Patents by Inventor Christopher C. Wagner

Christopher C. Wagner 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).

  • Publication number: 20250114816
    Abstract: An alignment tool for engaging with an air cap of an air assisted airless spray gun includes a tool body configured to fit over the air cap and an indicator disposed on the tool body. The indicator is configured to indicate an angular position of the air cap relative to a vertical gun axis of the air assisted airless spray gun. The alignment tool includes a first surface configured to engage with a first air horn of the air cap and a second surface configured to engage with a second air horn of the air cap to exert a rotational force on the air cap and change the angular position of the air cap relative to the vertical gun axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: William C. Heuer, Christopher C. Wagner, Amelia J. Stech, Dawn P. Svenkeson-Koubal
  • Publication number: 20250083170
    Abstract: A spray gun is configured to emit spray fluid and compressed air that impinges on the spray fluid to atomize the spray fluid. A trigger actuates one or more valves of the spray gun to cause spraying by the spray gun. The trigger is mounted to a gun body of the spray gun by a trigger mount. The trigger is removable from the gun body and includes one or more tool interfaces for connecting and/or disconnecting components of the spray gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Joseph A. Daniski, Christina M. Wateski, Elisa J. McCline, Christopher C. Wagner
  • Patent number: 12208407
    Abstract: An alignment tool for engaging with an air cap of an air assisted airless spray gun includes a tool body configured to fit over the air cap and an indicator disposed on the tool body. The indicator is configured to indicate an angular position of the air cap relative to a vertical gun axis of the air assisted airless spray gun. The alignment tool includes a first surface configured to engage with a first air horn of the air cap and a second surface configured to engage with a second air horn of the air cap to exert a rotational force on the air cap and change the angular position of the air cap relative to the vertical gun axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Heuer, Christopher C. Wagner, Amelia J. Stech, Dawn P. Svenkeson-Koubal
  • Publication number: 20250008938
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
  • Publication number: 20240295392
    Abstract: An alignment tool is configured to mount to a spray gun to be supported by the spray gun. The alignment tool includes path indicators that project from a tool body and provide an indication of the gap distance between the spray gun and a target surface prior to spraying by the spray gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher C. Wagner, Dawn P. Svenkeson-Koubal
  • Publication number: 20240278266
    Abstract: An air-assisted airless spray gun includes a valve cartridge configured to control a flow of air or spray fluid through the spray gun. The valve cartridge includes a housing configured to interface with the spray gun body and fully supporting the flow control components of the valve cartridge. The housing is secured within a bore of the spray gun body. The valve member is supported by the housing and actuatable relative to a seat. The valve is formed between the seal end of the valve member and the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher C. Wagner, Mark C. Richter
  • Patent number: 12063921
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
  • Patent number: 12005466
    Abstract: An air-assisted airless spray gun includes a valve cartridge configured to control a flow of air or spray fluid through the spray gun. The valve cartridge includes a housing configured to interface with the spray gun body and fully supporting the flow control components of the valve cartridge. The housing is secured within a bore of the spray gun body. The valve member is supported by the housing and actuatable relative to a seat. The valve is formed between the seal end of the valve member and the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher C. Wagner, Mark C. Richter
  • Publication number: 20230354796
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
  • Patent number: 11737445
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
  • Publication number: 20220282963
    Abstract: An alignment tool for engaging with an air cap of an air assisted airless spray gun includes a tool body configured to fit over the air cap and an indicator disposed on the tool body. The indicator is configured to indicate an angular position of the air cap relative to a vertical gun axis of the air assisted airless spray gun. The alignment tool includes a first surface configured to engage with a first air horn of the air cap and a second surface configured to engage with a second air horn of the air cap to exert a rotational force on the air cap and change the angular position of the air cap relative to the vertical gun axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: William C. Heuer, Christopher C. Wagner, Amelia J. Stech, Dawn P. Svenkeson-Koubal
  • Publication number: 20210394208
    Abstract: An air-assisted airless spray gun includes a valve cartridge configured to control a flow of air or spray fluid through the spray gun. The valve cartridge includes a housing configured to interface with the spray gun body and fully supporting the flow control components of the valve cartridge. The housing is secured within a bore of the spray gun body. The valve member is supported by the housing and actuatable relative to a seat. The valve is formed between the seal end of the valve member and the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher C. Wagner, Mark C. Richter
  • Publication number: 20210307311
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
  • Patent number: 11013226
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
  • Publication number: 20180360019
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
  • Patent number: 10070639
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
  • Patent number: 10060665
    Abstract: The invention is an improved ice handling container and methods for using the container. The container includes a bottom wall with upstanding sidewalls terminating in a mouth. A bail having an apex and opposing ends is pivotally attached to opposing sidewalls of the container. The bail has a handle generally at the apex and a hook extending generally outwardly from the bail generally near the apex of the bail for hanging the container with the mouth facing generally upward. One sidewall has a handle generally adjacent the bottom wall and a hook generally adjacent the handle extending generally outwardly and upwardly from the sidewall for hanging the container with the mouth facing generally downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Philip Carlson, Ryan A. Chernik, Eric R. Balz, Christopher C. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20170248358
    Abstract: The invention is an improved ice handling container and methods for using the container. The container includes a bottom wall with upstanding sidewalls terminating in a mouth. A bail having an apex and opposing ends is pivotally attached to opposing sidewalls of the container. The bail has a handle generally at the apex and a hook extending generally outwardly from the bail generally near the apex of the bail for hanging the container with the mouth facing generally upward. One sidewall has a handle generally adjacent the bottom wall and a hook generally adjacent the handle extending generally outwardly and upwardly from the sidewall for hanging the container with the mouth facing generally downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: BRIAN PHILIP CARLSON, RYAN A. CHERNIK, ERIC R. BALZ, CHRISTOPHER C. WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20160073623
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: William J. Pattison, S. John Barcay, Jason G. Lang, Christopher C. Wagner, Christopher D. Diller, Joelle F. Olson
  • Patent number: 8839550
    Abstract: A rodent station for capturing or trapping mice, rats or other rodents may provide one or more rodent entry points and is sized to receive one or more rodent suppression devices, such as conventional snap traps, ramp traps, glue boards, etc. The rodent station may present a high contrast entrance that is relatively darker than the station enclosure. The station opening size may be adjustable to accommodate both mice and/or rats. An interior receptacle for station maintenance records or other printed material may also be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas B. Gardner, Jay R. Anderson, Christopher C. Wagner