Patents by Inventor Steven F. Brooker
Steven F. Brooker 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: 20240002255Abstract: A water treatment system for supplying water for use in humidifying a chamber. A system piping circuit carries water with a desired H2O2 concentration and comprises a plurality of controllable valves to determine water flow paths through the piping circuit, thereby subjecting the water to one or more treatment processes. A holding reservoir receives intake water from one or more water sources and also receives H2O2. A pump is activated by a control system to supply the H2O2 from a source into the holding reservoir. The control system activates the pump according to a predetermined schedule or according to a measured concentration of H2O2 in the piping circuit, as measured by certain system sensors. An H2O2 neutralizing device neutralizes the H2O2 in the water prior to supplying the water to humidification components to humidify the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Milton F. Baker, Robert W. Dotterer, Brian K. Haught, Zachery T. Mallett, Steven F. Brooker
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Publication number: 20230019480Abstract: A kit of parts for sealing openings between an enclosure extending through a wall separating a cleanroom and a space outside the cleanroom. Multiple gaskets, frame members, and a lower skirt are positioned to seal any openings between the side, top and bottom surfaces of the enclosure and proximate wall surfaces. The sealing components can be easily installed without the use of tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Steven F. Brooker, Robert W. Dotterer
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Publication number: 20200360552Abstract: A method is provided for reducing a duration of an inactivate step of a decontamination process of contents within a chamber of a container. The method includes at least one of directing air in contact with a catalyst to reduce a level of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the air during the inactivate step and/or altering a temperature of air within the chamber during the inactivate step. A system is also provided for performing one or more steps of the method. The system includes the container defining the chamber; the catalyst; a component configured to direct air through the catalyst; and a processor configured to cause components of the system to perform one or more steps of the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Milton Ford Baker, JR., Steven F. Brooker, Robert W. Dotterer, David N. Figel, Brian K. Haught, Nathan Evan Huddleston, Stephen Charles Keiser
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Publication number: 20040237391Abstract: An improved trim apparatus includes an edging member and a number of fasteners, the fasteners being structured to mount the edging member to a grade. The edging member includes a number of brick members that are aligned with one another to simulate bricks. The brick members are slightly tapered, which accentuates the appearance of individual bricks. The trim apparatus is configured such that the fasteners cannot be inserted incorrectly into the edging member, which facilitates attachment of the edging member to the grade. An exterior of the trim apparatus is textured to simulate aged brick.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Stephen English, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: 6488240Abstract: A hose hanger apparatus includes a hose supporting body and a hose retainer. The hose supporting body has mounting structure to enable the hose supporting body to be mounted to a wall in an operative position in which a hose supporting surface faces generally upwardly and extends outwardly from the wall. The hose retainer is movable between retaining and releasing positions. In its retaining position, the hose retainer extends upwardly adjacent the hose supporting surface in spaced relation from the wall to inhibit the upper portion of the coiled hose from moving off the hose supporting surface without first raising the hose to a height sufficient to vertically clear the hose retainer. In its releasing position, the hose can be removed from or mounted onto the hose supporting surface without the need for first raising the hose to a height sufficient to vertically clear the hose retainer.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Steven F. Brooker, Michael R. McBride
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Publication number: 20020036012Abstract: The present application discloses a hose reel apparatus for use in lawn and gardening care.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Applicant: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: 6338360Abstract: A hose reel carrier includes a wheeled structure having spaced apart side walls and a top wall covering a receptacle; a hose reel is rotatably mounted between the side walls and is rotated by a hand crank operated outside one of the side walls; a reciprocating hose guide carried on support rods is also driven by the crank; a fluid connection is provided through the other side wall to supply fluid to a hose carried on the reel.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2001Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Ames True Temper Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Steven F. Brooker
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Publication number: 20010039963Abstract: A hose reel carrier includes a wheeled structure having spaced apart side walls and a top wall covering a receptacle; a hose reel is rotatably mounted between the side walls and is rotated by a hand crank operated outside one of the side walls; a reciprocating hose guide carried on support rods is also driven by the crank; a fluid connection is provided through the other side wall to supply fluid to a hose carried on the reel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: 6193247Abstract: A portable, stackable wagon assembly includes a main compartment over which a handle structure is movable to an operational position; the main compartment includes side walls provided with support members for a tray that is insertable into the main compartment to rest on the support members; the tray is provided with at least one partition wall and a handle to facilitate removal from the wagon assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: O. Ames Co.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Rudy F. Planthaber, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: 6138927Abstract: A dual mode spreader includes a wheel supported container having a bottom wall provided with discharge openings feeding to a rotationally supported spreader disk; a skirt is mounted relative to the container to be movable to alter the distribution pattern between a broadcast mode and a drop mode; a mode determining member is provided to move with respect to the container in coordination with movement of the skirt between the broadcast and drop modes of operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: O. Ames Co.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: 6079720Abstract: A wagon assembly for use in gardening and lawn care comprises a wagon body structure which provides a main compartment. The main compartment accommodates the carriage of items and materials used in gardening and lawn care. A handle structure is pivotally connected to a forward end of the wagon body structure such that the handle structure moves between a stacking position and a range of operating positions. Wheel structures are rotatably connected to the wagon body structure and are constructed to enable the wagon assembly to be rolled manually by exerting force on the handle structure. Upwardly facing supporting surfaces are constructed and arranged to support a first similar wagon assembly aligned above the wagon assembly in a stable stacking and nesting relation with the handle structure of the wagon assembly in the stacking position such that portions of wheel structures of the first similar wagon assembly are disposed between upper peripheral edges of the wagon body structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: O. Ames Co.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Rudy F Planthaber, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: 5934314Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a hose storage device that utilizes a supporting frame structure which is constructed and arranged to be nested on top of a similar supporting frame structure. The supporting frame structure is also constructed and arranged such that a similar supporting frame structure can be nested on top of the supporting frame structure. The hose storage device also has a hose reel structure having a surface for receiving a length of coiled hose thereon. The hose reel structure has generally circular end flanges. Also, the hose reel structure is rotatably mounted within the supporting frame structure. The aforementioned structures are constructed and arranged to allow a similar hose storage device to be stacked on top of the hose storage device with the supporting frame structure in a nesting relation with the supporting frame structure of the similar hose storage device.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: O. Ames Co.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Rudy F. Planthaber, Eric D. Bennett, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: 5876049Abstract: A wagon assembly for use in gardening and lawn care comprises a wagon body structure constructed and arranged to provide a main compartment. The main compartment is constructed and arranged to accommodate the carriage of items and materials used in gardening and lawn care. A handle structure has a pair of generally opposed surfaces. The handle structure is connected to a front end of the wagon body structure such that the handle structure can be moved between a seating position wherein the handle structure extends rearwardly with respect to the wagon body structure and a range of operating positions wherein the handle structure extends forwardly with respect to the wagon body structure. Wheel structures are rotatably connected to the wagon body structure and constructed and arranged to enable the wagon assembly to be rolled manually by exerting force on the handle structure in the operating positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1998Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: O. Ames Co.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Rudy F. Planthaber, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: 5794649Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a portable hose cart assembly capable of stacking, yet having circular hose reel end flanges. The portable hose cart assembly utilizes a supporting frame structure constructed and arranged to be nested on top of a similar supporting frame structure. The supporting frame structure is also constructed and arranged such that a similar supporting frame structure can be nested on top of the supporting frame structure. A hose reel structure for receiving and supporting a length of hose is rotatably mounted within the supporting frame structure. Circular end flanges are fixed to the ends of the hose reel structure. A handle structure movable between a stacking position and an operating position is connected to the supporting frame structure. The handle structure has a locking mechanism such that the handle structure may be secured in the operating position.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1996Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: O. Ames Co.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Steven F. Brooker, Rudy F. Planthaber, Eric D. Bennett
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Patent number: D506123Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. English, John R. Grishaber, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: D448652Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2000Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: D449914Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2000Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Steven F. Brooker
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Patent number: RE37442Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a portable hose cart assembly capable of stacking, yet having circular hose reel end flanges. The portable hose cart assembly utilizes a supporting frame structure constructed and arranged to be nested on top of a similar supporting frame structure. The supporting frame structure is also constructed and arranged such that a similar supporting frame structure can be nested on top of the supporting frame structure. A hose reel structure for receiving and supporting a length of hose is rotatably mounted within the supporting frame structure. Circular end flanges are fixed to the ends of the hose reel structure. A handle structure movable between a stacking position and an operating position is connected to the supporting frame structure. The handle structure has a locking mechanism such that the handle structure may be secured in the operating position.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1999Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Steven F. Brooker, Rudy F. Planthaber, Eric D. Bennett
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Patent number: D458070Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Eric D. Bennett, Steven F. Brooker, John R. Grishaber
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Patent number: D460343Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Spear, Steven F. Brooker, Bryan Ritchie