Patents by Inventor Steven J. Gager

Steven J. Gager 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).

  • Auto-indexing visor core
    Patent number: 7556759
    Abstract: A method for making visor cores is disclosed. The method includes sequentially molding visor cores, and interconnecting the visor cores as they are molded to form a chain of visor cores. The visor cores remain oriented relative to one another, and the visor cores can be sequentially positioned in a cooling fixture and a flexing fixture. The chain of visors can be wound on a spool or the like for transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventors: David L. Hiemstra, Michael L. Lanser, Steven J. Gager
  • Method for making cushioned product with integral cover
    Patent number: 7445686
    Abstract: A process for producing an upholstered article in a bladder mold. A cover sheet with adhesive is positioned over the opened bladder mold. A foam core is inserted into the bladder mold, carrying the cover sheet into engagement with the bladder. The bladder mold is then closed so that the bladder wraps the marginal portion of the cover sheet around the foam core. After the adhesive cures to bond the cover sheet to the foam core, the mold is opened; and the article is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Royal Plastics, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steven J. Gager, Wesley D. Mersman
  • Pump for compression sprayers
    Patent number: 5624061
    Abstract: A pump assembly for a compression sprayer includes a cylinder and a piston reciprocal therein with means for releasably latching the piston in its fully inserted position. An integral cup and spring are coupled with the inner end of the piston with the spring biased against the inner end of the cylinder to cooperate in urging the piston outwardly to maintain the piston in its latched position. A handle for facilitating reciprocation of the piston is provided with a soft grip for comfort and reducing hand fatigue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: H.D. Hudson Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Gager, Paul D. Hurley
  • Pump for compression sprayers
    Patent number: 5435469
    Abstract: A pump assembly for a compression sprayer includes a cylinder and a piston reciprocal therein with means for releasably latching the piston in its fully inserted position. An integral cup and spring are coupled with the inner end of the piston with the spring biased against the inner end of the cylinder to cooperate in urging the piston outwardly to maintain the piston in its latched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: H. D. Hudson Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Gager, Paul D. Hurley