Patents by Inventor Brian Dennis Kratzer

Brian Dennis Kratzer 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).

  • Patent number: 9451854
    Abstract: A repositionable fluid suction device is disclosed. The device includes a central body and a suction channel located on an underside of the central body extending at least partially around a periphery of the central body. A rim extends downward from the central body, and may define a portion of the suction channel. A fluid collection trough extends at least partially around the periphery of the central body to collect fluids that fall on the upper surface of the central body. The outermost peripheral edge of the suction device may comprise at least one concave portion extending radially inward toward the central body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony Scott Diminick, R. Douglas Evans, Jr., Dane R. Jackson, Brian Dennis Kratzer, Matthew A. Romito
  • Patent number: 9427723
    Abstract: Absorbent containment mats are disclosed. The mats include an upper absorbent layer, a lower liquid impermeable barrier layer, and a peripheral containment edge. The peripheral containment edge may have a lower profile than the absorbent layer. A pressure sensitive adhesive may be applied to the underside of the barrier layer. A durable porous layer may be provided over the absorbent layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: New Pig Corporation
    Inventors: Mark S. Woytowich, Brian Dennis Kratzer, Dane R. Jackson
  • Patent number: 9309657
    Abstract: A moppable floor mat is disclosed comprising a plurality of layers sharing a common peripheral boundary, the layers including an adhesive layer, a liquid impermeable layer, a high-traction layer, and a liquid absorbent layer. The adhesive layer is configured to be releasably adhered to a floor and capable of being mopped over without causing a movement of the moppable floor mat relative to a surface of the floor. The moppable floor mat further comprises a seal formed adjacent the peripheral boundary of the plurality of layers, wherein the seal is configured to form a fluid-tight barrier preventing liquids from exiting through the seal from the moppable floor mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignees: Impact Products, LLC, New Pig Corporation
    Inventors: John T. Irwin, Stephen A. Dukes, Robert James Hayes, Donald James Staufenberg, Jeffrey C. Gayer, Mark S. Woytowich, Brian Dennis Kratzer, Dane R. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20140256533
    Abstract: Absorbent containment mats are disclosed. The mats include an upper absorbent layer, a lower liquid impermeable barrier layer, and a peripheral containment edge. The peripheral containment edge may have a lower profile than the absorbent layer. A pressure sensitive adhesive may be applied to the underside of the barrier layer. A durable porous layer may be provided over the absorbent layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Mark S. Woytowich, Brian Dennis Kratzer, Dane R. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20120210539
    Abstract: A repositionable fluid suction device is disclosed. The device includes a central body and a suction channel located on an underside of the central body extending at least partially around a periphery of the central body. A rim extends downward from the central body, and may define a portion of the suction channel. A fluid collection trough extends at least partially around the periphery of the central body to collect fluids that fall on the upper surface of the central body. The outermost peripheral edge of the suction device may comprise at least one concave portion extending radially inward toward the central body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: New Pig Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Scott Diminick, R. Douglas Evans, JR., Dane R. Jackson, Brian Dennis Kratzer, Matthew A. Romito
  • Publication number: 20110318548
    Abstract: The invention includes an absorbent mat including an absorbent layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface and an adhesive layer on at least a portion of the first surface of the absorbent layer. The opposing second surface is structured and arranged such that the adhesive layer is releasably adhereable with the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: New Pig Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond L. Fedeli, Dane R. Jackson, Brian Dennis Kratzer, Mark S. Woytowich, Daniel A. Silver