Ronald J Kay

US Patent:

7520489, Apr 21, 2009

Filed:

Jun 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/559992

Inventors:

Ricky R. Ruschke - Woodstock IL, US
Edward Kandel - McHenry IL, US
Michael G. Leonhard - West Bend WI, US
Mark A. Kinsley - Lake Geneva WI, US
John A. Leahey - Woodstock IL, US
Jan W. M. Mijers - Haarlem, NL
Ronald J. Kay - Barrington IL, US

Assignee:

Filtertek Inc. - Hebron IL

International Classification:

F16K 51/00
F16L 29/00
F16L 37/28

US Classification:

2511497, 2511491, 604249, 604256

Abstract:

A fluid handling device, such as a needlefree access device, includes a housing having an inlet and an inlet channel; and a flow control member comprising a combination outlet, biasing and piston member. The flow control member includes a piston section moveable between a closed position in which the piston section is inside the housing below the inlet channel but allows fluid to flow through the inlet channel; a biasing section connected to the piston section that normally biases the piston section into the inlet channel; and an outlet section connected to the biasing section having an outlet fitting in fluid communication with the inside of the housing.

US Patent:

7934701, May 3, 2011

Filed:

Jul 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/215971

Inventors:

Ronald J. Kay - Barrington IL, US

International Classification:

E04F 11/18

US Classification:

256 59, 256 1

Abstract:

A safety handrail apparatus including a support component with channel element and a light emission component. The safety handrail apparatus and components thereof are manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two shot molding or a combination thereof. The safety handrail apparatus allows configuration into any desired length handrail by interconnecting any number of individual handrail apparatuses.

US Patent:

8038123, Oct 18, 2011

Filed:

Mar 10, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/401486

Inventors:

Ricky R. Ruschke - Woodstock IL, US
Edward Kandel - McHenry IL, US
Michael G. Leonhard - West Bend WI, US
Mark A. Kinsley - Lake Geneva WI, US
John A. Leahey - Woodstock IL, US
Jan W. M. Mijers - Haarlem, NL
Ronald J. Kay - Barrington IL, US

Assignee:

Filtertek Inc. - Hebron IL

International Classification:

F16K 51/00

US Classification:

2511497, 2511496

Abstract:

A fluid handling device, such as a needlefree access device, includes a housing having an inlet and an inlet channel; and a flow control member comprising a combination outlet, biasing and piston member. The flow control member includes a piston section moveable between a closed position in which the piston section is in the inlet channel and an open position in which the piston section is inside the housing below the inlet channel but allows fluid to flow through the inlet channel; a biasing section connected to the piston section that normally biases the piston section into the inlet channel; and an outlet section connected to the biasing section having an outlet fitting in fluid communication with the inside of the housing. The piston section, biasing section and outlet section are connected together such that they can be handled as one piece when assembled with the housing to make the needlefree access device. The access device can be configured as a Y-site access device, or used on other devices such as an IV bag.

US Patent:

8046943, Nov 1, 2011

Filed:

Nov 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/624341

Inventors:

Ronald J. Kay - Barrington IL, US

International Classification:

G09F 13/06

US Classification:

40580, 40615

Abstract:

A safety kick plate device and improved manufacturing thereof, wherein the safety kick plate device includes a base component including a communication element through which a light emission component is visible. A communication protection element provides reinforcement and strength to the communication element as well as mitigates damage to the light emission component.

US Patent:

8534009, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Aug 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/568858

Inventors:

Ronald J. Kay - Barrington IL, US

International Classification:

E04F 11/16

US Classification:

52179, 52174, 52 28, 362146, 428 67

Abstract:

The present invention is an improved safety nosing component including a base element with channel member and a light emission element. The safety nosing component is manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, triple-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two-shot molding or a combination thereof. The present invention allows safety nosing components to be installed on architectural structures while also providing additional functionality.

US Patent:

20070151920, Jul 5, 2007

Filed:

Dec 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/634715

Inventors:

Ronald Kay - Barrington IL, US

International Classification:

B01D 24/00

US Classification:

210500100

Abstract:

Filtration microstructure comprises a micromolded layer including a support element and a filter element that creates a tortuous channel with an inlet surface of openings and an outlet surface of openings for filtering matter. Microstructure layers can be stacked upon one another creating a labyrinth network of tortuous channels. The openings of the filtration microstructure are micromolded between and including 30 micron and 1200 micron. The support element, or wall thickness, between channels is between and including 90 micron and 3600 micron. Thus, the wall thickness to channel opening ratio is between and including 1:1 and 10:1, with a preferred ratio at 3:1. The filtration microstructure enhances and facilitates flow or navigation of particles to pass. Additionally, micro-filter assemblies with an integrated frame and filtration microstructure can be micromolded. Micromolding filtration microstructure eliminates the processing and manufacturing of filtration devices and materials including woven and extruded material.

US Patent:

20090145059, Jun 11, 2009

Filed:

Jul 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/220102

Inventors:

Ronald J. Kay - Barrington IL, US

International Classification:

E04F 11/16

US Classification:

52179, 52 28, 522871

Abstract:

The present invention is an improved safety nosing component including a base element with channel member and a light emission element. The safety nosing component is manufactured by extrusion, co-extrusion, triple-extrusion, injection molding, insert injection molding, two-shot molding or a combination thereof. The present invention allows safety nosing components to be installed on architectural structures while also providing additional functionality.

US Patent:

20090261643, Oct 22, 2009

Filed:

Apr 21, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/148634

Inventors:

Ronald J. Kay - Barrington IL, US

International Classification:

A47C 12/00

US Classification:

297335

Abstract:

The locking collapsible seat apparatus of the present invention offers a convenient height for sitting or standing according to studies directed to preferred height of the apparatus, a light-weight construction for easy transport, a compact design for convenient storage and a configuration for effortless transition between an erected state and a folded state. The present invention also provides a seat locking component to stabilize the apparatus in an erected state as well as communicates with the user whether or not the locking component is activated.