Patents Assigned to Spraytex, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7192985
    Abstract: A more controllable acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and rubber particulates or polyethylene particulates forming an aggregate suitable for spraying in the presence of volatile organic compound (VOC) propellants without melting or deterioration. The more controllable acoustic ceiling patch is storable and dispensable from a pressurized dispenser having a delivery nozzle. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the textured material onto a prepared patch area, which may be on a drywall or support panel so as to match and blend with the surrounding acoustic ceiling surface area in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Patent number: 7163962
    Abstract: A more controllable acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and rubber particulates or polyethylene particulates forming an aggregate suitable for spraying in the presence of volatile organic compound (VOC) propellants without melting or deterioration. The more controllable acoustic ceiling patch is storable and dispensable from a pressurized dispenser having a delivery nozzle. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the textured material onto a prepared patch area, which may be on a drywall or support panel so as to match and blend with the surrounding acoustic ceiling surface area in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Publication number: 20060231964
    Abstract: A nozzle for use with a patching container and a caulking gun, and optionally, with a repair system, to patch over textured surfaces without interrupting the original texture pattern. The nozzle can be configured to create a variety of exterior surface textures used in patching or re-enforcing an area of repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John Woods
  • Publication number: 20060219811
    Abstract: A fan including blades for an actuator generally used with a pressurized aerosol spray can or air compressor sprayer that delivers surface texture materials to be sprayed onto a drywall or other supporting surface. The fan may be positioned inside or outside of the actuator orifice to create various patterns or textures of the sprayed product. The fan may come with an insert that is removably attachable to the actuator so that the same actuator may be used with different fans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John Woods
  • Publication number: 20060211339
    Abstract: A pressurized gas or liquid mixture of particulates, or an aggregate of particulates, to be delivered in an aerosol spray through a self-contained container to remove paint, stains and the like from various surfaces, such as wood or metal. The aerosol aggregate mixture can additionally include paint removers or cleaners and is sprayed directly on objects or surfaces to abrasively remove paint or stains in an uniform manner without destroying any fine details.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John Woods
  • Patent number: 7059497
    Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed for use in an aerosol spray can capable of spraying viscous materials or materials with large particulates without clogging or packing like traditional aerosol spray cans designed for spraying texture materials. The valve opening may be located at substantially any point between the bottom and the top of the container. The valve assembly includes a plurality of side-fitting dip tubes, a side-feeding mechanism, and at least one storage member connected, respectively, to at least one of the dip tubes, whereby texture material is dispensed when a central channel is aligned with a side conduit that is in flow communication with the dip tubes. This allows highly-viscous materials, such as a fire suppressant material, or materials having large particulates, such as stucco, as well as resin/catalyst or blowing-agent/urethane combinations to be sprayed from a single aerosol spray can without clogging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Publication number: 20050236436
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly is disclosed which provides for increased atomization, a finer spray, and a reduced tendency of the apparatus to clog. The nozzle assembly includes a pressure chamber through which the spray material must pass prior to exiting the spray container through a discharge orifice. As material exiting the container passes through the pressure chamber, pressure is built up, resulting in increased shearing and atomization of the spray material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Applicant: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John Woods
  • Publication number: 20040213903
    Abstract: A more controllable acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and rubber particulates or polyethylene particulates forming an aggregate suitable for spraying in the presence of volatile organic compound (VOC) propellants without melting or deterioration. The more controllable acoustic ceiling patch is storable and dispensable from a pressurized dispenser having a delivery nozzle. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the textured material onto a prepared patch area, which may be on a drywall or support panel so as to match and blend with the surrounding acoustic ceiling surface area in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Publication number: 20040195277
    Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed for use in an aerosol spray can capable of spraying viscous materials or materials with large particulates without clogging or packing like traditional aerosol spray cans designed for spraying texture materials. The valve opening may be located at substantially any point between the bottom and the top of the container. The valve assembly includes a plurality of side-fitting dip tubes, a side-feeding mechanism, and at least one storage member connected, respectively, to at least one of the dip tubes, whereby texture material is dispensed when a central channel is aligned with a side conduit that is in flow communication with the dip tubes. This allows highly-viscous materials, such as a fire suppressant material, or materials having large particulates, such as stucco, as well as resin/catalyst or blowing-agent/urethane combinations to be sprayed from a single aerosol spray can without clogging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: SPRAYTEX INC.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Patent number: 6797051
    Abstract: A more controllable fibrous acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and fibrous materials. The more controllable acoustic ceiling patch is storable and dispensable from a pressurized dispenser having a delivery nozzle. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the textured material onto a prepared patch area, which may be on a drywall or support panel so as to match and blend with the surrounding acoustic ceiling surface area in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Publication number: 20040099697
    Abstract: A more controllable acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and rubber particulates or polyethylene particulates forming an aggregate suitable for spraying in the presence of volatile organic compound (VOC) propellants without melting or deterioration. The more controllable acoustic ceiling patch is storable and dispensable from a pressurized dispenser having a delivery nozzle. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the textured material onto a prepared patch area, which may be on a drywall or support panel so as to match and blend with the surrounding acoustic ceiling surface area in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Patent number: 6726066
    Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed for use in an aerosol spray can capable of spraying viscous materials or materials with large particulates without clogging or packing like traditional aerosol spray cans designed for spraying texture materials. The valve opening may be located at substantially any point between the bottom and the top of the container. The valve assembly includes a side-fitting dip tube and a side-feeding mechanism, whereby texture material is dispensed when a central channel is aligned with a side conduit that is in flow communication with the dip tube. This allows highly-viscous materials, such as a fire suppressant material, or materials having large particulates, such as stucco, to be sprayed from an aerosol spray can without clogging. The valve assembly also includes a guiding mechanism to ensure alignment of the central channel and the side conduit in the actuated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Patent number: 6712238
    Abstract: A drywall tape and texture system for pumping fluid material from a container to a work surface includes a pump housing, a compressed air supply, a plurality of air release mechanisms, and an inflatable bladder mounted within the pump housing and held between upper and lower valves for controlling the flow of the material. The pump housing may be fully or partially immersed into a container filled with fluid material. An automatic pneumatic pressure relief valve automatically cycles open and closed whenever a control line is held closed by an operator. When the normally closed automatic air release mechanism is closed, the control line may also be closed by the operator, causing the bladder to inflate and pump fluid out of the pump housing. When the control line to the atmosphere is opened, the bladder deflates and a partial vacuum is created, thus refilling the pump through the lower valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory B. Mills
  • Patent number: 6666352
    Abstract: A sand texture finish material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a polymer, sand, filler and a solvent which is either water or a volatile organic compound. The sand texture finish material is storable and dispensable from a pressurized dispenser having a delivery nozzle or other spray dispensing device. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the textured material onto a prepared patch area or other substrate so as to match and blend with the surrounding sand texture finish in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Patent number: 6641864
    Abstract: A more controllable acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and rubber particulates or polyethylene particulates forming an aggregate suitable for spraying in the presence of volatile organic compound (VOC) propellants without melting or deterioration. The more controllable acoustic ceiling patch is storable and dispensable from a pressurized dispenser having a delivery nozzle. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the textured material onto a prepared patch area, which may be on a drywall or support panel so as to match and blend with the surrounding acoustic ceiling surface area in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Publication number: 20020158088
    Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed for use in an aerosol spray can capable of spraying viscous materials or materials with large particulates without clogging or packing like traditional aerosol spray cans designed for spraying texture materials. The valve opening may be located at substantially any point between the bottom and the top of the container. The valve assembly includes a side-fitting dip tube and a side-feeding mechanism, whereby texture material is dispensed when a central channel is aligned with a side conduit that is in flow communication with the dip tube. This allows highly-viscous materials, such as a fire suppressant material, or materials having large particulates, such as stucco, to be sprayed from an aerosol spray can without clogging. The valve assembly also includes a guiding mechanism to ensure alignment of the central channel and the side conduit in the actuated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: SPRAYTEX INC.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Publication number: 20020119256
    Abstract: A more controllable fibrous acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and fibrous materials. The more controllable acoustic ceiling patch is storable and dispensable from a pressurized dispenser having a delivery nozzle. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the textured material onto a prepared patch area, which may be on a drywall or support panel so as to match and blend with the surrounding acoustic ceiling surface area in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Patent number: 6415964
    Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed for use in an aerosol spray can capable of spraying viscous materials or materials with large particulates without clogging or packing like traditional aerosol spray cans designed for spraying texture materials. The valve opening is located at the bottom of the container rather than at the top, thus allowing highly-viscous materials, such as a fire suppressant material, or materials having large particulates, such as stucco, to be sprayed from an aerosol spray can without clogging of the valves. The valve assembly can spray materials that more closely resemble the original surface texture found on textured and stucco-covered walls and ceilings of buildings and structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Patent number: 6399687
    Abstract: A hardenable texture material is disclosed for application to a patch surface surrounded by a stucco-like material having an irregular surface texture to form a layer of textured patch material on the patch surface, wherein the hardenable texture material is storable in a pressurized fluid-tight aerosol dispensing container. The hardenable texture material includes a liquid base and a stucco filler substance having large particulates resembling stucco. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the hardenable texture material onto a prepared patch area so as to match and blend with the surrounding stucco-covered surface area in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Patent number: D468980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Spraytex, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Woods