Patents by Inventor Kent A. Kekeis
Kent A. Kekeis 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).
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Patent number: 11933649Abstract: The disclosed portable self-powered flow measuring device has a non-metallic housing through which a fluid flows. An annular turbine spins within the housing, and has a set of inwardly-extending vanes set to reduce the pressure of the flowing fluid by more than 10%. A set of magnets that are spaced circumferentially about the turbine. Coils are mounted to the housing with axes that are radial to the axis of the central waterway. A set of circumferentially spaced reinforcing arms, one for each coil, are positioned outside the coils, the circumferential width of each reinforcing arm near the axial position of the turbine being no more than the radius of the coil.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TASK FORCE TIPS, LLCInventors: Travis Bavar, Ryan Smaga, Robert W. Steingass, Kent Kekeis
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Publication number: 20230398482Abstract: Techniques for filtration systems are disclosed. In an example, a filtration system interrogates, via a radio-frequency identification (RFID) access device, a RFID tag that is positioned on a filter module that is positioned in the filtration system. In response to interrogating the RFID tag, the filtration accesses, an operational parameter stored on the RFID tag and associated with the filter module. The filtration adjusts an operational setting of the filtration system based on the operational parameter. The filtration system operates the filtration system based on the adjusted operational setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Jeff Goergen, Erik Ward, Ricardo Gonzalez, Kent Kekeis
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Publication number: 20220331629Abstract: A telescoping waterway component for use in firefighting equipment has a multi-piece outer tube and a telescoping inner tube through which fluid flows. An inlet component is selectively positionable at different inlet heights along the outer tube and can be positioned to provide different inlet angles. A rotating shutoff element is mounted within a manifold of the inlet component. The inner tube can be retracted to nest within a hollow cross-section of the shutoff element when that element is closed. A valve interlock disables an operator from rotating the shutoff element while the inner tube is retracted, or from retracting the inner tube while the shutoff element is open.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Robert W. Steingass, Alexander C. Yovanovich, David J. Kolacz, Erin L. Roark, Kent A. Kekeis
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Publication number: 20220057239Abstract: The disclosed portable self-powered flow measuring device has a non-metallic housing through which a fluid flows. An annular turbine spins within the housing, and has a set of inwardly-extending vanes set to reduce the pressure of the flowing fluid by more than 10%. A set of magnets that are spaced circumferentially about the turbine. Coils are mounted to the housing with axes that are radial to the axis of the central waterway. A set of circumferentially spaced reinforcing arms, one for each coil, are positioned outside the coils, the circumferential width of each reinforcing arm near the axial position of the turbine being no more than the radius of the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Travis Bavar, Ryan Smaga, Robert W. Steingass, Kent Kekeis
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Patent number: 10006178Abstract: A delineator system includes an anchor having an end portion and a post extending along a longitudinal direction and having an end portion overlapping with the end portion of the anchor. The overlapping end portions are coupled together with an engagement member. A protective collar is moveable relative to the post and the anchor along the longitudinal direction from a non-installed position to an installed position. The protective collar is disposed over and covers the overlapping end portions and the engagement member when in the installed position. Methods of manufacturing and installing a post, and other delineator systems and delineator posts are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: John D. Intagliata, Kevin Newton, John W. Higgins, Kent Kekeis
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Patent number: 9683339Abstract: A portable roadway warning device includes a core having a plurality of weights embedded in a polymeric material, wherein the weights have a greater density than the polymeric material, and a housing having opposite first and second side surfaces, a leading edge, a trailing edge, and an upper vehicle interface surface. The housing covers the core. The leading and trailing edges define a distance D therebetween, wherein each of the weights has a maximum lengthwise less than ½ D. A first connector member extends outwardly from the first side surface, and a second connector member extends outwardly from the second side surface. An assembly of roadway warning devices, and methods of installing and manufacturing such devices, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Trinity Highway Products, LLCInventors: Sean Thompson, Kent Kekeis
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Publication number: 20160273175Abstract: A delineator system includes an anchor having an end portion and a post extending along a longitudinal direction and having an end portion overlapping with the end portion of the anchor. The overlapping end portions are coupled together with an engagement member. A protective collar is moveable relative to the post and the anchor along the longitudinal direction from a non-installed position to an installed position. The protective collar is disposed over and covers the overlapping end portions and the engagement member when in the installed position. Methods of manufacturing and installing a post, and other delineator systems and delineator posts are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: JOHN D. INTAGLIATA, KEVIN NEWTON, JOHN W. HIGGINS, KENT KEKEIS
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Patent number: 9371619Abstract: A delineator system includes an anchor having an end portion and a post extending along a longitudinal direction and having an end portion overlapping with the end portion of the anchor. The overlapping end portions are coupled together with an engagement member. A protective collar is moveable relative to the post and the anchor along the longitudinal direction from a non-installed position to an installed position. The protective collar is disposed over and covers the overlapping end portions and the engagement member when in the installed position. Methods of manufacturing and installing a post, and other delineator systems and delineator posts are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: John D. Intagliata, Kevin Newton, John W. Higgins, Kent Kekeis
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Patent number: 9238922Abstract: A ground anchor for a delineator includes a unitary plastic body having a receptacle shaped and configured for connection to a delineator post and a ground engaging portion extending from the receptacle along a longitudinal axis. The ground engaging portion includes a plurality of tapered blades. Delineator assemblies using the ground anchor, and methods of installing the ground anchor, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Intagliata, Kent Kekeis
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Publication number: 20150376849Abstract: A portable roadway warning device includes a core having a plurality of weights embedded in a polymeric material, wherein the weights have a greater density than the polymeric material, and a housing having opposite first and second side surfaces, a leading edge, a trailing edge, and an upper vehicle interface surface. The housing covers the core. The leading and trailing edges define a distance D therebetween, wherein each of the weights has a maximum lengthwise less than ½ D. A first connector member extends outwardly from the first side surface, and a second connector member extends outwardly from the second side surface. An assembly of roadway warning devices, and methods of installing and manufacturing such devices, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: TRINITY HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Sean THOMPSON, Kent KEKEIS
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Publication number: 20150096260Abstract: A ground anchor for a delineator includes a unitary plastic body having a receptacle shaped and configured for connection to a delineator post and a ground engaging portion extending from the receptacle along a longitudinal axis. The ground engaging portion includes a plurality of tapered blades. Delineator assemblies using the ground anchor, and methods of installing the ground anchor, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: JOHN INTAGLIATA, KENT KEKEIS
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Publication number: 20140270939Abstract: A delineator system includes an anchor having an end portion and a post extending along a longitudinal direction and having an end portion overlapping with the end portion of the anchor. The overlapping end portions are coupled together with an engagement member. A protective collar is moveable relative to the post and the anchor along the longitudinal direction from a non-installed position to an installed position. The protective collar is disposed over and covers the overlapping end portions and the engagement member when in the installed position. Methods of manufacturing and installing a post, and other delineator systems and delineator posts are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: John D. INTAGLIATA, Kevin NEWTON, John W. HIGGINS, Kent KEKEIS
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Patent number: 7849617Abstract: A self-righting post assembly includes an elastomeric hinge tube and an elastomeric inner member is disposed in the hinge tube. In one embodiment, an extension post is disposed over the hinge tube. A sign panel can be secured to the extension post. In one embodiment, the inner member is free of any engagement with the hinge tube. In one embodiment, the hinge tube is secured to a base, preferably with a vertically oriented fastener. A method of assembling the post assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.Inventors: John D. Intagliata, Kent A. Kekeis
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Publication number: 20100281791Abstract: A post assembly includes a post having a bottom and defining a longitudinal axis and a mounting member extending from the bottom of the post along the longitudinal axis. A securing member is moveable between an engaged position, wherein the securing member couples the mounting member to the post in a non-rotatable relationship, and a disengaged position, wherein the mounting member is decoupled and removable from the post. A method of assembling a post assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: John D. Intagliata, Kent A. Kekeis
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Publication number: 20080295375Abstract: A self-righting post assembly includes an elastomeric hinge tube and an elastomeric inner member is disposed in the hinge tube. In one embodiment, an extension post is disposed over the hinge tube. A sign panel can be secured to the extension post. In one embodiment, the inner member is free of any engagement with the hinge tube. In one embodiment, the hinge tube is secured to a base, preferably with a vertically oriented fastener. A method of assembling the post assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: John D. Intagliata, Kent A. Kekeis
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Publication number: 20060174526Abstract: A cover for use on an elongated member includes a strip having a helical configuration, an inner surface and an outer surface. At least a portion of the outer surface includes informational indicia, while the inner surface is adapted to grip the elongated member. The strip has sufficient rigidity such that the strip maintains the helical configuration when the strip is in a freestanding configuration. A method of installing the cover on the elongated member is also provided, along with a method of making one embodiment of the cover. In another aspect, a cover for use on an elongated member includes a longitudinally extending, resilient channel having a tab portion adapted to engage the elongated member. In another aspect, the cover includes a channel and a secondary panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Kent Kekeis, John Intagliata, James Martin
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Patent number: 5877681Abstract: A lighting system and method for broadcasting colored lights as emergency warning signals from a light source. A centralized continuous light source is coupled via a fiber optic transmission medium to an external display location such as a lens or the like located on a vehicle. The color and the relative intensity of each color is periodically modulated to alternate between at least two states such that the contrast between these alternating states is perceived by observers to be a flashing source of light with no off-time. The frequency and the duty cycle of the repetition rate of alternating between the states may be further controlled to better draw attention to the light source.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1997Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignees: Federal Signal Corporation, General ELectric CompanyInventors: Jerry L. Williams, Dennis J. Hilburger, Jacek J. Jozwik, Kent A. Kekeis, Timothy J. Mazies, Gregory A. Sink, John M. Davenport, Richard L. Hansler, William J. Cassarly
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Patent number: 5422623Abstract: An emergency signalling system is disclosed that incorporates an emergency signalling device including a light source and reflector mounted for relative rotation in incremental steps in either clockwise or counterclockwise directions. A programmable control unit of the signalling system provides digital signals to a drive source for controlling the speed and direction of the relative rotation. In response to the digital signals, the signalling device executes a variety of different visual patterns. The signalling system can be programmed from a keyboard preferably integrated into a control head mounted to a dashboard area of a vehicle incorporating the emergency signalling system. Virtually any type of visual warning pattern based on the relative rotation of a light source and reflector can be executed by the signalling device if properly programmed.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1993Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: Federal Signal CorporationInventors: Joseph F. Bader, Ward Gieffers, Michael Benner, Kent A. Kekeis, Dennis J. Hilburger