Patents by Inventor Brian K. Linstedt

Brian K. Linstedt 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: 6663307
    Abstract: A device for spraying pesticides and/or agricultural treatment chemicals has a housing configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod on the housing configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, a shaft connected to the housing, and a linkage to reverse a triggering force so that the actuator pushes against the overcap. Attachments can be provided in front of the sprayer nozzle, such as a shroud to limit back spray, a rake to disturb soil prior to treatment, a tapered director to focus spray in corners, or a fan shaped outlet to provide a wide spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Kopanic, Jonathan N. Mandell, William G. Madala, Douglas A. Soller, Nathan R. Westphal, Dale Aberegg, Cathal L. Fahy, Tracey A. Frosch, Brian K. Linstedt, Steven A. Zach
  • Publication number: 20030053846
    Abstract: A device for spraying pesticides and/or agricultural treatment chemicals has a housing configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod on the housing configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, a shaft connected to the housing, and a linkage to reverse a triggering force so that the actuator pushes against the overcap. Attachments can be provided in front of the sprayer nozzle, such as a shroud to limit back spray, a rake to disturb soil prior to treatment, a tapered director to focus spray in corners, or a fan shaped outlet to provide a wide spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Robert J. Kopanic, Jonathan N. Mandell, William G. Madala, Douglas A. Soller, Nathan R. Westphal, Dale Aberegg, Cathal L. Fahy, Tracey A. Frosch, Brian K. Linstedt, Steven A. Zach
  • Publication number: 20020148908
    Abstract: The invention is an automated sprayer for spraying the walls of a bath and shower enclosure with a cleanser. The sprayer has a housing that can be mounted inside the shower enclosure and that defines a tray in which an inverted bottle of cleanser is stored. The bottom of the tray has a tube extending downwardly along a longitudinal axis through which the cleanser can pass. A motorized head disposed beneath the tube can be rotated about the axis for metering cleanser from the bottle and spraying cleanser outward. The sprayer includes timer circuitry that delays commencement of a spray for a set time and automatically stops spraying after a predetermined period. The sprayer also includes a system for signaling the beginning of a spray cycle including audio and visual alarms. An automated method of cleaning the shower enclosure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Brian K. Linstedt, Keith H. Gausmann, Cathal L. Fahy, Luke C. Stonis, Dale Aberegg, Amber N. Dudley, Peter M. Neumann, Douglas R. Elsie, Daniel K. Childs, Clifford Krapfl, Howard R. Dittmer, Craig F. Shiesley, Terry M. Kovara, Michael C. Fryan, Padma P. Varanasi, Steven A. Zach, Martin Rathgeber
  • Patent number: 6079803
    Abstract: A closet organization system is provided which includes an apparatus and a method for installing same. The apparatus includes adjustable shelving and an adjustable clothes rod coupled to a console unit, which can further include additional shelving and also drawers. The console unit which includes posts having holes therein for receiving projections on the console shelves, and a drawer assembly, or inserts for use with adjustable shelving, the console shelves, and the drawer assembly. The closet organization system, fabricated from either word or lightweight plastic, is adapted to be easily assembled and easily disassembled. Additional brackets can secure the console unit to a wall, and brackets can be further included with the adjustable shelving to provide additional support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Westerlund Products Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. West, Dale Aberegg, Brian K. Linstedt, Mark W. Groves, Gregory J. Merz, Stephen Bennett Moore
  • Patent number: 5042458
    Abstract: A cooking apparatus utilizes a bi-level exhaust venting system for an eye level range for conducting heated air from both a front portion and a rear portion of a subjacent stove unit. A first inlet is provided at a top portion of the cabinet, and a second inlet is provided at a bottom portion of the cabinet for conducting air from the front and rear surface units, respectively. A blower draws the conducted air into the upper cabinet and discharges it through a suitable outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Spencer, Brian K. Linstedt
  • Patent number: 4900160
    Abstract: A two-piece combination pouring trough and splash shield for use with a food mixer bowl. The two pieces may be selectively locked together or separated as desired. When locked together, the two pieces form a frusto-conical splash shield. Integrally formed with the splash shield is a pouring trough. A pair of concentric annular ribs are secured to the frusto-conical splash shield whereby the assembled splash shield may rest on the top edge of a bowl and may accommodate various sizes of mixing bowls. The locking mechanism for locking the two pieces of the splash shield together may be configured as a ball and socket arrangement or a tab and slot arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Brooks, Brian K. Linstedt
  • Patent number: D483986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Boyle, Annette D. Bravard, Rob P. Brueckner, John C. Thomas, Keith J. Kresge, Joshua D. Dickman, Brian K. Linstedt
  • Patent number: D483993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Boyle, Annette D. Bravard, John C. Thomas, Joshua D. Dickman, Brian K. Linstedt
  • Patent number: D483994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Boyle, Annette D. Bravard, John C. Thomas, Joshua D. Dickman, Brian K. Linstedt