Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Oyler

Thomas C. Oyler 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: 8205808
    Abstract: A pressurized tank sprayer includes a base tank including a neck and a mouth. A lid having a top portion and a depending skirt is positioned upon the tank. Threads are provided on the neck of the tank and engage threads on the depending skirt of the lid in order to secure the lid to the tank. The threads include locking features that prevent the lid from becoming forcibly detached from the tank during removal of the lid if excess pressure remains in the tank. An annular seal is seated in the lid and provides a seal between the tank and the lid. The annular seal includes an annular sealing surface and a concave interior surface. The annular sealing surface contacts the interior surface of the tank while the concave interior surface is exposed to the interior of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Rick L. Leer, Timothy S. DeVore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Publication number: 20080272210
    Abstract: A pressurized tank sprayer includes a base tank including a neck and a mouth. A lid having a top portion and a depending skirt is positioned upon the tank. Threads are provided on the neck of the tank and engage threads on the depending skirt of the lid in order to secure the lid to the tank. The threads include locking features that prevent the lid from becoming forcibly detached from the tank during removal of the lid if excess pressure remains in the tank. An annular seal is seated in the lid and provides a seal between the tank and the lid. The annular seal includes an annular sealing surface and a concave interior surface. The annular sealing surface contacts the interior surface of the tank while the concave interior surface is exposed to the interior of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicants: Gilmour, Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Rick L. Leer, Timothy S. DeVore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: 7281673
    Abstract: A multi-pattern spray nozzle assembly includes a movable internal water conduit that may be in the form of a rotary member. The movable water conduit is movable between a plurality of spray stations on a spray head, each spray station capable of generating a different spray pattern. The movable water conduit may be manipulated by a knob located at the rear portion of the multi-pattern spray nozzle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Douglas Burnworth, Douglas Shaulis, Timothy DeVore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: 7219850
    Abstract: A water spray nozzle assembly includes an internal channel that is sealable by an internal valve having a seat and a disc. A tilting member is operable to tilt the disc at least partially off of the seat, allowing water to flow through the internal channel. The disc may be further tilted completely off of the seat to provide additional water flow through the water spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Douglas Burnworth, Douglas Shaulis, Timothy DeVore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: 6434834
    Abstract: A lopping apparatus includes a first handle having a first blade storage compartment. The lopping apparatus further includes a first blade member connected to the first handle, the first blade member having a first cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a second handle having a second blade storage compartment. Moreover, the lopping apparatus includes a second blade member connected to the second handle, the second blade member having a second cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a first connecting link pivotally coupled to both (i) the first handle at a first pivot location which defines a first pivot axis, and (ii) the second handle at a second pivot location which defines a second pivot axis. The first pivot axis and the second pivot axis define a line L. The lopping apparatus is positionable in a lopping mode of operation and a storage mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. DiMatteo, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Publication number: 20010005941
    Abstract: A lopping apparatus includes a first handle having a first blade storage compartment. The lopping apparatus further includes a first blade member connected to the first handle, the first blade member having a first cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a second handle having a second blade storage compartment. Moreover, the lopping apparatus includes a second blade member connected to the second handle, the second blade member having a second cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a first connecting link pivotally coupled to both (i) the first handle at a first pivot location which defines a first pivot axis, and (ii) the second handle at a second pivot location which defines a second pivot axis. The first pivot axis and the second pivot axis define a line L. The lopping apparatus is positionable in a lopping mode of operation and a storage mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventors: Mark W. DiMatteo, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: 6161779
    Abstract: An apparatus for dissolving and dispensing liquid dissolvable material includes a container having a mixing chamber defined therein. The apparatus also includes a body removably secured to an upper portion of the container. The body has a fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, a second fluid outlet, and a central passage defined therein. The central passage is in fluid communication with each of the fluid inlet, the first fluid outlet, and the second fluid outlet. The central passage is also in fluid communication with the mixing chamber such that each of the fluid inlet, the first fluid outlet, and the second fluid outlet is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber. Moreover, the apparatus includes a cap secured to the first fluid outlet of the body so as to prevent fluid from advancing through the first fluid outlet. Yet further, the apparatus includes a sprinkler assembly secured to the second fluid outlet of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Oyler, Douglas J. Burnworth
  • Patent number: 6161291
    Abstract: A lopping apparatus includes a first handle having a first blade storage compartment. The lopping apparatus further includes a first blade member connected to the first handle, the first blade member having a first cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a second handle having a second blade storage compartment. Moreover, the lopping apparatus includes a second blade member connected to the second handle, the second blade member having a second cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a first connecting link pivotally coupled to both (i) the first handle at a first pivot location which defines a first pivot axis, and (ii) the second handle at a second pivot location which defines a second pivot axis. The first pivot axis and the second pivot axis define a line L. The lopping apparatus is positionable in a lopping mode of operation and a storage mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. DiMatteo, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: D505993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Burnworth, Douglas Shaulis, Timothy S. Devore, Thomas C. Oyler, Andrew Burroughs, Volker Roos, Martin Thaler
  • Patent number: D506244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Burnworth, Douglas Shaulis, Timothy S. Devore, Thomas C. Oyler, Andrew Burroughs, Volker Roos, Martin Thaler
  • Patent number: D513785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Leer, Timothy S. Devore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: D516167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Leer, Timothy S. Devore, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Patent number: D516168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Leer, Timothy S. Devore, Thomas C. Oyler