Patents by Inventor Ronald M. Matyja

Ronald M. Matyja 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: 5345666
    Abstract: A tank lining system comprises a tank having a wall defining a first opening. A flexible sheet lining abuts the interior surface of the wall and defines a second opening that is aligned with the first opening of the tank wall. A first collar surrounds the first opening and is attached to the tank, while a second collar surrounds the second opening and is attached to the flexible sheet. Means are provided for retaining the first and second collars together with a seal of the junction area between them. The tank is sealed by removing air from between the lining and the tank prior to inserting the seal between the collars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Culligan International Company
    Inventor: Ronald M. Matyja
  • Patent number: 5174466
    Abstract: A tank lining system comprises a tank having a wall defining a first opening. A flexible sheet lining abuts the interior surface of the wall and defines a second opening that is aligned with the first opening of the tank wall. A first collar surrounds the first opening and is attached to the tank, while a second collar surrounds the second opening and is attached to the flexible sheet. Means are provided for retaining the first and second collars together with a seal of the junction area between them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: Culligan International Company
    Inventor: Ronald M. Matyja
  • Patent number: 5127427
    Abstract: A novel drinking water faucet of the type used with household water purification system is provided. The faucet includes a spout, a valve, means for opening and closing said valve, a waste water inlet, an air gap, and a waste water outlet. The faucet includes means for accommodating the visual display of a water quality meter. The faucet can be mounted in either a right-handed or left-handed configuration from above the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: Culligan International Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kajpust, Ronald M. Matyja
  • Patent number: D327731
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: Culligan International Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kajpust, Ronald M. Matyja, Roger H. Ramsey, Mitchell L. Wilgus