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Amy Mueller, Mequon, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080289334SOLAR COLLECTION AND CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL THEREOF - Systems and methods for collecting solar energy and converting it to heat, mechanical work, or electricity on a small scale and utilizing one or more system components originally adapted for use in a non-solar-power-generation application are described. Solar energy is used to heat a fluid that is part of a solar energy collector. This fluid transfers heat to the working fluid of thermodynamic engine, which converts some of the heat into mechanical work or electricity. One or more system parameters are monitored and controlled to enable improved efficiency under variable environmental conditions.11-27-2008

David J. Mueller, Mequon, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110139860Customizable and Printable Magnetic Structure - A magnetic structure for a mailer, postcard or other suitable device is provided. The structure includes a magnetic layer to which is secured a printable outer layer. The outer layer is formed of a material which can receive printed indicia thereon, as well as personalized handwritten indicia, to enable the structure to be customized by the sender or the recipient of the mailer structure.06-16-2011

Eric S. Mueller, Fond Du Lac, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090130929Water cooled fuel reservoir for a carburetor of a marine propulsion device - A water cooled fuel reservoir is provided for a carbureted engine. Water is drawn by a pump from a body of water and caused to flow to a water jacket surrounding a fuel reservoir of the carburetor. The fuel reservoir, or float bowl, stores a quantity of liquid fuel which is cooled by thermal contact with the water in a water jacket of the water reservoir.05-21-2009

Jeffrey L. Mueller, Plymouth, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080276361Toilet with reduced water usage - A toilet is disclosed which has multiple branches of rim flow. The branches each enter the rim at an angle, and then flow varied distances around the rim. The flow preferably has a main path at about the five o'clock/seven o'clock position, a secondary large flow at about the one o'clock/eleven o'clock position.11-13-2008
20080277003Low-profile valve assembly - Disclosed are low-profile valve assemblies for engaging a counter top or other mounting surface having a through opening. A special collar is provided which has a flange facing the outer surface of the mounting surface, and a skirt that extends into the through opening where the inward portion of the skirt connects to the valve body. This insets the valve body. O-ring and recess structures are provided to seal the construction, and a handle has an outer skirt to hide the collar.11-13-2008
20080277927SWIVEL JOINT FOR FAUCET - A faucet having a swivel joint for adjusting the position of an outlet of the faucet. A flow coupler is fixed to a first faucet tube and a sleeve is removably and pivotally linked to the flow coupler by a fastener. A second faucet tube is then removably linked to the sleeve allowing the second faucet tube and sleeve to pivot about the flow coupler to adjust the outlet of the faucet.11-13-2008

John Mueller, Wauwatosa, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090032074CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device having a handle, the handle having a cleaning pad assembly capable of pivoting between a cleaning position and a rinsing position. The handle of the cleaning device may further comprise a conduit for directing the flow of a liquid from a liquid input to a liquid output, the liquid output being capable of direction either though the cleaning pad to wet the cleaning pad or at a surface to rinse a surface. The cleaning device may further comprise a valve, the valve being operable to control the flow of water through the handle.02-05-2009

Patent applications by John Mueller, Wauwatosa, WI US

Joseph M. Mueller, Hales Corners, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110087988GRAPHICAL CONTROL ELEMENTS FOR BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A building management system includes graphical control elements for viewing and interacting with the building management system. Graphical control elements conduct analysis of information received from the building management system and may be used to control building equipment, monitor operational statuses, diagnose faults, or conduct other building management system tasks.04-14-2011

Laura K. Mueller, Fond Du Lac, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090000871System and Method for Lubricating Power Transmitting Elements - A lubrication system and method are disclosed. The system includes a main engine bearing and a crankshaft in operational association with the bearing. The crankshaft includes an end having a cavity with a power transmitting element (e.g., splines). The cavity can receive and engage a mating mechanism to transmit power thereto. The crankshaft further includes a first oil passage that is disposed within the end and a second oil passage that extends from the main engine bearing into the crankshaft. The first oil passage intersects the second oil passage. The system can also include a pump mechanism for circulating lubricating oil from the main engine bearing to the crankshaft through the second oil passage and the first oil passage, and to the cavity to lubricate the power transmitting element. During engine operation, a constant supply of lubricating oil can be provided to the power transmitting element to reduce component wear.01-01-2009

Lee Gerard Mueller, Kewaunee, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120031114METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING CLEAR ICE - A method for making clear ice comprising: filling a water sump to a predetermined level; contacting a refrigerant to an evaporator; circulating water from the sump over the evaporator to form ice on the evaporator; monitoring the water level in the sump; and monitoring the conductivity of the water in the sump to determine if the conductivity of the water is equal to or greater than a predetermined conductivity valve, (i) if the conductivity is not equal to or greater than the predetermined conductivity valve and if the water level reaches a predetermined lower water level, then complete the ice making cycle and initiate the harvest cycle; or (ii) if the conductivity is equal to or greater than the predetermined conductivity valve and if the water level has not reached a predetermined lower water level, then add additional water to the water sump.02-09-2012
20120031115LOW PRESSURE CONTROL FOR SIGNALING A TIME DELAY FOR ICE MAKING CYCLE START UP - A method of making ice in an ice making machine comprising: (a) compressing vaporized refrigerant, cooling the compressed refrigerant to condense it into a liquid, feeding the condensed refrigerant through an expansion device and vaporizing the refrigerant in an evaporator to create freezing temperatures in an ice-forming mold to freeze water into ice in the shape of mold cavities during an ice making mode; (b) heating the ice making mold to release the ice therefrom in a harvest mode by separating vaporous and liquid refrigerant within a receiver interconnected between the condenser and the expansion device and feeding vapor from the receiver to the evaporator, wherein the ice-forming mold, evaporator and receiver are disposed in an ice machine unit, and the compressor and condenser are disposed in a condensing unit; (c) determining if the ice making machine is on and if an ice bin switch is closed: if the ice machine is on and the bin switch is closed, then check a low pressure switch: if the low pressure switch is not closed, then return to step (i) above; or if the low pressure switch is closed, then set a time delay for a predetermined time delay; and (d) determining if the predetermined time delay has elapsed: if the predetermined time delay has elapsed, then return to step (d); or if the predetermined time delay has elapsed, then initiate another the ice making mode.02-09-2012

Lou Ann Mueller, Little Chute, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090020224HEAT SEALABLE COMPOSITE WRAP MATERIAL - Composite wrap materials for use as a protective covering in a variety of applications, and methods of making the composite wrap materials. More particularly, the invention relates to composite wrap materials used for packaging paper products.01-22-2009
20090324894LAMINATED MEDICAL EXAMINATION PAPER - A laminated medical examination paper for use in a doctor's office or other medical or health care delivery setting.12-31-2009

Patent applications by Lou Ann Mueller, Little Chute, WI US

Louis B. Mueller, Richfield, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080276535DUAL OVERHEAD TRACK FOR A SLIDING DOOR - A sliding door for selectively opening and closing an opening is disclosed. The door comprises a first guide track defining a first linear guide path and a second guide track defining a second linear guide path. The second guide track is spaced from the first guide track. the door further comprises a door panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The door panel is adapted to translate laterally relative to the opening between a closed position and an open position. A first portion of the door panel is attached to the first guide track and a second portion of the door panel is attached to the second guide track.11-13-2008

Patent applications by Louis B. Mueller, Richfield, WI US

Mark Mueller, Spooner, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080260645METHOD AND USE OF COLD-PRESSED BOTANIC SEED OILS FOR LOWERING BLOOD PRESSURE AND LDL CHOLESTEROL - A method of lowering diastolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in a human subject. The method consists of the steps of: (a) administering to the human subject a mixture of cold-pressed botanic seed oils; (b) administering to the human subject the mixture of cold-pressed botanic seed oils and a mixture of botanic seed flours; and (c) lowering the human subject's diastolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol.10-23-2008

Mark J. Mueller, Shiocton, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090038741Removable repair label - A removable label for adhering to an object undergoing a repair is disclosed. The label includes a polymeric film comprising a front side and a back side, the back side comprising an adhesive composition for removably attaching the film to an object. Repair indicia is present on the front side of the film for entering information on the object undergoing repair.02-12-2009

Mark J. Mueller, Spooner, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090324759IMMUNE ENHANCEMENT BY SEED OIL AND/OR SEED FLOUR - A method of treating a subject requiring immune mediation includes administering to the subject an immunostimulatory composition which contains black raspberry seed oil. Administering this composition stimulates the production of certain immune cells, including NK cells and CD8(+) lymphocytes. Administering the composition by this method also provides a method of treating, preventing, or ameliorating a condition or disease in the subject requiring enhanced immune system support.12-31-2009
20100098665METHOD OF CANCER TREATMENT - A method and composition for treating cancer comprising administering to a patient an effective amount of attenuated 04-22-2010

Patent applications by Mark J. Mueller, Spooner, WI US

Matthew J. Mueller, Wauwatosa, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100193276CYLINDER HEAD COOLING SYSTEM FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle including a frame and an engine and transmission assembly coupled to the frame. The engine and transmission assembly includes at least one cylinder head assembly having a cooling port and defining a cooling passageway in fluid communication with the cooling port and passing through at least a portion of the cylinder head assembly. The motorcycle also includes a conduit coupled to the cooling port and a fan in fluid communication with the conduit and operable at an operating speed to draw air from the cooling passageway, and move air through the cooling port and through the conduit.08-05-2010

Patricia Mueller, Wauwatosa, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090032074CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device having a handle, the handle having a cleaning pad assembly capable of pivoting between a cleaning position and a rinsing position. The handle of the cleaning device may further comprise a conduit for directing the flow of a liquid from a liquid input to a liquid output, the liquid output being capable of direction either though the cleaning pad to wet the cleaning pad or at a surface to rinse a surface. The cleaning device may further comprise a valve, the valve being operable to control the flow of water through the handle.02-05-2009

Ryan Mueller, Beloit, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090217408PLANTS AND SEED OF INBRED CORN VARIETY DS-046358 - Disclosed is the seed of an inbred corn line, designated DS-046358, a sample of which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-9052. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the cultivar, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of inbred corn line DS-046358, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a corn breeding program.08-27-2009