Patents by Inventor Russell J. Kroll
Russell J. Kroll 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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Patent number: 9067716Abstract: Cap can include a cap body mountable to a container. A main bore is disposed in the cap body. A movable component holder can include a lower end, an upper end, and a space sized and configured to contain a dispensable component. A cover is installable on the upper end of the component holder. A removable strip is at least one of arranged between a portion of the upper end of the component holder and an upper surface of the cap body, has an upper end removably connected to a portion of the upper end of the component holder, has a lower end contacting or arranged adjacent a portion of the cap body, and integrally formed with the upper end of the component holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignees: VIZ Enterprises, LLCInventors: Jerry Cronin, Vlad Moise, Mike Burgess, Russell J. Kroll
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Publication number: 20130082022Abstract: Cap can include a cap body mountable to a container. A main bore is disposed in the cap body. A movable component holder can include a lower end, an upper end, and a space sized and configured to contain a dispensable component. A cover is installable on the upper end of the component holder. A removable strip is at least one of arranged between a portion of the upper end of the component holder and an upper surface of the cap body, has an upper end removably connected to a portion of the upper end of the component holder, has a lower end contacting or arranged adjacent a portion of the cap body, and integrally formed with the upper end of the component holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: VIZ ENTERPRISES, LLC.Inventors: Jerry CRONIN, Vlad MOISE, Mike BURGESS, Russell J. KROLL
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Patent number: 8361091Abstract: A cannula connects an organ with a perfusion system that monitors, treats, sustains and/or restores the viability of the organ and/or that transports and/or stores the organ. At least part of a cannula may be made of a soft elastomer to help avoid damage to the organ. In embodiments, the cannula includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a sealing ring and two compression straps. In embodiments, the cannula includes a top portion and a flexible bottom portion that may be attached to the top portion. In embodiments, part of the cannula is inserted directly into an artery and a suture is used to tie the artery in place. Also, the cannula may include an attachment feature that can be used to connect the cannula to an organ platform or chair. Various features of the cannula may allow a visual check for and venting of air bubbles in the cannula.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2003Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Organ Recovery Systems, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Schein, David W. Wright, Raymond Sirianne, Philip D. Palermo, Russell J. Kroll, John M. Brassil
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Patent number: 8172312Abstract: An excavator cab is configured to have an improved field of view for three passengers. Seating is provided for an operator, a trainer, and an trainee. Persons seated in those three seats have substantially similar lines of sight. The excavator cab is arranged such that the operator seat and the trainer seat face a front observation window. The trainee seat is mounted behind the operator seat and is retractable. The points of egress and aisle are wide enough to accommodate a stretcher or a litter in case of an emergency.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining LLCInventors: Lane C. Hobenshield, Steven Michael Casey, Mark D. Londborg, Russell J. Kroll
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Publication number: 20110192735Abstract: A dispenser comprises a housing that has a removable tamper proof protective cap and tamper proof ring and is threaded to a container. The container, which is the main package, holds the supplemental component. The housing holds the first component into a plunger type chamber in a fully retracted position and is sealed from the supplemental component. The chamber has a delivery end that is closed before use. When pushed all the way in, the chamber's delivery end becomes open and delivers the first component into the main package.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: VIZ ENTERPRISES, LLCInventors: Jerry Cronin, Stephen McMennamy, Richard Bell, Vlad Moise, Russell J. Kroll, Suzuko Hisata, Phil Palermo, Robert Henshaw
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Publication number: 20110049932Abstract: An excavator cab is configured to have an improved field of view for three passengers. Seating is provided for an operator, a trainer, and an trainee. Persons seated in those three seats have substantially similar lines of sight. The excavator cab is arranged such that the operator seat and the trainer seat face a front observation window. The trainee seat is mounted behind the operator seat and is retractable. The points of egress and aisle are wide enough to accommodate a stretcher or a litter in case of an emergency.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Lane C. Hobenshield, Steven Michael Casey, Mark D. Londborg, Russell J. Kroll
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Patent number: 7854104Abstract: A dispenser comprises a housing that has a removable tamper proof protective cap and tamper proof ring and is threaded to a container. The container, which is the main package, holds the supplemental component. The housing holds the first component into a plunger type chamber in a fully retracted position and is sealed from the supplemental component. The chamber has a delivery end that is closed before use. When pushed all the way in, the chamber's delivery end becomes open and delivers the first component into the main package.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: VIZ Enterprises, LLCInventors: Jerry Cronin, Stephen McMennamy, Richard Bell, Vlad Molse, Russell J. Kroll, Suzuko Hisata, Phil Palermo, Robert Henshaw
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Publication number: 20100224199Abstract: A respirator adapted to facilitate ease of donning and comfort during use comprising one or more of an adjustable or elastic strap that facilitates ease of donning and comfort during wear; and/or fasteners that are easy to use and that facilitate ease of donning and comfort during wear; and/or respirator shapes that facilitate the wearing of eyeglasses with said respirator; and/or bellows-type, pneumatic, or other such components, associated with said respirator, that are adapted to promote adjustability of the fit of the respirator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Megan C.H. Smith, Kiran K. Reddy, Herb F. Velazquez, Debra N. Welchel, Theresa M. McCoy, Joseph Mitchell, Matrice B. Jackson, Damon R. Larkin, Lizzette L. Sheffield, Ruthlyn Reyes, Russell J. Kroll, Philip D. Palermo, Suzuko Hisata
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Patent number: 7771043Abstract: Eyewear having an enhanced air flow and/or absorption features which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may desirably provides features in design and/or function of the structure to enhance air flow and reduce moisture. Additional elements such as removable pads and/or cartridges may be used with the eyewear to enhanced airflow and reduce moisture adjacent a user's eyes and face as well.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Debra N. Welchel, Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Matrice B. Jackson, Andrew J. Beltz, Russell J. Kroll, Philip D. Palermo, Mark D. Londborg, Suzuko Hisata
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Patent number: 7735182Abstract: A reversible mop head assembly for use with a mop handle is disclosed. The mop head assembly includes a transverse support shaft, a pair of end caps positioned at opposite ends of the transverse support shaft, a pair of opposed substrate support surfaces positioned between and supported by the end caps, and a head mount coupled to the transverse support shaft centrally between the end caps.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Cameron Ray Morris, Stephanie Ann Rossignol, George Nukuto, Denis R. Grimard, Carl G. Rippl, MeeWha Lee, Paul Woon, Russell J. Kroll, Mark Londborg, Robert Henshaw, Kiran K. Reddy, Thomas Glenn Merrill, Jose Ricardo Rubio-Flores, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100122985Abstract: A lid structure for use with a container for storing personal care products is disclosed. The lid structure includes a lid top that is connected by a hinge to a lid base. In exemplary embodiments, the lid structure includes a lid-activation button that when pressed allows the lid top to rotate about the lid base giving a consumer access to the contents of the container. The lid-activation button is wide enough to allow a consumer to easily make contact with the lid-activation button and cause the lid top to open. Additionally, the lid-activation button functions so that the lid top is released independent of where the lid-activation button is pressed by the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Timothy J. Peters, Linda Marie Barran, Erica Marie Golub, Russell J. Kroll, Suzuko Hisata
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Publication number: 20100110365Abstract: Eyewear having an enhanced fit which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which permit enhanced airflow and an enhanced fit to a user's face. Such features may include greater adjustability to provide greater comfort. Eyewear including an RFID tag which is activated to send or receive transmissions when the eyewear is unfolded and/or positioned in a position to be worn by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Debra N. Welchel, Ming Xie, Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Herb Flores Velazquez, Matrice Brown Jackson, Lourdes Lizzette Sheffield, Joseph Mitchell, Russell J. Kroll, Philip D. Palermo, Mark D. Londborg, Suzuko Hisata
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Patent number: 7650665Abstract: A mop head assembly for use with a handle and a cleaning substrate is disclosed. The mop head assembly includes a lower substrate support surface, at least one fastener channel associated with the lower substrate support surface, and a fastener strip that can be inserted into the fastener channel. Such a fastener strip is configured to couple the lower substrate support surface to a cleaning substrate. The mop head assembly may include a cross-member configured such that forces applied from the handle through a central portion of mop head are distributed toward the end edges of the lower substrate support surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worlwide, Inc.Inventors: Cameron Ray Morris, Stephanie Ann Rossignol, George Nukuto, Denis R. Grimard, Carl G. Rippl, MeeWha Lee, Paul Woon, Russell J. Kroll, Mark Londborg, Robert Henshaw, Kiran K. Reddy, Thomas Glenn Merrill, Jose Ricardo Rubio-Flores, Jr.
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Patent number: 7651217Abstract: Eyewear having an enhanced fit which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which permit enhanced airflow and an enhanced fit to a user's face. Such features may include greater adjustability to provide greater comfort. Eyewear including an RFID tag which is activated to send or receive transmissions when the eyewear is unfolded and/or positioned in a position to be worn by a user.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Debra N. Welchel, Ming Xie, Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Herb Flores Velazquez, Matrice Brown Jackson, Lourdes Lizzette Sheffield, Joseph Mitchell, Russell J. Kroll, Philip D. Palermo, Mark D. Londborg, Suzuko Hisata
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Patent number: 7648234Abstract: Eyewear having heating elements therewith which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which reduce or eliminate fogging and condensation on the eyewear when a heating element in the lens is activated. The eyewear also includes adjustable features to provide greater comfort.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Debra N. Welchel, Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Herb Flores Velazquez, Matrice B. Jackson, Russell J. Kroll, Philip D. Palermo
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Patent number: 7624468Abstract: A wet mop head assembly for use with a mop handle is disclosed. The mop head includes a laminate mop substrate having a first layer of scrubbing material, a second layer of scrubbing material and an absorbent foam layer sandwiched between the scrubbing material layers. At least one bond is present to join the scrubbing and absorbent foam layers together.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kiran K. Reddy, Sridhar Ranganathan, Joseph K. Baker, Cameron Ray Morris, Stephanie Ann Rossignol, Andrew Clement, George Nukuto, Denis R. Grimard, Carl G. Rippl, MeeWha Lee, Paul Woon, Russell J. Kroll, Mark Londborg, Robert Henshaw, Fred Robert Radwanski, Charles Wilson Colman
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Patent number: D614674Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Bucyrus International, Inc.Inventors: Lane C. Hobenshield, Steven Michael Casey, Mark D. Londborg, Russell J. Kroll
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Patent number: D678619Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Matrice Brown Jackson, Alice Susan Gordon, Kristy Jo Giebe, Russell J. Kroll, Mark A. Kruse, Benjamin D. Stephens, Robert J. Henshaw, Philip D. Palermo
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Patent number: D683502Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Matrice Brown Jackson, Alice Susan Gordon, Kristy Jo Giebe, Russell J. Kroll, Mark A. Kruse, Benjamin D. Stephens, Robert J. Henshaw, Philip D. Palermo
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Patent number: D683906Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Matrice Brown Jackson, Alice Susan Gordon, Kristy Jo Giebe, Russell J. Kroll, Mark A. Kruse, Benjamin D. Stephens, Robert J. Henshaw, Philip D. Palermo