Patents by Inventor Timothy H. Kuitems

Timothy H. Kuitems 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).

  • Holder for removably supporting a compact disk
    Patent number: 5685427
    Abstract: A holder for removably supporting a compact disk. The compact disk is held by its center opening over a post and under a ridge on the outer surface of the post. As the top of the post is pushed downwardly, the outer surface of the post moves inwardly and the ridge compresses and moves downwardly and allows the opening in the compact disk to pass over it. The compact disk is thus easily removed by simply pushing the center of the disk holding post. Preferably, the grooves are spiral shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Ultrapac, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy H. Kuitems, Jeffrey M. Smith, Steven R. Anderson
  • Two-part valve assembly for opening or closing the flow of liquid from a container
    Patent number: 5156302
    Abstract: A two-part valve for opening or closing the flow of liquid from a container. The first part is a valve body which may be attached to the container, and the valve body has a frusto-spherical inner surface therein. The second part is a valve which has a generally spherical outer surface with a handle extending outwardly therefrom. A liquid passageway extends from the inner portion of the valve to an opening which may be moved inwardly or outwardly of the valve body depending upon the position of the valve handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: Tasco Molds, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy H. Kuitems