Patents by Inventor Gary Grunauer

Gary Grunauer 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: 6564973
    Abstract: A carton for a foam dispensing system which includes supply containers, a dispenser and hoses for connecting each container to the dispenser. The carton includes first and second face panels which are interconnected by respective first and second side panels. Bottom panels extend from the first and second face panels to define a bottom of the carton. The cover panel extends from the first face panel to define a cover of the carton. A first flap which is defined in the cover panel, which, in an open position, is disposed at an angle to the cover panel. A handle is connected to the containers for carrying the carton and projects through the first access opening. A second flap is defined in the second face panel and the first reinforcing element. A third flap is defined in the second flap. The hoses extend from the containers, through hose paths associated with the second flap to the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Flexible Products Company
    Inventors: Daniel P. Brown, Michael C. Dean, Ross Wilson, Gary Grunauer, Gurp Ahluwalia
  • Publication number: 20030085241
    Abstract: A carton for a foam dispensing system which includes supply containers, a dispenser and hoses for connecting each container to the dispenser. The carton includes first and second face panels which are interconnected by respective first and second side panels. Bottom panels extend from the first and second face panels to define a bottom of the carton. The cover panel extends from the first face panel to define a cover of the carton. A first flap which is defined in the cover panel, which, in an open position, is disposed at an angle to the cover panel. A handle is connected to the containers for carrying the carton and projects through the first access opening. A second flap is defined in the second face panel and the first reinforcing element. A third flap is defined in the second flap. The hoses extend from the containers, through hose paths associated with the second flap to the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel P. Brown, Michael C. Dean, Ross Wilson, Gary Grunauer, Gurp Ahluwalia
  • Patent number: 6193826
    Abstract: A method of adhering roof tiles to a roof utilizes a one-component adhesive and in particular, a one-component polyurethane adhesive foam applied to the undersurfaces of the roof tiles in a discontinuous patterns. The adhesive is applied in the form of separate deposits at opposing corners of the undersurfaces of the roof tiles and the roof tiles are laid on the roof in serial fashion and overlapping courses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Insta-Foam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Cris Damon Starr, Gary Grunauer
  • Patent number: 5895536
    Abstract: A method of adhering roof tiles to a roof utilizes a one-component adhesive and in particular, a one-component polyurethane adhesive foam applied to the undersurfaces of the roof tiles in a discontinuous patterns. The adhesive is applied in the form of separate deposits at opposing corners of the undersurfaces of the roof tiles and the roof tiles are laid on the roof in serial fashion and overlapping courses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Insta-Foam Products
    Inventors: Cris Damon Starr, Gary Grunauer
  • Patent number: 5129581
    Abstract: A mixing and dispensing nozzle adapted for attachment to an associated two or more component liquid dispensing gun for mixing and dispensing liquid foamable products which use reduced HFC, CFC or non-CFC or HFC foaming agents. The nozzle includes an internal mixing chamber having a mixing chamber outlet member which provides an outlet for foam mixed within the nozzle mixing chamber. The outlet tube has a tip portion with a re-entrant portion which extends rearwardly to define a generally V-shaped groove having an included angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Assignee: Insta-Foam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Braun, Gary Grunauer