Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Kalman
Jeffrey Kalman 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).
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Patent number: 7988035Abstract: A receptacle for secure mail and parcel receipt and storage. The receptacle includes a top which provides a roof for the receptacle, a base, and a housing connected to the top and the base. The housing includes an upper compartment into which mail is first placed, a lower compartment into which mail is deposited from the upper compartment, a front door, located on a front of the receptacle, which is opened to provide access to the upper compartment and through which mail is placed into the upper compartment, a trap door, operatively connected to the front door, in the upper compartment, and an access door that includes a lock. The trap door rests in an open position when the front door is closed, allowing communication between the upper and lower compartments. The trap door is moved to a closed position by the opening of the front door, thereby preventing access to the lower compartment from the upper compartment.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Postal Hawk CorporationInventors: Bobbie Cox, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Chuck Hosier, Paul Stephens
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Patent number: 7987775Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable household food cooker capable of receiving a food mixture and producing food items in a continuous fashion. The continuous food cooker generally includes a housing and a hopper. The hopper is disposed above the housing for receiving the food mixture and for dispensing the food mixture into the cooker. The continuous food cooker also includes a hot roller assembly for forming and cooking the food mixture, a hot roller drive assembly operatively attached to at least one roller, and a cutter for cutting the produced food item at a desired length. The hot roller assembly includes at least one rotatable roller and at least one heating element for heating the at least one roller. The at least one roller and the at least one heating element are disposed internally to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Marc L. Vitantonio, Jayson C. Simeon
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Publication number: 20110168594Abstract: A consumer packaged good includes a case, a plurality of translucent vessels vertically stacked within the case, a beverage stored in each of the plurality of the vessels and a barrier sealed to each vessel for containing the beverage in the respective vessel. The case includes a base wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base wall. The plurality of translucent vessels are surrounded by the sidewall. Each vessel includes an opening for drinking from the vessel and a base surface for supporting the vessel on an associated support surface. The barrier seals to each vessel for covering the opening and containing the beverage in the respective vessel. The barrier is peelable from the vessel without destroying the vessel to provide access to the beverage stored in the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: NOTTINGHAM SPIRK PARTNERS LLCInventors: Craig Saunders, John Evan Spirk, Jeffrey Kalman, Jens P. Johnson
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Publication number: 20110084123Abstract: A receptacle for secure mail and parcel receipt and storage. The receptacle includes a top which provides a roof for the receptacle, a base, and a housing connected to the top and the base. The housing includes an upper compartment into which mail is first placed, a lower compartment into which mail is deposited from the upper compartment, a front door, located on a front of the receptacle, which is opened to provide access to the upper compartment and through which mail is placed into the upper compartment, a trap door, operatively connected to the front door, in the upper compartment, and an access door that includes a lock. The trap door rests in an open position when the front door is closed, allowing communication between the upper and lower compartments. The trap door is moved to a closed position by the opening of the front door, thereby preventing access to the lower compartment from the upper compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Bobbie Cox, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, JR., Chuck Hosier, Paul Stephens
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Publication number: 20110042493Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: SMG Brands, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Cichy, Paul M. Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
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Publication number: 20100314274Abstract: A consumer packaged good includes a case, a plurality of translucent vessels vertically stacked within the case, a beverage stored in each of the plurality of the vessels and a barrier sealed to each vessel for containing the beverage in the respective vessel. The case includes a base wall and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base wall. The plurality of translucent vessels are surrounded by the sidewall. Each vessel includes an opening for drinking from the vessel and a base surface for supporting the vessel on an associated support surface. The barrier seals to each vessel for covering the opening and containing the beverage in the respective vessel. The barrier is peelable from the vessel without destroying the vessel to provide access to the beverage stored in the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: NOTTINGHAM SPIRK PARTNERS LLCInventors: Craig Saunders, John Evan Spirk, Jeffrey Kalman, Jens P. Johnson
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Patent number: 7766194Abstract: A household liquid dispensing apparatus includes a container for holding a household liquid and a pump for pumping the household liquid out of the container. The pump includes a pump chamber. A dip tube is adapted to be positioned in the container and communicates with the pump chamber. An exhaust tube communicates with the pump chamber and an outlet for the household liquid. A pump actuator mechanically drives the pump. A motor operatively engages the pump actuator. The motor is electrically connected to a power source. A switch is electrically connected to the motor and the power source. A trigger assembly is operatively connected to the switch to control power delivered to the motor. The trigger assembly is positioned under the outlet for the household liquid for easy actuation by an upturned hand.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: David Boll, Jeffrey Kalman, Michael Schiavoni, Craig M. Saunders
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Publication number: 20100170904Abstract: The subject invention relates to a trash can that comprises a base and a liner supported by the base to receive and store trash. A body, supported by the base, houses the liner and a top comprising a support wall supported by the body and two doors rotatably supported by said top support wall, wherein each door is hinged on one side to said support wall. At least one L-shaped bracket is positioned against one top door and connected to the body via a pin. At least one lift rod with a first end operatively connected to each of the L-shaped brackets. A lift bar interfaces with a second end of each of the two lift rods. A pedal mechanically connected to the lift bar moves the lift bar in a downward motion to pull the lift rods down thereby rotating the L-shaped bracket about the pin to extend each L-shaped bracket in an upward motion to open each top door.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders
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Publication number: 20090277979Abstract: The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Steven J. CICHY, Paul M. Havlovitz, Mark A. Ochs, Brad Schultz, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, Paul Stephens, Bill Rabbitt, June O. Toscano
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Publication number: 20090209181Abstract: An apparatus for polishing a surface comprising: a polishing head comprising a plurality of flap assemblies; and a shaft attached to the plurality of flap assemblies for rotatably driving the polishing head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Michael Gearald BURNETT, Jerry De Green, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, James William Webster, JR.
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Patent number: 7568636Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable sprayer for applying a diluted product to a surface to be treated. The sprayer includes a housing including an inlet for supplying pressurized water to the sprayer, a first water only outlet, and a second diluted product only outlet. A mixing chamber is located within the housing. The mixing chamber is dimensioned to securely hold the product and is in fluid communication with the second outlet. A first flow passage extends through the housing. The first flow passage is in selective fluid communication with the inlet and the first outlet. A second flow passage extends through the housing. The second flow passage is in selective fluid communication with the first flow passage and the mixing chamber. A wall of the second flow passage is configured to direct the pressurized water flowing through the second flow passage into the mixing chamber to evenly dissolve the product and provide a generally consistent product to water ratio.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Charles Peter Althoff, Jeffrey Kalman, Donald C. Fuchs, Jr., Michael P. O'Toole
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Publication number: 20090050623Abstract: Apparatus for brewing a brew substance with a liquid comprises: a container for storing the liquid, the container including at least one aperture for dispensing liquid therefrom; a sealed packet of filter paper containing the brew substance; and a layer of heat sensitive film encapsulating the sealed packet, the encapsulated packet disposed within the container at a position covering the at least one aperture, the container configured to sit on top of a drinking container to permit liquid to drain into the drinking container from the at least one aperture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: John R. Nottingham, John Spirk, Marc L. Vitantonio, Jeffrey Kalman, Kenneth Wulff
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Patent number: 7444926Abstract: Apparatus for brewing a brew substance with a liquid comprises: a container for storing the liquid, the container including at least one aperture for dispensing liquid therefrom; a sealed packet of filter paper containing the brew substance; and a layer of heat sensitive film encapsulating the sealed packet, the encapsulated packet disposed within the container at a position covering the at least one aperture, the container configured to sit on top of a drinking container to permit liquid to drain into the drinking container from the at least one aperture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Inventors: John R. Nottingham, John Spirk, Marc L. Vitantonio, Jeffrey Kalman, Kenneth Wulff
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Publication number: 20070095939Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable sprayer for applying a diluted product to a surface to be treated. The sprayer includes a housing including an inlet for supplying pressurized water to the sprayer, a first water only outlet, and a second diluted product only outlet. A mixing chamber is located within the housing. The mixing chamber is dimensioned to securely hold the product and is in fluid communication with the second outlet. A first flow passage extends through the housing. The first flow passage is in selective fluid communication with the inlet and the first outlet. A second flow passage extends through the housing. The second flow passage is in selective fluid communication with the first flow passage and the mixing chamber. A wall of the second flow passage is configured to direct the pressurized water flowing through the second flow passage into the mixing chamber to evenly dissolve the product and provide a generally consistent product to water ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Charles Althoff, Jeffrey Kalman, Donald Fuchs, Michael O'Toole
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Publication number: 20070090112Abstract: The subject invention relates to a trash can that comprises a base and a liner supported by the base to receive and store trash. A body, supported by the base, houses the liner and a top comprising a support wall supported by the body and two doors rotatably supported by said top support wall, wherein each door is hinged on one side to said support wall. At least one L-shaped bracket is positioned against one top door and connected to the body via a pin. At least one lift rod with a first end operatively connected to each of the L-shaped brackets. A lift bar interfaces with a second end of each of the two lift rods. A pedal mechanically connected to the lift bar moves the lift bar in a downward motion to pull the lift rods down thereby rotating the L-shaped bracket about the pin to extend each L-shaped bracket in an upward motion to open each top door.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders
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Publication number: 20070062000Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a suction nozzle, a housing connected to the suction nozzle and a suction fan and motor assembly mounted to the housing. A dirt collecting receptacle is mounted to the housing and is in communication with the suction nozzle and suction fan and motor assembly. A support plate is pivotally mounted to the housing and selectively holds a cleaning sheet for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: John Murphy, David Khalil, Michael Wright, Robert Matousek, Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, C. Ho, Kiyoshi Yokote
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Patent number: D623667Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: SMG Brands, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Cichy, Brad Schultz, Mark A. Ochs, Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders, John Evan Spirk, June O. Toscano
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Patent number: D623958Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Global Opportunities Investment Group, LLCInventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Jeffrey Kalman
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Patent number: D624434Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Global Opportunities Investment Group, LLCInventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Jeffrey Kalman
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Patent number: D638712Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Global Opportunities Investment Group, LLCInventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Jeffrey Kalman