Kevin Patrick Klocek

US Patent:

6457974, Oct 1, 2002

Filed:

Nov 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/442975

Inventors:

Michael C. Sharp - Centerport NY
Kevin Klocek - Boise ID
Stuart A. Mitchell - Harwinton CT

Assignee:

Parkell, Inc. - Farmingdale NY

International Classification:

A61C 302

US Classification:

433 88

Abstract:

A hand-held dental instrument for intraoral abrading of teeth includes a light-weight body made from a high temperature material and having internal bores or passageways for permitting fluid flow through the body. A rotatable nozzle assembly having internal fluid conduits therein is coupled to a distal end of the body such that a chamber is formed between the nozzle and the body. The chamber maintains fluid communication between an internal bore which is radially offset from a central axis bore of the body and an internal conduit of the nozzle assembly such that the nozzle can be rotated a full 360 degrees with respect to the body. The nozzle assembly includes a primary discharge port for directing flow of the air/abrasive material mixture and a secondary discharge port for directing a stream of liquid to a surface to be abraded. The primary discharge port of the nozzle head is preferably larger in diameter than the secondary discharge port and is disposed at an angle with respect to the secondary discharge port to meet at a point forward of the nozzle head. The handpiece is also provided with its own self-contained abrasive material supply which may be connected to the body or may be contained within the body.

US Patent:

7000668, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

Jun 13, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/172685

Inventors:

John J. Sears - Meridian ID, US
Tasche L. Strieb - Boise ID, US
Eric Holstine - Boise ID, US
Kevin Klocek - New York NY, US
Thomas A. Allen - Boise ID, US

Assignee:

Smoke Guard Corporation - Boise ID

International Classification:

E05F 15/20

US Classification:

160 7, 160 2, 160 9

Abstract:

A system and method for rapidly and reliably sealing off a selected opening from the passage of smoke, noxious fumes, or contaminated air includes a powered clutch and viscous governor that provides a fail-safe mode of operation. A curtain is positioned in a housing adjacent to an upper limit of an opening such as a hoist access-way. The curtain is wrapped around a spindle that is connected to a spool via two cords. The curtain is held in the housing in a stored configuration by a powered clutch so that upon removal of power, either via a controller or by power loss, the clutch releases the spool allowing the cord to unwind lowering and thus deploying the curtain. A capacitor can be included to prevent inadvertent deployments due to momentary power loss. The speed at which the spool rotates, and correspondingly the curtain deploys, is limited by a viscous governor coupled to the spool. The curtain includes flexible magnets that attach to ferrous side rails forming a nearly air tight seal preventing the passage of smoke, noxious fumes or contaminated air through the opening.

US Patent:

7028742, Apr 18, 2006

Filed:

Sep 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/949686

Inventors:

John J. Sears - Meridian ID, US
Tasche L. Strieb - Boise ID, US
Eric Holstine - Boise ID, US
Kevin Klocek - New York NY, US
Thomas A. Allen - Boise ID, US

Assignee:

Smoke Guard Corporation - Boise ID

International Classification:

E06B 9/56

US Classification:

160310, 160243, 160 9

Abstract:

A system and method for rapidly and reliably sealing off a selected opening from the passage of smoke, noxious fumes, or contaminated air includes a powered clutch and viscous governor that provides a fail-safe mode of operation. A curtain is positioned in a housing adjacent to an upper limit of an opening such as a hoist access-way. The curtain is wrapped around a spindle that is connected to a spool via two cords. The curtain is held in the housing in a stored configuration by a powered clutch so that upon removal of power, either via a controller or by power loss, the clutch releases the spool allowing the cord to unwind lowering and thus deploying the curtain. A capacitor can be included to prevent inadvertent deployments due to momentary power loss. The speed at which the spool rotates, and correspondingly the curtain deploys, is limited by a viscous governor coupled to the spool. The curtain includes flexible magnets that attach to ferrous side rails forming a nearly air tight seal preventing the passage of smoke, noxious fumes or contaminated air through the opening.

US Patent:

7270647, Sep 18, 2007

Filed:

Mar 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/071838

Inventors:

John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Kevin P Klocek - Ardmore PA, US

Assignee:

Boehringer Technologies, L.P. - Norristown PA

International Classification:

A61M 1/00
A61M 37/00

US Classification:

604 35, 604 34, 604132, 604133

Abstract:

A system and method to administer a liquid agent into a body cavity of a patient is provided. One exemplary system comprises a lumen disposed into an airway of the patient and a valve assembly coupled to the lumen. The valve assembly comprises a body portion, a first port and a second port. A pump assembly for receiving the liquid agent is coupled to the valve assembly in a fluid tight relationship. The pump assembly provides the liquid to the lumen through the first port of the valve assembly. The liquid along with a portion of secretions generated by the patient are extracted through the lumen and flow out of said valve assembly through the second port for disposal responsive to a natural body function and/or a vacuum from a vacuum source. One exemplary method comprises the steps of disposing a lumen into the body cavity of the patient, the lumen comprising a fluid port; introducing the liquid agent into the body cavity through the fluid port; and extracting at least the liquid from the body cavity through the fluid port responsive to a natural body function and/or a vacuum from the vacuum source.

US Patent:

7438705, Oct 21, 2008

Filed:

Nov 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/268212

Inventors:

John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Kevin P. Klocek - Wynnewood PA, US
John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
Derek Norton - Collegeville PA, US

Assignee:

Boehringer Technologies, L.P. - Norristown PA

International Classification:

A61M 1/00
A61F 5/44
A61B 18/18

US Classification:

604313, 604319, 604322, 604327, 604355, 606 6

Abstract:

A system for applying suction to a wound uses a reference airflow for monitoring system operation. A reference airflow (or “controlled leak”) to the suction source is provided when the system is in operation, such that deviation from the reference airflow can be monitored as an indication of a change in operation, such as a leak in the seal of the wound cover, a blockage of airflow from crimping of the suction conduit or overfill of the waste collector, or an inadvertent turn off or disconnect from the suction source.

US Patent:

7625362, Dec 1, 2009

Filed:

Sep 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/226505

Inventors:

John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Kevin P. Klocek - Ardmore PA, US

Assignee:

Boehringer Technologies, L.P. - Norristown PA

International Classification:

A61F 13/00
A61M 1/00

US Classification:

604305, 604304, 604319

Abstract:

A system for treating a wound with suction is provided. The system comprises a wound cover, a pump having an input port and an output port, the input port providing suction to the wound via the wound cover, and a reservoir coupled to the output port of the pump. The reservoir is adapted to receive effluent from the wound and the pump is capable of maintaining a controlled level of suction at the wound.

US Patent:

7686785, Mar 30, 2010

Filed:

Jul 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/827628

Inventors:

John R. Boehringer - Wynnewood PA, US
John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Kevin Klocek - Wynnewood PA, US
Michael Kauffmann - Drexel Hill PA, US

Assignee:

Boehringer Laboratories, Incorporated - Norristown PA

International Classification:

A61M 1/00

US Classification:

604119

Abstract:

A suction regulator for controlling a level of negative pressure in a system in which compensatory clean airflow is used to isolate a control device for regulating suction delivered to a patient is disclosed. The regulator comprises an inlet; an outlet; a controller for controlling the suction delivered to the inlet; and a barrier for isolating the controller from the inlet.

US Patent:

7857806, Dec 28, 2010

Filed:

Apr 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/786475

Inventors:

John Karpowicz - Chester Springs PA, US
Christopher L. Radl - Malvern PA, US
Kevin P. Klocek - Wynnewood PA, US
John R. Boehringer - Wynndwood PA, US
Derek Norton - Pottstown PA, US
Robert Kropp - Norristown PA, US

Assignee:

Boehringer Technologies, L.P. - Phoenixville PA

International Classification:

A61M 1/00
A61M 27/00
A61F 13/00
A61H 7/00

US Classification:

604540, 604541, 604313, 604304, 604305, 601 6

Abstract:

A pump system for applying negative pressure to a wound, including a flow monitor capable of detecting a deviation from a reference airflow rate provided by a controlled leak to determine whether the system is operating normally or abnormally, and a flow status annunciator to indicate a normal operating condition or whether an abnormal condition is a leak or an occluded line in the system. The pump system further includes a pressure controller for regulating operation of a pump to control pressure in the system at a range around a user-selected setpoint. The pump system may also include a waste collector and a level sensor for detecting when the collector is full.