Patents by Inventor Paul J. Larson

Paul J. Larson 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).

  • Publication number: 20200386327
    Abstract: A method of controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid is provided. The method includes rotating a valve to a first position, receiving a first concentrate in the first position, discharging the first concentrate through one of two outlets, rotating the valve to a second position, receiving a second concentrate in the second position, and discharging the second concentrate through one of the two outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Patent number: 10690254
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly for use in conjunction with an eductor dispensing system which reduces the incidence of product carry-over when the valve is moved from one position to another. The selector valve assembly also reduces the incidence of improper dispensing. In a preferred manner, the selector valve assembly has a single valve member and accommodates four product inlet lines for selectively passing chemical concentrate to two eductors. The selector valve assembly is composed of a minimum of ports, thereby reducing maintenance and cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Publication number: 20180094734
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly for use in conjunction with an eductor dispensing system which reduces the incidence of product carry-over when the valve is moved from one position to another. The selector valve assembly also reduces the incidence of improper dispensing. In a preferred manner, the selector valve assembly has a single valve member and accommodates four product inlet lines for selectively passing chemical concentrate to two eductors. The selector valve assembly is composed of a minimum of ports, thereby reducing maintenance and cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Patent number: 9732862
    Abstract: A method of controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid is provided. The method includes rotating a valve to a first position, receiving a first concentrate in the first position, discharging the first concentrate through one of two outlets, rotating the valve to a second position, receiving a second concentrate in the second position, and discharging the second concentrate through one of the two outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Publication number: 20140158209
    Abstract: A method of controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid is provided. The method includes rotating a valve to a first position, receiving a first concentrate in the first position, discharging the first concentrate through one of two outlets, rotating the valve to a second position, receiving a second concentrate in the second position, and discharging the second concentrate through one of the two outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Patent number: 8661609
    Abstract: Portable devices for dislodging and/or capturing particulate matter that has accumulated on various surfaces or structures are provided. The devices include a body segment and a nose segment extending away therefrom. A high-pressure assembly generates a high-pressure airflow that is directed to a nozzle assembly in the nose segment. From the nozzle assembly, the high-pressure airflow can be emitted from multiple nozzles as a series of airflow bursts that discretely contact the surface from which the particulate matter is being dislodged. The configuration of each nozzle, as well as the overall arrangement and positions of all the nozzles together, is selected to impart the desired particulate matter dislodging characteristics to the device, and the device may incorporate a vacuum airflow to remove the particulate matter after such matter has been dislodged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy F. Knopow, Steven Merrill Harrington, Andrew L. Banka, Paul J. Larson, Ernst K. Reiter
  • Patent number: 8636031
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid. The assembly includes a body member having a compartment with an end wall, an outlet passage in the end wall, two ports connected to the body member and communicating with the outlet passage in the end wall, and two passages communicating with the compartment. A rotatable member is sealable positioned in the compartment and has a side wall and an end wall. A first passageway extends a distance into the rotatable member from the end wall thereof and a second passageway extends through the side wall thereof and communicates with the first passageway. Rotation of the rotatable member selectively orients the second passageway with each of the two passages to cause liquid in the two passages to pass to the first and second passageways and subsequently to the outlet passage and at least one of the ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Publication number: 20120247593
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid. The assembly includes a body member having a compartment with an end wall, an outlet passage in the end wall, two ports connected to the body member and communicating with the outlet passage in the end wall, and two passages communicating with the compartment. A rotatable member is sealable positioned in the compartment and has a side wall and an end wall. A first passageway extends a distance into the rotatable member from the end wall thereof and a second passageway extends through the side wall thereof and communicates with the first passageway. Rotation of the rotatable member selectively orients the second passageway with each of the two passages to cause liquid in the two passages to pass to the first and second passageways and subsequently to the outlet passage and at least one of the ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Patent number: 8186383
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly for use in conjunction with an eductor dispensing system which reduces the incidence of product carry-over when the valve is moved from one position to another. The selector valve assembly also reduces the incidence of improper dispensing. In a preferred manner, the selector valve assembly has a single valve member and accommodates four product inlet lines for selectively passing chemical concentrate to two eductors. The selector valve assembly is composed of a minimum of ports, thereby reducing maintenance and cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Publication number: 20110277270
    Abstract: Portable devices for dislodging and/or capturing particulate matter that has accumulated on various surfaces or structures are provided. The devices include a body segment and a nose segment extending away therefrom. A high-pressure assembly generates a high-pressure airflow that is directed to a nozzle assembly in the nose segment. From the nozzle assembly, the high-pressure airflow can be emitted from multiple nozzles as a series of airflow bursts that discretely contact the surface from which the particulate matter is being dislodged. The configuration of each nozzle, as well as the overall arrangement and positions of all the nozzles together, is selected to impart the desired particulate matter dislodging characteristics to the device, and the device may incorporate a vacuum airflow to remove the particulate matter after such matter has been dislodged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Jeremy F. Knopow, Steven Merrill Harrington, Andrew L. Banka, Paul J. Larson, Ernst K. Reiter
  • Publication number: 20100132814
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly for use in conjunction with an eductor dispensing system which reduces the incidence of product carry-over when the valve is moved from one position to another. The selector valve assembly also reduces the incidence of improper dispensing. In a preferred manner, the selector valve assembly has a single valve member and accommodates four product inlet lines for selectively passing chemical concentrate to two eductors. The selector valve assembly is composed of a minimum of ports, thereby reducing maintenance and cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Patent number: 6843430
    Abstract: A battery operated atomizer device comprising, in a housing (22), a liquid reservoir (30) from which a capillary type liquid delivery system (38) extends to contact a piezoelectric actuator an atomization plate assembly (34), the assembly (34) being supported by means of wire-like elements (36) in cantilever fashion over the liquid delivery system, the liquid delivery system comprising an outer tubular member (52) and a solid rod (56) which have facing surfaces configured to define between them, longitudinal capillary liquid passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville, Paul J. Larson, Thomas A. Helf, Edward J. Martens, III, David J. Schram, David A. Tomkins, Stephen M. Doerr, Thomas Jaworski
  • Publication number: 20030218077
    Abstract: A battery operated atomizer device comprising, in a housing (22), a liquid reservoir (30) from which a capillary type liquid delivery system (38) extends to contact a piezoelectric actuator an atomization plate assembly (34), the assembly (34) being supported by means of wire-like elements (36) in cantilever fashion over the liquid delivery system, the liquid delivery system comprising an outer tubular member (52) and a solid rod (56) which have facing surfaces configured to define between them, longitudinal capillary liquid passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville, Paul J. Larson, Thomas A. Helf, Edward J. Martens, David J. Schram, David A. Tomkins, Stephen M. Doerr, Thomas Jaworski