Patents by Inventor Stephen H. Kaminski

Stephen H. Kaminski 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: 8016946
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method for servicing a parts washer having a movable sink and movable lid connected to a support frame to facilitate replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir. A pump is also pivotally connected to the sink to lift the pump during replacement and maintenance operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Porter, Theodore J. Thelin, Chris Oelhafen, Colin Greenridge, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Publication number: 20110023279
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a movable aqueous- and solvent-based parts washer used to wash grease, oil, dirt, and other debris from mechanical parts using an cleaning solution, and more particularly, to a parts washer with a movable sink and movable lid pivotally connected to a hollow housing for facilitating the access within the housing for the replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir. The third-generation washer is made of molded reinforced polymer in a shell configuration around a tilting reservoir. A pump is also pivotally connected below the sink to retract the pump during change operations of the cleaning solution reservoir. The device includes a molded sink with basin and reinforced pan with an interface to control the release of fumes between the sink and the pivoting lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Porter, Theodore J. Thelin, Chris Oelhafen, Colin Greenridge, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 7875127
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a parts washer with a movable sink and a movable lid connected to a housing for facilitating replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir. A pump is also pivotally connected to the sink to lift the pump during replacement and maintenance operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Porter, Theodore J. Thelin, Chris Oelhafen, Colin Greenidge, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Publication number: 20080314417
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a movable aqueous- and solvent-based parts washer used to wash grease, oil, dirt, and other debris from mechanical parts using an cleaning solution, and more particularly, to a parts washer with a movable sink and movable lid pivotally connected to a hollow housing for facilitating the access within the housing for the replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir. The third-generation washer is made of molded reinforced polymer in a shell configuration around a tilting reservoir. A pump is also pivotally connected below the sink to retract the pump during change operations of the cleaning solution reservoir. The device includes a molded sink with basin and reinforced pan with an interface to control the release of fumes between the sink and the pivoting lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian E. Porter, Theodore J. Thelin, Chris Oelhafen, Colin Greenidge, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D531647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Mark Wayne Stender, Thomas Howard Ward, Owen Robert Ziemer, Craig Thomas Ness, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D290556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Babette L. Strousse, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D290664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Babette L. Strousse, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D291035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Babette L. Strousse, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D291510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Samsonite Furniture Co.
    Inventors: Babette L. Strousse, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D291514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Samsonite Furniture Co.
    Inventors: Babette L. Strousse, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D291516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Samsonite Furniture Co.
    Inventors: Babette L. Strousse, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D291517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Samsonite Furniture Co.
    Inventors: Babette L. Strousse, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D293054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1987
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Babette L. Strousse, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D294476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1988
    Assignee: Everest & Jennings, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Michel, Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D575911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Greenidge, Klaus Tritschler, Stephen H. Kaminski, Felix Nagelin
  • Patent number: D297985
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1988
    Assignee: Samsonite Furniture Co.
    Inventor: Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D297993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1988
    Assignee: Samsonite Furniture Co.
    Inventor: Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D298090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Samsonite Furniture Co.
    Inventor: Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D298096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Samsonite Furniture Co.
    Inventor: Stephen H. Kaminski
  • Patent number: D303597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: Samsonite Furniture Co.
    Inventor: Stephen H. Kaminski