Patents by Inventor J. Michael Sealy

J. Michael Sealy 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: 5505382
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a liquid dispensing apparatus such as those used in the application of liquid chemicals to a lawn. The liquid dispensing apparatus is comprised of a first wall, which can also serve as a handle, with a first inlet portion for receiving a pressurized fluid from an outside source, a first outlet portion for dispensing fluid into a container, a second inlet portion for receiving fluid from the container and a second outlet portion for dispensing a fluid from the liquid dispensing apparatus. An attachment on either or both ends of the first wall allows the apparatus to be removably attached to an external pressurized fluid supply source and an external dispensing apparatus such as a lawn sprinkler. Included in the first wall is a means for removably attaching the liquid distribution system to the exterior of a container through an opening or openings within the exterior of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Inventors: J. Michael Sealy, Y. C. Cheng
  • Patent number: 5188294
    Abstract: This invention includes a process and apparatus for dispensing/applying a material to lawns and gardens. The apparatus includes a child and pet proof container for holding the material being dispensed/applied. At the upper portion of the container in a water flow path is a water fill conduit, liquid volume control, back flow prevention device, and a Venturi. The Venturi draws the contents of the container through a hose having an end located at the containers lower end where there is a filter located at such hose end. This allows hazardous material to be administered to a lawn or other flora without human or animal exposure to hazardous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Inventors: J. Michael Sealy, Roger C. Sharlow