Patents by Inventor Kenneth Scheffler

Kenneth Scheffler 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).

  • HYDRAULIC GAGE CONTROL CYLINDER ANTI-DEADHEAD DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200072693
    Abstract: A hydraulic gage system is provided that includes a cylinder structure that is configured to allow the movement of a piston structure. The cylinder structure includes a plurality of vent structures that allows for the releasing of hydraulic fluid. A cover is positioned on the cylinder structure so when the piston passes the vent structures it relieves pressure as well as diminishes the force of impact on the cover by the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES USA LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Claus, Kenneth Scheffler, Peter Osgood, Thomas Wojtkowski, Ian Ward
  • Condensate pumping system for air conditioners
    Patent number: 6389834
    Abstract: The invention includes a liquid pumping system. The liquid is preferably condensate and the condensate pumping system may include a tank having an upper reservoir and a sump disposed below the upper reservoir. The upper reservoir may include an orifice and may be positioned to receive condensate from an evaporator. The condensate pumping system may also include a device to seal the orifice, a condensate tube connected to the sump, and an air pump attached to the sump through an air tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas David LeClear, Guolian Wu, Kenneth Scheffler Scheffler, Jim J. Pastryk