Patents by Inventor James J. Grebinoski

James J. Grebinoski 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: 10760337
    Abstract: A leveler for a ladder having side rails and a rung comprises a metal housing fixed to one of the side rails. The housing has an opening. The leveler comprises a metal leg with slides in the housing and is adjustable in the housing. The leg has a top end and a bottom end. The leg has two rows of holes which are set side by side and extend through the leg. The leveler comprises a holder for holding a leg to the housing. The holder extending through the opening and one of the holes to hold a leg in place. The leveler comprises a cap disposed on the top end which acts as a stop for the leg when the cap contacts the housing. A method for setting a ladder in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
  • Patent number: 10697239
    Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
  • Publication number: 20190169933
    Abstract: A stepladder includes a pipe/tube holder attached to the rear side for holding pipe and/or a strap bender attached to a rail or a rear rung through which a strap is inserted to be bent, and/or a utility hook attached to the rear side. A method for cutting a pipe. A method for using a tool. A method for bending a strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Brett Latimer
  • Patent number: 10208538
    Abstract: A stepladder includes a pipe/tube holder attached to the rear side for holding pipe and/or a strap bender attached to a rail or a rear rung through which a strap is inserted to be bent, and/or a utility hook attached to the rear side. A method for cutting a pipe. A method for using a tool. A method for bending a strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Brett Latimer
  • Publication number: 20150136524
    Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
  • Patent number: 8944213
    Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
  • Publication number: 20140110189
    Abstract: A leveler for a ladder having side rails and a rung comprises a metal housing fixed to one of the side rails. The housing has an opening. The leveler comprises a metal leg with slides in the housing and is adjustable in the housing. The leg has a top end and a bottom end. The leg has two rows of holes which are set side by side and extend through the leg. The leveler comprises a holder for holding a leg to the housing. The holder extending through the opening and one of the holes to hold a leg in place. The leveler comprises a cap disposed on the top end which acts as a stop for the leg when the cap contacts the housing. A method for setting a ladder in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: WERNER CO.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
  • Patent number: 8616336
    Abstract: A method for setting a ladder in place includes the steps of leaning a top edge of the ladder against a work surface and swivel shoes on the bottom end of each leg of the ladder onto ground, positioning the ladder until a bubble of a rung of the ladder indicates a level reading. The method also includes the steps of sliding a rectangular closed box section metal leg having a cap which acts as a stop in an upper housing portion, the upper housing portion has two holes side by side, and a lower housing portion spaced apart from the upper housing portion of a housing of the leg attached to a rail of the ladder and inserting a holder through a hole of the two holes of the upper housing portion and a hole of two rows of holes which are set side by side but offset vertically from each other and extend through the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
  • Publication number: 20130025724
    Abstract: An excess flow valve including: (a) a housing including: an inlet portion; and ii) an outlet portion coupled to the inlet portion to define an interior having a passageway between an inlet and an outlet, wherein at least one of the inlet and outlet portion defines a valve seat and an annular channel; and (b) a unitary plunger including: a valve portion defining an aperture; a rim surrounding the valve portion; and an expandable portion extending between the valve portion and the rim, wherein the rim seats within the annular channel to fix the plunger such that the valve portion is set apart from the valve seat for allowing the passageway to be normally open, and as a flow through the fluid passageway exceeds a predetermined level, the expandable portion extends so that the valve portion couples to the valve seat to at least partially close the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: James J. Grebinoski, Michael Angus, Mark Felgar, David P. Yankes
  • Publication number: 20120324701
    Abstract: A method for setting a ladder in place includes the steps of leaning a top edge of the ladder against a work surface and swivel shoes on the bottom end of each leg of the ladder onto ground, positioning the ladder until a bubble of a rung of the ladder indicates a level reading. The method also includes the steps of sliding a rectangular closed box section metal leg having a cap which acts as a stop in an upper housing portion, the upper housing portion has two holes side by side, and a lower housing portion spaced apart from the upper housing portion of a housing of the leg attached to a rail of the ladder and inserting a holder through a hole of the two holes of the upper housing portion and a hole of two rows of holes which are set side by side but offset vertically from each other and extend through the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Joesph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
  • Patent number: 8261882
    Abstract: A leveler for a ladder having side rails and a rung comprises a metal housing fixed to one of the side rails. The housing has an opening. The leveler comprises a metal leg with slides in the housing and is adjustable in the housing. The leg has a top end and a bottom end. The leg has two rows of holes which are set side by side and extend through the leg. The leveler comprises a holder for holding a leg to the housing. The holder extending through the opening and one of the holes to hold a leg in place. The leveler comprises a cap disposed on the top end which acts as a stop for the leg when the cap contacts the housing. A method for setting a ladder in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
  • Patent number: 8256573
    Abstract: A leveler for a ladder having side rails and a rung comprises a metal housing fixed to one of the side rails. The housing has an opening. The leveler comprises a metal leg with slides in the housing and is adjustable in the housing. The leg has a top end and a bottom end. The leg has two rows of holes which are set side by side and extend through the leg. The leveler comprises a holder for holding a leg to the housing. The holder extending through the opening and one of the holes to hold a leg in place. The leveler comprises a cap disposed on the top end which acts as a stop for the leg when the cap contacts the housing. A method for setting a ladder in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
  • Publication number: 20120006620
    Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
  • Patent number: 8042653
    Abstract: An adjustable work platform includes a first ladder section and a second ladder section, each of which is adjustable in height. The platform includes a deck assembly adjustable in length supported by the first and second ladder sections. The deck assembly includes a first deck half and a second deck half that slide relative to each other and fit together. A method for using an adjustable work platform including the steps of extending the height of a first ladder section and a second ladder section. There is the step of sliding a first deck half relative to a second-half that fit together of a deck assembly to a desired length. The deck assembly supported by the first and second ladder sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: James J. Grebinoski, Donna L. Cousins
  • Patent number: 8016078
    Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
  • Patent number: 7886872
    Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
  • Publication number: 20100116108
    Abstract: A stepladder having a front side, a rear side and a top. The stepladder can include a conduit holder attached to the front side for holding conduit. The stepladder can include a first wire spool holder attached to the front side and a second wire spool holder attached to the rear side though which a conduit having a wire spool extends. The stepladder can include a hacksaw hook attached to the front side. A method for cutting a conduit. A method for using a hacksaw. A method for obtaining wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
  • Patent number: D584422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Werner Co.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, Sergio DeOliveira