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).
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Patent number: 11641848Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Central Garden & Pet CompanyInventors: Brad L. Mihlbauer, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek
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Patent number: 11412717Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Central Garden & Pet CompanyInventors: Brad L. Mihlbauer, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek
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Patent number: 10813345Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Central Garden & Pet CompanyInventors: Thomas Lutz, Phillip Bartoszek, Matthew Allen, Ernie Katris
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Publication number: 20200253465Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek, Peter Katris
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Patent number: 10561310Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: IT'S LIT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS LLCInventors: Thomas Lutz, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek, Peter Katris
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Publication number: 20180139936Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Phillip Bartoszek, Matthew Allen, Ernie Katris
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Publication number: 20180125349Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek, Peter Katris
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Patent number: 9839205Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: ELIVE LLCInventors: Thomas Lutz, Matthew Allen, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek
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Publication number: 20160324129Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Matthew Allen, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek
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Publication number: 20150349544Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Ernie Katris, Phillip Bartoszek, Peter Katris