Patents by Inventor Walter F. Klima, Jr.

Walter F. Klima, Jr. 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: 7100643
    Abstract: An apparatus for filling a cartridge having at least two compartments for storing fluid includes at least one reservoir of fluid; at least two metering pumps connected to the at least one reservoir of fluid; and at least two filling tubes connected to the at least two metering pumps, respectively; wherein each filling tube simultaneously fills one of the at least two compartments in the cartridge with the fluid. The apparatus preferably includes a puck which defines a substantially cylindrical cavity and a pin eccentrically disposed in the substantially cylindrical cavity whereby the cartridge may be inserted in the cavity in the puck and aligned by insertion of the pin of the puck in an eccentric through hole of the cartridge. A rotary screw engages the puck and positions the cartridge for sealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Sunpat L.L.C.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: 6568562
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with rechargeable dispensers includes a spray head and a probe connected to the spray head for puncturing reservoirs of concentrated chemical. The probe includes a connecting portion for attaching the probe to the barrel of the spray head; a disc portion, the connecting portion and the disc portion defining a through hole; and a shaft portion connected to the disc portion at one end and defining a tip end at another end. The probe may also include more than one shaft portion. In one embodiment, a conventional downtube is modified to function as a probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Sunpat L.L.C.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: 6540109
    Abstract: Rechargeable containers and dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including at least one chemical reservoir for recharging the spray bottle dispenser. Preferably, a plurality of separate chemical reservoirs containing chemical concentrate are provided within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills, and/or accidental ingestion by children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Sunpat L.L.C.
    Inventors: William L. Klima, Walter F. Klima, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6431402
    Abstract: Rechargeable dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including at least one chemical reservoir for recharging the spray bottle dispenser. Preferably, a plurality of separate chemical reservoirs containing chemical concentrate are provided within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills, and/or accidental ingestion by children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Sunpat L.L.C.
    Inventors: William L. Klima, Walter F. Klima, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6375041
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rechargeable dispenser including a cap removably connected to a bottle having an upwardly extending flange. The cap is provided with at least one reservoir to be compromised by the spout of the bottle to release chemical concentrate in the bottle for charging the rechargeable dispenser when mixed with a diluent such as water within the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Sunpat L.L.C.
    Inventors: William L. Klima, Walter F. Klima, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6319453
    Abstract: A method of making a multiple neck spray bottle comprising the steps of providing a blow mold having a molding cavity configured for molding a multiple-neck spray bottle have multiple open headed neck portions with at least one threaded neck portion configured to connect with the spray head, providing at least one plastic parison inside the molding cavity, blow molding the at least one parison inside the molding cavity to form the multiple neck spray bottle, and opening the blow mold to release the formed multiple neck spray bottle from the blow mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: 6223380
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus including a spray bottle dispenser including a bottle portion and a spray head portion and a frame portion connecting said dispenser to a surface contacting portion and configured such that when said dispensing apparatus is in an upright position, said surface contacting portion is located above and in front of a nozzle portion of said spray head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Sunex L.L.C.
    Inventors: William L. Klima, Benjamin A. Pezzlo, Walter F. Klima, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6152326
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with rechargeable dispensers includes a spray head and a probe connected to the spray head for puncturing reservoirs of concentrated chemical. The probe includes a connecting portion for attaching the probe to the barrel of the spray head; a disc portion, the connecting portion and the disc portion defining a through hole; and a shaft portion connected to the disc portion at one end and defining a tip end at another end. The probe may also include more than one shaft portion. In one embodiment, a conventional downtube is modified to function as a probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: 6123230
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with rechargeable dispensers includes a spray head and a probe connected to the spray head for puncturing reservoirs of concentrated chemical. The probe includes a connecting portion for attaching the probe to the barrel of the spray head; a disc portion, the connecting portion and the disc portion defining a through hole; and a shaft portion connected to the disc portion at one end and defining a tip end at another end. The probe may also include more than one shaft portion. In one embodiment, a conventional downtube is modified to function as a probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: SPRAYEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: 6073808
    Abstract: Rechargeable dispensers, in particular spray bottle dispensers including at least one chemical reservoir for recharging the spray bottle dispenser. Preferably, a plurality of separate chemical reservoirs containing chemical concentrate are provided within the spray bottle dispenser to fully contain any inadvertent spillage of chemicals, and to insure a high degree of safety against accidental spills, and/or accidental ingestion by children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Klima, Walter F. Klima, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5997964
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display and method of making. The display includes a layer of support material stabilizing a layer of liquid crystal material in dimensional thickness and uniformity. The invention is particularly well suit for making heat-sensitive display labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Sprayex LLC
    Inventor: Walter F. Klima, Jr.
  • Patent number: D442434
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Klima, Walter F. Klima, Jr.
  • Patent number: D415547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: D416798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: D417619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: D417620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: D425420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: D425421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: D434322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima
  • Patent number: D435446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Sprayex, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter F. Klima, Jr., William L. Klima