Patents by Inventor John L. Konefes

John L. Konefes 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: 8596553
    Abstract: An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can. The ergonomic adapter has an elastomeric collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. The front of the adapter includes a compartment that houses a polychromatic light source for lighting the surface and/or a light beam arrangement for targeting and positioning the spray can with respect to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: The LaserCan Company, LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Klein, II, Thomas J. Giblin, John L. Konefes, Nicholas J. Webb, Stephen Orsatti
  • Patent number: 8453944
    Abstract: An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can helps to reduce finger pain and hand fatigue. The ergonomic adapter has a collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. An arcuate finger strip extends upward from the rear side of the collar and over the push-button nozzle on the spray can when the adapter is fitted onto the body of the spray can. The collar and the arcuate finger strip are made of a resilient, flexible material such as butyl rubber. The arcuate finger strip preferably has a concave upper surface. The collar has enlarged traction pads positioned to facilitate gripping by the user. When the user grips the ergonomic adapter, the user's index finger rests in the concave, arcuate finger strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: The LaserCan Company, LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Klein, II, Thomas J. Giblin, John L. Konefes, Nicholas J. Webb, Stephen Orsatti
  • Publication number: 20100096472
    Abstract: An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can helps to reduce finger pain and hand fatigue. The ergonomic adapter has a collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. An arcuate finger strip extends upward from the rear side of the collar and over the push-button nozzle on the spray can when the adapter is fitted onto the body of the spray can. The collar and the arcuate finger strip are made of a resilient, flexible material such as butyl rubber. The arcuate finger strip preferably has a concave upper surface. The collar has enlarged traction pads positioned to facilitate gripping by the user. When the user grips the ergonomic adapter, the user's index finger rests in the concave, arcuate finger strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Richard J. Klein, II, Thomas J. Giblin, John L. Konefes, Nicholas J. Webb, Stephen Orsatti
  • Publication number: 20100096477
    Abstract: An ergonomic adapter for an aerosol spray can. The ergonomic adapter has an elastomeric collar that fits around a body of an aerosol spray paint can such that a front portion of the collar is facing in front of the can just below the interface between the body and the domed top of the spray can. The front of the adapter includes a compartment that houses a polychromatic light source for lighting the surface and/or a light beam arrangement for targeting and positioning the spray can with respect to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Richard J. Klein, II, Thomas J. Giblin, John L. Konefes, Nicholas J. Webb, Stephen Orsatti