Patents by Inventor James H. Lohr

James H. Lohr 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).

  • Publication number: 20200386327
    Abstract: A method of controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid is provided. The method includes rotating a valve to a first position, receiving a first concentrate in the first position, discharging the first concentrate through one of two outlets, rotating the valve to a second position, receiving a second concentrate in the second position, and discharging the second concentrate through one of the two outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Patent number: 10690254
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly for use in conjunction with an eductor dispensing system which reduces the incidence of product carry-over when the valve is moved from one position to another. The selector valve assembly also reduces the incidence of improper dispensing. In a preferred manner, the selector valve assembly has a single valve member and accommodates four product inlet lines for selectively passing chemical concentrate to two eductors. The selector valve assembly is composed of a minimum of ports, thereby reducing maintenance and cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Publication number: 20180094734
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly for use in conjunction with an eductor dispensing system which reduces the incidence of product carry-over when the valve is moved from one position to another. The selector valve assembly also reduces the incidence of improper dispensing. In a preferred manner, the selector valve assembly has a single valve member and accommodates four product inlet lines for selectively passing chemical concentrate to two eductors. The selector valve assembly is composed of a minimum of ports, thereby reducing maintenance and cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Patent number: 9732862
    Abstract: A method of controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid is provided. The method includes rotating a valve to a first position, receiving a first concentrate in the first position, discharging the first concentrate through one of two outlets, rotating the valve to a second position, receiving a second concentrate in the second position, and discharging the second concentrate through one of the two outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Publication number: 20140158209
    Abstract: A method of controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid is provided. The method includes rotating a valve to a first position, receiving a first concentrate in the first position, discharging the first concentrate through one of two outlets, rotating the valve to a second position, receiving a second concentrate in the second position, and discharging the second concentrate through one of the two outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Patent number: 8636031
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid. The assembly includes a body member having a compartment with an end wall, an outlet passage in the end wall, two ports connected to the body member and communicating with the outlet passage in the end wall, and two passages communicating with the compartment. A rotatable member is sealable positioned in the compartment and has a side wall and an end wall. A first passageway extends a distance into the rotatable member from the end wall thereof and a second passageway extends through the side wall thereof and communicates with the first passageway. Rotation of the rotatable member selectively orients the second passageway with each of the two passages to cause liquid in the two passages to pass to the first and second passageways and subsequently to the outlet passage and at least one of the ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Patent number: 8336569
    Abstract: An eductor for mixing two liquids wherein the eductor includes a closed or non-air gap back flow prevention member. The vacuum profile of the eductor is altered by changing an opening in a passage portion to controllably divert water flow around the venturi tube or diverting the water without the opening. This affords the changing of the vacuum profile without redesigning the entire eductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Lohr, John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville
  • Publication number: 20120247593
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly controlling the flow of different flow paths of fluid. The assembly includes a body member having a compartment with an end wall, an outlet passage in the end wall, two ports connected to the body member and communicating with the outlet passage in the end wall, and two passages communicating with the compartment. A rotatable member is sealable positioned in the compartment and has a side wall and an end wall. A first passageway extends a distance into the rotatable member from the end wall thereof and a second passageway extends through the side wall thereof and communicates with the first passageway. Rotation of the rotatable member selectively orients the second passageway with each of the two passages to cause liquid in the two passages to pass to the first and second passageways and subsequently to the outlet passage and at least one of the ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Patent number: 8186383
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly for use in conjunction with an eductor dispensing system which reduces the incidence of product carry-over when the valve is moved from one position to another. The selector valve assembly also reduces the incidence of improper dispensing. In a preferred manner, the selector valve assembly has a single valve member and accommodates four product inlet lines for selectively passing chemical concentrate to two eductors. The selector valve assembly is composed of a minimum of ports, thereby reducing maintenance and cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Publication number: 20110232774
    Abstract: An eductor for mixing two liquids wherein the eductor includes a closed or non-air gap back flow prevention member. The vacuum profile of the eductor is altered by changing an opening in a passage portion to controllably divert water flow around the venturi tube or diverting the water without the opening. This affords the changing of the vacuum profile without redesigning the entire eductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: James H. LOHR, John A. BOTICKI, James L. BOURNOVILLE
  • Patent number: 7954507
    Abstract: An eductor for mixing two liquids wherein the eductor includes a closed or non-air gap back flow prevention member. The vacuum profile of the eductor is altered by changing an opening in a passage portion to controllably divert water flow around the venturi tube or diverting the water without the opening. This affords the changing of the vacuum profile without redesigning the entire eductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville, James H. Lohr
  • Publication number: 20100132814
    Abstract: A selector valve assembly for use in conjunction with an eductor dispensing system which reduces the incidence of product carry-over when the valve is moved from one position to another. The selector valve assembly also reduces the incidence of improper dispensing. In a preferred manner, the selector valve assembly has a single valve member and accommodates four product inlet lines for selectively passing chemical concentrate to two eductors. The selector valve assembly is composed of a minimum of ports, thereby reducing maintenance and cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, James H. Lohr, Paul J. Larson
  • Publication number: 20080223448
    Abstract: An eductor for mixing two liquids wherein the eductor includes a closed or non-air gap back flow prevention member. The vacuum profile of the eductor is altered by changing an opening in a passage portion to controllably divert water flow around the venturi tube or diverting the water without the opening. This affords the changing of the vacuum profile without redesigning the entire eductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: James H. Lohr, John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville
  • Patent number: 6860295
    Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus wherein a liquid concentrate is metered into a diluent stream of an eductor in a precise manner. A needle valve is employed in conjunction with a cam member and the cam member includes slopes of varying degrees. In this manner, a wide range of dilution rates can be accomplished with only a single revolution of the needle valve. The apparatus is particularly useful in mixing and dispensing chemical concentrates such as cleaning and sanitizing materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Lohr, James L. Bournoville, John A. Boticki
  • Publication number: 20040065373
    Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus wherein a liquid concentrate is metered into a diluent stream of an eductor in a precise manner. A needle valve is employed in conjunction with a cam member and the cam member includes slopes of varying degrees. In this manner, a wide range of dilution rates can be accomplished with only a single revolution of the needle valve. The apparatus is particularly useful in mixing and dispensing chemical concentrates such as cleaning and sanitizing materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: James H. Lohr, James L. Bournoville, John A. Boticki
  • Publication number: 20030136461
    Abstract: A magnetically operable mixing and dispensing apparatus which is operable with one hand. A bottle contact portion is provided on a magnetic activating member which activates a moveable element of the valve. The apparatus eliminates frictional contact with the valve thus resulting in longer life. The apparatus is easily retrofitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: James H. Lohr
  • Patent number: 6588466
    Abstract: A magnetically operable mixing and dispensing apparatus which is operable with one hand. A bottle contact portion is provided on a magnetic activating member which activates a moveable element of the valve. The apparatus eliminates frictional contact with the valve thus resulting in longer life. The apparatus is easily retrofitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventor: James H. Lohr
  • Patent number: 6450374
    Abstract: Liquid mixing and dispensing apparatus which can dispense a high and a low flow rate by means of a flow control valve. The apparatus includes a multiplicity of containers with liquid concentrate which are interconnected with eductors so that when pressurized water flows through the eductors and by activation of a selected valve liquid concentrate is mixed with the water so as to dilute it for use. A flow control valve is positioned upstream of the selector valves and has a high and a low flow rate capacity. The high and low flow capacity is accomplished by metering devices placed in a ball of the valve or the valve housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.
    Inventor: James H. Lohr
  • Publication number: 20020070248
    Abstract: Liquid mixing and dispensing apparatus which can dispense a high and a low flow rate by means of a flow control valve. The apparatus includes a multiplicity of containers with liquid concentrate which are interconnected with eductors so that when pressurized water flows through the eductors and by activation of a selected valve liquid concentrate is mixed with the water so as to dilute it for use. A flow control valve is positioned upstream of the selector valves and has a high and a low flow rate capacity. The high and low flow capacity is accomplished by metering devices placed in a ball of the valve or the valve housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: James H. Lohr
  • Patent number: 6371385
    Abstract: A portable sprayer device which affords protection for the liquid concentrate container. A versatile spraying capability is also provided as well as an apparatus producing a vacuum function, an air gap and a spill-proof bottle feature. The sprayer device is particularly suited for dispensing cleaning, germicidal, sanitizing, insecticidal, deodorant materials and any other similar chemical concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Commercial Markets, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schiller, Christopher F. Lang, James H. Lohr, Curtis H. Hubmann