Patents by Inventor Robert B. Zajeski

Robert B. Zajeski 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: 11122851
    Abstract: A shape shifting orthotic sole having a cushioning layer, shape changing layer, and a sensing layer in communication, the shape changing layer and sensing layer communicatively coupled with a power source and circuitry unit which provides for default and evolving settings, and automatic and manual support settings for the shape changing region as a result of input from the sensing layer. The shape shifting orthotic sole may communicate with a cellular device and other device able to maintain mobile applications, and an IOT Health Monitoring Device during the operation of the shape shifting orthotic sole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: THE WINGER GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Albert P. Winger, Robert B. Zajeski
  • Publication number: 20200360609
    Abstract: A syringe device and methods for device for separating liquids of different densities are provided where the syringe device includes a hollow syringe barrel, a perforated plunger seal with a seal hole, and a hollow plunging tube with a closed bottom with at least one tube hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University
    Inventors: Ashim Gupta, Michael W. Neumeister, Sohyung Cho, Scott Moore, Robert B. Zajeski, JR.
  • Patent number: 10389094
    Abstract: An electrical connection covering apparatus is designed to protect from moisture a connection between a plug of one extension cord and a socket of another extension cord. A plurality of compressible and elastic at least one cross-wise portion(s) are used to form a seal around the cables of the extension cords where they enter the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that has at least one aperture. A flap extends across the aperture. The compressibility and elasticity of the diaphragm material is greater than that of the housing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Midwest Innovative Products, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Nooner, Robert B. Zajeski, Jr., Benjamin Lynch Zajeski
  • Publication number: 20190036312
    Abstract: An electrical connection covering apparatus is designed to protect from moisture a connection between a plug of one extension cord and a socket of another extension cord. A plurality of compressible and elastic at least one cross-wise portion(s) are used to form a seal around the cables of the extension cords where they enter the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that has at least one aperture. A flap extends across the aperture. The compressibility and elasticity of the diaphragm material is greater than that of the housing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Bryan Nooner, Robert B. Zajeski, JR., Benjamin Lynch Zajeski
  • Patent number: 10164416
    Abstract: An electrical connection covering apparatus is designed to protect from moisture a connection between a plug of one extension cord and a socket of another extension cord. A compressible and elastic diaphragm is used to form a seal around the cables of the extension cords where they enter the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that has at least one aperture. The diaphragm extends across the aperture. The diaphragm projects inwardly with respect to an interior surface of the housing. The compressibility and elasticity of the diaphragm material is greater than that of the housing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: MIDWEST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Nooner, Robert B. Zajeski, Jr., Ben Lynch Zajeski
  • Publication number: 20180352130
    Abstract: The smart phone viewfinder comprises a tubular body mounted on a screen for a smart phone to provide a light sealed sight channel between an eye-cup and a hood bearing against the screen on the inside and a phone app for adapting the image captured by the phone camera lens to be viewable in the viewfinder. The light sealed channel provides visual communication from the eye-cup to the screen. A software application executable on the phone may be adapted to adjust the size and position of the image visible through the light sealed sight channel. The software application is further adapted to select and position icons on the screen for camera control. The light sealed sight channel adapted to reduce ambient light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Robert B. Zajeski, Ben L. Zajeski
  • Patent number: 10056745
    Abstract: An apparatus is designed to protect a connection between a plug of a first electrical cord and a socket of a second electrical cord from moisture. The apparatus consists of a first housing portion and a second housing portion that, when mated, form an interior region, a first aperture configured to receive the first electrical cord, and a second aperture configured to receive the second electrical cord. Four cross-wise portions are located in the interior region. The first and second cross-wise portions are attached to the first housing portion and are positioned proximate the first and second apertures, respectively. The third and fourth cross-wise portions are attached to the second housing portion and are positioned proximate the first and second apertures, respectively. When the housing portions are mated, the first cross-wise portion abuts the third cross-wise portion and the second cross-wise portion abuts the fourth cross-wise portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: MIDWEST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Nooner, Robert B. Zajeski, Jr., Benjamin Lynch Zajeski
  • Publication number: 20180184750
    Abstract: A shape shifting orthotic sole having a cushioning layer, shape changing layer, and a sensing layer in communication, the shape changing layer and sensing layer communicatively coupled with a power source and circuitry unit which provides for default and evolving settings, and automatic and manual support settings for the shape changing region as a result of input from the sensing layer. The shape shifting orthotic sole may communicate with a cellular device and other device able to maintain mobile applications, and an IOT Health Monitoring Device during the operation of the shape shifting orthotic sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: The Winger Group, LLC
    Inventors: Albert P. Winger, Robert B. Zajeski
  • Publication number: 20180166871
    Abstract: An electrical connection covering apparatus is designed to protect from moisture a connection between a plug of one extension cord and a socket of another extension cord. A compressible and elastic diaphragm is used to form a seal around the cables of the extension cords where they enter the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that has at least one aperture. The diaphragm extends across the aperture. The diaphragm projects inwardly with respect to an interior surface of the housing. The compressibility and elasticity of the diaphragm material is greater than that of the housing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: MIDWEST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: BRYAN NOONER, ROBERT B. ZAJESKI, JR., BEN LYNCH ZAJESKI
  • Publication number: 20170324229
    Abstract: An apparatus is designed to protect a connection between a plug of a first electrical cord and a socket of a second electrical cord from moisture. The apparatus consists of a first housing portion and a second housing portion that, when mated, form an interior region, a first aperture configured to receive the first electrical cord, and a second aperture configured to receive the second electrical cord. Four cross-wise portions are located in the interior region. The first and second cross-wise portions are attached to the first housing portion and are positioned proximate the first and second apertures, respectively. The third and fourth cross-wise portions are attached to the second housing portion and are positioned proximate the first and second apertures, respectively. When the housing portions are mated, the first cross-wise portion abuts the third cross-wise portion and the second cross-wise portion abuts the fourth cross-wise portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Bryan Nooner, Robert B. Zajeski, JR., Benjamin Lynch Zajeski
  • Patent number: 9742171
    Abstract: An electrical connection covering apparatus is designed to protect from moisture a connection between a plug of one extension cord and a socket of another extension cord. A compressible and elastic diaphragm is used to form a seal around the cables of the extension cords where they enter the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that has at least one aperture. The diaphragm extends across the aperture. The diaphragm projects inwardly with respect to an interior surface of the housing. The compressibility and elasticity of the diaphragm material is greater than that of the housing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: MIDWEST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Nooner, Robert B. Zajeski, Jr., Ben Lynch Zajeski
  • Publication number: 20160329132
    Abstract: An electrical connection covering apparatus is designed to protect from moisture a connection between a plug of one extension cord and a socket of another extension cord. A compressible and elastic diaphragm is used to form a seal around the cables of the extension cords where they enter the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that has at least one aperture. The diaphragm extends across the aperture. The diaphragm projects inwardly with respect to an interior surface of the housing. The compressibility and elasticity of the diaphragm material is greater than that of the housing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Bryan NOONER, Robert B, ZAJESKI, JR., Ben Lynch ZAJESKI
  • Publication number: 20030141662
    Abstract: Our invention consists of a metal cast or machined coin-like generally flat playing piece with a provision to accept a pressure sensitive adhesive backed label. The label is printed with high quality artwork, which can represent characters, creatures and objects related to the game being played. The label, when adhered to the coin-like playing piece, provides a high quality, rugged and robust playing aid for use in role playing and other type games. The generally heavy weight of the metal and flatness of the playing piece provides a very stable playing aid that will not fall over like cast or molded miniatures or get blown away like paper plating pieces and is very easy to carry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Pete M. Kost, Robert B. Zajeski, Donald C. Wiencek
  • Patent number: 6137067
    Abstract: A hand dryer timer assembly including a plate with a timer motor mounted on one side of the plate and a switch mounted on an opposite side of the plate. The switch is in electrical communication with, and controls the operation of, the timer motor. A cam is mounted on a drive shaft of the timer motor such that the cam rotates with the drive shaft and also slides longitudinally over the drive shaft. The cam extends through an opening in the plate and has a flange at one end located adjacent the one side of the plate to prevent the one end of the cam from moving past the one side of the plate. The cam further has a cam lobe located on the opposite side of the plate adjacent an actuating arm of the switch. A biasing element is located between the timer motor and the cam and biases the cam to a first position aligning the cam lobe with the actuating arm of the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: France/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Valerie Helms, Michael M. Abell, Robert B. Zajeski
  • Patent number: 4982927
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a unique method for mounting and supporting a printer used with personal computers. The invention, a Vertical Printer Stand, is comprised of a printer stand base, printer support brackets that support the printer in a vertical position, adhesive backed mounts that attach to the printer side walls, and straps that attach to the adhesive mounts and around the printer, securing the printer to the stand. The entire assembly is then typically mounted to the wall using standard wall mount fasteners, with the printer mounted parallel to the wall. The primary purpose of this invention is to remove the printer from the desk and free up valuable desk and office space. The paper may either feed from the floor, desk top, or from an optional paper feed tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Inventors: Robert B. Zajeski, Donald C. Wiencek
  • Patent number: 4553801
    Abstract: An elongate header for mounting a connector. The header includes a series of insulative L-shaped segments each including a base having an aperture for receiving a header post and further including a resilient, deflectable wall extending from the base. Adjacent segments are joined by interconnection means sufficiently thin that a group of segments can be broken away by hand from the remainder of the segments. The header also includes a post disposed in each aperture, the locking means for cooperating with a component of the connector to lock the connector, once mounted to the header. Finally, the header includes polarizing means for preventing reverse mounting of the connector on the header. Headers of a predetermined number of segments can be removed from an indeterminate length of such segments to preclude the need for a user to carry an inventory of headers of different lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Robert B. Zajeski
  • Patent number: 4431189
    Abstract: In electronic random die, where a device electronically determines a simulated roll of a six-sided die (or two-sided dice), the circuit consists of a multi-position switch and related circuitry which allows the device to also simulate a roll of a die other than six-sided, namely four-sided, eight-sided, twelve-sided, twenty-sided, or one hundred sided. All of these die rolls are available on this one device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Inventors: Donald C. Wiencek, Robert B. Zajeski
  • Patent number: D763198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: MIDWEST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Nooner, Robert B. Zajeski, Jr., Ben Lynch Zajeski
  • Patent number: D847098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: MIDWEST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Nooner, Robert B. Zajeski, Jr., Benjamin Lynch Zajeski