Patents by Inventor John R. Visk

John R. Visk 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).

  • Publication number: 20120017779
    Abstract: A corn kerneler having a cutting apparatus including an expandable, ring-shaped blade. The corn kerneler further includes a housing supporting the cutting apparatus and cooperating with the blade to form a substantially enclosed kernel collection chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Tony J. Abfall, Michael R. Mastroianni, David M. Waskin, Aurelio Reyes, John R. Visk
  • Patent number: 5771930
    Abstract: A sprinkler and root feeder valve assembly useful for directing the flow of liquid in one of two directions for use as either a sprinkler or a root feeder for plant maintenance is disclosed. The valve assembly includes a one-piece valve housing body having a central hub and two diametrically opposite arm members for receiving and transporting liquid. The central hub is adapted for receiving a valve drum which is rotatable into several positions and adapted for controlling the volume and directing the flow of liquids through the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Fleming Sales Company, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Visk