Patents by Inventor Benjamin J. Hitter

Benjamin J. Hitter 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).

  • Reciprocating piston pump serviceable without tools
    Patent number: 9068567
    Abstract: The “no tools” pump removal system comprises a bearing housing attached to the drive housing. The bearing housing has a hinged door that when opened allows removal of the pump pin and then the pump. The bearing housing is provided with a latch assembly and a handle. A safety latch retains the handle in place during operation and until it is desired to remove the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: GRACO MINNESOTA INC
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Hitter, David J. Thompson, Dennis R. Peterson, William M. Blenkush
  • Exercise apparatus brake
    Patent number: 7931566
    Abstract: Exercise apparatus, which may be an elliptical cross trainer, has a rotating inertial flywheel driven by user-engaged linkage exercising a user. A user-actuated brake engages and stops rotation of the flywheel upon actuation by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Todd C. Radke, Matthew A. Donner, Jon A. Strommen, Benjamin J. Hitter, Nicholas T. Schaub, Peter H. Haugen
  • Airless paint pump inlet spring
    Publication number: 20030106590
    Abstract: A spring is provided for a paint pump inlet check valve. The spring is a simple stamped, laser cut or coiled cantilever or flat spiral extension spring with a small bumper. The design of the spring serves to enhance priming of the pump yet prevents the spring from packing out with solids in the paint or other material being pumped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: David J. Thompson, Benjamin J. Hitter, Jerry D. Horning