Patents Assigned to Seymour of Sycamore, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12269668
    Abstract: An activator for use with an aerosol spray can is presented having a two-part housing formed from a first side and a second side that when aligned and connected together retains a trigger that is pivotally attached to one of the first and second sides. Snap fittings or a can adjuster can be used to slidably engage with the spray can to securely hold the spray can and preventing axial movement relative to the housing. A nozzle elbow is movable contained within the housing having a distal end and a proximal end, where the proximal end accepts and operatively connects with a valve stem on the spray can. A spray head is releasably positioned in the distal end of the elbow nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Packard Heatley
  • Patent number: 11186423
    Abstract: A spray system for dispensing a homogenous mixture of a liquid formulation and propellant as an atomized aerosol where a fill cup containing a liquid base is connected to a charge can to pressurize the inside of the fill cup and to act as a propellant. The charge can is attached to the fill cup through a fitting in fluid communication with the interior of the fill cup, where the fitting may be configured to allow the pressurized charge can to be detached after adding a propellant compatible with the liquid base to the fill cup. Preferably the liquid formulation is a paint base that can be tinted at the point of sale before charging with the charge can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Heatley
  • Patent number: 9688461
    Abstract: A spray system for formulating an ambient curable clear coat product includes a first container containing a mixture of a polymer with primary hydroxyl functionality and an amino crosslinker with alkoxymethyl functionality and a propellant and a second container containing a catalyst formulated to initiate a polymerization reaction of the polymer and crosslinker when added to the first container. The system also includes a charging device configured to transfer the catalyst from the second container to the first container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE INC.
    Inventors: Debra A. James-Burris, William G. Zanellato
  • Patent number: 9457952
    Abstract: A spray system for dispensing a homogenous mixture of a liquid formulation and propellant as an atomized aerosol where a disposable container containing a liquid base is used alone or secured within a rigid container and is charged through a fitting in fluid communication with the interior of the disposable container using a detachable pressurized charge can containing a propellant compatible with the liquid base. Preferably the liquid formulation is a paint base that can be tinted at the point of sale before charging with the charge can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Heatley
  • Patent number: 9126752
    Abstract: A spray system for formulating an ambient curable clear coat product includes a first container containing a mixture of a polymer with primary hydroxyl functionality and an amino crosslinker with alkoxymethyl functionality and a propellant and a second container containing a catalyst formulated to initiate a polymerization reaction of the polymer and crosslinker when added to the first container. The system also includes a charging device configured to transfer the catalyst from the second container to the first container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE INC.
    Inventors: Debra A. James-Burris, William G. Zanellato
  • Patent number: 8978935
    Abstract: A spray system for dispensing a homogenous mixture of a liquid formulation and propellant as an atomized aerosol where a disposable container containing a liquid base is used alone or secured within a rigid container and is charged through a fitting in fluid communication with the interior of the disposable container using a detachable pressurized charge can containing a propellant compatible with the liquid base. Preferably the liquid formulation is a paint base that can be tinted at the point of sale before charging with the charge can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Seymour of Sycamore, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Heatley
  • Patent number: 8936204
    Abstract: A spray paint system for spraying a horizontal surface having a frame supporting an inverted elongated rigid container configured to hold a paint formulation that is pressurized with a pumping device partially located within the container where the frame has at least one wheel to allow a user to roll the system along a horizontal surface while spraying paint through a removable spray tip. This system can be used to mark a horizontal surface with precise and clear writing of lines, letters or symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Seymour of Sycamore Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Heatley
  • Patent number: 8839827
    Abstract: A system for charging pressurized aerosol cans with liquid is provided combining a disposable syringe and filling machine. The syringe is loaded with a liquid, then placed in the filling machine and connected to the inlet of the pressurized container. The filling machine is activated and an electric motor or a hydraulic piston exerts force on the syringe to inject the liquid into the aerosol container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Seymour of Sycamore, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Heatley
  • Publication number: 20140209637
    Abstract: A spray system for dispensing a homogenous mixture of a liquid formulation and propellant as an atomized aerosol where a disposable container containing a liquid base is used alone or secured within a rigid container and is charged through a fitting in fluid communication with the interior of the disposable container using a detachable pressurized charge can containing a propellant compatible with the liquid base. Preferably the liquid formulation is a paint base that can be tinted at the point of sale before charging with the charge can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Heatley
  • Patent number: 8550382
    Abstract: A device for modifying the spray pattern of an inverted spray nozzle to allow a user to mark an object with precise and clear writing of letters or symbols. The device is an insert that removably fits into or over an existing invert spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Seymour of Sycamore Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Heatley, William G. Zanellato, Jon Larson
  • Publication number: 20130213269
    Abstract: A pigment dispersion for use in preparing liquid colorant formulations is based on a blend of fatty acids for use in a point of sale apparatus for charging a pre-pressurized package containing an initial paint formulation having a neutral or clear color to arrive at a matched or selected final color and sold directly to the end user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE INC.
    Inventor: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE INC.
  • Publication number: 20120260824
    Abstract: A pigment dispersion for use in preparing liquid colorant formulations is based on a blend of fatty acids for use in a point of sale apparatus for charging a pre-pressurized package containing an initial paint formulation having a neutral or clear color to arrive at a matched or selected final color and sold directly to the end user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE INC.
    Inventor: Garry McCombs
  • Publication number: 20120138188
    Abstract: A system for charging pressurized aerosol cans with liquid is provided combining a disposable syringe and filling machine. The syringe is loaded with a liquid, then placed in the filling machine and connected to the inlet of the pressurized container. The filling machine is activated and an electric motor or a hydraulic piston exerts force on the syringe to inject the liquid into the aerosol container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Heatley
  • Publication number: 20110057052
    Abstract: A spray paint system for spraying a horizontal surface having a frame supporting an inverted elongated rigid container configured to hold a paint formulation that is pressurized with a pumping device partially located within the container where the frame has at least one wheel to allow a user to roll the system along a horizontal surface while spraying paint through a removable spray tip. This system can be used to mark a horizontal surface with precise and clear writing of lines, letters or symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Heatley
  • Patent number: 6705359
    Abstract: A pressurized package of paint, additives is prepared by mixing water emulsion, stabilizers and a propellant in a pressurizable container. This pressurized container is then sold to retail stores where a water borne paint composition is injected into the pressurized container and sold directly to the end user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Seymour of Sycamore, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Zanellato, John W. Lovell
  • Patent number: 6135165
    Abstract: A pressurized package of paint additives is prepared by mixing water, emulsion, stabilizers and a propellant in a pressurizable container. This pressurized container is then sold to retail stores where a water borne paint composition is injected into the pressurized container and sold directly to the end user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Seymour of Sycamore, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Zanellato, John W. Lovell
  • Patent number: 4365028
    Abstract: There is disclosed an emulsion coating composition having water dispersed in an organic solvent soluble resin and solvent through the use of an emulsifier having a hydrophile-lipophile balance of from two to about six. The composition may be mixed with a hydrocarbon propellant miscible in the continuous phase in suitable containers to produce a non-foaming water containing aerosol spray paint or varnish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Assignee: Seymour of Sycamore, Inc.
    Inventors: Gus W. Leep, Morris J. Root
  • Patent number: 4363887
    Abstract: There is disclosed a water-in-oil emulsion enamel composition having water dispersed in an organic solvent soluble resin and solvent, and having the polar enamel pigment dispersed through the use of titanium derived coupling agents. Amine salts of pyrophosphato titanium derived coupling agents act as pigment dispersants and as the water-in-oil emulsifying agent. The composition may be mixed with a hydrocarbon propellant miscible in the continuous phase in suitable containers to produce a water containing aerosol spray enamel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: Seymour of Sycamore, Inc.
    Inventor: Gus W. Leep
  • Patent number: 4362838
    Abstract: There is disclosed a high gloss sag resistant water-in-oil emulsion coating composition having water dispersed in an organic solvent soluble resin and a solvent blend having a boiling range and a progression of boiling points which allow a high gloss, sag-free coating to be formed from a water containing paint. The composition may include colloidal hydrated aluminum silicate to further assist in the evaporation of the dispersed water in the formation of the high gloss film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1982
    Assignee: Seymour of Sycamore, Inc.
    Inventors: Gus W. Leep, Gary L. Bolt
  • Patent number: D1002804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: SEYMOUR OF SYCAMORE INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Packard Heatley