Patents by Inventor Rick Howorko

Rick Howorko 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).

  • Patent number: 11933001
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a mobile platform configured for being coupled to a vehicle. A binder applicator is mounted on the mobile platform and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the mobile platform and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the mobile platform for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, Jr., Jim Kirkpatrick
  • Publication number: 20230047596
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a mobile platform configured for being coupled to a vehicle. A binder applicator is mounted on the mobile platform and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the mobile platform and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the mobile platform for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, JR., Jim Kirkpatrick
  • Publication number: 20210047791
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a mobile platform configured for being coupled to a vehicle. A binder applicator is mounted on the mobile platform and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the mobile platform and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the mobile platform for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: DBi Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, JR., Jim Kirkpatrick
  • Patent number: 10808368
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a frame coupled to a vehicle. A binder applicator is mounted on the frame and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the frame and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the frame for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: DBI HOLDING, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, Jr., Jim Kirkpatrick
  • Publication number: 20200018021
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a frame coupled to a vehicle. A binder applicator is mounted on the frame and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the frame and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the frame for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: DBi Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, JR., Jim Kirkpatrick
  • Patent number: 10316478
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a frame coupled to a vehicle. A spray bar is mounted on the frame and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the frame and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the frame for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: DBi Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190106847
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a frame coupled to a vehicle. A spray bar is mounted on the frame and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the frame and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the frame for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: DBi Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, JR.
  • Patent number: 9932715
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a frame coupled to a vehicle. A spray bar is mounted on the frame and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the frame and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the frame for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: DBI HOLDING, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170152636
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a frame coupled to a vehicle. A spray bar is mounted on the frame and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the frame and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the frame for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: DBi Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, JR.
  • Patent number: 9567716
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a frame coupled to a vehicle. A spray bar is mounted on the frame and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the frame and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the frame for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: DBI HOLDING, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160138228
    Abstract: A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a frame coupled to a vehicle. A spray bar is mounted on the frame and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the frame and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the frame for dispensing aggregate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: DBi Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Rainwater, Rick Howorko, Matthew Howorko, Jeff Rainwater, Jack D. Stone, JR.