Patents by Inventor William Turnau

William Turnau 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: 8911114
    Abstract: A retrofit reflector for a fixture that may be utilizing an induction lamp, mounts the lamp at a point of zero bending moment on the reflector. The reflector bends widthwise in the fixture to fit within various widths of fixtures while maintaining the lamp along the zero bending moment on the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: American Green Technology
    Inventors: Steve Tokarz, William Turnau, William Runge
  • Publication number: 20130170215
    Abstract: A retrofit reflector for a fixture that may be utilizing an induction lamp, mounts the lamp at a point of zero bending moment on the reflector. The reflector bends widthwise in the fixture to fit within various widths of fixtures while maintaining the lamp along the zero bending moment on the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: AMERICAN GREEN TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Steve Tokarz, William Turnau, William Runge
  • Publication number: 20090160185
    Abstract: An example quick connect fitting assembly includes a fitting for communicating flow between at least three openings. A quick connect portion of the fitting defines one of the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Learmont, William Turnau
  • Publication number: 20060284414
    Abstract: A stub-out assembly includes a stub-out conduit that defines a major diameter and a minor diameter. The minor diameter defines an attachment groove for receipt of a mount housing and a valve housing. The mount housing includes a multitude of circumferential fingers which each include a barbed end that engage a corresponding internal groove within the valve housing of the valve assembly. The mount housing fits over the minor diameter and a retainer in the mount housing is aligned with the attachment groove. The retainer includes a partially annular set of conduit attachment legs and a set of housing attachment legs. The conduit attachment legs engage the attachment groove to axially retain the conduit therein. The housing attachment legs each include a barbed end which engage a corresponding surface located within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Green, William Turnau, Joseph Schutte, David Malone, Michael Andre
  • Publication number: 20060208213
    Abstract: A stop valve includes a valve body, a multi shot resilient control sleeve, O-ring and handle. The control sleeve is molded to the valve stem to create an integral but separately molded fluid control member. Inlet line pressure resiliently biases the side walls of the control sleeve and a circumferential sealing flap formed thereon into sealing engagement with the valve bore to prevent leakage. The control sleeve consists of a hard plastic cylinder and a flexible barrel member molded as one consistent piece by a multishot molding process. The O-ring also serves as a backup seal to prevent leakage to atmosphere. A valve handle is secured to the valve by either a screw or a snap protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: William Turnau, Bradley Allstead, Steven Tokarz
  • Publication number: 20050109969
    Abstract: A valve stem construction for a manipulable valve member used to control fluid flow through a valve. The valve stem extends externally of the valve housing for engagement by a valve handle used to manipulate the valve member between open and closed positions. The valve is formed with a plurality of circumferentially spaced concave splines extending longitudinally on the outer surface of the valve stem. The splines are spaced so as to maximize transmission of rotational torque while minimizing flexure and twisting of the valve stem. The spacing and configuration of the individual splines also ensure a strong mating fit with the valve handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: William Turnau, Steven Tokarz, Jack Elder, Scott Wilson