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).
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Patent number: 10166419Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: PERIMETER SOLUTIONS LPInventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
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Patent number: 9597646Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: ICL Performance Products LPInventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
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Publication number: 20160250506Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: ICL Performance Products, LPInventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
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Patent number: 9427609Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: ICL Performance Products LPInventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
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Publication number: 20140153357Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: ICL Performance Products LPInventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
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Publication number: 20140153355Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventors: Gordon Michael Springell, Steven P. Barton
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Patent number: 7422148Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe
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Patent number: 7213753Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe
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Patent number: 7185809Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. CompanyInventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe
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Publication number: 20040148182Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: David B. Kroll, Steven P. Barton, Donna M. Dikselis
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Publication number: 20040111275Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2002Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: David B. Kroll, Steven P. Barton, Donna M. Dikselis
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Publication number: 20040099734Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe
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Publication number: 20040083026Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe
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Publication number: 20020095343Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Steven P. Barton, Paul Chibe