Patents by Inventor Rick Leer

Rick Leer 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: 20060255181
    Abstract: The present invention is a portable sprayer with a tank and at least a portion of a compression chamber of a pump mechanism for pressurizing the tank located external to the tank. Thus, as a user pressurizes the at least a portion of the compression chamber external to the tank with air, the air is directed into the tank thereby pressurizing the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Rick Leer, Michel McCluskey
  • Publication number: 20060249223
    Abstract: The present invention is a portable sprayer with a tank and a measuring device in selective fluid communication with the tank. The measuring device may be located adjacent to a funnel at the top of the tank and a valve provided to selectively control the flow of fluid from the measuring device into the funnel. The measuring device may include a plurality of surfaces extending from the internal wall of the measuring device to provide indicia of the amount of fluid within the measuring device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Rick Leer, Douglas Burnworth
  • Publication number: 20060065762
    Abstract: A pressurized tank sprayer includes a base tank including a neck and a mouth. A lid having a top portion and a depending skirt is positioned upon the tank. Threads are provided on the neck of the tank and engage threads on the depending skirt of the lid in order to secure the lid to the tank. The threads include locking features that prevent the lid from becoming forcibly detached from the tank during removal of the lid if excess pressure remains in the tank. An annular seal is seated in the lid and provides a seal between the tank and the lid. The annular seal includes an annular sealing surface and a concave interior surface. The annular sealing surface contacts the interior surface of the tank while the concave interior surface is exposed to the interior of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Rick Leer, Timothy DeVore, Thomas Oyler
  • Patent number: D513785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Leer, Timothy S. Devore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: D516167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Leer, Timothy S. Devore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: D516168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Leer, Timothy S. Devore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: D288229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Assignee: Gilmour Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Glenn I. Beal, Harry L. Hauger, Rick Leer