Patents by Inventor Raymond N Maurer

Raymond N Maurer 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: 7160044
    Abstract: A mop assembly including a mop head and handle, and a supply of liquid connected to a valve assembly on the handle. The valve assembly includes a replaceable length of resiliently flexible tubing having a portion extending transversely through the handle and members on opposite sides of the length of tubing that are relatively movable between a closed position pinching together opposite sides of the tubing to stop the flow of liquid through it, and a spaced open position affording flow of liquid through the tube. A storage cart includes a main portion and a tray portion having a receptacle for receiving the mop head mounted on the main portion for relative movement between a vertical closed position at which the main portion covers an open side of the receptacle; and a horizontal open position at which the mop head can be inserted into or removed from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John J. Dyer, Gary L. Olson, David A. Maurer, Raymond N Maurer, Joseph J. Fodrocy
  • Patent number: 6854912
    Abstract: A mop assembly including a mop head and handle, and a supply of liquid connected to a valve assembly on the handle adjacent the mop head. The valve assembly includes a length of resiliently flexible tubing that has a portion extending transversely through the handle and first and second members on opposite sides of the length of tubing that are relatively movable between a closed position at which the first and second members pinch together opposite sides of the length of tubing to stop the flow of liquid through it, and an open position at which the first and second members are spaced apart to afford flow of liquid through it. Should the tubing become plugged, it can easily be replaced by disconnecting one end from a liquid supply length of tubing, withdrawing the tubing from between the first and second members, and then installing a new length of tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John J. Dyer, Gary L. Olson, David A. Maurer, Raymond N Maurer, Joseph J. Fodrocy
  • Publication number: 20040247370
    Abstract: A mop assembly including a mop head and handle, and a supply of liquid connected to a valve assembly on the handle adjacent the mop head. The valve assembly includes a length of resiliently flexible tubing that has a portion extending transversely through the handle and first and second members on opposite sides of the length of tubing that are relatively movable between a closed position at which the first and second members pinch together opposite sides of the length of tubing to stop the flow of liquid through it, and an open position at which the first and second members are spaced apart to afford flow of liquid through it. Should the tubing become plugged, it can easily be replaced by disconnecting one end from a liquid supply length of tubing, withdrawing the tubing from between the first and second members, and then installing a new length of tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: John J. Dyer, Gary L. Olson, David A. Maurer, Raymond N. Maurer, Joseph J. Fodrocy
  • Patent number: 6481420
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for maintaining the alignment of a fuel injector during shipping and normal use. In one embodiment of the invention, a clip for retaining a fuel injector to a fuel rail cup that has an annular flange is provided. The clip has a substantially flat base to at least partially surround an end of the fuel injector and a plurality of upstanding tangs to receive and substantially surround the annular flange. An alignment protrusion is also provided on the clip to interface with the annular flange to prevent axial rotation of the fuel injector relative to the fuel rail cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard N. Panasuk, Jamey M. Chatlos, Matthew M. Cole, Paul P. Pucci, Raymond N. Maurer
  • Publication number: 20020100456
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for maintaining the alignment of a fuel injector during shipping and normal use. In one embodiment of the invention, a clip for retaining a fuel injector to a fuel rail cup that has an annular flange is provided. The clip has a substantially flat base to at least partially surround an end of the fuel injector and a plurality of upstanding tangs to receive and substantially surround the annular flange. An alignment protrusion is also provided on the clip to interface with the annular flange to prevent axial rotation of the fuel injector relative to the fuel rail cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Gerard N. Panasuk, Jamey M. Chatlos, Matthew M. Cole, Paul P. Pucci, Raymond N. Maurer
  • Patent number: 5531464
    Abstract: A readily assemblable and disassemblable cart has snap-locking vertical and lateral members. The vertical members and top and bottom rails include notched end portions which define extended portions. The lateral rails have bores formed in each of the ends thereof for receiving two of the extended portions. The extended portions also include latching members which, when the cart is assembled, extend into openings in the lateral rails which are transverse to, and contiguous with the bores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Inventors: Raymond N. Maurer, David A. Maurer
  • Patent number: 5294009
    Abstract: A laundry cart is arranged to include segmented components arranged for ease of securement relative to one another to permit ease of erection and disassembly of the organization as a unitary framework employing mirror image components in assemblage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventors: David A. Maurer, Raymond N. Maurer