Patents by Inventor Kurt Kreutzmann

Kurt Kreutzmann 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).

  • Patent number: 7007502
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a cooling medium within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
  • Publication number: 20050034478
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a cooling medium within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
  • Patent number: 6851275
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a cooling medium within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
  • Patent number: 6755047
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a gel pack within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Stokley-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
  • Publication number: 20040103684
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a cooling medium within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: Stokley-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
  • Publication number: 20040069008
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated bag mounted in the race vehicle having a collapsible fluid bladder and a gel pack within the bag. Tubing connects the bladder to a valve for the driver to drink from. Preferably, a pump is coupled to the tubing to move fluid through the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Stokley-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
  • Publication number: 20040069007
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated shell system mounted in the race vehicle which holds a bottle of fluid within the shell. Another embodiment is directed to an insulated pouch mounted in the race vehicle which has a collapsible fluid bladder, a gas bladder and a gel pack within the pouch. Each embodiment has tubing which connects to a valve near the driver's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Stokley-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Kreutzmann, Don Prestley, Dennis Broeske, Steve Ehardt, John R. Califf, John Konieczka, Jeff Zachwieja
  • Patent number: D428235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Kurt A. Kreutzmann