Patents by Inventor Ronald Kessler

Ronald Kessler 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: 7678414
    Abstract: Thin gage, rollable plastic vinyl floor mats can be provided with an abrasive and grit coating that will not deteriorate or degrade when the mats are rolled or otherwise substantially deformed. A special blend of epoxy adhesive and MEK is used to permanently bond the grit to the vinyl surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: R & L Marketing and Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, David M. Neill
  • Publication number: 20090110820
    Abstract: Thin gage, rollable plastic vinyl floor mats can be provided with an abrasive and grit coating that will not deteriorate or degrade when the mats are rolled or otherwise substantially deformed. A special blend of epoxy adhesive and MEK is used to permanently bond the grit to the vinyl surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, David M. Neill
  • Publication number: 20070054083
    Abstract: A rubber or plastic floor mat has a series of parallel upper ribs on its upper surface which define slots in which respective strips or carpeting or the like are removably held. The strips are retained along their lengths by retaining means which run continually or continuously along the slots. The strip retainers include hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., VELCRO), and/or overhanging edges above the strip edges, preferably formed in one-piece fashion along the side of the upper ribs adjacent the slots. The overhangs may be interrupted, e.g., crenelated as seen from above, and may include bevels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: R&L Marketing & Sales, Inc
    Inventor: Ronald Kessler
  • Publication number: 20060213019
    Abstract: A floor mat having a base that includes a plurality of alternating fibrous strips and impervious strips and surrounded by a frame. The base is substantially continuous across its entire width and length, having no openings from its upper surface through to its lower surface. The impervious strips include a plurality of spaced apart rows of spaced apart bosses. The gaps formed between the spaced apart bosses become closed-bottom wells in which water, snow and particles of dirt scraped from the underside of shoes can accumulate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: R&L Marketing & Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, Daniel Kessler
  • Publication number: 20060177619
    Abstract: Thin gage, rollable plastic vinyl floor mats can be provided with an abrasive and grit coating that will not deteriorate or degrade when the mats are rolled or otherwise substantially deformed. A special blend of epoxy adhesive and MEK is used to permanently bond the grit to the vinyl surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, David Neill
  • Patent number: 7028434
    Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined amount of flexibility through the use of auxiliary supports. Further stability is provided by one-piece ramp corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Pixterra, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, Myron Ullman, Kim D. Kendall
  • Publication number: 20060035059
    Abstract: A rubber or plastic floor mat has a series of parallel upper ribs on its upper surface which define slots in which respective strips or carpeting or the like are removably held. The strips are retained along their lengths by retaining means which run continually or continuously along the slots. The strip retainers include hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., VELCRO), and/or overhanging edges above the strip edges, preferably formed in one-piece fashion along the side of the upper ribs adjacent the slots. The overhangs may be interrupted, e.g., crenelated as seen from above, and may include bevels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: R&L Marketing & Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Kessler
  • Publication number: 20050287330
    Abstract: A floor mat system has a first mat defining an opening in which a logo mat is removably disposed. Advertising indicia is formed on the upper surface of the logo mat. The first mat and logo mat are removably connected to the floor with clips mounted on the floor. The first mat and logo mat each have sets of first and second ribs extending transversely to one another to create drainage openings therebetween. The lower surfaces of the second ribs are spaced from the floor to create drainage channels below the first mat and logo mat. The second rib upper surfaces are raised above the first rib upper surfaces to provide a suitable surface for scraping debris from the bottom of shoes. A frame assembly includes an outer frame member surrounding the first mat and an inner frame member disposed within the first mat opening and surrounding the logo mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventor: Ronald Kessler
  • Publication number: 20050170139
    Abstract: A rubber or plastic floor mat has a series of parallel upper ribs on its upper surface which define slots in which respective strips or carpeting or the like are removably held. The strips are retained along their lengths by retaining means which run continually or continuously along the slots. The strip retainers include hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., VELCRO), and/or overhanging edges above the strip edges, preferably formed in one-piece fashion along the side of the upper ribs adjacent the slots. The overhangs may be interrupted, e.g., crenelated as seen from above, and may include bevels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: R&L Marketing & Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Kessler
  • Publication number: 20040019994
    Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined amount of flexibility through the use of auxiliary supports. Further stability is provided by one-piece ramp corners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, Myron Ullman, Kim D. Kendall
  • Patent number: 6578324
    Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined amount of flexibility through the use of auxiliary supports. Further stability is provided by one-piece ramp corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: R & J Marketing and Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, Myron Ullman, Kim D. Kendall
  • Patent number: 6405495
    Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined volume in the areas formed by adjacent cross pieces of the mat. Longitudinal connectors are configured so that the matting connected to half the connector comes away relatively easily while the matting connected to the other half of the connector is held tightly to the connector. Ramp structures are arranged on all outside edges of the mat system. Different connection arrangements between the mat and the ramps are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, Myron Ullman
  • Publication number: 20020020123
    Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined amount of flexibility through the use of auxiliary supports. Further stability is provided by one-piece ramp comers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, Myron Ullman, Kim D. Kendall
  • Patent number: 5992105
    Abstract: A thin flexible floor mat system is configured to resist penetration by high heeled shoes and be capable of being easily rolled up in long segments. The floor mat is constituted by a series of small square sections and are connected together with connectors that permit easy deployment and removal of the mat system by detaching segments of the mat from each other. The mat is flexible but resists penetration from high heels and other forms of traffic by virtue maintaining of a predetermined volume in the areas formed by adjacent cross pieces of the mat. Longitudinal connectors are configured so that the matting connected to half the connector comes away relatively easily while the matting connected to the other half of the connector is held tightly to the connector. Ramp structures are arranged on all outside edges of the mat system. Different connection arrangements between the mat and the ramps are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: R & J Marketing & Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, Myron Ullman
  • Patent number: 5681637
    Abstract: A fin pile-type weatherstrip having a propylene polymer barrier fin is made resistant to mold, mildew and fungi by the incorporation of about 2-3% by weight of zinc pyrithione, or another suitable microbiocide which is environmentally acceptable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Aller-Gard 100 Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Kessler, Steve Abramson
  • Patent number: D740472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Government of the District of Columbia
    Inventors: Ron M. Linton, Ronald A. Kessler, Ernest Chrappah