Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Kopel

Andrew J. Kopel 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).

  • Publication number: 20100294855
    Abstract: This invention allows a painter to use a sprayer 12 to reach objects or surfaces that would otherwise be out of reach for them. A step 10 is provided on the sprayer 12 which provides a quick and easy solution for users when prepping and cleaning a room. This feature would easily allow an average sized man to reach the ceiling in an 8 foot room and other similar heights. In this function the step 10 would allow the sprayer frame 14 to act as a step stool or step ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Dale D. Johnson, Andrew J. Kopel, Steve J. Wrobel, Steven H. Fredrickson
  • Patent number: 6534958
    Abstract: A system provides electrical power and compressed air includes a wheeled hand truck frame, an engine, a compressor, a generator, and a reservoir having several horizontally disposed cylindrical tanks in fluid communication and arranged in one or a few vertical planes. A portion of a lower-most tank of the reservoir is below the plane including the axle for the wheels; and the respective centers of gravity of the engine, the fuel tank, and the reservoir are arranged for relatively greater stability. A control system for the engine, generator, and compressor provides priority response to air demand and/or priority response to electrical power demand by reducing lower priority loads on the engine prior to increasing engine speed. A throttle controller moves the engine throttle from high speed to low speed in response to low demand for compressed air in combination with low demand for electrical power. The throttle controller includes a low demand valve and throttle positioning air cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Coleman Powermate, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom M. Graber, Harold C. Scott, Harold Todd Tyler, Timothy W. Burford, Andrew J. Kopel, Paul Joseph Klinek
  • Patent number: D550715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Davidson, Steven J. Wrobel, Andrew J. Kopel, Barry W. Mattson, David J. Thompson, James C. Schroeder
  • Patent number: D580516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Barry W. Mattson, Andrew J. Kopel, James C. Schroeder, Jon M. Knutson, David J. Thompson
  • Patent number: D580517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Barry W. Mattson, Andrew J. Kopel, James C. Schroeder, Jon M. Knutson, David J. Thompson
  • Patent number: D597173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Mulgrew, Andrew J. Kopel, Jason P. Iverson, Bradley H. Hines
  • Patent number: D608414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: August F. Legatt, Andrew J. Kopel, Jason P. Iverson, Paul G. Barney, Bradley H. Hines