Patents by Inventor Robert Soreo

Robert Soreo 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: 10634102
    Abstract: A sender assembly that has a compact state, which may allow a pump assembly including the sender assembly to be easily inserted into an opening of a fluid tank. For example, the pump assembly may be insertable into the opening of the fluid tank while a longitudinal axis of the pump assembly remains coaxial with the opening. When in the compact state a rotatable arm and a float of the sender assembly may be entirely within or deformable to be within a predetermined envelope that has a radial extent less than the opening of the fluid tank to allow the sender assembly to be inserted straight into the opening. The predetermined envelope may be coaxial with the longitudinal axis and have a cross-section transverse to the longitudinal axis that matches the opening of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Trico Group, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soreo, Mike McKee, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Ryan Gernheuser
  • Publication number: 20200080525
    Abstract: A sender assembly that has a compact state, which may allow a pump assembly including the sender assembly to be easily inserted into an opening of a fluid tank. For example, the pump assembly may be insertable into the opening of the fluid tank while a longitudinal axis of the pump assembly remains coaxial with the opening. When in the compact state a rotatable arm and a float of the sender assembly may be entirely within or deformable to be within a predetermined envelope that has a radial extent less than the opening of the fluid tank to allow the sender assembly to be inserted straight into the opening. The predetermined envelope may be coaxial with the longitudinal axis and have a cross-section transverse to the longitudinal axis that matches the opening of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Soreo, Mike McKee, Lindsey Tufts, JR., Ryan Gernheuser
  • Publication number: 20200080524
    Abstract: A sender assembly that has a compact state, which may allow a pump assembly including the sender assembly to be easily inserted into an opening of a fluid tank. For example, the pump assembly may be insertable into the opening of the fluid tank while a longitudinal axis of the pump assembly remains coaxial with the opening. When in the compact state a rotatable arm and a float of the sender assembly may be entirely within or deformable to be within a predetermined envelope that has a radial extent less than the opening of the fluid tank to allow the sender assembly to be inserted straight into the opening. The predetermined envelope may be coaxial with the longitudinal axis and have a cross-section transverse to the longitudinal axis that matches the opening of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Soreo, Mike McKee, Lindsey Tufts, JR., Ryan Gernheuser
  • Patent number: 10307785
    Abstract: A heat pump dispenser includes a housing having a handle portion and a barrel portion. A feeder section is coupled to the handle portion. The feeder section includes a feeder mechanism and a dispensing trigger assembly operably coupled to the feeder mechanism. The feeder mechanism includes a gear assembly having a drive gear operably engaged to a plunger housed in the barrel portion. The trigger assembly includes a trigger having a ratchet portion. The ratchet portion selectively engages and rotates the drive gear to move the plunger toward a dispensing opening provided in the barrel portion and into engagement with an adhesive/filler stick. The feeder mechanism is selectively actuated by the dispensing trigger assembly to advance the adhesive/filler stick into a heater section of the barrel portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: RPM WOOD FINISHES GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Cash, Colin Campbell, Marc Vitantonio, Robert Vystrcil, Trevor Jackson, Chris deHaas, Robert Soreo
  • Publication number: 20170341103
    Abstract: A heat pump dispenser includes a housing having a handle portion and a barrel portion. A feeder section is coupled to the handle portion. The feeder section includes a feeder mechanism and a dispensing trigger assembly operably coupled to the feeder mechanism. The feeder mechanism includes a gear assembly having a drive gear operably engaged to a plunger housed in the barrel portion. The trigger assembly includes a trigger having a ratchet portion. The ratchet portion selectively engages and rotates the drive gear to move the plunger toward a dispensing opening provided in the barrel portion and into engagement with an adhesive/filler stick. The feeder mechanism is selectively actuated by the dispensing trigger assembly to advance the adhesive/filler stick into a heater section of the barrel portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Steve Cash, Colin Campbell, Marc Vitantonio, Robert Vystrcil, Trevor Jackson, Chris deHaas, Robert Soreo
  • Publication number: 20140190023
    Abstract: A reciprocating saw and one or more blades for cutting material. The reciprocating saw includes a drive system and a gear arrangement that is designed to cause first and second reciprocating saw blades to partially or fully reciprocate in opposite directions. The two reciprocating saw blades can include a tooth configuration that facilitates in maintaining the blades together during the cutting of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Infusion Brands International, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Vitantonio, Trevor Jackson, Doug Gall, Donald C. Fuchs, JR., Robert Soreo
  • Patent number: 8678236
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing serving portions of topping onto beverages and desserts comprises a first compartment portion and a second compartment portion hingedly connected to the first compartment portion. One of the compartment portions includes a backing surface and a bag holding member operable to releasably attach a product bag to the compartment portion adjacent the backing surface. The other compartment portion includes a squeeze member, for example a cylindrical roller, mounted for travel in upward and downward directions. The squeeze member is arranged to contact the product bag when the second compartment portion is closed relative to the first compartment portion. The dispenser also comprises an actuating lever mechanically connected to the squeeze member, for example by a one-way advancing mechanism, wherein the actuating lever is operable by a user to advance the squeeze member in the downward direction to dispense product. The dispenser facilitates cleaning and product replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Rich Products Corporation
    Inventors: Sarah Jane Burke, Diego Viana, Christopher Tirone, Donald Fuchs, Jeffery Kalman, David Boll, Robert Soreo
  • Publication number: 20140068952
    Abstract: An oscillating multi-tool for cutting, scraping, sanding, or grinding of material. The oscillating multi-tool includes a body, a drive system and a gear arrangement. The drive system and the gear arrangement are designed to cause first and second tool attachments to partially or fully oscillate in opposite directions. The gear arrangement is connected or interconnected to first and second tool connectors. The first tool attachment is connected to the first tool connector and the second tool attachment is connected to the second tool connector. The gear arrangement causes the first and second tool connectors to move when the drive system is activated to thereby cause the first and second tool attachments to partially or fully oscillate in opposite directions relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Infusion Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Soreo, Marc Vitantonio, Trevor Jackson, John Nottingham, John Spirk, Donald C. Fuchs, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140047720
    Abstract: A reciprocating saw for cutting material. The reciprocating saw includes a drive system and a gear arrangement that is designed to cause first and second reciprocating saw blades to partially or fully reciprocate in opposite directions. The gear arrangement is connected or interconnected to first and second blade carrying arms. The first reciprocating saw blade is connected to the first blade carrying arm and the second reciprocating saw blade is connected to the second blade carrying arm. The gear arrangement causes the first and second blade carrying arms to move when the drive system is activated to thereby cause the first and second reciprocating saw blades to partially or fully reciprocate in opposite directions relative to one another. The gear arrangement is designed to enable a stroke length of the first and second reciprocating saw blades to be changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Marc Vitantonio, Trevor Jackson, Donald C. Fuchs, JR., Robert Soreo, John Nottingham, John Spirk
  • Publication number: 20140008390
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing serving portions of topping onto beverages and desserts comprises a first compartment portion and a second compartment portion hingedly connected to the first compartment portion. One of the compartment portions includes a backing surface and a bag holding member operable to releasably attach a product bag to the compartment portion adjacent the backing surface. The other compartment portion includes a squeeze member, for example a cylindrical roller, mounted for travel in upward and downward directions. The squeeze member is arranged to contact the product bag when the second compartment portion is closed relative to the first compartment portion. The dispenser also comprises an actuating lever mechanically connected to the squeeze member, for example by a one-way advancing mechanism, wherein the actuating lever is operable by a user to advance the squeeze member in the downward direction to dispense product. The dispenser facilitates cleaning and product replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Sarah Jane Burke, Diego Viana, Christopher Tirone, Donald Fuchs, Jeffery Kalman, David Boll, Robert Soreo
  • Patent number: 8534301
    Abstract: A steam mop that includes a handle, an extension member, a base mount, a steam generator, and a mop head. The steam generator includes a body that at least partially contains a fluid tank, fluid pump and a heating element used to at least partially vaporize fluid. The body of the steam generator is designed to be releasably connected to the base mount such that the steam generator can be used as a steam producing device for the steam mop or can be disconnected from the base mount and be used as a stand alone steam producing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Innovation Direct LLC
    Inventors: John R. Nottingham, Brian V. Sokol, John W. Spirk, Douglas E. Whitner, Michael O'Toole, Marc Vitantonio, Michael Schiavoni, Robert Soreo, Brian Catlett
  • Patent number: D685242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Infusion Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Vitantonio, Trevor Jackson, John Nottingham, Donald C. Fuchs, Jr., Robert Soreo, John Spirk
  • Patent number: D705027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Infusion Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Vitantonio, Donald C. Fuchs, Jr., Trevor Jackson, Robert Soreo, John Nottingham, John Spirk
  • Patent number: D705028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Infusion Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Vitantonio, Donald C. Fuchs, Jr., Trevor Jackson, Robert Soreo, John Nottingham, John Spirk
  • Patent number: D720188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Rich Products Corporation
    Inventors: Sarah Jane Burke, Diego Viana, Christopher Tirone, Donald Fuchs, Jeffery Kalman, David Boll, Robert Soreo
  • Patent number: D815168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: RPM WOOD FINISHES GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Cash, Colin Campbell, Marc Vitantonio, Robert Vystrcil, Trevor Jackson, Chris deHaas, Robert Soreo
  • Patent number: D833877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: RPM Wood Finishes Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Campbell, Robert Soreo
  • Patent number: D834079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: RPM Wood Finishes Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Cash, Colin Campbell, Marc Vitantonio, Robert Vystrcil, Trevor Jackson, Chris deHaas, Robert Soreo
  • Patent number: D845786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: RPM WOOD FINISHES GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Colin Campbell, Robert Soreo
  • Patent number: D871456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Trico Group, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soreo, Mike McKee, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Ryan Gernheuser