Patents by Inventor Chris Oelhafen

Chris Oelhafen 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).

  • Movable sinks parts washer
    Patent number: 8016946
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method for servicing a parts washer having a movable sink and movable lid connected to a support frame to facilitate replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir. A pump is also pivotally connected to the sink to lift the pump during replacement and maintenance operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Porter, Theodore J. Thelin, Chris Oelhafen, Colin Greenridge, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • MOVABLE SINKS PARTS WASHER
    Publication number: 20110023279
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a movable aqueous- and solvent-based parts washer used to wash grease, oil, dirt, and other debris from mechanical parts using an cleaning solution, and more particularly, to a parts washer with a movable sink and movable lid pivotally connected to a hollow housing for facilitating the access within the housing for the replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir. The third-generation washer is made of molded reinforced polymer in a shell configuration around a tilting reservoir. A pump is also pivotally connected below the sink to retract the pump during change operations of the cleaning solution reservoir. The device includes a molded sink with basin and reinforced pan with an interface to control the release of fumes between the sink and the pivoting lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Porter, Theodore J. Thelin, Chris Oelhafen, Colin Greenridge, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Movable sink parts washer
    Patent number: 7875127
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a parts washer with a movable sink and a movable lid connected to a housing for facilitating replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir. A pump is also pivotally connected to the sink to lift the pump during replacement and maintenance operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Porter, Theodore J. Thelin, Chris Oelhafen, Colin Greenidge, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • MOVABLE SINK PARTS WASHER
    Publication number: 20080314417
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a movable aqueous- and solvent-based parts washer used to wash grease, oil, dirt, and other debris from mechanical parts using an cleaning solution, and more particularly, to a parts washer with a movable sink and movable lid pivotally connected to a hollow housing for facilitating the access within the housing for the replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir. The third-generation washer is made of molded reinforced polymer in a shell configuration around a tilting reservoir. A pump is also pivotally connected below the sink to retract the pump during change operations of the cleaning solution reservoir. The device includes a molded sink with basin and reinforced pan with an interface to control the release of fumes between the sink and the pivoting lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian E. Porter, Theodore J. Thelin, Chris Oelhafen, Colin Greenidge, Stephen H. Kaminski