Patents by Inventor Raymond Fritz

Raymond Fritz 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: 20080017598
    Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member selectively securable to an associated shelf. A cooperating member is received on the mounting member, wherein the cooperating member extends rearwardly over the associated shelf. The cooperating member includes an elongated body. An engaging element is mounted to the elongated body and is movable in relation thereto. The engaging element selectively contacts the mounting member in order to selectively secure the cooperating member to the mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: James Rataiczak, Paul Mueller, Daniel Kump, Raymond Fritz, Richard Williams, Wallace Tiller, Daniel Kustra
  • Publication number: 20070123115
    Abstract: An exemplary subterranean hub for an outdoor system for distributing electrical power to a plurality of fixtures is provided, the hub having a body, a plurality of electrical connectors disposed on the body and adapted to accept mating connectors from a corresponding fixtures, means for electrically coupling an external power source to the electrical connectors, and a depth reference marker, connected to the body and adapted to provide a visual verification that the hub is buried at a sufficient depth during installation of the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph Janos, John Ascherl, Richard Williams, Michael Briggs, Raymond Fritz
  • Publication number: 20070117462
    Abstract: Arrangements and methods are provided for electrically and mechanically coupling a lighting arm to a wiring body. An exemplary arrangement includes a fixture arm, a wiring body, a socket, and a plug. The exemplary socket is affixed to one of the fixture arm and the wiring body, and includes a socket opening and at least one socket electrical contact. The exemplary socket opening includes an outer end, an inner end, and a first mating portion on an internal surface of the socket opening. The exemplary plug is affixed to the other of the fixture arm and the wiring body, and includes a plug body and at least one plug electrical contact. The exemplary plug body includes an end portion, a side portion, and a second mating portion disposed on the side portion. The second mating portion is configured to engage the first mating portion when the plug is coupled with the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph Janos, Gregory Stergiou, Richard Williams, Raymond Fritz
  • Patent number: 6889872
    Abstract: An electric dispensing gun for dispensing two part viscous materials. The dispensing gun features a directly driven pinion/rack assembly and an optional mixing manifold for dispensing material from sausage packaging. A controller controls operation of the dispensing gun to implement dosage control and automatic power reverse features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Meritool, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Timm Herman, Kevin Whited, Raymond Fritz
  • Publication number: 20040045982
    Abstract: An electric dispensing gun for dispensing two part viscous materials. The dispensing gun features a directly driven pinion/rack assembly and an optional mixing manifold for dispensing material from sausage packaging. A controller controls operation of the dispensing gun to implement dosage control and automatic power reverse features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Timm Herman, Kevin Whited, Raymond Fritz