Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Kay

Ronald J. Kay 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: 9835417
    Abstract: An improved RPG shield netting that comprises a net structure supporting a spaced arrangement of one-piece nodes manufactured using an insert injection molding process such that each node is formed as a one-piece three-dimensional solid shape with uniform surfaces that envelopes a portion of one or more cord elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventors: Ronald J. Kay, Robert Durkee
  • Patent number: 8534009
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved safety nosing component including a base element with channel member and a light emission element. The safety nosing component is manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, triple-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two-shot molding or a combination thereof. The present invention allows safety nosing components to be installed on architectural structures while also providing additional functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
  • Publication number: 20120297705
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved safety nosing component including a base element with channel member and a light emission element. The safety nosing component is manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, triple-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two-shot molding or a combination thereof. The present invention allows safety nosing components to be installed on architectural structures while also providing additional functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
  • Patent number: 8046943
    Abstract: A safety kick plate device and improved manufacturing thereof, wherein the safety kick plate device includes a base component including a communication element through which a light emission component is visible. A communication protection element provides reinforcement and strength to the communication element as well as mitigates damage to the light emission component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
  • Patent number: 8038123
    Abstract: A fluid handling device, such as a needlefree access device, includes a housing having an inlet and an inlet channel; and a flow control member comprising a combination outlet, biasing and piston member. The flow control member includes a piston section moveable between a closed position in which the piston section is in the inlet channel and an open position in which the piston section is inside the housing below the inlet channel but allows fluid to flow through the inlet channel; a biasing section connected to the piston section that normally biases the piston section into the inlet channel; and an outlet section connected to the biasing section having an outlet fitting in fluid communication with the inside of the housing. The piston section, biasing section and outlet section are connected together such that they can be handled as one piece when assembled with the housing to make the needlefree access device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Filtertek Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky R. Ruschke, Edward Kandel, Michael G. Leonhard, Mark A. Kinsley, John A. Leahey, Jan W. M. Mijers, Ronald J. Kay
  • Publication number: 20110119972
    Abstract: The present invention is a safety kick plate device and improved manufacturing thereof. The safety kick plate device includes a base component including a communication element through which a light emission component is visible. A communication protection element provides reinforcement and strength to the communication element as well as mitigates damage to the light emission component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
  • Patent number: 7934701
    Abstract: A safety handrail apparatus including a support component with channel element and a light emission component. The safety handrail apparatus and components thereof are manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two shot molding or a combination thereof. The safety handrail apparatus allows configuration into any desired length handrail by interconnecting any number of individual handrail apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
  • Publication number: 20100251627
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved safety nosing component including a base element with channel member and a light emission element. The safety nosing component is manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, triple-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two-shot molding or a combination thereof. The present invention allows safety nosing components to be installed on architectural structures while also providing additional functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
  • Publication number: 20100020530
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a safety device and more particularly to a safety marker indicator device for architectural structures, specifically a door marker indicator device for doors or door components, and improved manufacturing thereof. The improved door marker indicator device includes a photoluminescent light emission element and is manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, injection molding, or two-shot molding. The present invention allows door marker indicator devices to be quickly and easily installed on doors and door components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
  • Publication number: 20100001246
    Abstract: An improved safety handrail apparatus including a support component with channel element and a light emission component. The improved safety handrail apparatus and components thereof are manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two shot molding or a combination thereof. The improved safety handrail apparatus allows configuration into any desired length handrail by interconnecting any number of individual handrail apparatuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
  • Publication number: 20090261643
    Abstract: The locking collapsible seat apparatus of the present invention offers a convenient height for sitting or standing according to studies directed to preferred height of the apparatus, a light-weight construction for easy transport, a compact design for convenient storage and a configuration for effortless transition between an erected state and a folded state. The present invention also provides a seat locking component to stabilize the apparatus in an erected state as well as communicates with the user whether or not the locking component is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
  • Publication number: 20090184275
    Abstract: A fluid handling device, such as a needlefree access device, includes a housing having an inlet and an inlet channel; and a flow control member comprising a combination outlet, biasing and piston member. The flow control member includes a piston section moveable between a closed position in which the piston section is in the inlet channel and an open position in which the piston section is inside the housing below the inlet channel but allows fluid to flow through the inlet channel; a biasing section connected to the piston section that normally biases the piston section into the inlet channel; and an outlet section connected to the biasing section having an outlet fitting in fluid communication with the inside of the housing. The piston section, biasing section and outlet section are connected together such that they can be handled as one piece when assembled with the housing to make the needlefree access device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Ricky R. Ruschke, Edward Kandel, Michael G. Leonhard, Mark A. Kinsley, John A. Leahey, Jan W.M. Mijers, Ronald J. Kay
  • Publication number: 20090145059
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved safety nosing component including a base element with channel member and a light emission element. The safety nosing component is manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, triple-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two-shot molding or a combination thereof. The present invention allows safety nosing components to be installed on architectural structures while also providing additional functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
  • Patent number: 7520489
    Abstract: A fluid handling device, such as a needlefree access device, includes a housing having an inlet and an inlet channel; and a flow control member comprising a combination outlet, biasing and piston member. The flow control member includes a piston section moveable between a closed position in which the piston section is inside the housing below the inlet channel but allows fluid to flow through the inlet channel; a biasing section connected to the piston section that normally biases the piston section into the inlet channel; and an outlet section connected to the biasing section having an outlet fitting in fluid communication with the inside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Filtertek Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky R. Ruschke, Edward Kandel, Michael G. Leonhard, Mark A. Kinsley, John A. Leahey, Jan W. M. Mijers, Ronald J. Kay
  • Patent number: 5417860
    Abstract: A liquid filter device for use with bottles holding wine or other liquids, for use in filtering cork or other sediments from the liquid while pouring the liquid out of the bottle, comprising a generally tubular body which may be inserted into the neck of a bottle, where the body has a top portion open to the internal volume of the filter device and a bottom portion sealed from the internal volume, openings formed in the body, a filter located on the inside of the body to cover such openings and means for strengthening said body being integrally formed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Filtertek, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald J. Kay