Patents by Inventor John Konieczka
John Konieczka 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: 10627378Abstract: Disclosed herein are volatile organic compound monitoring or detection systems and methods, including systems having both a reference air intake component and at least one air sample intake line. In certain embodiments, the systems provide for continuously repeating cycles of testing and calibration/recalibration. Further implementations relate to systems having two or more intake lines that can be positioned to take air samples at distances ranging from 5 feet to 200 feet or more apart.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: GreenAire Solutions, LLCInventors: John Konieczka, Ken Kubitz, Timothy Austin
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Publication number: 20190101515Abstract: Disclosed herein are volatile organic compound monitoring or detection systems and methods, including systems having both a reference air intake component and at least one air sample intake line. In certain embodiments, the systems provide for continuously repeating cycles of testing and calibration/recalibration. Further implementations relate to systems having two or more intake lines that can be positioned to take air samples at distances ranging from 5 feet to 200 feet or more apart.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: John Konieczka, Ken Kubitz, Timothy Austin
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Publication number: 20130087044Abstract: A liquid phase separator assembly permits the separation of a high pressure gas phase from a liquid phase through a controlled expansion of the gas phase with the successful agglomeration and separation of the liquid phase all within a single unit. This complete separation of the gas phase facilitates the removal of the gas by venting. The complete separation of the liquid phase optimizes the solvent recovery/cleaning by processing the liquid phase through an engineered media. The liquid phase separator assembly incorporates an internal chamber for decompression and separation as well as for containing a media for purifying the liquid phase, thus reducing overall cost and complexity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventors: Michael Scott Holtvluwer, Ken Kubitz, John Konieczka
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Patent number: 7007502Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a cooling medium within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
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Publication number: 20050034478Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a cooling medium within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2004Publication date: February 17, 2005Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
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Patent number: 6851275Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a cooling medium within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
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Patent number: 6807846Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for evaluating the integrity of a seal on liquid-filled container. According to one aspect of the invention, the apparatus comprises a tank for containing a liquid solution and a clamp with a first and second member between which the container is engaged. The clamp is positioned with respect to the tank such that a portion of the container properly situated in the clamp will extend into the tank and contact the liquid solution. A ram and cylinder are operatively connected to the clamp to engage the container. A seat is provided to support a portion of the container such that at least a portion of the container supported by the seat will extend into the tank. A drill is provided to pierce a surface of the container to make an opening. The drill is positioned such that the opening can be made while the container is in the clamp and/or the seat such that at least a portion of the container extends into the tank.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: The Quaker Oats CompanyInventors: John J. Leonard, Steven Robert Ehardt, Newell Esmond, Kurt Aaron Kreutzmann, Timothy J. Hamilton, John Konieczka
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Patent number: 6755047Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a gel pack within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Stokley-Van Camp, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
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Patent number: 6745594Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated shell system mounted in the race vehicle which holds a bottle of fluid within the shell. Another embodiment is directed to an insulated pouch mounted in the race vehicle which has a collapsible fluid bladder, a gas bladder and a gel pack within the pouch. Each embodiment has tubing which connects to a valve near the driver's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Stokley-Van Camp, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kreutzman, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
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Publication number: 20040103684Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a cooling medium within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Applicant: Stokley-Van Camp, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
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Publication number: 20040069007Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated shell system mounted in the race vehicle which holds a bottle of fluid within the shell. Another embodiment is directed to an insulated pouch mounted in the race vehicle which has a collapsible fluid bladder, a gas bladder and a gel pack within the pouch. Each embodiment has tubing which connects to a valve near the driver's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Stokley-Van Camp, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
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Publication number: 20040069008Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a gel pack within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Stokley-Van Camp, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
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Patent number: 6526810Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for evaluating the integrity of seal on liquid-filled container. According to one aspect of the invention, the apparatus comprises a for containing a liquid solution and a clamp with a first and second member between which the container is engaged. The clamp is positioned with respect to the tank such that a portion of the container properly situated in the clamp will extend into the tank and contact the liquid solution. A ram and cylinder are operatively connected to the clamp to engage the container. A seat is provided to support a portion of the container such hat at least a portion of the container supported by the seat will extend into the tank. A drill is provided to pierce a surface of the container to make an opening preferably at a location above the solution level of the liquid solution in the immersion tank.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2000Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: The Quaker Oats CompanyInventor: John Konieczka
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Publication number: 20020174711Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for evaluating the integrity of a seal on liquid-filled container. According to one aspect of the invention, the apparatus comprises a tank for containing a liquid solution and a clamp with a first and second member between which the container is engaged. The clamp is positioned with respect to the tank such that a portion of the container properly situated in the clamp will extend into the tank and contact the liquid solution. A ram and cylinder are operatively connected to the clamp to engage the container. A seat is provided to support a portion of the container such that at least a portion of the container supported by the seat will extend into the tank. A drill is provided to pierce a surface of the container to make an opening. The drill is positioned such that the opening can be made while the container is in the clamp and/or the seat such that at least a portion of the container extends into the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventors: John J. Leonard, Steven Robert Ehardt, Newell Esmond, Kurt Aaron Kreutzmann, Timothy J. Hamilton, John Konieczka
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Patent number: 6415651Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for evaluating the integrity of a seal on liquid-filled container. According to one aspect of the invention, the apparatus comprises a tank for containing a liquid solution and a clamp with a first and second member between which the container is engaged. The clamp is positioned with respect to the tank such that a portion of the container properly situated in the clamp will extend into the tank and contact the liquid solution. A ram and cylinder are operatively connected to the clamp to engage the container. A seat is provided to support a portion of the container such that at least a portion of the container supported by the seat will extend into the tank. A drill is provided to pierce a surface of the container to make an opening. The drill is positioned such that the opening can be made while the container is in the clamp and/or the seat such that at least a portion of the container extends into the tank.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: The Quaker Oats CompanyInventors: John J. Leonard, Steven Robert Ehardt, Newell Esmond, Kurt Aaron Kreutzmann, Timothy J. Hamilton, John Konieczka
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Publication number: 20020066303Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for evaluating the integrity of a seal on liquid-filled container. According to one aspect of the invention, the apparatus comprises a tank for containing a liquid solution and a clamp with a first and second member between which the container is engaged. The clamp is positioned with respect to the tank such that a portion of the container properly situated in the clamp will extend into the tank and contact the liquid solution. A ram and cylinder are operatively connected to the clamp to engage the container. A seat is provided to support a portion of the container such that at least a portion of the container supported by the seat will extend into the tank. A drill is provided to pierce a surface of the container to make an opening. The drill is positioned such that the opening can be made while the container is in the clamp and/or the seat such that at least a portion of the container extends into the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Applicant: THE QUAKER OATS COMPANYInventor: John Konieczka
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Publication number: 20020053234Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for evaluating the integrity of a seal on liquid-filled container. According to one aspect of the invention, the apparatus comprises a tank for containing a liquid solution and a clamp with a first and second member between which the container is engaged. The clamp is positioned with respect to the tank such that a portion of the container properly situated in the clamp will extend into the tank and contact the liquid solution. A ram and cylinder are operatively connected to the clamp to engage the container. A seat is provided to support a portion of the container such that at least a portion of the container supported by the seat will extend into the tank. A drill is provided to pierce a surface of the container to make an opening. The drill is positioned such that the opening can be made while the container is in the clamp and/or the seat such that at least a portion of the container extends into the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2000Publication date: May 9, 2002Applicant: THE QUAKER OATS COMPANYInventors: John J. Leonard , Steven Robert Ehardt , Newell Esmond , Kurt Aaron Kreutzmann , Timothy J. Hamilton , John Konieczka
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Patent number: 5535618Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for testing for leaks in the bodies of sealed containers.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1995Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: The Quaker Oats CompanyInventor: John Konieczka