Patents by Inventor Alexander T. Ebertowski

Alexander T. Ebertowski 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: 11666934
    Abstract: A liquid spray gun nozzle assembly is disclosed comprising a coating liquid inlet portion comprising a liquid connector for connection to an external liquid source; a coating liquid outlet portion comprising a liquid nozzle for spraying a coating liquid fed into the nozzle assembly through the coating liquid inlet portion, the liquid nozzle being disposed along a spray axis; a coating liquid flow path fluidly connecting the coating liquid inlet portion to the liquid nozzle; and a spray gun connection portion opposite the coating liquid outlet portion adapted to connect the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to a compatible liquid spray gun body. The spray gun connection portion comprises a nozzle assembly sealing surface adapted to seal the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to the compatible liquid spray gun body, the nozzle assembly sealing surface comprising first and second sealing members that are each circular and concentric with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Bryan J. Hayward, Brady P. Haislet, Brian E. Duncan, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Anna M. Hegdahl, Stephen C. P. Joseph
  • Publication number: 20220347703
    Abstract: Spray gun reservoir components are disclosed. The spray gun reservoir component includes a liquid outlet and an outer face, and defines a centerline plane and an attachment plane. The liquid outlet surrounds a longitudinal axis. The outer face extends away from the liquid outlet. The centerline plane passes through the longitudinal axis. The attachment plane is defined orthogonally to the longitudinal axis and the centerline plane. The outer face further comprises a retention feature extending away from the centerline plane and generally parallel to the attachment plane. In some embodiments, the spray gun reservoir component further comprises a bearing surface formed on the outer face along the attachment plane to engage with a corresponding bearing surface on a liquid spray gun attachment point, with the bearing surface comprising the retention feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Alexander T. Ebertowski, Andrew R. Henry, Stephen C.P. Joseph, Anna M. Hegdahl
  • Patent number: 11413636
    Abstract: Spray gun reservoir components are disclosed. The spray gun reservoir component includes a liquid outlet and an outer face, and defines a centerline plane and an attachment plane. The liquid outlet surrounds a longitudinal axis. The outer face extends away from the liquid outlet. The centerline plane passes through the longitudinal axis. The attachment plane is defined orthogonally to the longitudinal axis and the centerline plane. The outer face further comprises a retention feature extending away from the centerline plane and generally parallel to the attachment plane. In some embodiments, the spray gun reservoir component further comprises a bearing surface formed on the outer face along the attachment plane to engage with a corresponding bearing surface on a liquid spray gun attachment point, with the bearing surface comprising the retention feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Alexander T. Ebertowski, Andrew R. Henry, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Anna M. Hegdahl
  • Publication number: 20220055047
    Abstract: The invention provides a liquid spray gun connectable to a fluid reservoir through a fluid outlet. The spray gun comprises a socket geometry arranged for engagement with a co-operating connector for releasable connecting the spray gun with the fluid outlet. The socket geometry comprises a bore having an opening on one end, an end surface surrounding the bore's opening at least partially, and a lug portion spaced apart from the end surface in an axial direction parallel to a central axis of the bore. The lug portion has a lower surface being adapted to engage with the connector and to retain the connector in the axial direction. The end surface comprises a first keying geometry that is adapted to restrict rotation of the connector in at least one direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Alexander T. Ebertowski, Stephen C.P. Joseph, Scott D. Gullicks
  • Publication number: 20220008948
    Abstract: A liquid spray gun nozzle assembly is disclosed comprising a coating liquid inlet portion comprising a liquid connector for connection to an external liquid source; a coating liquid outlet portion comprising a liquid nozzle for spraying a coating liquid fed into the nozzle assembly through the coating liquid inlet portion, the liquid nozzle being disposed along a spray axis; a coating liquid flow path fluidly connecting the coating liquid inlet portion to the liquid nozzle; and a spray gun connection portion opposite the coating liquid outlet portion adapted to connect the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to a compatible liquid spray gun body. The spray gun connection portion comprises a nozzle assembly sealing surface adapted to seal the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to the compatible liquid spray gun body, the nozzle assembly sealing surface comprising first and second sealing members that are each circular and concentric with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Bryan J. Hayward, Brady P. Haislet, Brian E. Duncan, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Anna M. Hegdahl, Stephen C.P. Joseph
  • Patent number: 11154884
    Abstract: A liquid spray gun nozzle assembly is disclosed comprising a coating liquid inlet portion comprising a liquid connector for connection to an external liquid source; a coating liquid outlet portion comprising a liquid nozzle for spraying a coating liquid fed into the nozzle assembly through the coating liquid inlet portion, the liquid nozzle being disposed along a spray axis; a coating liquid flow path fluidly connecting the coating liquid inlet portion to the liquid nozzle; and a spray gun connection portion opposite the coating liquid outlet portion adapted to connect the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to a compatible liquid spray gun body. The spray gun connection portion comprises a nozzle assembly sealing surface adapted to seal the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to the compatible liquid spray gun body, the nozzle assembly sealing surface comprising first and second sealing members that are each circular and concentric with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Bryan J. Hayward, Brady P. Haislet, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Anna M. Hegdahl, Stephen C. P. Joseph
  • Patent number: 11154894
    Abstract: A liquid spray gun nozzle assembly is disclosed comprising a coating liquid inlet portion comprising a liquid connector for connection to an external liquid source; a coating liquid outlet portion comprising a liquid nozzle for spraying a coating liquid fed into the nozzle assembly through the coating liquid inlet portion, the liquid nozzle being disposed along a spray axis; a coating liquid flow path fluidly connecting the coating liquid inlet portion to the liquid nozzle; and a spray gun connection portion opposite the coating liquid outlet portion adapted to connect the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to a compatible liquid spray gun body. The spray gun connection portion comprises a nozzle assembly sealing surface adapted to seal the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to the compatible liquid spray gun body, the nozzle assembly sealing surface comprising first and second sealing members that are each circular and concentric with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Bryan J. Hayward, Brady P. Haislet, Brian E. Duncan, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Anna M. Hegdahl, Stephen C. P. Joseph
  • Publication number: 20210078024
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid delivery assembly (1) for a spray gun, the assembly comprising a container (20) for holding paint. The container is self-supporting and configured to collapse as fluid is dispensed via the spray gun, wherein the container comprises at least one vent (26). The invention further relates to a spray gun including such fluid delivery assembly, a method of forming the container and a thermo/vacuum forming tool to be used in such method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Anna M. Hegdahl, Stephen C.P. Joseph, Alexander T. Ebertowski, John W. Henderson, Steven J. Tarnowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Elaine M. Yorkgitis
  • Patent number: 10689165
    Abstract: A reservoir system for use with a spray gun. The system includes a cup receptacle and a lid. The lid includes a lid body and a collar. The lid body provides a spout and a platform surrounding the spout. At least a portion of the platform forms a partial helical shape revolving about a central axis of the spout. The collar is rotatably connected to the lid body. Further, the collar includes a lid connector structure configured to connect the lid to the cup receptacle. In some embodiments, the reservoir system further includes one or more of an adaptor, a plug and a shaker core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Anna M. Hegdahl, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Andrew R. Henry, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Sabeel Ullah
  • Patent number: 10688511
    Abstract: A spray gun reservoir connector system. The system includes a reservoir lid, a spray gun inlet, and complementary first and second connector formats. The first and second connector formats are provided with one of either the lid or the spray gun inlet. The first format includes a plurality of retention structures each defining a capture region. The retention structures are collectively arranged in a circular pattern. The second format includes a plurality of lock structures each including a shim body configured to selectively interface with the capture regions. The connector formats are configured to provide wedged engagement between the lock structures and corresponding ones of the retention structures upon rotation of the spray gun inlet relative to the lid. The lid may include a spout. The retention and lock structures are radially spaced outside of the spout, and the spout may have an inner diameter of not less than 22 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Anna M. Hegdahl, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Andrew R. Henry
  • Publication number: 20200070197
    Abstract: A liquid spray gun nozzle assembly is disclosed comprising a coating liquid inlet portion comprising a liquid connector for connection to an external liquid source; a coating liquid outlet portion comprising a liquid nozzle for spraying a coating liquid fed into the nozzle assembly through the coating liquid inlet portion, the liquid nozzle being disposed along a spray axis; a coating liquid flow path fluidly connecting the coating liquid inlet portion to the liquid nozzle; and a spray gun connection portion opposite the coating liquid outlet portion adapted to connect the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to a compatible liquid spray gun body. The spray gun connection portion comprises a nozzle assembly sealing surface adapted to seal the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to the compatible liquid spray gun body, the nozzle assembly sealing surface comprising first and second sealing members that are each circular and concentric with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Bryan J. Hayward, Brady P. Haislet, Brian E. Duncan, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Anna M. Hegdahl, Stephen C.P. Joseph
  • Publication number: 20190308208
    Abstract: A liquid spray gun nozzle assembly is disclosed comprising a coating liquid inlet portion comprising a liquid connector for connection to an external liquid source; a coating liquid outlet portion comprising a liquid nozzle for spraying a coating liquid fed into the nozzle assembly through the coating liquid inlet portion, the liquid nozzle being disposed along a spray axis; a coating liquid flow path fluidly connecting the coating liquid inlet portion to the liquid nozzle; and a spray gun connection portion opposite the coating liquid outlet portion adapted to connect the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to a compatible liquid spray gun body. The spray gun connection portion comprises a nozzle assembly sealing surface adapted to seal the liquid spray gun nozzle assembly to the compatible liquid spray gun body, the nozzle assembly sealing surface comprising first and second sealing members that are each circular and concentric with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Bryan J. Hayward, Brady P. Haislet, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Anna M. Hegdahl, Stephen C.P. Joseph
  • Publication number: 20190176174
    Abstract: A spray gun reservoir connector system. The system includes a reservoir lid, a spray gun inlet, and complementary first and second connector formats. The first and second connector formats are provided with one of either the lid or the spray gun inlet. The first format includes a plurality of retention structures each defining a slot. The retention structures are collectively arranged in a circular pattern. The second format includes a plurality of lock structures each including a stem and a button head configured to selectively interface with the slots. The connector formats are configured to provide wedged engagement between the lock structures and corresponding ones of the retention structures upon rotation of the spray gun inlet relative to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander T. Ebertowski, Stephen C.P. Joseph, Anna M. Hegdahl, Andrew R. Henry
  • Publication number: 20190030552
    Abstract: Spray gun reservoir components are disclosed. The spray gun reservoir component includes a liquid outlet and an outer face, and defines a centerline plane and an attachment plane. The liquid outlet surrounds a longitudinal axis. The outer face extends away from the liquid outlet. The centerline plane passes through the longitudinal axis. The attachment plane is defined orthogonally to the longitudinal axis and the centerline plane. The outer face further comprises a retention feature extending away from the centerline plane and generally parallel to the attachment plane. In some embodiments, the spray gun reservoir component further comprises a bearing surface formed on the outer face along the attachment plane to engage with a corresponding bearing surface on a liquid spray gun attachment point, with the bearing surface comprising the retention feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander T. Ebertowski, Andrew R. Henry, Stephen C.P. Joseph, Anna M. Hegdahl
  • Publication number: 20190015858
    Abstract: A spray gun reservoir connector system. The system includes a reservoir lid, a spray gun inlet, and complementary first and second connector formats. The first and second connector formats are provided with one of either the lid or the spray gun inlet. The first format includes a plurality of retention structures each defining a capture region. The retention structures are collectively arranged in a circular pattern. The second format includes a plurality of lock structures each including a shim body configured to selectively interface with the capture regions. The connector formats are configured to provide wedged engagement between the lock structures and corresponding ones of the retention structures upon rotation of the spray gun inlet relative to the lid. The lid may include a spout. The retention and lock structures are radially spaced outside of the spout, and the spout may have an inner diameter of not less than 22 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Anna M. Hegdahl, Stephen C.P. Joseph, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Andrew R. Henry
  • Patent number: D812716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander T. Ebertowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Anna M. Hegdahl, Steven J. Tarnowski
  • Patent number: D813985
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Anna M. Hegdahl, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Dominic M. Pitera
  • Patent number: D815248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Anna M. Hegdahl, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Scott D. Gullicks, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Dominic M. Pitera
  • Patent number: D817443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander T. Ebertowski, Brian S. Boothman, Scott D. Gullicks, Anna M. Hegdahl, Andrew R. Henry, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Dominic M. Pitera
  • Patent number: D833571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Gullicks, Neil Delbridge, Alexander T. Ebertowski, Anna M. Hegdahl, Stephen C. P. Joseph, Dominic M. Pitera