Patents by Inventor Joel Kramka
Joel Kramka 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: 20210212507Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a valve and regulator assembly and a tank blocker. The valve and regulator assembly includes a tank connector configured to removably couple a fuel tank to the valve and regulator assembly. The tank blocker is configured to prevent the portable grill from being moved from the erected configuration into the collapsed configuration when the portable grill is in the erected configuration and the fuel tank is coupled to the tank connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Paul R. Hunt, Karol Polaczek, Karol Polaczek, JR., Jerzy Latocha, Jeffrey L. Crull, Simon Livingston-Jha, William R. Mathias, Evan Sparks, Joel Kramka, Montel Caruthers, Henry M. Hillstrom
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Publication number: 20210212512Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame and a leg unit coupled to the frame. The leg unit includes a first leg, a second leg spaced apart from the first leg, and a foldable foot pivotally coupled to and extending between the first and second legs. The foldable foot is movable relative to the first and second legs between an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration. The foldable foot contacts an underlying surface to support the portable grill when the foldable foot is unfolded and the portable grill is erected and oriented horizontally relative to the underlying surface. The foldable foot provides a handle by which the portable grill can be picked up when the foldable foot is folded and the portable grill is collapsed and oriented horizontally relative to the underlying surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Paul R. Hunt, Karol Polaczek, Karol Polaczek, JR., Jerzy Latocha, Simon Livingston-Jha, William R. Mathias, Evan Sparks, Joel Kramka, Montel Caruthers, Henry M. Hillstrom
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Publication number: 20210212514Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill includes a frame, a leg unit, and a leg latch assembly. The leg unit is coupled to the frame. The leg latch assembly includes a post rigidly coupled to the leg unit, and a swing plate pivotally coupled to the frame. The swing plate includes an opening to receive the post when the portable grill is in a collapsed configuration. The opening includes a first post-receiving portion having a first diameter, and a second post-receiving portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The swing plate is pivotable to selectively locate the post in the first post-receiving portion or the second post-receiving portion. The swing plate is separable from the post when the post is located in the first post-receiving portion, and inseparable from the post when the post is located in the second post-receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Paul R. Hunt, Karol Polaczek, Karol Polaczek, Jr., Jerzy Latocha, Simon Livingston-Jha, William R. Mathias, Evan Sparks, Joel Kramka, Henry M. Hillstrom
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Publication number: 20210215342Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame and a leg unit coupled to the frame. The leg unit includes a first leg, a second leg spaced apart from the first leg, and a support bar coupled to and extending between the first and second legs. The support bar further extends at an angle away from the first and second legs. The support bar is configured to contact an underlying surface to support the portable grill when the portable grill is in the collapsed configuration and oriented vertically relative to the underlying surface. The support bar is further configured to provide a handle by which the portable grill can be picked up when the portable grill is in the collapsed configuration and oriented horizontally relative to the underlying surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Paul R. Hunt, Karol Polaczek, Karol Polaczek, JR., Simon Livingston-Jha, William R. Mathias, Evan Sparks, Joel Kramka, Montel Caruthers, Henry M. Hillstrom
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Publication number: 20210212510Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame, a leg unit, and a leg lock assembly. The leg unit is movably coupled to the frame. The leg unit includes a first leg and a second leg spaced apart from the first leg. The leg lock assembly is operatively coupled to the leg unit and located partially within the frame. The leg lock assembly is configured to lock the leg unit in a first position relative to the frame when the portable grill is in the erected configuration, and to unlock the leg unit from the first position to enable movement of the portable grill from the erected configuration into the collapsed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Paul R. Hunt, Karol Polaczek, Karol Polaczek, JR., Jerzy Latocha, Jeffrey L. Crull, Simon Livingston-Jha, William R. Mathias, Evan Sparks, Joel Kramka, Montel Caruthers, Henry M. Hillstrom
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Publication number: 20210212511Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame, a cookbox, a lid, and a lid lock assembly. The cookbox is coupled to the frame. The lid is movably coupled to the cookbox. The lid is movable relative to the cookbox between a closed position and an open position. The lid lock assembly is coupled to the frame. The lid lock assembly is configured to enable movement of the lid from the closed position into the open position when the portable grill is in the erected configuration, and to lock the lid in the closed position in response to the portable grill being moved from the erected configuration into the collapsed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Paul R. Hunt, Karol Polaczek, Karol Polaczek, JR., Jerzy Latocha, Jeffrey L. Crull, Simon Livingston-Jha, William R. Mathias, Evan Sparks, Joel Kramka, Montel Caruthers, Henry M. Hillstrom
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Publication number: 20210048188Abstract: A fire pit includes an engine having at least one wall defining an inner chamber. At least one primary air aperture is defined through the inner chamber wall at a first, lower level, and at least one secondary air aperture is defined through the inner chamber wall at a second, upper level. A fuel grate is supported within the inner chamber at a level between the lower level and the upper level.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: STEVEN MERRILL HARRINGTON, MICHAEL SAWALSKI, RYAN BUTRYM, ROBERT WOODRUFF, JOEL KRAMKA, MEGAN PIUNTI, MONTEL CARUTHERS
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Patent number: 10669146Abstract: A container can be configured for use with an attachment for mixing and dispensing a solution. The container can include an outlet opening for flow out of the container, and a container valve that is configured to control the flow out of the outlet opening. A neck of the container can be oblong, can include a first attachment flange and a second attachment flange, or can include a first attachment shelf and a second attachment shelf.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Thomas A. Helf, James R. Crapser, Richard A. Batton, Jeffrey L. Crull, Cunjiang Cheng, Elizabeth Alstad, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Evan A. Sparks, Joel Kramka, Shawn Smith, Joshua James Riley, James Michael Schlueter
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Publication number: 20190119094Abstract: A container can be configured for use with an attachment for mixing and dispensing a solution. The container can include an outlet opening for flow out of the container, and a container valve that is configured to control the flow out of the outlet opening. A neck of the container can be oblong, can include a first attachment flange and a second attachment flange, or can include a first attachment shelf and a second attachment shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Thomas A. Helf, James R. Crapser, Richard A. Batton, Jeffrey L. Crull, Cunjiang Cheng, Elizabeth Alstad, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Evan A. Sparks, Joel Kramka, Shawn Smith, Joshua James Riley, James Michael Schlueter
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Patent number: 10138110Abstract: A system for mixing and dispensing solution, such as a cleaning solution, includes a body with a first flow passage extending between a diluent inlet and an outlet, and a second flow passage extending between a concentrate inlet and the first flow passage. The system further includes a container for concentrate, with a container including a container valve. Moving the body axially toward the container to seat the body on the container opens the container valve for a flow of concentrate from the container to the first flow passage via the second flow passage. Further, moving the body axially away from the container to unseat the body from the container closes the container valve to the flow of concentrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Thomas A. Helf, James R. Crapser, Richard A. Batton, Jeffrey L. Crull, Cunjiang Cheng, Elizabeth Alstad, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Evan A. Sparks, Joel Kramka, Shawn Smith, Joshua James Riley, James Michael Schlueter
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Publication number: 20170081165Abstract: A system for mixing and dispensing solution, such as a cleaning solution, includes a body with a first flow passage extending between a diluent inlet and an outlet, and a second flow passage extending between a concentrate inlet and the first flow passage. The system further includes a container for concentrate, with a container including a container valve. Moving the body axially toward the container to seat the body on the container opens the container valve for a flow of concentrate from the container to the first flow passage via the second flow passage. Further, moving the body axially away from the container to unseat the body from the container closes the container valve to the flow of concentrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Julie L. Bates, Thomas A. Helf, James R. Crapser, Richard A. Batton, Jeffrey L. Crull, Cunjiang Cheng, Elizabeth Alstad, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Evan A. Sparks, Joel Kramka
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Patent number: D752314Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Nachtman Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Charles T Nachtman, Michael A Hinz, Joel Kramka, Casey Frett, Elizabeth Alstad, William Mathias
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Patent number: D809097Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Julie L. Bates, James R. Crapser, Thomas A. Helf, Richard A. Batton, Joel Kramka, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Evan A. Sparks
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Patent number: D884833Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Julie L. Bates, James R. Crapser, Thomas A. Helf, Joel Kramka, Casey Frett, Katlyn Garcia, Richard A. Batton, Evan A. Sparks