Patents Represented by Attorney Niro, Haller + Niro
  • Patent number: 7871527
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stationary cloth media filtration systems and devices, as well as processes and devices for uniform flow distribution and improved cloth media filter backwashing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Smith, Paul A. Hughes, Lloyd W. Johnson, Peter G. Baumann
  • Patent number: 7850020
    Abstract: Storage carts for the storage of pallets and other loads that may be moved between an open position into an aisle for access to the load and a closed position out of the aisle when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony N. Konsant
  • Patent number: 7833424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cleaning cloth filter media supported on a plurality of opposingly-spaced filter plate frames. A backwash assembly (23) moves linearly and includes at least one cylindrical backwash arm (200) that rotates to consecutively clean the media of the spaced filter plate frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter G. Baumann, David Smith
  • Patent number: 7828161
    Abstract: A reinforced rack truss base to protect against damage to a rack truss storage system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony N. Konstant
  • Patent number: 7819078
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for painting a plurality of articles having a paint basin for holding paint, an article conveyor assembly for suspending and delivering articles to the basin, and a paint circulation and application system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Johannessen
  • Patent number: 7814727
    Abstract: A wall panel structure which is easily assembled and disassembled and is constructed from a plurality of frame assemblies, each frame assembly comprising a first frame component having a first wall and an adjacent second wall, the first wall having an externally accessible abutment surface; and a second frame component having an angled cross section defined by first and second arms, the first arm having an inwardly extending flange configured to engage said abutment surface of the first frame component, and the second arm configured to engage the second wall of the first frame component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Jake & Elwood Holding Company
    Inventor: Steven Bi LaCasse
  • Patent number: 7807050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stationary cloth media filtration systems and devices, as well as processes and devices, including improved cloth media filter backwashing using a rotating backwash arm assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter G. Baumann, David Smith
  • Patent number: 7797982
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable, personal breath tester device for testing the blood alcohol content of the user of the device. The breath tester comprises a circuit board, wherein a sensor, a liquid crystal display, and a processing unit are installed on and electrically connected to the circuit board. The processing unit receives a voltage signal from the sensor representing the blood alcohol content of the user and converts the voltage signal to a precise value that is displayed on the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignees: Resource Management International, LLC, Honor Tone Limited
    Inventors: Paul C. Burke, Chi Wing Wong
  • Patent number: 7798749
    Abstract: An improved pneumatic particulate conveyance system including a particulate diffuser plate is disclosed. The assembly includes a pipeline with one or more particulate inlets for introducing solid particulates to a prime mover, wherein the pipeline has at least one particulate diffuser plate located within the pipeline. The particulate diffuser plate has a length which runs parallel to the prime mover and occludes at least a portion of a particulate inlet so as to increase the surface area exposed to the conveying air, thus resulting in a more efficient momentum transfer to the particulate. The plate used in the assembly further includes an arcuate trailing edge so as to encourage more particulate falling into the middle (i.e., the higher velocity portion of the profile) of the prime mover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: United Conveyor Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel E. Charhut, Saurabh Rastogi, Stanley R. Tryba, Robert T. Jones
  • Patent number: 7780019
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pallet storage system including a cart that rides on rails between an open or access position and a closed or storage position. More particularly, the present invention relates to a storage device that facilitates the picking of individual cases or items from pallets that are stored on the floor under a rack type storage structure. The device of the present invention enables two-deep storage of pallets on the floor and the automatic presentation of a rear pallet to the access aisle for easy picking of items stored on the pallet using a cart that cantilevers from the end of the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony N. Konstant
  • Patent number: 7770903
    Abstract: The present inventions provide self-supporting drawer type storage carts for the storage of pallets or other loads, including heavy and relatively fragile loads, that may be smoothly moved between an open or forward position and a closed or rearward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony N. Konstant
  • Patent number: 7753220
    Abstract: A rack truss for use in forming shelf-type storage racks which may be assembled at the site using bolts and/or which includes reinforcement at the lower level of the rack truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony N. Konstant
  • Patent number: 7748546
    Abstract: A rack truss for use in forming shelf-type storage racks which may be assembled at the site using bolts and/or which includes reinforcement at the lower level of the rack truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony N. Konstant