Patents by Inventor Michael E. Bloom
Michael E. Bloom 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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Publication number: 20220396466Abstract: A fluid dispenser system is disclosed herein that is configured to switch between an open position in which fluid flows through a fluid channel and a closed position in which fluid is prevented from flowing through the fluid channel. The fluid dispenser system includes a valve disposed along the fluid channel and configured to move between the open valve position and the closed valve position, a trigger actuatable between an open trigger position and a closed trigger position which move the valve between the open valve position and the closed valve position, a trigger latch configured to move between a latched position in which the trigger latch fixes the trigger in the open trigger position and an unlatched position in which the trigger latch does not constrain movement of the trigger, and a solenoid with a solenoid pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Mark L. Bauck, Michael E. Bloom, Bradley G. Kahler
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Patent number: 11359736Abstract: A variable flow poppet valve includes a first stage, a second stage, a bushing disposed in the second stage, and a cap configured to actuate the valve open. The first stage includes an inner valve plug having a head with a first tapered portion and a shaft extending downstream from the head, and a first stage spring disposed within the bushing and extending around the shaft. The shaft is attached to the cap to allow the cap to actuate the inner valve plug to the open position. The second stage includes an outer valve plug having an upstream portion and a second tapered portion extending downstream from the upstream portion. The bushing includes a shoulder, and the cap is configured to engage the shoulder to actuate the outer valve plug to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: James R. Ebben, Anthony J. Kuschel, Michael E. Bloom
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Patent number: 11306836Abstract: A variable flow poppet valve includes a first stage, a second stage, a bushing disposed in the second stage, and a cap configured to actuate the valve open. The first stage includes an inner valve plug having a head with a first tapered portion and a shaft extending downstream from the head, and a first stage spring disposed within the bushing and extending around the shaft. The shaft is attached to the cap to allow the cap to actuate the inner valve plug to the open position. The second stage includes an outer valve plug having an upstream portion and a second tapered portion extending downstream from the upstream portion. The bushing includes a shoulder, and the cap is configured to engage the shoulder to actuate the outer valve plug to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: James R. Ebben, Anthony J. Kuschel, Michael E. Bloom
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Patent number: 11292710Abstract: A fluid management system includes a fluid management controller and a fluid dispenser. The controller authorizes control of the one or more fluid management components over a wireless interface. A dispensing meter can be activated by an authentication device. The fluid meter includes a cartridge valve with a valve cartridge and a valve stem. The cartridge valve guides the valve stem and provides the only sealing surface for the dynamic seals and control seal disposed on the valve stem. The handheld meter dispenses through a nozzle, which includes an overmolded stem tip that generates a laminar fluid flow as the fluid exits the nozzle. The handheld fluid meter includes circuitry configured to invert the orientation of a visual output provided by a display of the handheld fluid meter to facilitate installation of the handheld fluid meter for use in an oil bar application.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Benjamin J. Paar, Bradley G. Kahler, Chad G. Igo, Gregory D. Sieckert, Mark L. Bauck, James R. Ebben, David J. Lorden, Michael E. Bloom, Shane A. Norman, Anthony J. Kuschel, Glenn E. Highland
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Patent number: 11078069Abstract: A handheld fluid meter includes a cartridge valve controlling the flow of fluid through the handheld meter. The cartridge valve includes a valve cartridge and a valve stem disposed within the valve cartridge. The cartridge valve guides the valve stem and provides the only sealing surface for the dynamic seals and control seal disposed on the valve stem. The handheld meter dispenses through a nozzle, which includes an overmolded stem tip that generates a laminar fluid flow as the fluid exits the nozzle. The overmolded stem tip is a compliant material. The handheld fluid meter includes circuitry configured to invert the orientation of a visual output provided by a display of the handheld fluid meter to facilitate installation of the handheld fluid meter for use in an oil bar application.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Bloom, Mark L. Bauck, James R. Ebben, David J. Lorden, Bradley G. Kahler, Anthony J. Kuschel
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Patent number: 11040869Abstract: A handheld fluid meter includes a cartridge valve controlling the flow of fluid through the handheld meter. The cartridge valve includes a valve cartridge and a valve stem disposed within the valve cartridge. The cartridge valve guides the valve stem and provides the only sealing surface for the dynamic seals and control seal disposed on the valve stem. The handheld meter dispenses through a nozzle, which includes an overmolded stem tip that generates a laminar fluid flow as the fluid exits the nozzle. The overmolded stem tip is a compliant material. The handheld fluid meter includes circuitry configured to invert the orientation of a visual output provided by a display of the handheld fluid meter to facilitate installation of the handheld fluid meter for use in an oil bar application.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Bloom, Mark L. Bauck, James R. Ebben, David J. Lorden, Bradley G. Kahler, Anthony J. Kuschel
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Publication number: 20210140552Abstract: A variable flow poppet valve includes a first stage, a second stage, a bushing disposed in the second stage, and a cap configured to actuate the valve open. The first stage includes an inner valve plug having a head with a first tapered portion and a shaft extending downstream from the head, and a first stage spring disposed within the bushing and extending around the shaft. The shaft is attached to the cap to allow the cap to actuate the inner valve plug to the open position. The second stage includes an outer valve plug having an upstream portion and a second tapered portion extending downstream from the upstream portion. The bushing includes a shoulder, and the cap is configured to engage the shoulder to actuate the outer valve plug to the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: James R. Ebben, Anthony J. Kuschel, Michael E. Bloom
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Publication number: 20210107783Abstract: A fluid management system includes a fluid management controller and a fluid dispenser. The controller authorizes control of the one or more fluid management components over a wireless interface. A dispensing meter can be activated by an authentication device. The fluid meter includes a cartridge valve with a valve cartridge and a valve stem. The cartridge valve guides the valve stem and provides the only sealing surface for the dynamic seals and control seal disposed on the valve stem. The handheld meter dispenses through a nozzle, which includes an overmolded stem tip that generates a laminar fluid flow as the fluid exits the nozzle. The handheld fluid meter includes circuitry configured to invert the orientation of a visual output provided by a display of the handheld fluid meter to facilitate installation of the handheld fluid meter for use in an oil bar application.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Bradley G. Kahler, Mark L. Bauck, Joshua R. Holmstadt, Glenn E. Highland, Benjamin J. Paar, Chad G. Igo, Gregory D. Sieckert, James R. Ebben, David J. Lorden, Michael E. Bloom, Shane A. Norman, Anthony J. Kuschel
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Publication number: 20200048069Abstract: A fluid management system includes a fluid management controller and a fluid dispenser. The controller authorizes control of the one or more fluid management components over a wireless interface. A dispensing meter can be activated by an authentication device. The fluid meter includes a cartridge valve with a valve cartridge and a valve stem. The cartridge valve guides the valve stem and provides the only sealing surface for the dynamic seals and control seal disposed on the valve stem. The handheld meter dispenses through a nozzle, which includes an overmolded stem tip that generates a laminar fluid flow as the fluid exits the nozzle. The handheld fluid meter includes circuitry configured to invert the orientation of a visual output provided by a display of the handheld fluid meter to facilitate installation of the handheld fluid meter for use in an oil bar application.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Benjamin J. Paar, Bradley G. Kahler, Chad G. Igo, Gregory D. Sieckert, Mark L. Bauck, James R. Ebben, David J. Lorden, Michael E. Bloom, Shane A. Norman, Anthony J. Kuschel, Glenn E. Highland
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Publication number: 20200048068Abstract: A handheld fluid meter includes a cartridge valve controlling the flow of fluid through the handheld meter. The cartridge valve includes a valve cartridge and a valve stem disposed within the valve cartridge. The cartridge valve guides the valve stem and provides the only sealing surface for the dynamic seals and control seal disposed on the valve stem. The handheld meter dispenses through a nozzle, which includes an overmolded stem tip that generates a laminar fluid flow as the fluid exits the nozzle. The overmolded stem tip is a compliant material. The handheld fluid meter includes circuitry configured to invert the orientation of a visual output provided by a display of the handheld fluid meter to facilitate installation of the handheld fluid meter for use in an oil bar application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Michael E. BLOOM, Mark L. BAUCK, James R. EBBEN, David J. LORDEN, Bradley G. KAHLER, Anthony J. KUSCHEL
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Patent number: 10442678Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing fluid includes a nozzle stem that controls the flow of fluid out of a dispensing end of the nozzle. The nozzle stem includes an overmolded stem tip on a reduced diameter portion of the nozzle stem. The overmolded stem tip is formed from a compliant material and includes a sealing portion and a tip cone extending from the sealing portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Shane A. Norman, Michael E. Bloom, Anthony J. Kuschel
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Publication number: 20190084823Abstract: A nozzle for dispensing fluid includes a nozzle stem that controls the flow of fluid out of a dispensing end of the nozzle. The nozzle stem includes an overmolded stem tip on a reduced diameter portion of the nozzle stem. The overmolded stem tip is formed from a compliant material and includes a sealing portion and a tip cone extending from the sealing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Shane A. Norman, Michael E. Bloom, Anthony J. Kuschel
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Patent number: 9656833Abstract: A hose reel includes a hose reel frame, a hose reel spool rotatably mounted on the hose reel frame for rotation about a rotational axis, a drive coupling attached to the hose reel spool and aligned with the rotational axis, a drive mount attached to the hose reel frame, and a drive module mounted on the drive mount that has a drive shaft connected to the drive coupling.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Bauck, Michael E. Bloom, Daniel J. Rogers, Anthony J. Kuschel, Daniel L. Medina
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Publication number: 20160122155Abstract: A hose reel includes a hose reel frame, a hose reel spool rotatably mounted on the hose reel frame for rotation about a rotational axis, a drive coupling attached to the hose reel spool and aligned with the rotational axis, a drive mount attached to the hose reel frame, and a drive module mounted on the drive mount that has a drive shaft connected to the drive coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Mark L. Bauck, Michael E. Bloom, Daniel J. Rogers, Anthony J. Kuschel, Daniel L. Medina
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Patent number: 9322429Abstract: A hose reel bearing arrangement supports a rotatable swivel shaft on a stationary hose reel frame. The bearing arrangement comprises a stationary bearing race, a rotating bearing race and a bearing. The stationary bearing race is anchored to the stationary hose reel frame, and has a stationary arcuate land for bearing an axial load, a stationary cylindrical land for bearing a radial load, and a stationary frustoconical intervening portion. The rotating bearing race is anchored to the rotatable swivel shaft, and has a rotating arcuate land for bearing the axial load, a rotating cylindrical land for bearing the radial load, and a rotating frustoconical intervening portion. The bearing is bracketed axially by the stationary arcuate land and the rotating arcuate land, and radially by the stationary cylindrical land and the rotating cylindrical land.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Bauck, Michael E. Bloom, Daniel L. Medina
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Publication number: 20150337895Abstract: A hose reel bearing arrangement supports a rotatable swivel shaft on a stationary hose reel frame. The bearing arrangement comprises a stationary bearing race, a rotating bearing race and a bearing. The stationary bearing race is anchored to the stationary hose reel frame, and has a stationary arcuate land for bearing an axial load, a stationary cylindrical land for bearing a radial load, and a stationary frustoconical intervening portion. The rotating bearing race is anchored to the rotatable swivel shaft, and has a rotating arcuate land for bearing the axial load, a rotating cylindrical land for bearing the radial load, and a rotating frustoconical intervening portion. The bearing is bracketed axially by the stationary arcuate land and the rotating arcuate land, and radially by the stationary cylindrical land and the rotating cylindrical land.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Mark L. Bauck, Michael E. Bloom, Daniel L. Medina
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Patent number: D850505Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Bloom, Joshua R. Holmstadt, Bradley G. Kahler, Benjamin J. Paar, Anthony J. Kuschel, James R. Ebben, Shane A. Norman
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Patent number: D861759Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Bloom, Joshua R. Holmstadt, Bradley G. Kahler, Benjamin J. Paar, Anthony J. Kuschel, James R. Ebben, Shane A. Norman
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Patent number: D872828Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Bloom, Joshua R. Holmstadt, Bradley G. Kahler, Benjamin J. Paar, Anthony J. Kuschel, James R. Ebben, Shane A. Norman
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Patent number: D872829Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Bloom, Joshua R. Holmstadt, Bradley G. Kahler, Benjamin J. Paar, Anthony J. Kuschel, James R. Ebben, Shane A. Norman