Patents by Inventor Terrence L. Stanek
Terrence L. Stanek 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: 10426308Abstract: Described are methods, apparatuses, and systems for securing a vacuum appliance to a vacuum device including a first locking adapter that includes a tab and a second locking adapter that includes a receiving slot. The first and second adapters form an airtight seal when the tab is received by the slot by rotating one adapter relative to the other. The receiving slot can include a slot terminus to restrict rotational movement of the first adapter relative to the second. The apparatus can further include a securing slot that can secure the tab within a slot terminus such that a portion of the second locking adapter adjacent to the receiving slot is adapted to flex. Through the described rotation, the first and second adapters tighten and become rigid thus minimizing both the slippage between these two elements and the leakage between the vacuum device and any attached appliances.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Terrence L. Stanek, Mark Tomasiak
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Publication number: 20180235420Abstract: Described are methods, apparatuses, and systems for securing a vacuum appliance to a vacuum device including a first locking adapter that includes a tab and a second locking adapter that includes a receiving slot. The first and second adapters form an airtight seal when the tab is received by the slot by rotating one adapter relative to the other. The receiving slot can include a slot terminus to restrict rotational movement of the first adapter relative to the second. The apparatus can further include a securing slot that can secure the tab within a slot terminus such that a portion of the second locking adapter adjacent to the receiving slot is adapted to flex. Through the described rotation, the first and second adapters tighten and become rigid thus minimizing both the slippage between these two elements and the leakage between the vacuum device and any attached appliances.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Terrence L. STANEK, Mark TOMASIAK
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Patent number: 9675225Abstract: Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Matthew Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young
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Patent number: 9345372Abstract: Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Matthew A. Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young
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Publication number: 20160120383Abstract: Described are methods, apparatuses, and systems for securing a vacuum appliance to a vacuum device including a first locking adapter that includes a tab and a second locking adapter that includes a receiving slot. The first and second adapters form an airtight seal when the tab is received by the slot by rotating one adapter relative to the other. The receiving slot can include a slot terminus to restrict rotational movement of the first adapter relative to the second. The apparatus can further include a securing slot that can secure the tab within a slot terminus such that a portion of the second locking adapter adjacent to the receiving slot is adapted to flex. Through the described rotation, the first and second adapters tighten and become rigid thus minimizing both the slippage between these two elements and the leakage between the vacuum device and any attached appliances.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Terrence L. STANEK, Mark TOMASIAK
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Publication number: 20140298612Abstract: Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Matthew WILLIAMS, Terrence L. STANEK, Jeffrey L. YOUNG
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Publication number: 20140008289Abstract: Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Matthew A. Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young
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Patent number: 8557008Abstract: Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Matthew A. Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young
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Publication number: 20120247340Abstract: Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Matthew A. Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young
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Patent number: 8206482Abstract: Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Matthew A. Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young
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Publication number: 20100213700Abstract: An attachment assembly for a wet/dry vacuum comprising first and second tubular structures with a third tubular structure spanning a junction between the first and second tubular structures. The third tubular structure may be resilient to conform to both the first and second tubular structures. In a first position, the third tubular structure may span the junction between the first and second tubular structures and, in a second position, the third tubular structure may be rolled back onto itself to engage only one of the first and second tubular structures. The third tubular structure may resist separation of the first tubular structure from the second tubular structure in the first position. The third tubular structure may also seal the junction between the first and second tubular structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: EMERSON TOOL COMPANYInventor: Terrence L. STANEK
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Publication number: 20100000414Abstract: Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Matthew A. Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young
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Patent number: 6679483Abstract: A dry out mechanism for controlling a humidifier is disclosed. The mechanism includes a float and a switch. The float contacts the switch when the float is within an operating range. The movement of the float can be manually changed between settings to achieve normal operation or dry out operation of the humidifier. In the normal operation, the float activates the switch based on the fluid level within the humidifer's reservoir. In the dry out setting, the float activates the switch independent from the level of fluid within the reservoir so that the humidifier depletes the reservoir and components of fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2003Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Terrence L. Stanek, Steven L. Rhea
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Patent number: 6550748Abstract: A dry out mechanism for controlling a humidifier is disclosed. The mechanism includes a float and a switch. The float contacts the switch when the float is within an operating range. The movement of the float can be manually changed between settings to achieve normal operation or dry out operation of the humidifier. In the normal operation, the float activates the switch based on the fluid level within the humidifer's reservoir. In the dry out setting, the float activates the switch independent from the level of fluid within the reservoir so that the humidifier depletes the reservoir and components of fluid.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Terrence L. Stanek, Steven L. Rhea
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Publication number: 20020180071Abstract: A dry out mechanism for controlling a humidifier is disclosed. The mechanism includes a float and a switch. The float contacts the switch when the float is within an operating range. The movement of the float can be manually changed between settings to achieve normal operation or dry out operation of the humidifier. In the normal operation, the float activates the switch based on the fluid level within the humidifer's reservoir. In the dry out setting, the float activates the switch independent from the level of fluid within the reservoir so that the humidifier depletes the reservoir and components of fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Terrence L. Stanek, Steven L. Rhea
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Patent number: 6458280Abstract: A humidifier with an integrated bacteriostat dispenser is disclosed. In one embodiment, a hand-operated bacteriostat pump is mounted on the humidifier housing and dispenses a predetermined amount of bacteriostat into the water tray of the humidifier when operated upon. In another embodiment, the bacteriostat automatically dispenses an amount of bacteriostat appropriate for the amount of water discharged from a water bottle into the water tray. In this embodiment, a chamber is defined for holding bacteriostat. A regulator keeps the amount of bacteriostat in the chamber at a predetermined level. A plunger head is partially disposed in the chamber and is connected to a surface the position of which changes with the water level in the water bottle. The position of the plunger head thus moves as the water level in the water bottle changes, displacing bacteriostat into the water tray. In another embodiment, a method for dispensing bacteriostat into a humidifier is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1999Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Terrence L. Stanek, Mark J. Tomasiak, Steve Rhea
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Patent number: D601318Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Matthew A. Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young
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Patent number: D601319Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Matthew A. Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young
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Patent number: D601320Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Matthew A. Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young
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Patent number: D617065Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Matthew A. Williams, Terrence L. Stanek, Jeffrey L. Young