Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Kuzelka

Kenneth J. Kuzelka 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: 20160052687
    Abstract: A container is provided. The container includes a sidewall, a lower closure, and a chime. The chime is coupled to a first end of the sidewall by adhesive. The lower closure is coupled to a second end of the sidewall by adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Michael D. Stolzman, Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Patent number: 9156223
    Abstract: A container is provided. The container includes a sidewall, a bottom closure, and a chime. The chime is coupled to a first end of the sidewall by adhesive. The bottom closure is coupled to a second end of the sidewall by adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: International Precision Components Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Stolzman, Kenneth J. Kuzelka, Wiktor Dydo
  • Patent number: 8985647
    Abstract: A locking band for use with a container having an annular end portion defining a top opening and a removable cover overlying said opening. The locking band comprises a split circular ring, generally U-shaped in cross section, having first and second ends and including an outer circumferential wall. The second end is of a larger size than the first end to define a handle. A first notch opens outwardly proximate the first end and a second notch opens inwardly proximate the second end. Circumferential spacing between the notches is a select amount greater than a circumference of a cover. A band link has a first end and a second end, each end including a shaft receivable in the respective first and second notches. Spacing between the shafts is substantially similar to the select amount. In use, with the split circular ring surrounding the removable cover and annular end portion, the handle is forced inwardly toward the first end until the handle overlies the first end to secure the cover on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Publication number: 20140263338
    Abstract: A container for shipping and/or storage includes a cylindrical sidewall extending from a first end to a second end and a bottom closure. The bottom closure is configured to be coupled to the second end of the cylindrical sidewall to close the second end of the cylindrical sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Michael D. Stolzman, Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Publication number: 20140097186
    Abstract: A container is provided. The container is configured to receive other containers containing materials to be held and/or transported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Michael D. Stolzman, Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Publication number: 20140076889
    Abstract: A container is provided. The container includes a sidewall, a bottom closure, and a chime. The chime is coupled to a first end of the sidewall by adhesive. The bottom closure is coupled to a second end of the sidewall by adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Michael D. Stolzman, Kenneth J. Kuzelka, Wiktor Dydo
  • Patent number: 8408418
    Abstract: A unitary cover is adapted for use with a tubular container having an open end with a cylindrical connecting bead at the open end. The unitary cover comprises a central circular wall. An annular flange is at a periphery of the central circular wall comprising a downwardly opening U-shaped channel receivable on the cylindrical connecting bead. A bung opening is provided through the central circular wall. A rib network depends downwardly from the central circular wall surrounding the bung opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Publication number: 20130009085
    Abstract: A bulk container anti-backflow ball valve is adapted for use with a bulk container having a tubular spout. The valve comprises a housing having an interior spherical chamber connecting an inlet port to an outlet port. The housing includes an inlet fitting about the inlet port for connection to the spout, in use. A valve element is rotationally supported in the interior chamber of the housing for movement between a valve open position and a valve closed position. The valve element comprises a spherical ball having a through bore defining a cylindrical interior passage. A wall extends across the interior passage separating an inlet side of the passage from an outlet side of the passage. The wall includes a through opening. An anti-backflow device is received in the outlet side of the passage aligned with the through opening and is movable between a seated position and a spaced position relative to the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Patent number: 8322559
    Abstract: A shipping and storage drum comprises a unitary base of synthetic resin comprising a circular center wall connected at a peripheral edge to a connecting ring having an upwardly opening threaded annular channel. A tubular fiberboard sidewall defines a peripherally closed space having open opposite upper and lower ends. The tubular sidewall lower end is threaded into the threaded annular channel to close the sidewall lower end. The shipping and storage drum may also comprise a chime of synthetic resin comprising a connecting ring having a downwardly opening threaded annular channel receiving the upper end of the tubular sidewall, the chime for removably receiving a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Publication number: 20120112476
    Abstract: A locking band for use with a container having an annular end portion defining a top opening and a removable cover overlying said opening. The locking band comprises a split circular ring, generally U-shaped in cross section, having first and second ends and including an outer circumferential wall. The second end is of a larger size than the first end to define a handle. A first notch opens outwardly proximate the first end and a second notch opens inwardly proximate the second end. Circumferential spacing between the notches is a select amount greater than a circumference of a cover. A band link has a first end and a second end, each end including a shaft receivable in the respective first and second notches. Spacing between the shafts is substantially similar to the select amount. In use, with the split circular ring surrounding the removable cover and annular end portion, the handle is forced inwardly toward the first end until the handle overlies the first end to secure the cover on the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Publication number: 20120111864
    Abstract: A unitary cover is adapted for use with a tubular container having an open end with a cylindrical connecting bead at the open end. The unitary cover comprises a central circular wall. An annular flange is at a periphery of the central circular wall comprising a downwardly opening U-shaped channel receivable on the cylindrical connecting bead. A bung opening is provided through the central circular wall. A rib network depends downwardly from the central circular wall surrounding the bung opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Publication number: 20090152271
    Abstract: A unitary cover is used with a tubular container having an open end with a cylindrical connecting bead at the open end. The unitary cover comprises a central circular wall. An expansion region surrounds the central circular wall. An annular flange has three concentric cylindrical walls defining an E-shaped wall. An outermost and middle cylindrical walls define a channel receivable on the cylindrical connecting bead. An innermost cylindrical wall defines a hinge and is connected to the expansion region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Publication number: 20090101649
    Abstract: A shipping and storage drum comprises a unitary base of synthetic resin comprising a circular center wall connected at a peripheral edge to a connecting ring having an upwardly opening threaded annular channel. A tubular fiberboard sidewall defines a peripherally closed space having open opposite upper and lower ends. The tubular sidewall lower end is threaded into the threaded annular channel to close the sidewall lower end. The shipping and storage drum may also comprise a chime of synthetic resin comprising a connecting ring having a downwardly opening threaded annular channel receiving the upper end of the tubular sidewall, the chime for removably receiving a cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Publication number: 20080308555
    Abstract: A shipping and storage drum with a screw on locking cover comprises an open end drum, a plastic cover and a locking member. The open head drum comprises a sidewall open at a top end by a threaded plastic chime. The chime comprises an annular wall having a rounded top edge with a plurality of thread segments and a flange extending outwardly from the annular wall below the thread segments and having a flange opening. Each thread segment comprises a plurality of threads extending outwardly from the annular wall. The thread segments are circumferentially spaced by non-threaded portions. A circumferential length of each non-threaded portion is similar to a circumferential length of each thread segment. The plastic cover has a central circular wall surrounded by a downwardly opening generally U-shaped wall for receiving the chime. The U-shaped wall comprises an outer annular sidewall and an inner annular sidewall connected by a rounded channel for sandwiching the chime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Michael D. Stolzman, Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Patent number: D684368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: International Precision Components Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Stolzman, Kenneth J. Kuzelka
  • Patent number: D714671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: International Precision Components Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Stolzman, Kenneth J. Kuzelka