Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Kalagher

Thomas G. Kalagher 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: 11912493
    Abstract: A dispenser cap includes a shell, a scraper coupled to the shell, and a fluid-delivery controller. The dispenser cap mounts on a spray can, and the fluid-delivery controller engages with a valve of the spray can to selectively dispense pressurized fluid from the spray can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas G. Kalagher, Joseph K. Mathews, Robert Pivetz
  • Patent number: 11034915
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions include (a) a carrier liquid; (b) a metal citrate and/or a plurality of reagents configured to generate the metal citrate in situ; (c) one or a plurality of non-ionic surfactants; and (d) an organophosphate hydrotrope configured to increase solubility of the one or the plurality of non-ionic surfactants in the carrier liquid. Methods for cleaning engine cooling systems are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph K. Mathews, David L. Balog, Thomas G. Kalagher, Peter M. Woyciesjes
  • Publication number: 20180244461
    Abstract: A dispenser cap includes a shell, a scraper coupled to the shell, and a fluid-delivery controller. The dispenser cap mounts on a spray can, and the fluid-delivery controller engages with a valve of the spray can to selectively dispense pressurized fluid from the spray can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas G. KALAGHER, Joseph K. MATHEWS, Robert PIVETZ
  • Publication number: 20180208877
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions include (a) a carrier liquid; (b) a metal citrate and/or a plurality of reagents configured to generate the metal citrate in situ; (c) one or a plurality of non-ionic surfactants; and (d) an organophosphate hydrotrope configured to increase solubility of the one or the plurality of non-ionic surfactants in the carrier liquid. Methods for cleaning engine cooling systems are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph K. Mathews, David L. Balog, Thomas G. Kalagher, Peter M. Woyciesjes
  • Publication number: 20180066902
    Abstract: Pellet compositions for sealing a leak include (a) a fibrillated fibrous material, (b) a particulate material, and (c) a compound that by itself and/or in combination with at least one additional compound is configured to generate effervescence. Systems for sealing a leak include (a) a pellet composition, and (b) a first fluid configured for combination with the pellet composition, wherein the first fluid includes water. Methods for sealing a leak in a heat exchange system are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas G. Kalagher, Joseph Mathews, Edward T. Turner
  • Publication number: 20180051942
    Abstract: Pellet compositions for sealing a leak include (a) a fibrillated fibrous material, (b) a particulate material, and (c) a compound that by itself and/or in combination with at least one additional compound is configured to generate effervescence. Systems for sealing a leak include (a) a pellet composition, and (b) a first fluid configured for combination with the pellet composition, wherein the first fluid includes water. Methods for sealing a leak in a heat exchange system are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas G. Kalagher, Joseph Mathews, Edward T. Turner
  • Publication number: 20170343303
    Abstract: Pellet compositions for sealing a leak include (a) a fibrillated fibrous material, (b) a particulate material, and (c) a compound that by itself and/or in combination with at least one additional compound is configured to generate effervescence. Systems for sealing a leak include (a) a pellet composition, and (b) a first fluid configured for combination with the pellet composition, wherein the first fluid includes water. Methods for sealing a leak in a heat exchange system are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas G. Kalagher, Joseph Mathews, Edward T. Turner
  • Patent number: 9669965
    Abstract: An additive package for storing automotive treatment chemicals. Additive components can be combined and added to a vehicle cooling or other system to enhance or repair system performance in a motor vehicle, and stop and prevent leaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Prestone Products Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas G. Kalagher
  • Patent number: 9394506
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for cleaning hard surfaces are disclosed herein. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to cleaning compositions that can be used in automotive applications for removing organic soils that accumulate on automotive surfaces without causing surface paint damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Prestone Products Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas G. Kalagher, Colin Dilley, Joseph Matthews
  • Publication number: 20160069621
    Abstract: Pellet compositions for sealing a leak include (a) a fibrillated fibrous material, (b) a particulate material, and (c) a compound that by itself and/or in combination with at least one additional compound is configured to generate effervescence. Systems for sealing a leak include (a) a pellet composition, and (b) a first fluid configured for combination with the pellet composition, wherein the first fluid includes water. Methods for sealing a leak in a heat exchange system are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas G. Kalagher, Joseph Mathews, Edward T. Turner
  • Publication number: 20150291312
    Abstract: An additive package for storing automotive treatment chemicals. Additive components can be combined and added to a vehicle cooling or other system to enhance or repair system performance in a motor vehicle, and stop and prevent leaks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas G. Kalagher
  • Publication number: 20150225673
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for cleaning hard surfaces are disclosed herein. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to cleaning compositions that can be used in automotive applications for removing organic soils that accumulate on automotive surfaces without causing surface paint damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas G. Kalagher, Colin Dilley, Joseph Matthews
  • Patent number: 7854253
    Abstract: Disclosed is a corrosion inhibitor for use in heat transfer fluids having a conductivity of less than 200 ?S/cm, the corrosion inhibitor having an azole compound, and at least one of a siloxane based surfactant, colloidal silica, or a mixture thereof. Also disclosed is a corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid, the heat transfer fluid having a conductivity of no more than or equal to 200 ?S/cm and comprising the disclosed corrosion inhibitor. Also provided is an assembly comprising an alternative power source and a heat transfer system in thermal communication with the alternative power source, the heat transfer system comprising the disclosed corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid. In addition, a method of making a corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid is disclosed wherein the disclosed corrosion inhibitor is added to heat transfer fluid having a conductivity of less than 200 ?S/cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M Woyciesjes, Aleksei V Gershun, Filipe J Marinho, Thomas G Kalagher, Bo Yang
  • Publication number: 20100098987
    Abstract: Disclosed is a corrosion inhibitor for use in heat transfer fluids having a conductivity of less than 200 ?S/cm, the corrosion inhibitor having an azole compound, and at least one of a siloxane based surfactant, colloidal silica, or a mixture thereof. Also disclosed is a corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid, the heat transfer fluid having a conductivity of no more than or equal to 200 ?S/cm and comprising the disclosed corrosion inhibitor. Also provided is an assembly comprising an alternative power source and a heat transfer system in thermal communication with the alternative power source, the heat transfer system comprising the disclosed corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid. In addition, a method of making a corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid is disclosed wherein the disclosed corrosion inhibitor is added to heat transfer fluid having a conductivity of less than 200 ?S/cm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Woyciesjes, Aleksei V. Gershun, Filipe J. Marinho, Thomas G. Kalagher, Bo Yang
  • Patent number: 7662304
    Abstract: Disclosed is a corrosion inhibitor for use in heat transfer fluids having a conductivity of less than 200 ?S/cm, the corrosion inhibitor having an azole compound, and at least one of a siloxane based surfactant, colloidal silica, or a mixture thereof. Also disclosed is a corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid, the heat transfer fluid having a conductivity of no more than or equal to 200 ?S/cm and comprising the disclosed corrosion inhibitor. Also provided is an assembly comprising an alternative power source and a heat transfer system in thermal communication with the alternative power source, the heat transfer system comprising the disclosed corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid. In addition, a method of making a corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid is disclosed wherein the disclosed corrosion inhibitor is added to heat transfer fluid having a conductivity of less than 200 ?S/cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Woyciesjes, Aleksei V. Gershun, Filipe J. Marinho, Thomas G. Kalagher, Bo Yang
  • Patent number: D763086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas G. Kalagher
  • Patent number: D813678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas G. Kalagher
  • Patent number: D818362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas G. Kalagher, Joseph K. Mathews, Robert Pivetz