Michael James O'Toole

US Patent:

7568636, Aug 4, 2009

Filed:

May 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/432903

Inventors:

Craig M. Saunders - Rocky River OH, US
Lindsey Tufts, Jr. - Eastlake OH, US
Charles Peter Althoff - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Jeffrey Kalman - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Michael P. O'Toole - Cleveland Heights OH, US

Assignee:

Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

A62C 5/02
B05B 7/14
A62C 31/00
B05B 9/00

US Classification:

239310, 239336, 239443, 239303, 239304, 239312

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a portable sprayer for applying a diluted product to a surface to be treated. The sprayer includes a housing including an inlet for supplying pressurized water to the sprayer, a first water only outlet, and a second diluted product only outlet. A mixing chamber is located within the housing. The mixing chamber is dimensioned to securely hold the product and is in fluid communication with the second outlet. A first flow passage extends through the housing. The first flow passage is in selective fluid communication with the inlet and the first outlet. A second flow passage extends through the housing. The second flow passage is in selective fluid communication with the first flow passage and the mixing chamber. A wall of the second flow passage is configured to direct the pressurized water flowing through the second flow passage into the mixing chamber to evenly dissolve the product and provide a generally consistent product to water ratio.

US Patent:

7628118, Dec 8, 2009

Filed:

Jul 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/175612

Inventors:

John R. Nottingham - Bratenahl OH, US
John W. Spirk - Gates Mills OH, US
Jeffrey M. Kalman - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Michael P. O'Toole - Parma OH, US
Gary Robert Stephan - Seven Hills OH, US
Robert F. Soreo - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Steven Tsengas - Fairport Harbor OH, US

Assignee:

OurPet's Company - Fairport Harbor OH

International Classification:

A01K 29/00

US Classification:

119166

Abstract:

An automated cat litter box comprising self-scooping mechanisms on a scooping carriage assembly at one end of a litter pan. The scooping carriage contains therein a waste drawer having a removable tray covered in lining. The tray travels with the carriage to the opposing end of the litter so that a grate can flip backwards to shovel collected waste into the waste drawer.

US Patent:

7654821, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Jan 31, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/045154

Inventors:

Marc L. Vitantonio - South Russell OH, US
Craig M. Saunders - Rocky River OH, US
Charles P. Althoff - Cleveland Heights OH, US
David J. Boll - Avon OH, US
Michael W. Johnson - Port Allegany PA, US
Jeffrey M. Kalman - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Michael P. O'Toole - Parma OH, US
Ronald J. Meister - Bradford PA, US

Assignee:

Zippo Manufacturing Company - Bradford PA

International Classification:

F23Q 2/08

US Classification:

431131, 431277, 431349, 431350, 431354

Abstract:

A lighter includes a butane fuel reservoir, a valve, a mixer with a choke, a movable combustion space and movable top door over the combustion space which interact to allow a wheel and flint igniter to initiate a post mix flame above the top of the combustion space followed by the opening of the top and migration of the flame into the combustion space to create a strong torch-like premixed flame thereafter.

US Patent:

8109237, Feb 7, 2012

Filed:

Nov 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/324370

Inventors:

Steven Tsengas - Fairport Harbor OH, US
Michael O'Toole - Cleveland OH, US

Assignee:

OurPet's Co. - Fairport Harbor OH

International Classification:

A01K 29/00

US Classification:

119166, 119616

Abstract:

An improved automated litter box comprises a motorized comb or rake drive mechanism for removing clumps, a means for cycling the drive mechanism, and a cat proximity sensor for sensing the relative position of a cat about or within said litter chamber. The cat proximity sensor is capable of identifying the location of a cat outside the litter box or litter box or litter chamber. The cat proximity sensor comprises a passive or inductive transmitter for identification for modulating and demodulating a radio frequency (RF) signal; and an antenna for receiving and transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal.

US Patent:

8316801, Nov 27, 2012

Filed:

Feb 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/388229

Inventors:

John R. Nottingham - Cleveland OH, US
John W. Nottingham - Cleveland OH, US
John W. Spirk - Cleveland OH, US
Michael O'Toole - Cleveland OH, US
Steven Tsengas - Cleveland OH, US

Assignee:

OurPet's Company - Fairport Harbor OH

International Classification:

A01K 29/00

US Classification:

119169

Abstract:

An automatic pet training pad having a training pad area, an absorbent pad bin and a waste collection bin. A roll of absorbent pad material extends from the absorbent pad bin, across the training pad area and into the waste collection bin. After a pet uses the training pad, a sensor activates a disposal cycle. The used absorbent pad material is withdrawn into the waste collection bin, rolled into a disposable waste pouch, and severed off from the clean absorbent pad material. The absorbent pad comprises an upper, fluid-absorbent layer and a lower, fluid-impervious layer bonded together in a continuous sheet. The absorbent pad material is further impregnated with an odor suppressing substance to control pet waste odor.

US Patent:

8534301, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

May 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/468573

Inventors:

John R. Nottingham - Bratenhal OH, US
Brian V. Sokol - Vermilion OH, US
John W. Spirk - Gates Mills OH, US
Douglas E. Whitner - Chagrin Falls OH, US
Michael O'Toole - Parma OH, US
Marc Vitantonio - South Russell OH, US
Michael Schiavoni - Euclid OH, US
Robert Soreo - Cleveland Hts. OH, US
Brian Catlett - Shaker Heights OH, US

Assignee:

Innovation Direct LLC - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

A47L 11/40

US Classification:

134105

Abstract:

A steam mop that includes a handle, an extension member, a base mount, a steam generator, and a mop head. The steam generator includes a body that at least partially contains a fluid tank, fluid pump and a heating element used to at least partially vaporize fluid. The body of the steam generator is designed to be releasably connected to the base mount such that the steam generator can be used as a steam producing device for the steam mop or can be disconnected from the base mount and be used as a stand alone steam producing device.

US Patent:

8641544, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

May 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/112300

Inventors:

Michael O'Toole - Parma OH, US
Andrew Ratcliff - Cleveland OH, US

International Classification:

A63G 9/00
A63G 31/00

US Classification:

472118, 472128

Abstract:

An interactive apparatus includes a frame that defines an interior region. A swing is secured to the frame and moves into and out of the interior region. At least one fluid delivery system is secured to the frame for directing a plane of fluid into the interior region of the frame. The fluid delivery system includes a plurality of flow regulating elements for selectively controlling the cross-section of the fluid plane.