Patents Assigned to K.J. Manufacturing
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Publication number: 20220282648Abstract: A device for reciprocatingly removing and replenishing fluid in circulating system of an hydraulic mechanism that includes at least two processing tanks, at least one air pressure regulator and connector releasably engageable with a pressurized air source, at least one vacuum generator, at least one pressure regulator; and means for removing the fluid from the circulating system at vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Vivek Bedi, George Blundy
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Patent number: 11346261Abstract: A device for reciprocatingly removing and replenishing fluid in circulating system of an hydraulic mechanism that includes at least two processing tanks, at least one air pressure regulator and connector releasably engageable with a pressurized air source, at least one vacuum generator, at least one pressure regulator; and means for removing the fluid from the circulating system at vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Vivek Bedi, George Blundy
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Patent number: 11328890Abstract: A method for replacing a volume of coolant fluid in a circulating system in diesel engine system that includes the steps of establishing pneumatic connection with at least one location in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system; establishing fluid connection with at least one point in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system, the fluid connection location being different from the pneumatic connection; and after pneumatic and fluid connection is established, drawing a vacuum pressure through said pneumatic connection and introducing the volume of coolant fluid into the through said fluid connection as well as a device for accomplishing the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Ram D. Bedi, George Blundy
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Patent number: 11092048Abstract: A drain tube device that includes a first tubular region, a second region and arcuate tubular region interposed between the first tubular region and the second region. In certain embodiments, the arcuate region is contiguously joined to the first tubular and the second region such that the first tubular region and the second region form an acute angle in a first plane that is between 45° and 90°. The second region has an end distal to the arcuate tubular region and includes a longitudinal opening defined in at least a portion of the region between the arcuate tubular region and the distal end. In certain embodiments, the arcuate region can also have a configuration that provides an angle located out of the first plane between the first tubular region and the second region that is between zero and 90°.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventor: George Blundy
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Publication number: 20200105491Abstract: A method for replacing a volume of coolant fluid in a circulating system in diesel engine system that includes the steps of establishing pneumatic connection with at least one location in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system; establishing fluid connection with at least one point in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system, the fluid connection location being different from the pneumatic connection; and after pneumatic and fluid connection is established, drawing a vacuum pressure through said pneumatic connection and introducing the volume of coolant fluid into the through said fluid connection as well as a device for accomplishing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: K. J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Ram D. Bedi, George Blundy
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Patent number: 10508571Abstract: A drain tube device that includes a first tubular region, a second region and arcuate tubular region interposed between the first tubular region and the second region. In certain embodiments, the arcuate region is contiguously joined to the first tubular and the second region such that the first tubular region and the second region form an acute angle in a first plane that is between 45° and 90°. The second region has an end distal to the arcuate tubular region and includes a longitudinal opening defined in at least a portion of the region between the arcuate tubular region and the distal end. In certain embodiments, the arcuate region can also have a configuration that provides an angle located out of the first plane between the first tubular region and the second region that is between zero and 90°.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventor: George Blundy
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Patent number: 10497531Abstract: A method for replacing a volume of coolant fluid in a circulating system in diesel engine system that includes the steps of establishing pneumatic connection with at least one location in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system; establishing fluid connection with at least one point in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system, the fluid connection location being different from the pneumatic connection; and after pneumatic and fluid connection is established, drawing a vacuum pressure through said pneumatic connection and introducing the volume of coolant fluid into the through said fluid connection as well as a device for accomplishing the same.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Ram D. Bedi, George Blundy
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Patent number: 9394930Abstract: A method for replacing a volume of coolant fluid in a circulating system in diesel engine system that includes the steps of establishing pneumatic connection with at least one location in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system; establishing fluid connection with at least one point in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system, the fluid connection location being different from the pneumatic connection; and after pneumatic and fluid connection is established, drawing a vacuum pressure through said pneumatic connection and introducing the volume of coolant fluid through said fluid connection as well as a device for accomplishing the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Ram D. Bedi, George Blundy
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Patent number: 8590580Abstract: A method for replacing a volume of coolant fluid in a circulating system in diesel engine system that includes the steps of establishing pneumatic connection with at least one location in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system; establishing fluid connection with at least one point in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system, the fluid connection location being different from the pneumatic connection; and after pneumatic and fluid connection is established, drawing a vacuum pressure through said pneumatic connection and introducing the volume of coolant fluid into the through said fluid connection as well as a device for accomplishing the same.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Ram D. Bedi, George Blundy
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Publication number: 20130233403Abstract: A method for replacing a volume of coolant fluid in a circulating system in diesel engine system that includes the steps of establishing pneumatic connection with at least one location in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system; establishing fluid connection with at least one point in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system, the fluid connection location being different from the pneumatic connection; and after pneumatic and fluid connection is established, drawing a vacuum pressure through said pneumatic connection and introducing the volume of coolant fluid into the through said fluid connection as well as a device for accomplishing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: K. J. MANUFACTURING CO.Inventors: Ram D. Bedi, George Blundy
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Patent number: 8393309Abstract: A fuel priming device comprising: means for establishing releasable fluid communication with an interior volume of a fuel conveying system of an engine; a first conduit affixed to the releasable communication means for conveying diesel fuel from an engine; a pressurizable reservoir in fluid communication with the fuel conveying conduit, the device located external to the automotive vehicle associated and at least on pneumatic system controlling the removal of fuel from the diesel fuel filter.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing, Co.Inventors: George R. Blundy, Ram D. Bedi
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Patent number: 8316811Abstract: A fuel priming device comprising: means for establishing releasable fluid communication with an interior volume of a fuel conveying system of an engine; a first conduit affixed to the releasable communication means for conveying diesel fuel from an engine; a pressurizable reservoir in fluid communication with the fuel conveying conduit, the device located external to the automotive vehicle associated and at least on pneumatic system controlling the removal of fuel from the diesel fuel filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: K. J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: George R. Blundy, Ram D. Bedi
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Publication number: 20120118389Abstract: A method for replacing a volume of coolant fluid in a circulating system in diesel engine system that includes the steps of establishing pneumatic connection with at least one location in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system; establishing fluid connection with at least one point in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system, the fluid connection location being different from the pneumatic connection; and after pneumatic and fluid connection is established, drawing a vacuum pressure through said pneumatic connection and introducing the volume of coolant fluid into the through said fluid connection as well as a device for accomplishing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: K.J. MANUFACTURING CO.Inventors: Ram D. Bedi, George Blundy
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Patent number: 7967151Abstract: A money saving universal fuel recycling machine has a reservoir for receiving fuel from a used fuel filter or other source of used or old fuel. A pumping device selectively moves the fuel from the reservoir through the filtration devices. Each filtration device has a lower portion for collecting water and other waste material for selective removal to a waste receptacle. The filter fuel that can be selectively routed to either a new fuel filter or a recycled fuel container.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Ram D. Bedi, George R. Blundy
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Patent number: 7163085Abstract: An apparatus for removing spent oil from an internal combustion engine and purging at least a portion of oil retained in an associated oil filter via air actuated valves in communication with a source of pressurized air. The apparatus has a waste receptacle and a venturi communicating with the waste receptacle for creating a vacuum therein. The air actuated valves include a timer to introduce the pressurized air to the oil filter for a predetermined amount of time to purge a portion of the spent oil in the oil filter into the internal lubrication distribution passage system.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2003Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: K. J. Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Ram D. Bedi, George R. Blundy, A. John Van der Griendt
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Patent number: 6981574Abstract: A dipstick oil change system is provided wherein oil to be removed from the engine is drawn through the conduit that encloses or sheathes the dipstick, The conduit includes a first opening positionable in the oil pan of the engine, a second opening that can be selectively sealed, and a third opening for receiving the dipstick. Oil removal means such as vacuum means can be engaged with the second opening and define a vacuum to draw oil out of the oil pan. The connection between the second opening and the vacuum means can include quick connect fittings.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventor: Ram D. Bedi
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Patent number: 6569320Abstract: A fuel collection and rehabilitation device for use in connection with diesel engines, the diesel engine having a fuel filter having an interior volume for containing fuel therein. The fuel collection and rehabilitation device having conduits for releasable fluid communication with the interior volume. A pumping device selectively moves the fuel from the fuel filter to a collection receptacle and then through a filtration device. The fuel then can be selectively routed back to the fuel filter connected to the diesel engine.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2000Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Ram D. Bedi, George R. Blundy
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Patent number: 6234274Abstract: An apparatus for retrofitting a vehicle for removing spent oil from an oil pan reservoir installed in an access aperture located in a floor bottom of the oil pan reservoir. The device includes a low profile quick connect nipple having a first end threadably sealing into the access aperture and a second end releasably engagable with a mating fitting positioned on an externally located fluid delivery device and further having a fluid tight closure when the second end is disengaged from the fluid delivery device. The apparatus has a center throughbore having a movable member therein. The movable member includes a stem and a circular flared portion. A retainer clip is securely attached to an upper end of the stem. A ring configuration has a center through aperture for receiving the stem and radial connections extending to the periphery of the throughbore. The ring configuration centers the stem and defines a stop for the movable member when the retainer clip contacts the ring configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: K. J. Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: A. John van der Griendt
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Patent number: 6213173Abstract: An apparatus for changing oil in a vehicle having an internal combustion engine with lubrication passages, the apparatus having a system for air purging the lubrication passages to expediently remove the oil. The apparatus includes a pressure transducer in the fluid line of the air purge system to monitor a pressure drop of the compressed air when the spent oil has been removed from the engine. When the pressure drop exceeds a predetermined value the air purge system automatically deactivates.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: K. J. Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Ram D. Bedi, A. John van der Griendt
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Patent number: 5964256Abstract: A method and apparatus for changing oil and measuring oil consumption in an internal combustion engine having an internal oil lubrication distribution passage system with an oil filter and oil reservoir which includes the steps of connecting an external, separable apparatus to the internal oil lubrication distribution system at a first point upstream of the oil filter and at a second point in fluid communication with the oil reservoir; removing spent oil from the oil reservoir and measuring the amount removed; introducing a measured amount of fresh oil appropriate for the internal combustion engine into the oil reservoir; and calculating the difference between the amount of fresh oil introduced to and the spent oil removed from the oil reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1993Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: K.J. ManufacturingInventors: Ram D. Bedi, Adrianus J. van der Griendt