Darin L Schollmeyer

US Patent:

7389790, Jun 24, 2008

Filed:

Jan 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/343778

Inventors:

Craig Eley - Lincoln NE, US
Darin L. Schollmeyer - Lincoln NE, US

Assignee:

Eley Corp. - Lincoln NE

International Classification:

B65H 75/34

US Classification:

1373552, 13735526, 2423966, 242406, 2424071

Abstract:

A reel assembly is provided with a hub and opposing flanges that may be disassembled into at least two primary components that may be at least partially nested with one another for compact storage and transport. A stepped or tapered axle is axially received by the hub from only one direction to promote ease of assembly. A mounting plate secures to one end of the axle for mounting the reel assembly to any generally planar surface. A braking system is provided that simply permits free rotational movement of the reel one direction and a drag brake in the opposite direction. A swivel cap of unitized design incorporates retention in the axial and linear directions simultaneously.

US Patent:

20110297779, Dec 8, 2011

Filed:

Jun 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/792345

Inventors:

Craig D. Eley - Lincoln NE, US
Darin Schollmeyer - Lincoln NE, US

Assignee:

ELEY Corporation - Lincoln NE

International Classification:

B65H 75/44

US Classification:

242398

Abstract:

A reel assembly is provided to support lengths of fluid delivery line. A support arm is secured at one end with the reel assembly and shaped at the opposite end to engage a support structure. The support arm includes separate arm sections; each having mating end portions that are shaped to be releasably, coaxially securable with one another to resist rotation with respect to one another. The arm sections may be provided in various shapes, including straight and angled, to provide a variable geometry. A pivot joint may be formed within the support arm to allow a portion of the support arm and the reel assembly to pivot with respect to the support structure.

US Patent:

20120037245, Feb 16, 2012

Filed:

Aug 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/210128

Inventors:

Craig D. Eley - Lincoln NE, US
Darin Schollmeyer - Lincoln NE, US

Assignee:

Eley Corporation - Lincoln NE

International Classification:

B65H 75/34
F16L 27/00

US Classification:

13735526, 285276

Abstract:

A swivel connector of the present technology includes a housing that is rotatably coupled with a rotor, whereby an open fluid pathway extends through the housing and rotor. A rotary union bushing is coaxially, rotatably coupled with an exterior surface of the rotor. A rotor cap is coaxially, rotatably coupled around a length of the rotor; whereby at least a portion of the rotary union bushing is disposed within an interior portion of the rotor cap. A bearing assembly is coupled with the exterior surface of the rotor and at least one of the rotary union bushing or the rotor cap. An O-ring seal may be positioned between the housing and the exterior surface of the rotor to further limit the passage of fluid from the fluid pathway to the interior portion of the rotor cap.

US Patent:

20130118607, May 16, 2013

Filed:

Nov 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/294322

Inventors:

Craig D. Eley - Lincoln NE, US
Darin Schollmeyer - Creighton NE, US

Assignee:

ELEY CORPORATION - Lincoln NE

International Classification:

B65H 75/34
F16L 27/08

US Classification:

13735526, 285275

Abstract:

A swivel connector includes a rotor that is rotatably coupled with a housing stem. In some embodiments a bearing cup is rotatably coupled at one end with an exterior surface of the rotor and anchored at an opposite end with the housing stem. An O-ring seal is positioned between the housing stem and the exterior surface of the rotor. In other embodiments, the bearing cup is rotatably coupled at one end with an exterior surface of the housing stem and anchored at an opposite end with the rotor. In such embodiments an O-ring seal is positioned between the rotor and the exterior surface of the housing stem. A bearing assembly residing within a raceway that is defined by flat surfaces on each of: the rotor, the housing stem, and an interior bearing wall within the bearing cup.

US Patent:

20130119148, May 16, 2013

Filed:

Nov 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/294277

Inventors:

Craig D. Eley - Lincoln NE, US
Darin Schollmeyer - Creighton NE, US

Assignee:

ELEY CORPORATION - Lincoln NE

International Classification:

B05B 1/12
B05B 1/30

US Classification:

239 11, 2395821

Abstract:

A spray nozzle comprising a fitting that includes a connector, an elongate cylindrical portion extending from the connector, and a bore formed longitudinally through the fitting. A flexible tube is disposed in the bore. The nozzle includes a sleeve that includes an inlet opening configured to slideably receive the cylindrical portion. The sleeve includes a converging outlet operative to selectively deform an end portion of the tube when the sleeve is urged longitudinally toward the connector.

US Patent:

20130140382, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

Dec 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/311296

Inventors:

Craig D. Eley - Lincoln NE, US
Darin Schollmeyer - Creighton NE, US

Assignee:

ELEY CORPORATION - Lincoln NE

International Classification:

B05B 9/01

US Classification:

239526

Abstract:

A spray gun attachment is provided for fluid supply lines in a fluid handling system. A fluid input portion of a gun body is coupled wife a swivel connector, which includes a rotor that is rotatably coupled with a housing stem. In various embodiments, a bearing cup is rotatably coupled at one end with an exterior surface of the housing stem and anchored at an opposite end with the rotor. An O-ring seal is positioned between the rotor and the exterior surface of the housing stem. A bearing assembly residing within a raceway that is defined by flat surfaces on each of: the rotor, the housing stem, and ah interior bearing wall within the bearing cup.

US Patent:

20130168474, Jul 4, 2013

Filed:

Dec 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/339054

Inventors:

Craig D. Eley - Lincoln NE, US
Darin Schollmeyer - Creighton NE, US

Assignee:

ELEY CORPORATION - Lincoln NE

International Classification:

B05B 15/08

US Classification:

2395871

Abstract:

An adjustable sprayer comprising a fitting that includes a connector portion, an elongate cylindrical portion extending from the connector portion, and a bore formed longitudinally through the fitting. The sprayer includes a nozzle having a sleeve portion configured to receive the fitting's cylindrical portion whereby the nozzle is moveable, longitudinally, along the cylindrical portion between first and second spray positions. The nozzle includes a primary outlet and at least one secondary outlet radially spaced from the primary outlet. The cylindrical portion is in fluid communication with only the primary outlet when the nozzle is in the first spray position, and the cylindrical portion is in fluid communication with both the primary and secondary outlets when the nozzle is in the second spray position.

US Patent:

56764022, Oct 14, 1997

Filed:

May 6, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/643581

Inventors:

Craig D. Eley - Orchard NE
Darin L. Schollmeyer - Orchard NE

International Classification:

F16L 300

US Classification:

285 61

Abstract:

A rotary union assembly includes a rotor with a housing rotatably mounted on a forward end thereof, the rotor being selectively releasably mounted in one end of a tubular support member. The rotor includes a socket extending radially from a central shaft and a spring loaded plunger within the socket having a pin cooperable with a hole in the tubular member side wall to releasably secure the rotor in position in the tubular member. A hose barb on the rearward end of the rotor shaft permits easy installation of a resilient, flexible hose on the rotor.