Patents by Inventor Paul T. Zink

Paul T. Zink 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: 20250198148
    Abstract: A tool for installing insulation includes a frame including first and second vertical beams and first and second horizontal beams. A carriage extends intermediate the first and second vertical beams and is vertically moveable along at least a portion of the vertical height thereof. The carriage includes a receptacle configured to receive an insulation blower nozzle. A first sheeting extends horizontally intermediate the first vertical beam and second vertical beam and extends vertically intermediate the carriage and the first horizontal beam. The first sheeting is extensible and retractable in response to vertical movement of the carriage. A second sheeting extends horizontally intermediate the first vertical beam and second vertical beam and extends vertically intermediate the carriage and the second horizontal beam. The second sheeting is extensible and retractable in response to vertical movement of the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Lawrence Robert Thomas, Harold N. Welch, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Todd C. Midkiff, Brandon M. Lacy, Paul T. Zink
  • Publication number: 20250146684
    Abstract: A rafter baffle includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion facing a common plane. An arched portion extends between the first plate portion and the second plate portion and defines a flow channel. The arched portion may include a plurality of hourglass shaped projections extending inwardly into and along a length of the flow channel, an upstream dome extending inwardly into the first flow channel at a position upstream of a narrowed neck region of the plurality of hourglass shaped projections, and a downstream dome extending inwardly into the first flow channel at a position downstream of the narrowed neck region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Carl Jason Thomas, Paul T. Zink
  • Patent number: 11566405
    Abstract: An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative faucet modules, a controller is configured to select between a manual mode of operation and a hands-free mode of operation in response to a mode signal, and is configured to control an electrically operable valve in response to a proximity signal during the hands-free mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Ryan A. Reeder, Spencer L. Stohler, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink, Robert W. Rodenbeck
  • Publication number: 20200087905
    Abstract: An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative faucet modules, a controller is configured to select between a manual mode of operation and a hands-free mode of operation in response to a mode signal, and is configured to control an electrically operable valve in response to a proximity signal during the hands-free mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Ryan A. Reeder, Spencer L. Stohler, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink, Robert W. Rodenbeck
  • Patent number: 10480165
    Abstract: An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative faucet modules, a controller is configured to select between a manual mode of operation and a hands-free mode of operation in response to a mode signal, and is configured to control an electrically operable valve in response to a proximity signal during the hands-free mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Ryan A. Reeder, Spencer L. Stohler, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink, Robert W. Rodenbeck
  • Publication number: 20180282984
    Abstract: An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative faucet modules, a controller is configured to select between a manual mode of operation and a hands-free mode of operation in response to a mode signal, and is configured to control an electrically operable valve in response to a proximity signal during the hands-free mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Ryan A. Reeder, Spencer L. Stohler, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink, Robert W. Rodenbeck
  • Patent number: 9988797
    Abstract: An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative shower modules, a user interface includes a plurality of user defined presets, each preset including a shower setting stored in memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Delta Faucet Company
    Inventors: Ryan A. Reeder, Spencer L. Stohler, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink, Robert W. Rodenbeck
  • Patent number: 9750339
    Abstract: A folding table includes a table top and a table top elevator. A hinge unit is coupled between panels of the table top to allow the folding table to be folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Dorel Home Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis M Turner, Andrew B Mendenhall, Paul T Zink, Terrence C Bergin, Simon L Leclerc, Christopher N Brauer
  • Patent number: 9750340
    Abstract: A table in accordance with the present disclosure includes a table top and a table top elevator. The table top elevator may include a first leg unit and a second leg unit. Each leg unit may be mounted for movement relative to the table top from a closed position alongside the table top to an opened position extending away from the table top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Dorel Home Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis M Turner, Andrew B Mendenhall, Paul T Zink
  • Patent number: 9750338
    Abstract: A folding table includes a table top provided with a table top elevator having legs. A hinge unit is coupled between panels of the table top to allow the table to be folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Dorel Home Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis M Turner, Andrew B Mendenhall, Paul T Zink, Terrence C Bergin, Simon L Leclerc
  • Publication number: 20160227920
    Abstract: A folding table includes a table top provided with a table top elevator having legs. A hinge unit is coupled between panels of the table top to allow the table to be folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Dennis M. Turner, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink, Terrence C. Bergin, Simon L. Leclerc
  • Publication number: 20160227918
    Abstract: A table in accordance with the present disclosure includes a table top and a table top elevator. The table top elevator may include a first leg unit and a second leg unit. Each leg unit may be mounted for movement relative to the table top from a closed position alongside the table top to an opened position extending away from the table top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Dennis M. Turner, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink
  • Publication number: 20160227919
    Abstract: A folding table includes a table top and a table top elevator. A hinge unit is coupled between panels of the table top to allow the folding table to be folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Dennis M. Turner, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink, Terrence C. Bergin, Simon L. Leclerc, Christopher N. Brauer
  • Publication number: 20150247307
    Abstract: An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative shower modules, a user interface includes a plurality of user defined presets, each preset including a shower setting stored in memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Ryan A. Reeder, Spencer L. Stohler, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink, Robert W. Rodenbeck
  • Patent number: D1002802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Engineered Controls International, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink
  • Patent number: D1068026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Engineered Controls International, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink
  • Patent number: D1071087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Engineered Controls International, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink
  • Patent number: D1071097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Engineered Controls International, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Jordan, Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink
  • Patent number: D1071479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Engineered Controls International, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew B. Mendenhall, Paul T. Zink
  • Patent number: D1087321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Inventors: Carl Jason Thomas, Paul T. Zink