Patents by Inventor James E. Szpak
James E. Szpak 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).
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Publication number: 20220283053Abstract: A fastener testing system includes a vibration testing apparatus including a test station and a preparation station. The preparation station is configured to have a plurality of test pieces sequentially assembled therein. The test station is configured to sequentially receive and vibrate each assembled test pieces of the plurality of test pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Daniel Shaw, Thomas Buckley, Philippe Huber, Ornella Tempo, Robert Dunkel, Jess P. Carlson, Donald C. Fuchs, Nicholas E. Stanca, Paul D. Stephens, James E. Szpak
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Patent number: 11019934Abstract: Active comfort controlled bedding systems include a variable firmness control and/or variable climate control.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: DREAMWELL, LTD.Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Rahul Kirtikar, John S. McKenzie, William E. Rabbitt, Gary R. Stephan, James E. Szpak, Jeff S. Taggart
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Publication number: 20180344046Abstract: Active comfort controlled bedding systems include a variable firmness control and/or variable climate control.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Rahul Kirtikar, John S. McKenzie, William E. Rabbitt, Gary R. Stephan, James E. Szpak, Jeff S. Taggart
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Publication number: 20160229221Abstract: A multiprojection device comprising a housing having a first end and an interior, a battery-powered light source held in the interior of the housing such that light from the battery-powered light source travels axially along the interior of the housing towards the first end, a transparency bearing an image and axially aligned with the battery-powered light source in the housing such that light from the battery-powered light source travels axially along the interior of the housing towards the first end through the transparency, and a lens disposed at the first end such that light from the battery-powered light source travels axially along the interior of the housing towards the first end through the transparency and out of the lens, wherein multiple simultaneous instances of the image are projected from the multiprojection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Rachel NOTTINGHAM COLOSIMO, Carolyn M. MCNEELEY, Nicholas E. STANCA, Rebecca L. BLICE, James E. SZPAK, Richard A. KLINK
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Publication number: 20160232824Abstract: A poster display device includes a top poster bar configured to connect to a top edge of the poster, a bottom poster bar configured to connect to a bottom edge of the poster, and a housing including at least one device hanging fastener and configured to mount the device to a wall. The housing also includes at least one poster hanging fastener corresponding to at least one housing engaging fastener of the top poster bar such that the poster held by the top poster bar attaches to the housing by the poster hanging fasteners of the housing engaging the housing engaging fasteners of the top poster bar. The housing includes light sources distributed along a length of the housing oriented such that light emitted from the light sources is directed at the poster when the poster held by the top poster bar is attached to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Rachel NOTTINGHAM COLOSIMO, Nicholas E. STANCA, Rebecca L. BLICE, James E. SZPAK
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Patent number: 9302290Abstract: A caulking gun that dispenses caulking material may have a drip free mechanism that is operable to prevent additional caulk material from being dispensed. In another embodiment a caulking gun may have a lever that permits the user to adjust the drip free mechanism between a drit free condition and a continuous application condition.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: James E. Szpak, Victor J. Levand, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140374440Abstract: A caulking gun that dispenses caulking material may have a drip free mechanism that is operable to prevent additional caulk material from being dispensed. In another embodiment a caulking gun may have a lever that can be adjusted to permit additional caulk material to be dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: James E. Szpak, Victor J. Levand, JR.
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Patent number: 8904910Abstract: A caulking gun may have a tip cutter mechanism that is supported to the body of the caulking gun and that has a blade with a cutting edge. When the dispensing tip of a caulk tube is properly positioned with respect to the body, the blade may be moved with respect to the body to contact the dispensing tip with the cutting edge and cut the dispensing tip of the caulk tube to adjust the amount of caulk material that is dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Andrew K. Marsden, Dennis P. De Renzo, Jr., James E. Szpak, Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
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Patent number: 8857673Abstract: A caulking gun that dispenses caulking material may have a drip free mechanism that is operable to prevent additional caulk material from being dispensed. In another embodiment a caulking gun may have a lever that permits the user to adjust the drip free mechanism between a drip free condition and a continuous application condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: James E. Szpak, Victor J. Levand, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130304019Abstract: As one example, a photodynamic therapy system can include a flexible panel comprising a plurality of light sources distributed across a conformable light delivery surface thereof. The plurality of light sources can be configured to provide a treatment light to achieve a desired therapeutic effect at a predetermined distance from the light delivery surface. The system can also include a spacer configured at the light delivery surface to position the light delivery surface at the predetermined distance from a treatment area of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYInventors: Kevin D. Cooper, Thomas S. McCormick, Warren Goldenberg, Jason G. Tilk, James E. Szpak, Rebecca C. Bible, John R. Nottingham, Nancy L. Oleinick
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Publication number: 20130160621Abstract: A caulking gun may have a tip cutter mechanism that is supported to the body of the caulking gun and that has a blade with a cutting edge. When the dispensing tip of a caulk tube is properly positioned with respect to the body, the blade may be moved with respect to the body to contact the dispensing tip with the cutting edge and cut the dispensing tip of the caulk tube to adjust the amount of caulk material that is dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: Andrew K. Marsden, Dennis P. De Renzo, JR., James E. Szpak, Charles T. Buckel, JR.
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Publication number: 20130161361Abstract: A caulking gun that dispenses caulking material may have a drip free mechanism that is operable to prevent additional caulk material from being dispensed. In another embodiment a caulking gun may have a lever that can be adjusted to permit additional caulk material to be dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: James E. Szpak, Victor J. Levand, JR.
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Publication number: 20120234055Abstract: A tablet computer lock mechanism includes at least two arms configured to engage an associated tablet computer, a locking mechanism connected with each arm, and a cable lock mechanism associated with the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is configured to draw at least one of the at least two arms into engagement with an associated tablet computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: CODI, INC.Inventors: James L. Bland, III, Jeffrey M. Kalman, James E. Szpak, Jason G. Tilk, David J. Boll
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Patent number: D721172Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Ernie Green Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bradley Fallot, John W. Nottingham, James E. Szpak, Chris O'Keefe
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Patent number: D721173Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Ernie Green Industries, Inc.Inventors: John W. Nottingham, James E. Szpak