Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Gerson
Ronald L. Gerson 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).
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Publication number: 20230271203Abstract: A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Ronald L. GERSON, Pierre LAPOINTE, Robert A. BRUNELL
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Patent number: 11679399Abstract: A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignees: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFSInventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe, Robert A. Brunell
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Publication number: 20230010381Abstract: A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Ronald L. GERSON, Pierre LaPOINTE, Robert A. BRUNELL
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Patent number: 11548018Abstract: A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2022Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignees: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFSInventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe, Robert A. Brunell
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Patent number: 11542044Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, canisters, and other implementations, including a method of filling a filter canister with a particulate filter material to a desired packing density comprises providing a canister having a fill opening through which the particulate filter material is introduced into the canister, introducing the particulate filter material through the fill opening, and subjecting the canister to centrifugal forces for a time until the desired packing density is reached is provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Louis M. Gerson Co.Inventor: Ronald L. Gerson
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Publication number: 20220250775Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, canisters, and other implementations, including a method of filling a filter canister with a particulate filter material to a desired packing density comprises providing a canister having a fill opening through which the particulate filter material is introduced into the canister, introducing the particulate filter material through the fill opening, and subjecting the canister to centrifugal forces for a time until the desired packing density is reached is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventor: Ronald L. Gerson
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Patent number: 11266861Abstract: A face mask includes a valve protector between a strap and an exhalation valve thereof. The valve protector's thickness defines a spacing between the strap and a strap retainer that is positioned on a mask body, disposed over the exhalation valve, and receives the strap. This spacing controls an extent of friction between the strap and the strap retainer.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe
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Publication number: 20210268527Abstract: A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe, Robert A. Brunell
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Patent number: 11040360Abstract: A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignees: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFSInventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe, Robert A. Brunell
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Publication number: 20180333730Abstract: A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe, Robert A. Brunell
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Publication number: 20180289988Abstract: A face mask comprises a mask body having apertures; an exhalation valve positioned within one of the apertures of the mask body; a harness assembly configured to extend about the wearer's head wherein the harness assembly; a first strap attached to the harness assembly, a strap retainer positioned on the mask body and disposed over the exhalation valve, the strap retainer configured to receive the first strap; and a valve protector. The first strap has front and rear surfaces, the front and rear surfaces defining a second thickness therebetween. The valve protector is positioned between the first strap and the exhalation valve and has a first surface configured to engage the exhalation valve and a second surface, opposite the first surface. The first and second surfaces define a first thickness therebetween such that a spacing between the first strap and the strap retainer controls the friction between the first strap and the front surface of the strap retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe
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Patent number: 10035156Abstract: A connector system for a liquid container system for a spray gun includes a lid that includes a liquid outlet and an adapter. The adapter includes a spray gun end and a lid end. The ends are connected with a liquid-tight passageway. Further, the spray gun end is adapted for releasable engagement with a liquid inlet port of the spray gun and the lid end is adapted for releasable engagement with the liquid outlet. The connector system also includes a plurality of interlocking tab assemblies for releasably attaching the adapter to the lid. Each assembly includes a first tab and a second tab, wherein an end of the first tab is adapted to secure the adapter to the lid when the first tab and the second tab are interlocked.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2013Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignees: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFSInventors: Ronald L Gerson, Pierre LaPointe, Robert A Brunell
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Patent number: 9993668Abstract: A face mask is configured to be worn on a wearer's head and to cover the wearer's nose and mouth. The face mask includes a mask body having apertures, an inhalation port positioned within one of the apertures of the mask body, an exhalation valve positioned within a second one of the apertures of the mask body, a harness assembly configured to extend about a wearer's head wherein the harness assembly includes a first strap, a strap retainer positioned on the mask body and disposed over the exhalation valve, the strap retainer configured to receive the first strap; and a valve protector positioned between the first strap and the exhalation valve.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe
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Patent number: 9776763Abstract: A method of loading stacked strainers in a dispenser while minimizing strainer contamination is disclosed. The method includes providing a stack of strainers that is enclosed in a protective material to form a pod, placing the pod within a dispenser, and removing the protective material from the pod of strainers while the strainers are in the dispenser. The strainers dispensed from the thus loaded dispenser avoid being contamination during loading. The protective material may be perforated to facilitate removal from the stack, and include an extended portion to be grasped during removal from the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell, Pierre LaPointe, Michael H. McCombe
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Publication number: 20160361575Abstract: A face mask is configured to be worn on a wearer's head and to cover the wearer's nose and mouth. The face mask includes a mask body having apertures, an inhalation port positioned within one of the apertures of the mask body, an exhalation valve positioned within a second one of the apertures of the mask body, a harness assembly configured to extend about a wearer's head wherein the harness assembly includes a first strap, a strap retainer positioned on the mask body and disposed over the exhalation valve, the strap retainer configured to receive the first strap; and a valve protector positioned between the first strap and the exhalation valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe
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Publication number: 20150360812Abstract: A method of loading stacked strainers in a dispenser while minimizing strainer contamination is disclosed. The method includes providing a stack of strainers that is enclosed in a protective material to form a pod, placing the pod within a dispenser, and removing the protective material from the pod of strainers while the strainers are in the dispenser. The strainers dispensed from the thus loaded dispenser avoid being contamination during loading. The protective material may be perforated to facilitate removal from the stack, and include an extended portion to be grasped during removal from the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell, Pierre LaPointe, Michael H. McCombe
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Patent number: 9162240Abstract: A liquid container assembly for a spray gun can include a ring, a collapsible liner, and a lid for closing the open end of the liner. The ring can include a peripheral flange, a ring recess, an inner wall, and at least one rib segment extending from the inner wall. The collapsible liner can include a liner side wall formed with an open end and a liner lip at the open end. The liner can be is insertable through the ring such that the liner lip is received and supported by the ring recess. Further, the liner can be collapsible during use as liquid is removed from the liner. The lid can include at least one tab that can extend from an outer circumference of the lid. The tabs can engage the rib segments to threadably attach to the ring.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC./SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIEInventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell, David Anteski
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Patent number: 9113727Abstract: A method of loading stacked strainers in a dispenser while minimizing strainer contamination is disclosed. The method includes providing a stack of strainers that is enclosed in a protective material to form a pod, placing the pod within a dispenser, and removing the protective material from the pod of strainers while the strainers are in the dispenser. The strainers dispensed from the thus loaded dispenser avoid being contamination during loading. The protective material may be perforated to facilitate removal from the stack, and include an extended portion to be grasped during removal from the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell, Pierre LaPointe, Michael H. McCombe
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Patent number: D744654Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Robert A. Brunell
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Patent number: D849239Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: LOUIS M. GERSON CO., IND.Inventors: Ronald L. Gerson, Pierre LaPointe