Patents by Inventor Gregory L. Parris

Gregory L. Parris 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).

  • Valve assembly for pressure washer pump
    Patent number: 8147226
    Abstract: A pressure washer pump generally includes a pump housing that defines a cavity, an opening into the cavity and a bottom of the cavity generally opposite the opening. A valve assembly is disposed in the cavity through the opening. The valve assembly includes a cage member that contains a first valve mechanism. A plug member is received in the opening to fluidly seal the cavity of the pump housing. A compliant member is disposed between the plug member and the cage member. The cage member is disposed between the compliant member and the bottom of the cavity and spaced from the plug member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Dinesh V. Koka, Gregory L. Parris, Kenneth D. Butler, Shane Dexter, Allen C. Palmer, Michael C. Hollis, Jason F. Busschaert
  • Pressure washer system and operating method
    Patent number: 7926740
    Abstract: A pressure washer is provided. The pressure washer can include a frame and a power source coupled to the frame. The power source can include an output shaft. The pressure washer can include a centrifugal clutch. The centrifugal clutch can include an input portion operably coupled to the output shaft and an output portion. The input portion of the centrifugal clutch can be operable to be selectively coupled to the output portion. The pressure washer can include a pump assembly, which can include a pump mechanism operably coupled with the output portion of the centrifugal clutch to pressurize a fluid when the input portion of the centrifugal clutch is coupled to the output portion. The pressure washer can also include an actuator in communication with at least the power source to actuate the power source to drive the output shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Parris, Daniel W. Rice, Joseph L. Jenkins, Jr.
  • PRESSURE WASHER SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD
    Publication number: 20080245899
    Abstract: A pressure washer is provided. The pressure washer can include a frame and a power source coupled to the frame. The power source can include an output shaft. The pressure washer can include a centrifugal clutch. The centrifugal clutch can include an input portion operably coupled to the output shaft and an output portion. The input portion of the centrifugal clutch can be operable to be selectively coupled to the output portion. The pressure washer can include a pump assembly, which can include a pump mechanism operably coupled with the output portion of the centrifugal clutch to pressurize a fluid when the input portion of the centrifugal clutch is coupled to the output portion. The pressure washer can also include an actuator in communication with at least the power source to actuate the power source to drive the output shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Parris, Daniel W. Rice, Joseph L. Jenkins