Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Bullis

Daniel R. Bullis 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: 8850632
    Abstract: A method for assembling a bathing enclosure includes providing a base on a support, the base having an upper rim. The method includes providing a first wall on the upper rim of the base, providing a second wall in pivotable engagement with the first wall at upper portions thereof, and pivoting the second wall relative to the first wall to mount the second wall on the upper rim of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Bullis, Daniel J. Lee, Jake W. Myre
  • Patent number: 8567470
    Abstract: A tool and method for removing a film from a surface is provided, wherein the tool can include a frame, a handle operably coupled to the frame, a number of wheels operably coupled to the frame, a cylinder rotatably coupled to the frame, an arm rotatably coupled to the frame, and a number of separating devices operably coupled to the arm. In some embodiments, the wheels can rotate about one or more axes parallel to the surface. The cylinder, which collects the removed film, rotates about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface. The arm can rotate about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan E. Kron, Nathan E. Ludtke, Lance D. Brown, Douglas S. Rodenkirch, Stephen A. Latham, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120318464
    Abstract: A tool and method for removing a film from a surface is provided, wherein the tool can include a frame, a handle operably coupled to the frame, a number of wheels operably coupled to the frame, a cylinder rotatably coupled to the frame, an arm rotatably coupled to the frame, and a number of separating devices operably coupled to the arm. In some embodiments, the wheels can rotate about one or more axes parallel to the surface. The cylinder, which collects the removed film, rotates about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface. The arm can rotate about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan E. Kron, Nathan E. Ludtke, Lance D. Brown, Douglas S. Rodenkirch, Stephen A. Latham, Daniel R. Bullis, JR.
  • Patent number: 8332972
    Abstract: A plumbing fixture enclosure which has a bathtub or shower receptor and enclosure walls. The lower tub/receptor has an upper rim on which rests a rear wall. A side wall is pivotably connected at its upper rear to an upper front side of the rear wall and then pivots downwardly to create a horizontal watertight seal between the side and rear walls. Simultaneously, a lower retaining finger at the front bottom of the side wall catches between an insert on the upper rim and the upper rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Bullis, Daniel J. Lee, Jake W. Myre
  • Patent number: 8251117
    Abstract: A tool and method for removing a film from a surface is provided, wherein the tool can include a frame, a handle operably coupled to the frame, a number of wheels operably coupled to the frame, a cylinder rotatably coupled to the frame, an arm rotatably coupled to the frame, and a number of separating devices operably coupled to the arm. In some embodiments, the wheels can rotate about one or more axes parallel to the surface. The cylinder, which collects the removed film, rotates about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface. The arm can rotate about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan E. Kron, Nathan E. Ludtke, Lance D. Brown, Douglas S. Rodenkirch, Stephen A. Latham, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120109019
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for therapeutically treating bone structure using ultrasound, and more particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus with an attachment structure for treating bone injuries or a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and/or problems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: John B. Schneider, F. Javier De Ana, Neill M. Pounder, Kevin J. Tanis, Jin (NMI) Zhang, Craig P. Conner, Daniel R. Bullis, Mark W. Cors, Daniel J. Lee, Rachel E. Desmidt, Nicholas S. Reback, Stephen A. Latham
  • Patent number: 7874176
    Abstract: A drawer refrigerator has a partitioned cabinet with one or more pull-out drawers. The pull-out drawer(s) can have an adjustable divider fence for dividing the storage space of the drawer. The divider fence can have two dividers each defined by two spaced apart elongated rods that are coupled together at a hub and have end pieces with flat surfaces that abut inside surfaces of the drawer walls. A hand operated screw knob mounted to the hub can be used to lock the position of the divider fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: U-Line Corporation
    Inventors: Philip J. Uihlein, Jennifer U. Straszewski, William A. Reed, Thomas W. Rand, Joseph E. Braun, Jack L. Vaughn, Andrew J. Doberstein, Ami M. Verhalen, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100307532
    Abstract: A tool and method for removing a film from a surface is provided, wherein the tool can include a frame, a handle operably coupled to the frame, a number of wheels operably coupled to the frame, a cylinder rotatably coupled to the frame, an arm rotatably coupled to the frame, and a number of separating devices operably coupled to the arm. In some embodiments, the wheels can rotate about one or more axes parallel to the surface. The cylinder, which collects the removed film, rotates about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface. The arm can rotate about an axis that can also be parallel to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan E. Kron, Nathan E. Ludtke, Lance D. Brown, Douglas S. Rodenkirch, Stephen A. Latham, Daniel R. Bullis, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100058531
    Abstract: A plumbing fixture enclosure which has a bathtub or shower receptor and enclosure walls. The lower tub/receptor has an upper rim on which rests a rear wall. A side wall is pivotably connected at its upper rear to an upper front side of the rear wall and then pivots downwardly to create a horizontal watertight seal between the side and rear walls. Simultaneously, a lower retaining finger at the front bottom of the side wall catches between an insert on the upper rim and the upper rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Daniel R. Bullis, Daniel J. Lee, Jake W. Myre
  • Patent number: 7556841
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Kimball, Eric J. Minor, Ketan N. Shah, Marcia L. Santaga, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr., Gafur Zainiev, Douglas S. Rodenkirch
  • Publication number: 20090133434
    Abstract: A drawer refrigerator has a partitioned cabinet with one or more pull-out drawers. The pull-out drawer(s) can have an adjustable divider fence for dividing the storage space of the drawer. The divider fence can have two dividers each defined by two spaced apart elongated rods that are coupled together at a hub and have end pieces with flat surfaces that abut inside surfaces of the drawer walls. A hand operated screw knob mounted to the hub can be used to lock the position of the divider fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Philip J. Uihlein, Jennifer U. Straszewski, William A. Reed, Thomas W. Rand, Joseph E. Braun, Jack L. Vaughn, Andrew J. Doberstein, Ami M. Verhalen, Daniel R. Bullis, JR.
  • Patent number: 7296433
    Abstract: A drawer refrigerator, including an evaporator, compressor and condenser, has a partitioned cabinet with two vertically stacked pull-out drawers having drawer bins. A single evaporator is located adjacent both drawer cavities and is partitioned to keep the temperature in both drawer bins approximately equal. The pull-out drawers can have a bottle bin with recesses holding the necks of wine, soda or like bottles. The bottle bin slides on the top edges of the drawer bin at its sides and can be moved front to back. The pull-out drawers can have an underside compartment opening at both sides of the drawer containing a removable storage bin. The pull-out drawers can also have an adjustable divider fence with pairs of lateral and transverse divider rods extending between the side walls and between the door panels and the rear walls of the drawer bins. The rods are coupled by a hub having a hand operated screw knob for locking the position of the fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: U-Line Corporation
    Inventors: Philip J. Uihlein, Jennifer U. Strazewski, William A. Reed, Thomas W. Rand, Joseph E. Braun, Jack L. Vaughn, Andrew J. Doberstein, Ami M. Verhalen, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7082783
    Abstract: A drawer refrigerator, including an evaporator, compressor and condenser, has a partitioned cabinet with two vertically stacked pull-out drawers having drawer bins. A single evaporator is located adjacent both drawer cavities and is partitioned to keep the temperature in both drawer bins approximately equal. The pull-out drawers can have a bottle bin with recesses holding the necks of wine, soda or like bottles. The bottle bin slides on the top edges of the drawer bin at its sides and can be moved front to back. The pull-out drawers can have an underside compartment opening at both sides of the drawer containing a removable storage bin. The pull-out drawers can also have an adjustable divider fence with pairs of lateral and transverse divider rods extending between the side walls and between the door panels and the rear walls of the drawer bins. The rods are coupled by a hub having a hand operated screw knob for locking the position of the fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: U-Line Corporation
    Inventors: Philip J. Uihlein, Jennifer U. Strazewski, William A. Reed, Thomas W. Rand, Joseph E. Braun, Jack L. Vaughn, Andrew J. Doberstein, Ami M. Verhalen, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5966846
    Abstract: An improved single stage snowthrower includes a housing with an open front portion, the housing including two side walls, a rear wall therebetween and a discharge chute. The rear wall includes deflecting ledges that angle upwardly toward the discharge chute, inwardly toward the center of the housing and forwardly toward the open front. The deflecting ledges provide both an inward and an upward component to snow travelling in the housing. The snowthrower also includes an impeller having axial ends and a radial edge. The impeller is comprised of two molded identical body sections that are joined about a shaft. Each body section includes a central portion, two end portions and a pair of helical portions with one helical portion between each end portion and the central portion. A portion of the radial edge of the impeller includes a shovel-like projection that is oriented in a direction extending laterally away from the impeller in the direction of rotation of the impeller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Ariens Company
    Inventors: Clarence L. Harms, Edward A. Raleigh, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr., Knute Alstad
  • Patent number: 5704699
    Abstract: A modular easily assembled cabinet system includes components in kit form including generally rectangular base, top, side and back members, and four elongated corner post or upright members. The corner post members each define an external longitudinal corner and internally facing longitudinal channels. The opposite ends of each post member define connector ends having transverse recesses adapted to receive tongue portions of connector sites formed on each corner of the base and top members. During assembly, vertical lateral edges of the side members are received within channels in the corner posts, and upper and lower edges are inserted into channels formed in the base and top members. Fasteners releasably secure the connector site tongues within the corner post recesses. A door may be hinged between the base and top members. The base, top and door may be formed of blow molded plastic, with the base and top members being configured to enable nesting of cabinets in vertically stacked relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Tratec Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen W. Pagelow, John E. Whalen, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr., Douglas E. Seals
  • Patent number: D492149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: U-Line Corporation
    Inventors: Philip J. Uihlein, Jennifer U. Strazewski, William A. Reed, Thomas W. Rand, Joseph E. Braun, Ami M. Verhalen, Cory R. Boudreau, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr., Richard A. Nelipovich
  • Patent number: D492328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: U-Line Corporation
    Inventors: Philip J. Uihlein, Jennifer U. Strazewski, William A. Reed, Thomas W. Rand, Joseph E. Braun, Cory R. Boudreau, Richard A. Nelipovich, Ami M. Verhalen, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr.
  • Patent number: D324802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Snap-On Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Richard V. Caskey, Daniel R. Bullis, Jr., Lawrence J. Fenske
  • Patent number: D349920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Brady USA, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Wendt, Mark A. Gilbertson, Daniel R. Bullis, Lawrence R. Borucki, Jr., Charles J. Check
  • Patent number: D399963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Lunar Corporation
    Inventors: Richard B. Mazess, Daniel R. Bullis