Kerry William Quinn
Engineers at Echo Ln, Palatine, IL
License number
Colorado 32477
Issued Date
Jan 16, 1998
Renew Date
Nov 1, 2015
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 2017
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
530 S Echo Ln, Palatine, IL 60067
Professional information
Modular Stamper
US Patent:
2007021, Sep 20, 2007
Filed:
Mar 13, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/685568
Inventors:
Kerry Quinn - Palatine IL, US
Adam Sloma - Arlington Heights IL, US
John Levander - South Elgin IL, US
Tim Arends - St. Charles IL, US
Adam Sloma - Arlington Heights IL, US
John Levander - South Elgin IL, US
Tim Arends - St. Charles IL, US
International Classification:
B65B 61/00
US Classification:
53415, 531351
Abstract:
A system for applying a stamp to packs within a carton includes a conveyor drum system including a plurality of clamps and a floor plate positioned adjacent the clamps. The system further includes a carton opening system positioned at a first station along the conveyor drum system, a pack stamping system positioned at a second station along the conveyor drum system, and a carton closing system positioned at a third station along the conveyor drum system. The clamps are opened to receive at least one carton and the floor plate moves upward to position the packs at a predetermined operating distance and wherein the clamps are closed to hold the carton at the predetermined operating distance while the carton is rotated through the carton opening system, pack opening system and carton closing system.
Size Adapting Conveying System For Cartons
US Patent:
7506485, Mar 24, 2009
Filed:
Mar 13, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/685601
Inventors:
Kerry Quinn - Palatine IL, US
John Levander - South Elgin IL, US
Cameron Mikos - Wheaton IL, US
John Levander - South Elgin IL, US
Cameron Mikos - Wheaton IL, US
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
B65B 61/20, B65G 15/44
US Classification:
531361, 53415, 198698
Abstract:
A system for applying a stamp to packs within a carton includes a conveyor system including a plurality of spring arms and a ceiling plate positioned above the spring arms. The system also includes a carton opening system positioned at a first station along the conveyer system, a pack stamping system positioned at a second station along the conveyer system, and a carton closing system positioned at a third station along the conveyor system; wherein the spring arms bias the cartons against the ceiling plate to position the packs at a predetermined distance form the carton opening system, pack stamping system and carton closing system. A method for applying a stamp to packs within a carton includes biasing the carton along a conveyor system, and positioning the packs within the carton at a predetermined location from operation stations based on the biasing.
Electronic Bypass System For A Fluid Treatment System
US Patent:
8356628, Jan 22, 2013
Filed:
Sep 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/242490
Inventors:
Kerry Quinn - Palatine IL, US
Allan Connolly - Chicago IL, US
Allan Connolly - Chicago IL, US
Assignee:
Culligan International Company - Rosemont IL
International Classification:
F16C 1/00, F16C 3/00, F16K 11/00, F17D 1/00, C02F 1/00, C02F 1/42, C02F 5/00
US Classification:
13759911, 13759915
Abstract:
An electronic bypass system for a water softener having a raw water inlet and a bypass outlet, having a valve assembly associated with the water softener including at least one piston and a controller in communication with the at least one piston. The at least one piston is configured for automatically controlling water flow in a conduit between the raw water inlet and the bypass outlet in response to a signal sent from the controller.
Control Valve For A Fluid Treatment System
US Patent:
8302631, Nov 6, 2012
Filed:
Sep 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/242287
Inventors:
Kerry Quinn - Palatine IL, US
Ken Reed - Kenosha WI, US
Dan Morrison - Arlington Heights IL, US
Ken Reed - Kenosha WI, US
Dan Morrison - Arlington Heights IL, US
Assignee:
Culligan International Company - Rosemont IL
International Classification:
F16K 31/48, C02F 1/00, C02F 1/42, C02F 5/00, F17D 3/00
US Classification:
137637, 13759915, 13762418
Abstract:
A control valve assembly for a fluid treatment system including a valve housing defining a plurality of compartments and a piston assembly associated with each of the compartments. Each of the piston assemblies is configured to be independently movable in each of the compartments. The control valve assembly also includes a gearbox that is associated with the housing and includes a plurality of cams driven by a motor, where each of the cams is configured to drive a corresponding one of the piston assemblies.
Sensor Assembly For Controlling Water Softener Tanks
US Patent:
2009009, Apr 9, 2009
Filed:
Oct 6, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/246343
Inventors:
Kerry Quinn - Palatine IL, US
International Classification:
B01D 35/157, G05D 7/00
US Classification:
210 88, 700282
Abstract:
A sensor assembly for a water softening system and includes a first treatment tank having a first valve assembly, a first flow meter and a sensor probe, a second treatment tank having a second valve assembly and a second flow meter and a brine tank independently connected to each of the first treatment tank and the second treatment tank. A controller is configured for communicating with the sensor probe and the first flow meter in the first treatment tank, and the second flow meter in the second treatment tank.
Salometer And Flow Rate Sensor Assembly
US Patent:
8226823, Jul 24, 2012
Filed:
Aug 26, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/198258
Inventors:
Kerry Quinn - Palatine IL, US
Gene Wayman - Fox River Grove IL, US
Kumudika Premathilake - Schaumburg IL, US
Bill Lathouris - Palatine IL, US
Gene Wayman - Fox River Grove IL, US
Kumudika Premathilake - Schaumburg IL, US
Bill Lathouris - Palatine IL, US
Assignee:
Culligan International Company - Rosemont IL
International Classification:
B01D 35/14
US Classification:
210 87, 73219, 210140, 210190, 340606
Abstract:
A salometer and flow rate sensor assembly for a water softener system including a brine tank containing a brine solution including at least one sensor housing provided in the brine tank, a first detector set associated with the housing and configured for indicating whether the brine solution is adequately concentrated and a second detector set associated with the housing and configured for measuring the brine solution flow rate during brine draw and refill cycles of regeneration.
System And Method For Controlling Multiple Sized Water Softening Tanks
US Patent:
8231791, Jul 31, 2012
Filed:
Jan 14, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/687279
Inventors:
Kerry Quinn - Palatine IL, US
Assignee:
Culligan International Company - Rosemont IL
International Classification:
C02F 1/42
US Classification:
210687, 210 97, 210102, 210134, 210143, 210264, 210340, 210739
Abstract:
A water softening system including a first treatment tank having a first water capacity, a second treatment tank in parallel with the first treatment tank and having a second water capacity that is less than the first water capacity, a flow meter connected to the first and second treatment tanks, the flow meter configured to determine a demand flow rate of water entering the system and a controller in communication with the flow meter, the controller configured to direct the water into the first treatment tank when the demand flow rate is greater than a designated flow rate, and to direct the water into the second treatment tank when the demand flow rate is equal to or less than the designated flow rate.
Secondary Packaging Of Smoking Articles
US Patent:
2008006, Mar 13, 2008
Filed:
Mar 13, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/685563
Inventors:
Kerry Quinn - Palatine IL, US
Cameron Mikos - Wheaton IL, US
Cameron Mikos - Wheaton IL, US
International Classification:
B65B 17/00
US Classification:
053167000
Abstract:
A system for applying a stamp to packs includes a carton opening system, a pack stamping system, and a carton sealing system, including at least one strip dispenser to selectively unwind at least one roll of tacky polymer strips, a strip separator to remove the tacky polymer strips from a backing roll and place the removed tacky polymer strips on the carton, and a flap closer. A method of applying at least one stamp to at least one pack within a carton includes opening at least one carton, stamping at least one stamp onto at least one pack within the carton, and applying at least one tacky polymer strip to a lower flap of the carton. The method further includes folding an upper flap of the carton to adhere to the applied tacky polymer strip.
Communication System For A Water Softener System
US Patent:
8180489, May 15, 2012
Filed:
Sep 26, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/238786
Inventors:
Kerry Quinn - Palatine IL, US
Kumudika Premathilake - Schaumburg IL, US
Kumudika Premathilake - Schaumburg IL, US
Assignee:
Culligan International Company - Rosemont IL
International Classification:
C02F 5/00
US Classification:
700266, 700 9, 700 65, 702188, 340612, 340618, 340500, 73290 R
Abstract:
A communication system for a water softener system that includes a controller configured for communicating with the water softener assembly and a remote display configured for sending and receiving at least one signal to and from the controller to a remote location.
Carton Gripper
US Patent:
2007021, Sep 20, 2007
Filed:
Mar 13, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/685547
Inventors:
Kerry Quinn - Palatine IL, US
Adam Sloma - Arlington Heights IL, US
Adam Sloma - Arlington Heights IL, US
International Classification:
B32B 37/00
US Classification:
156 60, 156538
Abstract:
A system for applying a stamp to a pack within a carton includes a first side plate and a second side plate configured to alternate between an open configuration at a predetermined location and a closed configuration at a location based on at least one dimension of the carton. The system further includes a floor configured to alternate between an open configuration at a predetermined location and a closed configuration at a location based on at least one dimension of the carton, a mechanical lock configured to maintain the floor at an operational position when the floor is in the closed configuration, and at least one suction cup connected to a linkage, the linkage connected to one of the first side plate and second side plate, the suction cup configured to form a seal with a surface of the carton. A method is also disclosed.