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).
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Patent number: 10760337Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
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Patent number: 10697239Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Publication number: 20190169933Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Brett Latimer
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Patent number: 10208538Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Brett Latimer
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Publication number: 20150136524Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Patent number: 8944213Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Publication number: 20140110189Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: WERNER CO.Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
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Patent number: 8616336Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
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Publication number: 20130025724Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: James J. Grebinoski, Michael Angus, Mark Felgar, David P. Yankes
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Publication number: 20120324701Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Joesph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
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Patent number: 8261882Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
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Patent number: 8256573Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, David A. Winslow
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Publication number: 20120006620Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Patent number: 8042653Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: James J. Grebinoski, Donna L. Cousins
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Patent number: 8016078Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Patent number: 7886872Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Publication number: 20100116108Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Kyle G. Astor, James J. Grebinoski, Craig Werner, Kevin J. Moran
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Patent number: D584422Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Joseph C. Dangrow, James J. Grebinoski, Sergio DeOliveira