar. The first upper fluid channel has an entrance opening in the first end section of the guide bar and extends to the central section of the guide bar where it is in fluid communication with a bottom channel. The second upper fluid channel has an entrance opening in the second end section of the guide bar and extends to the central section of the guide bar where it is in fluid communication with the bottom channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: WF Meyers Company Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Hillenburg
  • Publication number: 20230083756
    Abstract: A cutting belt comprises a guide bar system that includes a guide bar. The guide bar has a first end section, a second end section, and a central section between the first end section and the second end section. A first upper fluid channel is defined through the guide bar. The first upper fluid channel has an entrance opening in the first end section of the guide bar and extends to the central section of the guide bar where it is in fluid communication with a bottom channel. The second upper fluid channel has an entrance opening in the second end section of the guide bar and extends to the central section of the guide bar where it is in fluid communication with the bottom channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: WF Meyers Company Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Hillenburg
  • Patent number: 10113662
    Abstract: A faucet for dispensing beverages includes a valve element that is selectively moved from its seated position to its unseated position by manual linear movement of a handle in a first direction from a retracted position toward an extended position. Movement of the handle in the first direction induces movement of the valve element in the first direction. A shaft projects through the handle and an outer end of the shaft provides a reaction structure or button that is engaged by a thumb of a user during movement of the handle from its retracted position toward its extended position. When in its extended position, the handle can be rotated to a lock-open position where interference between the handle and the faucet body prevents movement of the handle from its extended position to its retracted position whereby the faucet is maintained in an opened condition for continuous dispensing of liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Publication number: 20180215073
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains generally to cutting belts, in particular cutting belts having a cable. In certain aspects, this disclosure provides new cutting segments and cable arrangements for cutting belts. In some embodiments, the cutting belt has cable arrangements that resist rotation when under tension. Cutting belts having cable segments positioned radially outward of other cable segments, relative to the central opening of the cutting belt, around at least 60% of the length of the cutting belt, and cutting belts having cable segments with different twist directions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: WF Meyers Company Inc.
    Inventor: Alexander Barnes
  • Patent number: 9862591
    Abstract: A faucet for dispensing liquid with pulp or other suspended solids includes a valve chamber and a valve seat is located in the valve chamber. A valve element for controlling flow of liquid through the valve chamber from the inlet of the body to the outlet of the body includes a valve stem. The valve stem includes (i) a first portion that is closely slidably received in the outlet portion of the liquid flow passage adjacent the valve seat between the valve seat and the outlet; (ii) a second portion connected to the first portion and extending outwardly through the stem aperture of the bonnet such that an outer end of the second portion is located external to the valve chamber; and (iii) a seal located between the first portion and the second portion of the stem. The first portion of the stem cleans the valve seat when the stem moves from the second stem position to the first stem position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Publication number: 20170253472
    Abstract: A faucet for dispensing beverages includes a valve element that is selectively moved from its seated position to its unseated position by manual linear movement of a handle in a first direction from a retracted position toward an extended position. Movement of the handle in the first direction induces movement of the valve element in the first direction. A shaft projects through the handle and an outer end of the shaft provides a reaction structure or button that is engaged by a thumb of a user during movement of the handle from its retracted position toward its extended position. When in its extended position, the handle can be rotated to a lock-open position where interference between the handle and the faucet body prevents movement of the handle from its extended position to its retracted position whereby the faucet is maintained in an opened condition for continuous dispensing of liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Patent number: 9517924
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing faucet includes first and second inlet flow passages that are isolated from each other, and first and second valve chambers respectively in fluid communication with the first and second inlet flow passages. First and second valve elements are located respectively in the first and second valve chambers and respectively control flow of liquid from the first and second inlet passages through the first and second valve chambers. First and second outlet passages are respectively in fluid communication with the first and second valve chambers for respectively receiving and dispensing liquid from the first and second valve chambers. A handle is operatively connected to both the first and second valve elements for selectively opening the first and second valve elements to allow flow of liquid through the first and second valve chambers when the handle is moved from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Publication number: 20160009542
    Abstract: A faucet for dispensing liquid with pulp or other suspended solids includes a valve chamber and a valve seat is located in the valve chamber. A valve element for controlling flow of liquid through the valve chamber from the inlet of the body to the outlet of the body includes a valve stem. The valve stem includes (i) a first portion that is closely slidably received in the outlet portion of the liquid flow passage adjacent the valve seat between the valve seat and the outlet; (ii) a second portion connected to the first portion and extending outwardly through the stem aperture of the bonnet such that an outer end of the second portion is located external to the valve chamber; and (iii) a seal located between the first portion and the second portion of the stem. The first portion of the stem cleans the valve seat when the stem moves from the second stem position to the first stem position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: THE MEYER COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Patent number: 9217513
    Abstract: A faucet handle includes a safety lock. The safety lock includes a latch that is manually movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The latch is adapted to engage an associated catch when the latch is in its engaged position. The safety lock also includes a primary lock element that moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The primary lock element prevents movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its locked position. The primary lock element allows movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its unlocked position. A faucet including the handle requires three steps to dispense liquid: (i) movement of the primary lock to its unlocked position; (ii) movement of the latch to its disengaged position; and (iii) movement of the handle to its liquid dispensing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar, Jeffrey J. Labinski
  • Patent number: 9198526
    Abstract: A cup dispenser includes a body defining a storage region adapted for receiving for an associated stack of cup-shaped articles. The body includes an open end that provides access to the storage region. Multiple fingers are connected to the body for restricting the open end of the body. An adjustment ring is connected to the body and is movable relative to the body. Movement of the adjustment ring relative to the body alters a position of each of the fingers relative to the body. The adjustment ring includes a plurality of adjustment slots and the fingers each include an adjustment stud located in one of the adjustment slots. When the adjustment ring is rotated, the adjustment slots act as cams and the adjustment studs act as cam followers such that the fingers are simultaneously and uniformly adjusted in terms of their radial position relative to the body wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Patent number: 9061876
    Abstract: A faucet for controlling the dispensing of liquids includes a valve body having a valve chamber with an inlet and an outlet. A valve element is located in the valve chamber and is movable from a first position for blocking flow between the inlet and outlet to a second position for permitting flow between the inlet and the outlet. An operating stem has an inner end operatively connected to the valve element and an outer end located external to the body. A bonnet is included, and an insert member is rotatably connected to the bonnet and defines an opening through which the stem extends. The bonnet and insert member are secured to the body and enclose the valve element in the valve chamber. The insert is located such that no portion of the insert member is clamped between the bonnet and the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: THE MEYER COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar, Eric J. McCarty
  • Publication number: 20150114998
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing faucet includes first and second inlet flow passages that are isolated from each other, and first and second valve chambers respectively in fluid communication with the first and second inlet flow passages. First and second valve elements are located respectively in the first and second valve chambers and respectively control flow of liquid from the first and second inlet passages through the first and second valve chambers. First and second outlet passages are respectively in fluid communication with the first and second valve chambers for respectively receiving and dispensing liquid from the first and second valve chambers. A handle is operatively connected to both the first and second valve elements for selectively opening the first and second valve elements to allow flow of liquid through the first and second valve chambers when the handle is moved from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Publication number: 20140312057
    Abstract: A cup dispenser includes a body defining a storage region adapted for receiving for an associated stack of cup-shaped articles. The body includes an open end that provides access to the storage region. Multiple fingers are connected to the body for restricting the open end of the body. An adjustment ring is connected to the body and is movable relative to the body. Movement of the adjustment ring relative to the body alters a position of each of the fingers relative to the body. The adjustment ring includes a plurality of adjustment slots and the fingers each include an adjustment stud located in one of the adjustment slots. When the adjustment ring is rotated, the adjustment slots act as cams and the adjustment studs act as cam followers such that the fingers are simultaneously and uniformly adjusted in terms of their radial position relative to the body wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: THE MEYER COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Patent number: 8763854
    Abstract: A cup dispenser includes a body defining a storage region adapted for receiving for an associated stack of cup-shaped articles. The body includes an open end that provides access to the storage region. Multiple fingers are connected to the body for restricting the open end of the body. An adjustment ring is connected to the body and is movable relative to the body. Movement of the adjustment ring relative to the body alters a position of each of the fingers relative to the body. The adjustment ring includes a plurality of adjustment slots and the fingers each include an adjustment stud located in one of the adjustment slots. When the adjustment ring is rotated, the adjustment slots act as cams and the adjustment studs act as cam followers such that the fingers are simultaneously and uniformly adjusted in terms of their radial position relative to the body wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Publication number: 20140034688
    Abstract: A faucet for controlling the dispensing of liquids includes a valve body having a valve chamber with an inlet and an outlet. A valve element is located in the valve chamber and is movable from a first position for blocking flow between the inlet and outlet to a second position for permitting flow between the inlet and the outlet. An operating stem has an inner end operatively connected to the valve element and an outer end located external to the body. A bonnet is included, and an insert member is rotatably connected to the bonnet and defines an opening through which the stem extends. The bonnet and insert member are secured to the body and enclose the valve element in the valve chamber. The insert is located such that no portion of the insert member is clamped between the bonnet and the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: THE MEYER COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar, Eric J. McCarty
  • Publication number: 20130233410
    Abstract: A faucet handle includes a safety lock. The safety lock includes a latch that is manually movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The latch is adapted to engage an associated catch when the latch is in its engaged position. The safety lock also includes a primary lock element that moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The primary lock element prevents movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its locked position. The primary lock element allows movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its unlocked position. A faucet including the handle requires three steps to dispense liquid: (i) movement of the primary lock to its unlocked position; (ii) movement of the latch to its disengaged position; and (iii) movement of the handle to its liquid dispensing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: THE MEYER COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar, Jeffrey J. Labinski
  • Patent number: 8418992
    Abstract: A faucet handle includes a safety lock. The safety lock includes a latch that is manually movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The latch is adapted to engage an associated catch when the latch is in its engaged position. The safety lock also includes a primary lock element that moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The primary lock element prevents movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its locked position. The primary lock element allows movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its unlocked position. A faucet including the handle requires three steps to dispense liquid: (i) movement of the primary lock to its unlocked position; (ii) movement of the latch to its disengaged position; and (iii) movement of the handle to its liquid dispensing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar, Jeffery J. Labinski
  • Patent number: 8418991
    Abstract: A faucet for controlling the dispensing of liquids including a valve element movable from a first position for blocking flow between an inlet and outlet to a second position for permitting flow between the inlet and the outlet. An insert member is rotatably connected to a bonnet and defines an opening through which a stem extends. The insert member is located with no portion being clamped between the bonnet and a valve body. An actuator handle assembly includes a lever pivotally connected to an end of the stem and a cam actuator connected to the lever. The cam actuator moves between an engaged position in which movement of the lever is effective to move the valve element from its first position to its second position and a disengaged position in which movement of the lever is ineffective to move the valve element from its first position to its second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar, Eric J. McCarty
  • Patent number: D686302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Patent number: D686704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: The Meyer Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar