Patents by Inventor Shane Dexter
Shane Dexter 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: 8459414Abstract: A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventors: S. Shane Dexter, Larry D. Estes, Gabriel A. Johnston, Durrell G. Tidwell, Bret Hauser, Lauren Devita
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Publication number: 20130079751Abstract: An irrigation system for a surgical instrument includes an irrigation tube arranged to convey an irrigation fluid and an irrigation clip structurally arranged to receive a portion of the irrigation tube. The irrigation clip includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, a body portion, and an arm portion. The arm portion is structurally configured to selectively attach the irrigation clip to the surgical instrument and to bias the irrigation clip toward the surgical instrument with a biasing force. The irrigation clip includes a tube locking portion structurally arranged to cooperate with the surgical instrument to engage the outer surface portion of the irrigation tube to inhibit rotation and axial displacement of the irrigation tube relative to the irrigation clip in response to the biasing force.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Medtronic PS Medical, Inc.Inventors: S. Shane Dexter, R. Mitchell Sherry
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Patent number: 8281898Abstract: A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventors: S. Shane Dexter, Larry Dale Estes, Gabriel Johnston, Durrell Tidwell, Bret R. Hauser, Lauren DeVita
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Patent number: 8147226Abstract: A pressure washer pump generally includes a pump housing that defines a cavity, an opening into the cavity and a bottom of the cavity generally opposite the opening. A valve assembly is disposed in the cavity through the opening. The valve assembly includes a cage member that contains a first valve mechanism. A plug member is received in the opening to fluidly seal the cavity of the pump housing. A compliant member is disposed between the plug member and the cage member. The cage member is disposed between the compliant member and the bottom of the cavity and spaced from the plug member.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Dinesh V. Koka, Gregory L. Parris, Kenneth D. Butler, Shane Dexter, Allen C. Palmer, Michael C. Hollis, Jason F. Busschaert
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Publication number: 20100314200Abstract: A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC.Inventors: S. Shane Dexter, Larry Dale Estes, Gabriel Johnston, Durrell Tidwell, Bret Hauser
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Patent number: 7661609Abstract: A pressure washer wand having first and second valves that can be opened in a predetermined or user-adjustable manner through movement of a trigger. In one form, the first and second valves are opened sequentially in response to movement of a trigger to transition from a no-flow condition to a relatively low pressure flow and thereafter to a relatively high pressure flow. In another form, the sequencing of the valves can be changed such that only the first valve, which provides a relatively low pressure flow, is opened in response to movement of the trigger. A pressure washing system having the pressure washer wand is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Shane Dexter, Dinesh Koka
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Publication number: 20070177989Abstract: A pressure washer pump generally includes a pump housing that defines a cavity, an opening into the cavity and a bottom of the cavity generally opposite the opening. A valve assembly is disposed in the cavity through the opening. The valve assembly includes a cage member that contains a first valve mechanism. A plug member is received in the opening to fluidly seal the cavity of the pump housing. A compliant member is disposed between the plug member and the cage member. The cage member is disposed between the compliant member and the bottom of the cavity and spaced from the plug member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Dinesh Koka, Gregory Parris, Kenneth Butler, Shane Dexter, Allen Palmer, Michael Hollis, Jason Busschaert
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Publication number: 20070051834Abstract: A pressure washer wand having first and second valves that can be opened in a predetermined or user-adjustable manner through movement of a trigger. In one form, the first and second valves are opened sequentially in response to movement of a trigger to transition from a no-flow condition to a relatively low pressure flow and thereafter to a relatively high pressure flow. In another form, the sequencing of the valves can be changed such that only the first valve, which provides a relatively low pressure flow, is opened in response to movement of the trigger. A pressure washing system having the pressure washer wand is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Shane Dexter, Dinesh Koka
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Patent number: 7125228Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Shane Dexter, Mark W. Wood, Allen Palmer, William B. Daniel
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Publication number: 20060102745Abstract: A paint sprayer and pressure washer assembly is comprised of a universal motor capable of operating at at least a first speed and a second speed. Further, a pump assembly is coupled to the motor for pressuring a fluid for delivery of the fluid to a surface. In use, the motor drives the pump at one of the first speed for pumping a first fluid so that the first fluid is output at a first pressure and flow rate and the second speed for pumping a second fluid so that the second fluid is output at a second pressure and flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventor: Shane Dexter
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Publication number: 20060083634Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Shane Dexter, Mark Wood, Allen Palmer, William Daniel
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Patent number: 6929198Abstract: A surface cleaner for assemblies having a spray nozzle such as pressure washers, spray wands, spray lances, and the like. The surface cleaner includes a guide having wheels in line with the spray nozzle for substantially maintaining the distance from the spray nozzle to a surface through a variety of angles assumed by the spray wand or the like. In exemplary embodiments, the guide is capable of being moved up and down the spray lance or the like for control of the cleaning force, and a set of markings may be provided on the guide, the spray lance, or the like for indicating the appropriate distance for the spray nozzle from many different surfaces. Additionally, the guide allows for one handed operation of the spray wand assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventor: Shane Dexter
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Patent number: 6866486Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: Shane Dexter, Mark W. Wood, Allen Palmer, William B. Daniel
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Publication number: 20040175278Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Shane Dexter, Mark W. Wood, Allen Palmer, William B. Daniel
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Patent number: 6779987Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: Shane Dexter, Allen Palmer, Mark W. Wood, William B. Daniel
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Publication number: 20040140379Abstract: A surface cleaner for assemblies having a spray nozzle such as pressure washers, spray wands, spray lances, and the like. The surface cleaner includes a guide having wheels in line with the spray nozzle for substantially maintaining the distance from the spray nozzle to a surface through a variety of angles assumed by the spray wand or the like. In exemplary embodiments, the guide is capable of being moved up and down the spray lance or the like for control of the cleaning force, and a set of markings may be provided on the guide, the spray lance, or the like for indicating the appropriate distance for the spray nozzle from many different surfaces. Additionally, the guide allows for one handed operation of the spray wand assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventor: Shane Dexter
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Patent number: 6648603Abstract: An engine idle controller for an engine driven pressure washer. The pressure washer delivers high pressure water from a pump through the idle controller to a conventional wand which includes a manually operated, normally closed flow control valve and a spray nozzle. When the wand valve is opened, a resulting pressure drop between two chambers in the flow controller acts on a piston to move the engine throttle to a full throttle position. When the wand valve is closed, the pressures in the chambers equalize and the piston is moved to a position to set the engine throttle to an idle position.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Devilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: S. Shane Dexter, Burl Daniel
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Patent number: 6467394Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to the pump's piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly for reciprocating the pump's pistons to pump the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: Mark Wood, Shane Dexter, Allen Palmer
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Publication number: 20020122730Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2002Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Shane Dexter, Allen Palmer, Mark W. Wood, William B. Daniel
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Patent number: 6431844Abstract: A high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers or the like is disclosed wherein the pump's head assembly includes an integral start valve for allowing the fluid through the head assembly so the engine may be more easily started. When the pump reaches a predetermined rate of flow of the fluid, the start valve assembly closes to circulate the fluid through said pump assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: Shane Dexter, Allen Palmer, Mark Wood