Patents Assigned to X-PERT Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.
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Publication number: 20240017225Abstract: A novel canister storage system, mixing system, canister assembly, dispensing system, and tracking system. In one or more embodiments, the systems are used for storing, mixing and dispensing fluids. In one application, the fluid includes one or more paint toners.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: X-PERT Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventors: Peter Santrach, Bruce Funk, Barry Hines, Christopher Herman
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Patent number: 11779892Abstract: A novel canister storage system, mixing system, canister assembly, dispensing system, and tracking system. In one or more embodiments, the systems are used for storing, mixing and dispensing fluids. In one application, the fluid includes one or more paint toners.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventors: Peter Santrach, Bruce Funk, Barry Hines, Christopher Herman
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Patent number: 9700862Abstract: A novel canister storage system, mixing system, canister assembly, dispensing system, and tracking system. In one or more embodiments, the systems are used for storing, mixing and dispensing fluids.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventors: Peter Santrach, Bruce Funk, Barry Hines, Christopher Herman
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Patent number: 9649608Abstract: A novel canister storage system, mixing system, canister assembly, dispensing system, and tracking system. In one or more embodiments, the systems are used for storing, mixing and dispensing fluids. In one application, the fluid includes one or more paint toners.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventors: Peter Santrach, Bruce Funk, Barry Hines, Christopher Herman
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Patent number: 9623390Abstract: A novel canister storage system, mixing system, canister assembly, dispensing system, and tracking system. In one or more embodiments, the systems are used for storing, mixing and dispensing fluids. In one application, the fluid includes one or more paint toners.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventors: Peter Santrach, Bruce Funk, Barry Hines, Christopher Herman
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Patent number: 8424704Abstract: A self-cleaning lid for use with a paint container is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Peter Santrach
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Patent number: 6755326Abstract: A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open top of the paint component container. The base portion has a pour spout through which the paint component can be dispensed, and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, wherein the cover element covers the pour spout, and an opened state, wherein the pour spout is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from its original container and into the paint receptacle. A resilient seal mechanism is positioned between the pour spout and the movable cover element for preventing leakage of the paint component, upon tilting of the original container, out of the pour spout past the cover element in the closed state of the cover element.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Publication number: 20030071091Abstract: A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open top of the paint component container. The base portion has a pour spout through which the paint component can be dispensed, and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, wherein the cover element covers the pour spout, and an opened state, wherein the pour spout is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from its original container and into the paint receptacle. A resilient seal mechanism is positioned between the pour spout and the movable cover element for preventing leakage of the paint component, upon tilting of the original container, out of the pour spout past the cover element in the closed state of the cover element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: X-PERT Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Patent number: 6474516Abstract: A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open top of the paint component container. The base portion has a pour spout through which the paint component can be dispensed, and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, wherein the cover element covers the pour spout, and an opened state, wherein the pour spout is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from its original container and into the paint receptacle. A resilient seal mechanism is positioned between the pour spout and the movable cover element for preventing leakage of the paint component, upon tilting of the original container, out of the pour spout past the cover element in the closed state of the cover element.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: X-PERT Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Publication number: 20020084287Abstract: A dry pourable paint component dispensing container usable with a system for dispensing the dry paint component from the dispensing container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a paint mixture. The dispensing container includes a main body for containing the dry pourable paint component. The main body has a dispensing opening through which the dry paint component can be dispensed and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, wherein the paint component is prevented from being dispensed, and an opened state, wherein the dispensing opening is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from the dispensing container and into the paint receptacle. An operating arrangement on the cover element is releasably engageable by an operating device of the dispensing system that moves the cover element between its closed and opened states.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: X-PERT Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Publication number: 20010035437Abstract: A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open top of the paint component container. The base portion has a pour spout through which the paint component can be dispensed, and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, wherein the cover element covers the pour spout, and an opened state, wherein the pour spout is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from its original container and into the paint receptacle. A resilient seal mechanism is positioned between the pour spout and the movable cover element for preventing leakage of the paint component, upon tilting of the original container, out of the pour spout past the cover element in the closed state of the cover element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Applicant: X-PERT Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Patent number: 6290110Abstract: Disclosed is a lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open top of the paint component container. The base portion has a pour spout through which the paint component can be dispensed, and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, wherein the cover element covers the pour spout, and an opened state, wherein the pour spout is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from its original container and into the paint receptacle. A resilient seal mechanism is positioned between the pour spout and the movable cover element.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Patent number: 6234218Abstract: Disclosed is a system for dispensing liquid paint components from their original containers into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The dispensing system comprises a dispensing apparatus for dispensing the liquid paint component from its original container, and an apparatus for controlling the dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a mechanism for releasably receiving the original container of the liquid paint component, and a mechanism for dispensing the liquid paint component from its original container into the paint receptacle. The dispensing apparatus further includes a force applying mechanism for preventing leakage of the liquid paint component. The control apparatus includes a weigh cell and a control module coupled to the weigh cell and the dispensing mechanism. The weigh cell supports the paint receptacle to determine the weight of the liquid paint component dispensed into the paint receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: X-PERT Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Patent number: 6230938Abstract: A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open top of the paint component container. The base portion has a pour spout through which the paint component can be dispensed, and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, wherein the cover element covers the pour spout, and an opened state, wherein the pour spout is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from its original container and into the paint receptacle. A resilient seal mechanism is positioned between the pour spout and the movable cover element for preventing leakage of the paint component, upon tilting of the original container, out of the pour spout past the cover element in the closed state of the cover element.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2000Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Patent number: 6206250Abstract: Disclosed is a lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open top of the paint component container. The base portion has a pour spout through which the paint component can be dispensed and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, wherein the cover element covers the pour spout and the liquid paint component is prevented from being dispensed, and an opened state, wherein the pour spout is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from its original container and into the paint receptacle. An operating arrangement on the cover element is releasably engageable by an operating device of the dispensing system that moves the cover element between its closed and opened states.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: X-PERT Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Patent number: 6146009Abstract: Disclosed is a lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is useable with a plurality of different pourable component mixing systems. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open top of the paint component container. The base portion has a pour spout through which the paint component can be dispensed and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, and an opened state, wherein the pour spout is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from its original container. A stirring device for mixing the pourable component within the original container is rotatably mounted to the base portion. The stirring device includes a shaft member, at least one mixing paddle mounted to a first end of the shaft member, and a plurality of different paddle actuators.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1999Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Patent number: 6095373Abstract: A lid member for an original container of a liquid paint component. The lid member is usable with a system for dispensing the paint component from its original container into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The lid member includes a base portion that is adapted to releasably engage an open top of the paint component container. The base portion has a pour spout through which the paint component can be dispensed and a movable cover element. The cover element is movable between a closed state, wherein the cover element covers the pour spout and the liquid paint component is prevented from being dispensed, and an opened state, wherein the pour spout is uncovered and the paint component can be dispensed from its original container and into the paint receptacle. An operating arrangement on the cover element is releasably engagable by an operating device of the dispensing system that moves the cover element between its closed and opened states.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: X-PERT Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers
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Patent number: 6053218Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid paint components from their original containers into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The dispensing system comprises a dispensing apparatus for dispensing the liquid paint component from its original container, and an apparatus for controlling the dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a mechanism for releasably receiving the original container of the liquid paint component, and a mechanism for dispensing the liquid paint component from its original container into the paint receptacle. The control apparatus includes a weigh cell and a control module coupled to the weigh cell and the dispensing mechanism. The weigh cell supports the paint receptacle to determine the weight of the liquid paint component dispensed into the paint receptacle. The control module controls the amount of the liquid paint component dispensed from its original container into the receptacle based upon information obtained from the weigh cell.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: X-Pert Paint Mixing Systems, Inc.Inventor: Arie Boers