Patents by Inventor Kurt Kutz

Kurt Kutz 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: 11261995
    Abstract: A multiple valve control assembly is described. The multiple valve control assembly includes a first cam/lever assembly to close a first valve, and a second cam/lever assembly to close a second valve. A first locking surface of the first cam/lever assembly, when the first cam/lever assembly is in the open position, physically blocks the rotation of the second cam/lever assembly. This provides for a pressure line to be closed by the first cam/lever assembly before the tank line can be closed by the second cam/lever assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: CAIRN5 LLC
    Inventors: Trent Andersen, Kurt Kutz
  • Publication number: 20180306344
    Abstract: A multiple valve control assembly is described. The multiple valve control assembly includes a first cam/lever assembly to close a first valve, and a second cam/lever assembly to close a second valve. A first locking surface of the first cam/lever assembly, when the first cam/lever assembly is in the open position, physically blocks the rotation of the second cam/lever assembly. This provides for a pressure line to be closed by the first cam/lever assembly before the tank line can be closed by the second cam/lever assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Trent Andersen, Kurt Kutz
  • Patent number: 10006563
    Abstract: A multiple valve control assembly is described. The multiple valve control assembly includes a first cam/lever assembly to close a first valve, and a second cam/lever assembly to close a second valve. A first locking surface of the first cam/lever assembly, when the first cam/lever assembly is in the open position, physically blocks the rotation of the second cam/lever assembly. This provides for a pressure line to be closed by the first cam/lever assembly before the tank line can be closed by the second cam/lever assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: CAIRN5 LLC
    Inventors: Trent Andersen, Kurt Kutz
  • Patent number: 9657862
    Abstract: A metering device with a protective sleeve or cover is described. The metering device adjusts a flow of a fluid. The metering device includes a valve, a neck, and a stem. The neck includes an opening to receive the stem in a rotational engagement. The stem is engaged to the valve to adjust the valve. The sleeve or cover encloses or covers the opening. The sleeve includes a first opening and a second opening. The first opening attaches to the neck. A knob inserts through the second opening of the sleeve. The knob attaches to the stem, and rotating the knob adjusts the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: CAIRN5 LLC
    Inventors: Trent Andersen, Kurt Kutz
  • Patent number: 9239072
    Abstract: A secure fastener assembly is described. The secure fastener assembly includes a flanged nut and a sleeve. The flanged nut includes a body portion and a flange portion. The sleeve includes an upper opening and a lower opening joined by a wall. The wall includes a shoulder in an inner surface of the wall near the upper opening. The shoulder receives the flange portion. A ball valve using the securing fastener assembly is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: CAIRN5 LLC
    Inventors: Trent Andersen, Kurt Kutz
  • Patent number: 5749690
    Abstract: A non-removable screw nut fastener assembly for affixation to a threaded bolt member comprising a nut member with a round substantially smooth exterior surface having a peripheral snap ring groove, a cap member having one closed end and an interior surface having a peripheral snap ring groove, the cap member being of such size as to fit closely but loosely over the nut member when the nut is fastened to the bolt member substantially enclosing and prevent turning of the nut and a snap ring resting untensioned partly within each of the peripheral grooves to prevent removal of the cap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Inventor: Kurt Kutz