Patents by Inventor Jim Decker

Jim Decker 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: 7455246
    Abstract: A wheeled handcart is provided having a rechargeable, battery-powered, low pressure pump and spray apparatus for applying chemical cleaning solutions to sanitize commercial restroom facilitates and for filling hand applicators with diluted chemical solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventors: Blake H. Roth, Jeff Hower, Joseph Kauth, Rocky Massin, Craig Snider, William Randall Roth, Jeff Haag, Darrin Swagel, Jim Decker
  • Publication number: 20070187528
    Abstract: A wheeled handcart is provided having a rechargeable, battery-powered, low pressure pump and spray apparatus for applying chemical cleaning solutions to sanitize commercial restroom facilitates and for filling hand applicators with diluted chemical solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Blake H. Roth, Jeff Hower, Joseph Kauth, Rocky Massin, Craig Snider, William Randall Roth, Jeff Haag, Darrin Swagel, Jim Decker
  • Patent number: 6124794
    Abstract: The alarm mechanism of the invention signals the absence of a liquid from a source of aqueous liquid. The alarm mechanism comprises an alarm body having an inlet port and an outlet port; the inlet port in liquid communication with a source of liquid, the outlet port in liquid communication with a use locus. The alarm mechanism additionally comprises a float chamber placed in liquid parallel communication with the inlet port and the outlet port. The float chamber contains a float operably connected to a mechanical alarm. The float, as the chamber is emptied of liquid, reaches a position wherein a "low or empty product" signal is generated. The apparatus operates by passing liquid through the body. As liquid in the source of liquid is depleted and is no longer available for passage through the body, the body becomes emptied of liquid as the source of pressure removes liquid from the body and particularly from the chamber causing the float to reach a position generating a signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: John Furber, Mark Toetschinger, Jim Decker, Roger Keppers, Lee J. Monsrud
  • Patent number: 5986554
    Abstract: The alarm mechanism of the invention signals the absence of a liquid from a source of aqueous liquid. The alarm mechanism comprises an alarm body having an inlet port and an outlet port; the inlet port in liquid communication with a source of liquid, the outlet port in liquid communication with a use locus. The alarm mechanism additionally comprises a float chamber placed in liquid parallel communication with the inlet port and the outlet port. The float chamber containing a float operably connected to an alarm. The float, when a chamber is filled with fluid, disables the switch from generating a signal. The float, as the chamber is emptied of liquid, reaches a position and is detected energizing the switch to send a "low or empty product" signal. The apparatus operates by passing liquid through the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: John Furber, Mark Toetchinger, Jim Decker, Roger Keppers, Lee J. Monsrud