Patents by Inventor Dale D Johnson
Dale D Johnson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230019134Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a sprayer configured to generate a pressurized fluid flow and a nozzle configured to receive the pressurized fluid from the sprayer and to generate a spray fan to apply the fluid to a surface. The UAV includes sensors and a control unit to control both flight of the UAV and spraying by the sprayer. The fluid can be stored onboard the UAV in a reservoir or can be remotely stored and pumped to the UAV. The UAV control unit can be preloaded with a spray plan and a flight plan, or the UAV can be controlled by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
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Patent number: 11498090Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a sprayer configured to generate a pressurized fluid flow and a nozzle configured to receive the pressurized fluid from the sprayer and to generate a spray fan to apply the fluid to a surface. The UAV includes sensors and a control unit to control both flight of the UAV and spraying by the sprayer. The fluid can be stored onboard the UAV in a reservoir or can be remotely stored and pumped to the UAV. The UAV control unit can be preloaded with a spray plan and a flight plan, or the UAV can be controlled by a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
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Patent number: 11407004Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20220055057Abstract: An automated mobile sprayer (AMS) includes a mobile base, an applicator arm supported by the mobile base, and a nozzle extending from the applicator arm. The nozzle receives fluid from a fluid supply and generates an atomized fluid spray for application to a surface. The applicator arm moves vertically relative to the mobile base and the surface to cause the nozzle to generate a vertical fluid stripe. The mobile base moves laterally relative to the surface to cause the nozzle to generate a horizontal fluid stripe.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: David J. Thompson, Jon M. Knutson, Dale D. Johnson
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Patent number: 11173511Abstract: An automated mobile sprayer (AMS) includes a mobile base, an applicator arm supported by the mobile base, and a nozzle extending from the applicator arm. The nozzle receives fluid from a fluid supply and generates an atomized fluid spray for application to a surface. The applicator arm moves vertically relative to the mobile base and the surface to cause the nozzle to generate a vertical fluid stripe. The mobile base moves laterally relative to the surface to cause the nozzle to generate a horizontal fluid stripe.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: David J. Thompson, Jon M. Knutson, Dale D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20200368775Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
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Patent number: 10751749Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190374966Abstract: An automated mobile sprayer (AMS) includes a mobile base, an applicator arm supported by the mobile base, and a nozzle extending from the applicator arm. The nozzle receives fluid from a fluid supply and generates an atomized fluid spray for application to a surface. The applicator arm moves vertically relative to the mobile base and the surface to cause the nozzle to generate a vertical fluid stripe. The mobile base moves laterally relative to the surface to cause the nozzle to generate a horizontal fluid stripe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: David J. THOMPSON, Jon M. KNUTSON, Dale D. JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20190366375Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a sprayer configured to generate a pressurized fluid flow and a nozzle configured to receive the pressurized fluid from the sprayer and to generate a spray fan to apply the fluid to a surface. The UAV includes sensors and a control unit to control both flight of the UAV and spraying by the sprayer. The fluid can be stored onboard the UAV in a reservoir or can be remotely stored and pumped to the UAV. The UAV control unit can be preloaded with a spray plan and a flight plan, or the UAV can be controlled by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190168253Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
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Patent number: 10195639Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20160325306Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20110181040Abstract: This invention allows a hand held paint sprayer 10 to quickly adapt to industry standard “sample” paint containers 12. This allows for end users to quickly attach this sample product to a hand held airless sprayer and spray the paint color sample on the wall or substrate. An adaptor ring adapts 14 from hand held product hopper section 16 with threads 18 to the sample paint product containers 12 with threads 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.Inventors: David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
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Publication number: 20100294855Abstract: This invention allows a painter to use a sprayer 12 to reach objects or surfaces that would otherwise be out of reach for them. A step 10 is provided on the sprayer 12 which provides a quick and easy solution for users when prepping and cleaning a room. This feature would easily allow an average sized man to reach the ceiling in an 8 foot room and other similar heights. In this function the step 10 would allow the sprayer frame 14 to act as a step stool or step ladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Dale D. Johnson, Andrew J. Kopel, Steve J. Wrobel, Steven H. Fredrickson
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Patent number: 7543388Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a simple convenient way to mark reveal widths with excellent accuracy. In some aspects, the invention provides a tool for marking reveal widths. The tool includes a base and positioning means for contacting first and second jambs of a door or window. The tool also includes guiding means for guiding a writing instrument. The guiding means can guide the writing instrument on and generally parallel to the first jamb at a first lateral distance from where the positioning means contacts the first jamb. The guiding means can also guide the writing instrument on and generally parallel to the second jamb at a second lateral distance from where the positioning means contacts the second jamb. In this embodiment, the first lateral distance is a first reveal width and the second lateral distance is a second reveal width.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Northern Building Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Joseph W. Christensen, Dale D. Johnson
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Patent number: 6857720Abstract: An airflow assembly for a fluid-ejection mechanism of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes at least one first surface and at least one second surface. The at least one first surface is to at least substantially cause airflow to be deflected around the fluid-ejection mechanism while the fluid-ejection mechanism is moving. The at least one second surface is at least substantially flush with a front surface of the fluid-ejection mechanism, to create airflow drag over the front surface of the fluid-ejection mechanism while the fluid-ejection mechanism is moving.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Kevin David Koller, Dale D Johnson
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Publication number: 20040257395Abstract: An airflow assembly for a fluid-ejection mechanism of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes at least one first surface and at least one second surface. The at least one first surface is to at least substantially cause airflow to be deflected around the fluid-ejection mechanism while the fluid-ejection mechanism is moving. The at least one second surface is at least substantially flush with a front surface of the fluid-ejection mechanism, to create airflow drag over the front surface of the fluid-ejection mechanism while the fluid-ejection mechanism is moving.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Kevin David Koller, Dale D. Johnson