Patents by Inventor Matthew L. Johnston
Matthew L. Johnston 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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Patent number: 10154726Abstract: A ported brush applicator that includes a brush with a ferrule; an applicator base cap attached to the brush, where the applicator base cap includes a cap section having a cap opening that is sized and configured for attachment to a container; an applicator base mesa protruding from the cap section and secured within the ferrule, where the applicator base mesa has at least one through-hole and a fluid port having a first end in the brush and a second end in the through-hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: MILSPRAY LLCInventor: Matthew L. Johnston
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Patent number: 10086400Abstract: A threaded adapter device couples a liquid compound applicator, such as a paint applicator, to a liquid compound container in a liquid-tight manner, where the liquid applicator and the liquid container cannot be directly joined because they have incompatible screw-on thread configurations, but the threaded adapter device provides threads compatible with the threads of both the liquid applicator and the liquid container, as well as providing a fluid channel from the liquid container to the liquid applicator.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: MILSPRAY LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Christian E. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 9975141Abstract: The invention is a roller liquid compound applicator configured to attach to the threaded neck of a liquid supply container for the purpose of applying a coating of a liquid compound to a target surface, and includes: a U-shaped roller support frame including a substantially cylindrical dispenser coupling cap and a drip guard attached to the dispenser coupling cap, the dispenser coupling cap having a threaded cavity configured for mating with the threaded neck of the liquid supply container; and a liquid compound roller sleeve secured to the roller support frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: MILSPRAY LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Christian E. Steinmetz
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Publication number: 20180110314Abstract: A ported brush applicator that includes a brush with a ferrule; an applicator base cap attached to the brush, where the applicator base cap includes a cap section having a cap opening that is sized and configured for attachment to a container; an applicator base mesa protruding from the cap section and secured within the ferrule, where the applicator base mesa has at least one through-hole and a fluid port having a first end in the brush and a second end in the through-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Milspray LLCInventor: Matthew L. Johnston
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Patent number: 9867456Abstract: A ported brush applicator includes a brush with a ferrule; an applicator base cap attached to the brush, the applicator base cap including a cap section having a cap opening sized and configured for attachment to a container; an applicator base mesa protruding from the cap section and secured within the ferrule, the applicator base mesa having a one tapered through hole and a fluid port having a first end in the brush and a second end in the tapered through hole.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: MILSPRAY LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Christian E. Steinmetz
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Patent number: 9869535Abstract: The invention is a method for applying ballistic protection to a vehicle door to protect against ballistic impact comprising: obtaining a plurality of ballistic-resistant panels, inserting each of said plurality of ballistic-resistant panels into an interior cavity of the vehicle door; and attaching each said plurality of ballistic-resistant panels to an interior surface of an exterior door panel of the vehicle door so as to form said contiguous ballistic-resistant panel assembly inside said interior cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: MILSPRAY LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Todd J. Bullivant, Christian E. Steinmetz, Jack Hayford, III
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Publication number: 20170341104Abstract: The invention includes an adapter for attachment to a paint applicator including a substantially cylindrical body having a fluid channel extending through the cylindrical body; a male thread formed on an outer surface of the cylindrical body and configured for removable attachment to the paint applicator; a first female thread extending into the fluid channel from a first end of the cylindrical body; a second female thread extending into the fluid channel from a second end of the cylindrical body; and a transfer channel extending between the first female thread and the second female thread so as to form the fluid channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Milspray, LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Christian E. Steinmetz
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Publication number: 20170080451Abstract: The invention is a roller liquid compound applicator configured to attach to the threaded neck of a liquid supply container for the purpose of applying a coating of a liquid compound to a target surface, and includes: a U-shaped roller support frame including a substantially cylindrical dispenser coupling cap and a drip guard attached to the dispenser coupling cap, the dispenser coupling cap having a threaded cavity configured for mating with the threaded neck of the liquid supply container; and a liquid compound roller sleeve secured to the roller support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: MILSPRAY, LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Christian E. Steinmetz
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Publication number: 20160351085Abstract: The invention, which is a recessed label mount suitable for attachment of a label, comprises: a solid material configured in a geometric shape, the solid material having a mounting surface for the label, a back surface, at least one side; and a fastener recess with a recess base formed in the mounting surface, the fastener recess including a through hole configured to frictionally retain at least a portion of a mechanical fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: MILSPRAY, LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Christian E. Steinmetz
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Publication number: 20160230040Abstract: A composition comprising clear urethane polymer that has elastomeric properties provides resistance to damage by impact from ballistic projectiles. The composition can be monolithic urethane polymer or a composite with a urethane polymer core layer and a transparent protective substrate layer adjacent one or both planar surfaces of the polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Milspray LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Kevin J. Cruz
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Publication number: 20160230041Abstract: A transparent polyaspartic polymer having elastomeric properties provides resistance to damage by environmental forces, visualization and enhanced tensile strength to a surface upon which the uncured polymer is applied. The polymer is particularly useful for visual inspection through the transparent cured polymer coating, and for protecting, concrete, stone and steel used in buildings, foundations, bridges and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Milspray LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Jack Hayford, III
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Publication number: 20160192768Abstract: A ported brush applicator includes a brush with a ferrule; an applicator base cap attached to the brush, the applicator base cap including a cap section having a cap opening sized and configured for attachment to a container; an applicator base mesa protruding from the cap section and secured within the ferrule, the applicator base mesa having a one tapered through hole and a fluid port having a first end in the brush and a second end in the tapered through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Christian E. Steinmetz
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Publication number: 20160187107Abstract: The invention is a method for applying ballistic protection to a vehicle door to protect against ballistic impact comprising: obtaining a plurality of ballistic-resistant panels, inserting each of said plurality of ballistic-resistant panels into an interior cavity of the vehicle door; and attaching each said plurality of ballistic-resistant panels to an interior surface of an exterior door panel of the vehicle door so as to form said contiguous ballistic-resistant panel assembly inside said interior cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: MILSPRAY, LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Todd J. Bullivant, Christian E. Steinmetz, Jack Hayford, III
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Publication number: 20160160456Abstract: A slow curing polymer system used as a repairing and maintenance solution in covering potholes. The polymer system comprises of a hydrophobic barrier coat in the form of a polymer film that is formed due to a polymer reaction that happens when a polymer mixture is applied or poured on to the surface of the potholes. The polymer mixture is time cured to maintain a liquid state to fill all voids and crevices prior to hardening and eventually attains self-leveling with the applied surface and is referred to as hydrophobic barrier coat. Further, an additional polymer foam can be applied on the polymer hydrophobic base coat that provides for filling of the void an adequate adhesion on upper surface of the polymer foam to adhere the applique. The complete polymer system fills and covers one or more potholes as a repairing and maintenance solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Todd J Bullivant, Tathiana E. Carrasco, Matthew L. Johnston
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Patent number: 9205442Abstract: A portable, manually operable, trigger-activated pump spray applicator can be used to apply paints and coating fluids in commercial and military end use applications, especially chemical agent resistant coating (CARC) fluids. The applicator includes an impermeable, preferably rigid-walled, container capped by a manually operable spray pump with a single fluid nozzle. The assembly has capability of producing an atomized spray of viscous coating fluids. The applicator includes internal agitators suitable to redisperse solid components of the coating fluid that settle after long-term storage. The agitators include a plurality of small, heavy spheres and a single large, heavy, striker. The inside bottom wall and side wall meet with a concave radius of curvature that matches the radius of the small spheres. The striker has a characteristic dimension of about 10-500% greater than the diameter of the small spheres.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: MILSPRAY LLCInventor: Matthew L. Johnston
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Publication number: 20150122910Abstract: A portable, manually operable, trigger-activated pump spray applicator can be used to apply paints and coating fluids in commercial and military end use applications, especially chemical agent resistant coating (CARC) fluids. The applicator includes an impermeable, preferably rigid-walled, container capped by a manually operable spray pump with a single fluid nozzle. The assembly has capability of producing an atomized spray of viscous coating fluids. The applicator includes internal agitators suitable to redisperse solid components of the coating fluid that settle after long-term storage. The agitators include a plurality of small, heavy spheres and a single large, heavy, striker. The inside bottom wall and side wall meet with a concave radius of curvature that matches the radius of the small spheres. The striker has a characteristic dimension of about 10-500% greater than the diameter of the small spheres.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: MILSPRAY LLCInventor: Matthew L. Johnston
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Patent number: 8962093Abstract: A portable, manually operable, trigger-activated pump spray applicator can be used to apply paints and coating fluids in commercial and military end use applications, especially chemical agent resistant coating (CARC) fluids. The applicator includes an impermeable, preferably rigid-walled, container capped by a manually operable spray pump with a single fluid nozzle. The assembly has capability of producing an atomized spray of viscous coating fluids. The applicator includes internal agitators suitable to redisperse solid components of the coating fluid that settle after long-term storage. The agitators include a plurality of small, heavy spheres and a single large, heavy, striker. The inside bottom wall and side wall meet with a concave radius of curvature that matches the radius of the small spheres. The striker has a characteristic dimension of about 10-500% greater than the diameter of the small spheres.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Milspray LLCInventor: Matthew L. Johnston
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Patent number: 8875479Abstract: A method of filling CARC (chemical agent resistant coating) applicators ensures integrity of the CARC paint.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Milspray LLCInventor: Matthew L. Johnston
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Publication number: 20140238392Abstract: A protective hood with air-purifying filter cartridge for safe escape from a hazardous atmosphere has a system for quickly donning the hood. A fabric strap attached to the rear of the hood has the strap lengths extending forward through circular rings near the chin. Optional enlarged ends prevent the strap from pulling rearward from the rings. Hook-and-loop fasteners are on the hood shell and the strap lengths. To deploy, the user simultaneously tugs on both strap ends to tighten the hood on the head then contacts the mating fastener parts to maintain strap tension. The hood is adjusted to optimum position on the head with a single motion. The hood is light weight and the shell is collapsible permitting the hood to fold on itself to extremely small volume for storage in an emergency kit or small personal luggage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Milspray LLCInventors: Matthew L. Johnston, Jack Hayford, III
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Publication number: 20140134343Abstract: A portable, manually operable, trigger-activated pump spray applicator can be used to apply paints and coating fluids in commercial and military end use applications, especially chemical agent resistant coating (CARC) fluids. The applicator includes an impermeable, preferably rigid-walled, container capped by a manually operable spray pump with a single fluid nozzle. The assembly has capability of producing an atomized spray of viscous coating fluids. The applicator includes internal agitators suitable to redisperse solid components of the coating fluid that settle after long-term storage. The agitators include a plurality of small, heavy spheres and a single large, heavy, striker. The inside bottom wall and side wall meet with a concave radius of curvature that matches the radius of the small spheres. The striker has a characteristic dimension of about 10-500% greater than the diameter of the small spheres.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventor: Matthew L. Johnston