Patents by Inventor Steven P. Barton

Steven P. Barton 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: 10166419
    Abstract: A method and system for diluting and dispersing chemicals that includes a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, at least one additional concentrated chemical container, a positive displacement pump in fluid relationship with the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container, a high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves, at least one metering device located in fluid relationship between at least one of the plurality of control valves, a fluid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of solvent or diluent, a hose connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve, and an applicator connected to the hose for dispersing a mixture of a solvent or diluent and at least one concentrated chemical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: PERIMETER SOLUTIONS LP
    Inventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
  • Patent number: 9597646
    Abstract: A method and system for diluting and dispersing chemicals that includes a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, at least one additional concentrated chemical container, a positive displacement pump in fluid relationship with the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container, at least one high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves, at least one metering device located between at least one of the plurality of control valves, at least one liquid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of solvent or diluent, a hose connected in fluid relationship to the liquid pressure adjustment valve, and an applicator connected to the hose for dispersing a mixture of solvent, diluent and/or at least one concentrated chemical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: ICL Performance Products LP
    Inventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
  • Publication number: 20160250506
    Abstract: A method and system for diluting and dispersing chemicals that includes a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, at least one additional concentrated chemical container, a positive displacement pump in fluid relationship with the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container, a high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves, at least one metering device located in fluid relationship between at least one of the plurality of control valves, a fluid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of solvent or diluent, a hose connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve, and an applicator connected to the hose for dispersing a mixture of a solvent or diluent and at least one concentrated chemical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: ICL Performance Products, LP
    Inventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
  • Patent number: 9427609
    Abstract: A method and system for diluting and dispersing chemicals that includes a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, at least one additional concentrated chemical container, a positive displacement pump in fluid relationship with the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container, a high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves, at least one metering device located in fluid relationship between at least one of the plurality of control valves, a fluid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of solvent or diluent, a hose connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve, and an applicator connected to the hose for dispersing a mixture of a solvent or diluent and at least one concentrated chemical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: ICL Performance Products LP
    Inventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
  • Publication number: 20140153357
    Abstract: A method and system for diluting and dispersing chemicals that includes a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, at least one additional concentrated chemical container, a positive displacement pump in fluid relationship with the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container, at least one high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves, at least one metering device located between at least one of the plurality of control valves, at least one liquid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of solvent or diluent, a hose connected in fluid relationship to the liquid pressure adjustment valve, and an applicator connected to the hose for dispersing a mixture of solvent, diluent and/or at least one concentrated chemical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: ICL Performance Products LP
    Inventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
  • Publication number: 20140153355
    Abstract: A method and system for diluting and dispersing chemicals that includes a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, at least one additional concentrated chemical container, a positive displacement pump in fluid relationship with the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container, a high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves, at least one metering device located in fluid relationship between at least one of the plurality of control valves, a fluid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of solvent or diluent, a hose connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve, and an applicator connected to the hose for dispersing a mixture of a solvent or diluent and at least one concentrated chemical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
  • Patent number: 7422148
    Abstract: The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe
  • Patent number: 7213753
    Abstract: The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe
  • Patent number: 7185809
    Abstract: The present invention provides a checkout device that includes a purchasable item having an RFID tag affixed thereto and a scanner for detecting the RFID tag. A dispenser proximate to the scanner dispenses a point of purchase product upon selection by a user of the checkout device. A controller in operative communication with the scanner and the dispenser subsequently calculates the cost of the purchase item and the point of purchase product. A display device in operative communication with the controller displays the cost to the person using the checkout device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe
  • Publication number: 20040148182
    Abstract: Methods for generating revenue from chewing gum products and methods for marketing same. A variety of methods of generating revenue and marketing rolled tape chewing gum products are provided. In an embodiment, a method for marketing chewing gum is provided comprising the steps of selecting a brand name for a chewing gum that has a flavor and selling the chewing gum in stick form. At a later date, the brand name is used on a chewing gum product having the flavor but having a rolled tape form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: David B. Kroll, Steven P. Barton, Donna M. Dikselis
  • Publication number: 20040111275
    Abstract: Methods of generating revenue and marketing confectionery products including edible thin films are provided. In part, the edible thin films are provided in a variety of different forms that vary in flavor, color, shape, and mouthfeel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: David B. Kroll, Steven P. Barton, Donna M. Dikselis
  • Publication number: 20040099734
    Abstract: The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe
  • Publication number: 20040083026
    Abstract: The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe
  • Publication number: 20020095343
    Abstract: The present invention provides various apparatuses and methods that allow point of purchase products to be automatically dispensed. In an embodiment, the present invention operates with a self-scanning checkout and enables products to be dispensed with other retail items that a consumer collects and brings to the point of purchase. The product is immediately dispensed and provided to the consumer at the point of purchase. The cost of the dispensed product is added to the cost of the collected and transported retail items. The consumer makes one payment for both the dispensed product and the collected and transported retail items. In another embodiment, the present invention is modular and operates in a quick service restaurant environment. The present invention requires little counter/floor space, adds little to the cost of labor, can be mounted in a variety of locations, dispenses in any direction and integrates with virtually any existing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe