Patents by Inventor Joseph Robert Kaiser

Joseph Robert Kaiser 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).

  • Device and method for extending the lifespan of a shaft seal for an open-drive compressor
    Patent number: 10801623
    Abstract: A device and method for extending the lifespan of a shaft seal for an open-drive compressor is provided. The device and method can also reduce and/or prevent deterioration of the shaft seal regardless of the operation condition of the open-drive compressor. The device and method can further reduce and/or prevent leakage of a lubricant and/or refrigerant that can cause deterioration of components within a transport refrigeration unit (TRU).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Thermo King Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Kaiser, David John Dykes, Ralph David Price, Ryan Michael Fritts
  • Safety device with fall arrest and descending modes
    Patent number: 10688323
    Abstract: A safety device with fall arrest and descending modes includes a housing, a drum, a lifeline, first and second brake assemblies, and a control. The drum is rotatably operatively connected to the housing. The lifeline has an intermediate portion interconnecting a first end and a second end. The first end is operatively connected to the drum. The first and second assemblies are operatively connected to the drum. The control is operatively connected to the first and second brake assemblies and has a first position and a second position. The first position selectively engages the first brake assembly in a descending mode and the second position selectively engages the second brake assembly in a fall arrest mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: D B INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: J. Thomas Wolner, Scott C. Casebolt, Gabriel Grant Gamache, Matthew J. Blackford, Vincent G. Meillet, Joseph Robert Kaiser
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING THE LIFESPAN OF A SHAFT SEAL FOR AN OPEN-DRIVE COMPRESSOR
    Publication number: 20180163871
    Abstract: A device and method for extending the lifespan of a shaft seal for an open-drive compressor is provided. The device and method can also reduce and/or prevent deterioration of the shaft seal regardless of the operation condition of the open-drive compressor. The device and method can further reduce and/or prevent leakage of a lubricant and/or refrigerant that can cause deterioration of components within a transport refrigeration unit (TRU).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Robert KAISER, David John DYKES, Ralph David PRICE, Ryan Michael FRITTS
  • Device and method for extending the lifespan of a shaft seal for an open-drive compressor
    Patent number: 9897211
    Abstract: A device and method for extending the lifespan of a shaft seal for an open-drive compressor is provided. The device and method can also reduce and/or prevent deterioration of the shaft seal regardless of the operation condition of the open-drive compressor. The device and method can further reduce and/or prevent leakage of a lubricant and/or refrigerant that can cause deterioration of components within a transport refrigeration unit (TRU).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: THERMO KING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Kaiser, David John Dykes, Ralph David Price, Ryan Michael Fritts
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXTENDING THE LIFESPAN OF A SHAFT SEAL FOR AN OPEN-DRIVE COMPRESSOR
    Publication number: 20150337964
    Abstract: A device and method for extending the lifespan of a shaft seal for an open-drive compressor is provided. The device and method can also reduce and/or prevent deterioration of the shaft seal regardless of the operation condition of the open-drive compressor. The device and method can further reduce and/or prevent leakage of a lubricant and/or refrigerant that can cause deterioration of components within a transport refrigeration unit (TRU).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph Robert KAISER, David John DYKES, Ralph David PRICE, Ryan Michael FRITTS
  • Safety Device with Fall Arrest and Descending Modes
    Publication number: 20100224448
    Abstract: A safety device with fall arrest and descending modes includes a housing, a drum, a lifeline, first and second brake assemblies, and a control. The drum is rotatably operatively connected to the housing. The lifeline has an intermediate portion interconnecting a first end and a second end. The first end is operatively connected to the drum. The first and second assemblies are operatively connected to the drum. The control is operatively connected to the first and second brake assemblies and has a first position and a second position. The first position selectively engages the first brake assembly in a descending mode and the second position selectively engages the second brake assembly in a fall arrest mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: J. Thomas Wolner, Scott C. Casebolt, Gabriel Grant Gamache, Matthew J. Blackford, Vincent G. Meillet, Joseph Robert Kaiser