Patents by Inventor Phillip Bartoszek

Phillip Bartoszek 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: 11641848
    Abstract: An aquarium includes a container that contains a liquid. A spout includes a first leg that extends along a first axis from an inlet positioned in a bottom portion of the aquarium space to a bend, and a second leg that extends along a second axis from a flow aperture formed adjacent the bend to an outlet. The spout is arranged to direct a portion of the liquid from the inlet to the outlet. A cap is coupled to the spout and is rotatable between a first position and a second position. The cap includes a seal element positioned to form a seal between the cap and the spout, and a flow control member fixedly attached to the cap and sized to completely block the flow aperture when the cap is in the first position and to completely uncover the flow aperture when the cap is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Central Garden & Pet Company
    Inventors: Brad L. Mihlbauer, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek
  • Patent number: 11412717
    Abstract: An aquarium includes a container defining a perimeter and an aquarium space, a filter space arranged to receive a fluid, and a filter holder coupled to the container. The filter holder defines the filter space and is operable to direct the fluid from the filter space into the container. A pump operates to draw the fluid from the container and a spout is coupled to the pump to selectively receive the fluid. The spout includes a first leg that extends along a first axis and a second leg that extends along a second axis and defines an outlet, The spout is movable along the first axis between an on position in which fluid from the pump flows through the spout and is discharged through the outlet and an off position in which no fluid flows through the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Central Garden & Pet Company
    Inventors: Brad L. Mihlbauer, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek
  • Patent number: 10813345
    Abstract: A water change system includes an elongate tube and a spout configured to be coupled to the elongate tube. The spout includes a first opening and a second opening spaced from the first opening. The spout is rotatable between a first position to permit water to enter the second opening and pass out of the first opening, and a second position to inhibit water from entering the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Central Garden & Pet Company
    Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Phillip Bartoszek, Matthew Allen, Ernie Katris
  • Publication number: 20200253465
    Abstract: A bite block includes a body defining a first side wall, a second side wall, a first bite surface extending between the first side wall and the second side wall, and a second bite surface extending between the first side wall and the second side wall, the second side wall arranged to be positioned adjacent an interior portion of a patient's cheek. An LED is positioned within the body and positioned to emit light away from the interior portion of the patient's cheek. A battery is positioned within the body and is connected to the LED and a switch is positioned within the body and actuatable through contact with an exterior portion of the patient's cheek to selectively provide power to the LED, wherein the body defines an inseparable component that cannot be disassembled without destroying the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek, Peter Katris
  • Patent number: 10561310
    Abstract: A bite block includes a body defining a first side wall, a second side wall, a first bite surface extending between the first side wall and the second side wall, and a second bite surface extending between the first side wall and the second side wall. A window is formed as part of the first side wall, an LED is positioned within the body and positioned to emit light through the window, and a power supply is positioned within the body and is connected to the LED. A switch is positioned within the body and is actuatable through the second side wall to selectively provide power to the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: IT'S LIT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek, Peter Katris
  • Publication number: 20180139936
    Abstract: A water change system includes an elongate tube and a spout configured to be coupled to the elongate tube. The spout includes a first opening and a second opening spaced from the first opening. The spout is rotatable between a first position to permit water to enter the second opening and pass out of the first opening, and a second position to inhibit water from entering the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Phillip Bartoszek, Matthew Allen, Ernie Katris
  • Publication number: 20180125349
    Abstract: A bite block includes a body defining a first side wall, a second side wall, a first bite surface extending between the first side wall and the second side wall, and a second bite surface extending between the first side wall and the second side wall. A window is formed as part of the first side wall, an LED is positioned within the body and positioned to emit light through the window, and a power supply is positioned within the body and is connected to the LED. A switch is positioned within the body and is actuatable through the second side wall to selectively provide power to the LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek, Peter Katris
  • Patent number: 9839205
    Abstract: An air-powered filter for an aquarium includes a base component configured to be coupled to a surface of the aquarium, the base component including a suction cup. The air-powered filter also includes a filter component releasably coupled to the base component, the filter component including a filter housing having at least one opening. The air-powered filter also includes a decorative feature coupled to the base component, the decorative feature configured to cover and disguise at least a portion of the air-powered filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: ELIVE LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Matthew Allen, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek
  • Publication number: 20160324129
    Abstract: An air-powered filter for an aquarium includes a base component configured to be coupled to a surface of the aquarium, the base component including a suction cup. The air-powered filter also includes a filter component releasably coupled to the base component, the filter component including a filter housing having at least one opening. The air-powered filter also includes a decorative feature coupled to the base component, the decorative feature configured to cover and disguise at least a portion of the air-powered filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Matthew Allen, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek
  • Publication number: 20150349544
    Abstract: An induction system for use in a medical environment includes a power induction plate configured to be disposed within the medical environment, the power induction plate configured to generate an inductive field. The induction system also includes an induction coil, and a medical tool coupled to the induction coil. The power induction plate is configured to power the induction coil when the induction coil is within a predefined area surrounding the power induction plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek, Peter Katris