Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Bajek

Thomas R. Bajek 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: 11623193
    Abstract: Metastable state spore incubation mixing systems are described. An example system includes a spores container to store spores, a nutrient container to store nutrients, a water supply line, a syringe tank, a syringe pump, an adjustable valve, a heater, and a controller. In a drawing phase of the system, a controller can cause the syringe pump and the adjustable valve to draw into the syringe tank a volume of spores, nutrients, and water to form a mixture. The controller causes the heater to heat the mixture for a period of time. In a dispensing phase of the system, the controller can cause the syringe pump to expel the mixture through the adjustable valve and into a water distribution system. The controller can direct the system through a number of other phases of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: NCH Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Dwayne A. Porter, Douglas C. Saunders, Jeffrey W. Siegrist, Thomas R. Bajek
  • Patent number: 11434053
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a bottle cap apparatus configured for dispensing fluids through a sealed channel. In one example, the bottle cap apparatus comprises a cap, an insert container, and a stem. The cap has a top platform with an aperture. The insert container has a first end and a second end. The first end has a first opening that is positioned adjacent to an underside of the top platform of the cap. The second end having a recessed bottom with a second opening. The stem having a platform between a first end and a second end. The second end of the stem is positioned within the recessed bottom of the insert container. The first end being extended through the aperture of the cap. A dispensing channel is formed from the components of the bottle cap apparatus and is configured to allow a fluid be extracted from a bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: NCH Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Thomas R. Bajek
  • Patent number: 11213117
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a nested brush. The nested brush can include a first brush and a second brush. The first brush can include a first elongated handle and a first brush head. The first elongated handle can include a first end, a second end, and a brush receptacle extending from the first end of the first elongated handle along a portion of the first elongated handle. The first brush head can be attached to the first end of the first elongated handle. The second brush can include a second elongated handle and a second brush head. The second elongated handle can include a first end and a second end. The second elongated handle can be configured to fit within the brush receptacle of the first elongated handle. The second brush head can be attached to the first end of the second elongated handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: DANCO, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Thomas R. Bajek, Dwayne A. Porter
  • Patent number: 11167886
    Abstract: A cleaning attachment for a utility bucket is disclosed. One embodiment, among others, the cleaning attachment includes a ramp with a first end and a second end. The second end may have a greater height than the first end. The cleaning attachment also includes a back platform and a rim engagement slot. The back platform may have a smaller height than the second end of the ramp. The rim engagement slot can be configured to engaging a rim of the utility bucket. The rim engagement slot can formed between a back wall of the second end of the ramp and the back platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Thomas R. Bajek, Dwayne A. Porter
  • Publication number: 20210155385
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a bottle cap apparatus configured for dispensing fluids through a sealed channel. In one example, the bottle cap apparatus comprises a cap, an insert container, and a stem. The cap has a top platform with an aperture. The insert container has a first end and a second end. The first end has a first opening that is positioned adjacent to an underside of the top platform of the cap. The second end having a recessed bottom with a second opening. The stem having a platform between a first end and a second end. The second end of the stem is positioned within the recessed bottom of the insert container. The first end being extended through the aperture of the cap. A dispensing channel is formed from the components of the bottle cap apparatus and is configured to allow a fluid be extracted from a bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Thomas R. Bajek
  • Patent number: 10959512
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a garbage disposal cleaning brush. The brush can include a brush head, a splash guard, and a rod. The splash guard can include a shaft, a circular channel well and a lip extending from the outer wall of the circular channel well. The rod may be connected to the brush head and extending through the shaft of the splash guard. The shaft can include a first inner wall and a first outer wall. The circular channel wall can include a hold on a bottom surface, a second inner wall, and a second outer wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Danco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Thomas R. Bajek
  • Publication number: 20200385174
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a pouch hanger that have be hanged from a utility bucket or other suitable support structures. One or more pouches can be suspended from the pouch hanger. The pouch hanger includes an arcuate member and an elevated hanger that extends from the arcuate member. A support tab extends from a recessed portion of the pouch hanger. The recessed portion extends from the elevated hanger. A top portion of the support tab is in a plane above the arcuate member. The elevated hanger forms a slot between the arcuate member and the recess portion adjacent to the support tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Thomas R. Bajek, Dwayne A. Porter
  • Publication number: 20200078751
    Abstract: Metastable state spore incubation mixing systems are described. An example system includes a spores container to store spores, a nutrient container to store nutrients, a water supply line, a syringe tank, a syringe pump, an adjustable valve, a heater, and a controller. In a drawing phase of the system, a controller can cause the syringe pump and the adjustable valve to draw into the syringe tank a volume of spores, nutrients, and water to form a mixture. The controller causes the heater to heat the mixture for a period of time. In a dispensing phase of the system, the controller can cause the syringe pump to expel the mixture through the adjustable valve and into a water distribution system. The controller can direct the system through a number of other phases of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Dwayne A. Porter, Douglas C. Saunders, Jeffrey W. Siegrist, Thomas R. Bajek
  • Publication number: 20190374972
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for an applicator configured to receive a stick. In one embodiment, the applicator includes a pad and an adapter. The adapter includes a top side and a bottom side, where the adapter retains the pad on the bottom side. The adapter also includes a retaining cage on the top side. The retaining cage includes a first end and a second end, where the retaining cage extends from the adapter at the first end. The retaining cage comprises an opening at the second end for receiving a stick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Thomas R. Bajek, Douglas C. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20190082820
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a garbage disposal cleaning brush. The brush can include a brush head, a splash guard, and a rod. The splash guard can include a shaft, a circular channel well and a lip extending from the outer wall of the circular channel well. The rod may be connected to the brush head and extending through the shaft of the splash guard. The shaft can include a first inner wall and a first outer wall. The circular channel wall can include a hold on a bottom surface, a second inner wall, and a second outer wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Thomas R. Bajek
  • Publication number: 20190059567
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a nested brush. The nested brush can include a first brush and a second brush. The first brush can include a first elongated handle and a first brush head. The first elongated handle can include a first end, a second end, and a brush receptacle extending from the first end of the first elongated handle along a portion of the first elongated handle. The first brush head can be attached to the first end of the first elongated handle. The second brush can include a second elongated handle and a second brush head. The second elongated handle can include a first end and a second end. The second elongated handle can be configured to fit within the brush receptacle of the first elongated handle. The second brush head can be attached to the first end of the second elongated handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Thomas R. Bajek, Dwayne A. Porter
  • Patent number: 4895334
    Abstract: A wall-mountable organizer or caddy comprises an article or tool-retaining portion including an open sided basket portion formed in part with a plurality of upright article holders, and a depending hanger portion from which one or more articles, such as a hose, can be hung. The front and sides of the basket portion are defined by plural U-shaped basket frame members lying generally in a horizontal plane when the organizer is mounted on a vertical support, such as a wall. The basket includes a shelf formed in part by a plurality of L-shaped article holding members. Each of the holders includes a vertically extending upright or front leg, which is attached or otherwise mounted in fixed relation to the front leg of at least one of the basket frame members, and a rearwardly extending cantilevered bottom leg portion forming part of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1990
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Bajek, John P. Chap
  • Patent number: 4743406
    Abstract: A self-contained battery-powered room deodorizer including a housing having an inlet portion through which ambient air is drawn into the housing by means of a battery powered fan. The air is passed about a quantity of vaporizable material contained within the housing, and then discharged therefrom into the ambient air carrying the vaporized portion of the product therewith. A replaceable deodorizing material containing cartridge is positionable within the housing, and provides a support well for supporting a replaceable battery, such that the deodorizing material and battery may be separately replaced when either of these items has become expended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Assignee: Steiner Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Steiner, Thomas R. Bajek
  • Patent number: D295676
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Assignee: Steiner Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Steiner, Thomas R. Bajek
  • Patent number: D308640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas R. Bajek
  • Patent number: D314487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R Bajek, John P. Chap
  • Patent number: D314684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Selfix, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Bajek, John P. Chap
  • Patent number: RE33864
    Abstract: A self-contained battery-powered room deodorizer including a housing having an inlet portion through which ambient air is drawn into the housing by means of a battery powered fan. The air is passed about a quantity of vaporizable material contained within the housing, and then discharged therefrom into the ambient air carrying the vaporized portion of the product therewith. A replaceable deodorizing material containing cartridge is positionable within the housing, and provides a support well for supporting a replaceable battery, such that the deodorizing material and battery may be separately replaced when either of these items has become expended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Steiner Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Steiner, Thomas R. Bajek