Patents by Inventor Robert K. Patterson

Robert K. Patterson 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).

  • FLOOR CLEANING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240148217
    Abstract: A floor cleaning system having a flat headed mop is provided. The system includes a bucket having a wringing assembly. A blade including a first angled portion is provided for that is adjacent a plurality of first openings for compressing the flat headed mop as it is inserted in the wringing assembly to remove dirt and debris accumulated during use. A second angled portion is provided for adjacent a plurality of second openings for compressing the flat headed mop as it is withdrawn from the wringing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Robert F. Smith, Joseph K. Patterson, William Harrington, Paul H. Adams
  • FLUID PURIFICATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20240123379
    Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The system includes a tank having an interior space and a media container disposed within the interior space. A valve is provided that cooperates with an element within the interior, the valve being movable between an open and a closed position. The valve being biased to the open position when the element is not positioned within the interior space, wherein the interior space is fluidly coupled to the atmosphere in the open position. The valve further being configured to move to a closed position when the element is positioned within the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, James M. Buckley, John Anthony Triunfo, Joseph K. Patterson, Michael T. La Tulippe, Robert Camp, Robert F. Smith
  • Fluid purification device
    Patent number: 11911720
    Abstract: A device and system for purifying a fluid is provided. The system includes a tank having an interior space and a media container disposed within the interior space. A valve is provided that cooperates with an element within the interior, the valve being movable between an open and a closed position. The valve being biased to the open position when the element is not positioned within the interior space, wherein the interior space is fluidly coupled to the atmosphere in the open position. The valve further being configured to move to a closed position when the element is positioned within the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, James M. Buckley, John Anthony Triunfo, Joseph K. Patterson, Michael T. La Tulippe, Robert Camp, Robert F. Smith
  • Tumble medium and method for surface treatment
    Patent number: 6299509
    Abstract: A tumble medium for surface treatment of an article having a first radiographic signature comprises material having a second radiographic signature different from the first radiographic signature sufficient to enable radiographic detection of the material as distinct from the article. The tumble medium is used in a method for treatment of a surface of an article including there through openings communicating with an interior of the article. After tumbling, the article is inspected by radiography to detect any tumble medium within the interior of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Gary E. Wheat, Robert K. Patterson, Linda R. Crenshaw, Jon C. Schaeffer
  • Tumble medium and method for surface treatment
    Publication number: 20010007807
    Abstract: A tumble medium for surface treatment of an article having a first radiographic signature comprises material having a second radiographic signature different from the first radiographic signature sufficient to enable radiographic detection of the material as distinct from the article. The tumble medium is used in a method for treatment of a surface of an article including there through openings communicating with an interior of the article. After tumbling, the article is inspected by radiography to detect any tumble medium within the interior of the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Publication date: July 12, 2001
    Inventors: Gary E. Wheat, Robert K. Patterson, Linda R. Crenshaw, Jon C. Schaeffer
  • Tumble medium and method for surface treatment
    Patent number: 6220947
    Abstract: A tumble medium for surface treatment of an article having a first radiographic signature comprises material having a second radiographic signature different from the first radiographic signature sufficient to enable radiographic detection of the material as distinct from the article. The tumble medium is used in a method for treatment of a surface of an article including there through openings communicating with an interior of the article. After tumbling, the article is inspected by radiography to detect any tumble medium within the interior of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Gary E. Wheat, Robert K. Patterson, Linda R. Crenshaw, Jon C. Schaeffer