Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Chilton

Christopher J. Chilton 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).

  • Coated abrasives having a blend of abrasive particles and increased tear resistance
    Patent number: 10967484
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to coated abrasive articles that include a blend of abrasive particles, an increased tear resistance, or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using said coated abrasive articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignees: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Fei Wang, Charles G. Herbert, Doruk O. Yener, Anna Maassel, Anthony C. Gaeta, James M. Garrah, Dustin Jeremy James Parker, Christopher J. Chilton, Anthony Truc Nguyen
  • COATED ABRASIVES HAVING A BLEND OF ABRASIVE PARTICLES AND INCREASED TEAR RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20180117737
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to coated abrasive articles that include a blend of abrasive particles, an increased tear resistance, or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using said coated abrasive articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Fei Wang, Charles G. Herbert, Doruk O. Yener, Anna Maassel, Anthony C. Gaeta, James M. Garrah, Dustin Jeremy James Parker, Christopher J. Chilton, Anthony Truc Nguyen
  • Method of using a paint cup assembly
    Patent number: 9335198
    Abstract: A method of using a paint cup assembly with a paint sprayer includes filling a paint cup assembly with paint, closing the paint cup assembly, inverting the paint cup assembly, and engaging the paint cup assembly with the paint sprayer. The paint cup assembly includes a spring loaded valve to prevent paint from leaking from the paint cup assembly when the paint cup assembly is inverted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventors: Biagio P. Pellegrino, Clemens E. Zoellner, Thomas R. Nixon, Christopher J. Chilton
  • Paint cup assembly with an extended ring
    Patent number: 8998018
    Abstract: A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a cap, a paint liner defining a closed proximal end and an open distal end, and a ring configured to fit around the paint liner. The ring can engage the cap and secure the paint liner to the cap. Further, the ring can include an axial extension that can extend toward the proximal end of the paint liner such that the ring can be configured to allow a user to grasp the paint cup assembly without collapsing the paint liner during attachment with a paint sprayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventors: Biagio P. Pellegrino, Clemens E. Zoellner, Thomas R. Nixon, Christopher J. Chilton
  • Paint cup assembly with an outlet valve
    Patent number: 8944351
    Abstract: A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a paint reservoir, a cap configured to engage the paint reservoir, and a valve assembly disposed within the cap. The cap can include an outlet and the valve assembly can be operable from a closed configuration in which fluid flow through the outlet is prevented to an open configuration in which fluid flow through the outlet is permitted upon engagement with a paint sprayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventors: Biagio P Pellegrino, Clemens E. Zoellner, Thomas R. Nixon, Christopher J. Chilton
  • PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY WITH AN EXTENDED RING
    Publication number: 20120279970
    Abstract: A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a cap, a paint liner defining a closed proximal end and an open distal end, and a ring configured to fit around the paint liner. The ring can engage the cap and secure the paint liner to the cap. Further, the ring can include an axial extension that can extend toward the proximal end of the paint liner such that the ring can be configured to allow a user to grasp the paint cup assembly without collapsing the paint liner during attachment with a paint sprayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS, SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC.
    Inventors: Biagio P. Pellegrino, Clemens E. Zoellner, Thomas R. Nixon, Christopher J. Chilton
  • METHOD OF USING A PAINT CUP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120279609
    Abstract: A method of using a paint cup assembly with a paint sprayer includes filling a paint cup assembly with paint, closing the paint cup assembly, inverting the paint cup assembly, and engaging the paint cup assembly with the paint sprayer. The paint cup assembly includes a spring loaded valve to prevent paint from leaking from the paint cup assembly when the paint cup assembly is inverted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS, SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC.
    Inventors: Biagio P. Pellegrino, Clemens E. Zoellner, Thomas R. Nixon, Christopher J. Chilton
  • Paint Cup Assembly With an Outlet Valve
    Publication number: 20120280063
    Abstract: A paint cup assembly for a paint sprayer is disclosed and can include a paint reservoir, a cap configured to engage the paint reservoir, and a valve assembly disposed within the cap. The cap can include an outlet and the valve assembly can be operable from a closed configuration in which fluid flow through the outlet is prevented to an open configuration in which fluid flow through the outlet is permitted upon engagement with a paint sprayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS, SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC.
    Inventors: Biagio P. Pellegrino, Clemens E. Zoellner, Thomas R. Nixon, Christopher J. Chilton