Patents by Inventor Gregg R. Rapala

Gregg R. Rapala 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).

  • Sheeted cleaning media dispenser with rotation limiting hanger
    Patent number: 8910826
    Abstract: A dispenser is described for dispensing sheeted cleaning media, such as disposable hand towels, in a residential or household setting using the existing towel bar for a means of placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Gregg R. Rapala
  • Support member for tissues or paper hand towels in a cube or upright style box
    Publication number: 20140110423
    Abstract: A support member is described for facilitating the proper positioning of tissues or paper hand towels within a cube or upright style container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventor: Gregg R. Rapala
  • Sheeted cleaning media dispenser with rotation limiting hanger
    Publication number: 20100243669
    Abstract: A dispenser is described for dispensing sheeted cleaning media, such as disposable hand towels, in a residential or household setting using the existing towel bar for a means of placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Gregg R. Rapala
  • Dustpan, or dustsheet, and receptacle
    Publication number: 20090183325
    Abstract: An alternate form of a dustpan, described as a dustsheet, and a receptacle for storage of the dustsheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Gregg R. Rapala, Diane C. Rapala
  • Sheeted cleaning medium and dispenser/receptacle
    Publication number: 20080277408
    Abstract: An article of a sheeted cleaning medium (such as a tissue, napkin or wipe) and a dispenser/receptacle is provided for dispensing the sheeted cleaning medium and providing a practical means of storage for the sheeted cleaning medium after use by employing an expandable re-insertion fold. The dispenser is typically pocket-sized, and typically has an adhesive tab that provides a means for the initial seal of the package and allows for the making of a secondary closure seal after the dispenser has been opened. The sheeted cleaning medium may be dry, moist or wet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Gregg R. Rapala
  • Fuel level sensor with flexible circuit
    Patent number: 6732584
    Abstract: A fuel level sensor is provided having a flexible printed circuit cylinder, having a buoyant member mounted on a rod and a contact member mounted on the buoyant member which abuttingly contacts the rod and the conductive traces formed on the inside of the flexible cylinder wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregg R. Rapala
  • Fuel level sensor with flexible circuit
    Publication number: 20010007207
    Abstract: A fuel level sensor is provided having a flexible printed circuit cylinder, having a buoyant member mounted on a rod and a contact member mounted on the buoyant member which abuttingly contacts the rod and the conductive traces formed on the inside of the flexible cylinder wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: July 12, 2001
    Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregg R. Rapala
  • Fuel level sensor with miniaturized ceramic resistor card
    Patent number: 6209392
    Abstract: A fuel level sensor is provided having a contact arm pivotally mounted to a frame adjacent a cam that translates the pivotal motion of the arm into a linear motion so that a contact arm may move linearly across a miniaturized resistor card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Methode Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregg R. Rapala