Patents by Inventor Joseph W. Kieffer

Joseph W. Kieffer 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: 20240123459
    Abstract: A system includes a fluid spray gun comprising a spray tip having a tip orifice, a pump configured to pump fluid along a flow path to the fluid spray gun, and a monitoring system comprising one or more processors. The monitoring system is configured to obtain data indicative of a flow rate of the fluid along the flow path, obtain data indicative of a pressure of the fluid along the flow path, and determine a tip wear metric indicative of a wear of the spray tip based, at least, on the data indicative of the flow rate of the fluid along the flow path and the data indicative of the pressure of the fluid along the flow path. The monitoring system further controls a display screen to generate a display based on the tip wear metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph W. KIEFFER, Lam NGUYEN, Jeshwanth Durga Sagar KUNDEM, Xiaogang LUO, Jan BARTHELMES, Nima ABBASPOUR, Brent M. JANE, Christopher D. NOTO
  • Patent number: 11938497
    Abstract: A fluid spraying system includes a fluid applicator having a tip that atomizes a fluid. The fluid spraying system also includes a pump configure to pump the fluid from a fluid source to the tip and a control system. The control system identifies at least one characteristic of the tip or the fluid and communicatively couples to the pump. The control system also controls an operating characteristic of the fluid spraying system based on a characteristic of the tip or the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph W. Kieffer, Lam Huu Nguyen, Jeshwanth Durga Sagar Kundem, Xiaogang Luo, Jan Barthelmes, Nima Abbaspour
  • Patent number: 11826766
    Abstract: An example portable fluid spraying system includes a handheld fluid sprayer. The handheld fluid sprayer includes a fluid reservoir configured to store a fluid, a pump configured to pump the fluid from the fluid reservoir to an outlet of the handheld fluid sprayer and a handle. The handheld fluid sprayer includes a first trigger proximate the handle, configured to control fluid flow to the outlet. The portable fluid spraying system includes a fluid hose having a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple to the handheld fluid sprayer proximate the outlet and a fluid spray gun. The fluid spray gun includes a gun inlet configured to couple to the fluid hose and receive the fluid from the handheld fluid sprayer, a gun outlet configured to expel the fluid in a spray pattern and a second trigger configured to control fluid flow to the gun outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: WAGNER SPRAY TECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher J. Sulzer, Joseph W. Kieffer
  • Publication number: 20230356244
    Abstract: A handheld portable fluid spraying system includes a first disposable cartridge assembly having a first cartridge coupled to a first cartridge assembly body and a first valve coupled to the first cartridge assembly body. The handheld portable fluid spraying system also includes a base assembly comprising an air source configured to generate an airflow. A first portion of the airflow is provided to the first disposable cartridge assembly to pressurize the first disposable cartridge assembly and a second portion of the airflow is provided to a nozzle. The handheld portable fluid spraying system also includes a second disposable cartridge assembly having a second cartridge coupled to a second cartridge assembly body and a second valve coupled to the second cartridge assembly body. The first and second disposable cartridge assemblies are interchangeably connectable to the base assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Lee FIDELER, Joseph W. KIEFFER
  • Publication number: 20230191435
    Abstract: An example portable fluid spraying system includes a handheld fluid sprayer. The handheld fluid sprayer includes a fluid reservoir configured to store a fluid, a pump configured to pump the fluid from the fluid reservoir to an outlet of the handheld fluid sprayer and a handle. The handheld fluid sprayer includes a first trigger proximate the handle, configured to control fluid flow to the outlet. The portable fluid spraying system includes a fluid hose having a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple to the handheld fluid sprayer proximate the outlet and a fluid spray gun. The fluid spray gun includes a gun inlet configured to couple to the fluid hose and receive the fluid from the handheld fluid sprayer, a gun outlet configured to expel the fluid in a spray pattern and a second trigger configured to control fluid flow to the gun outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher J. SULZER, Joseph W. KIEFFER
  • Publication number: 20230173522
    Abstract: A method for controlling a paint mixing device and/or a paint application device, a mobile digital terminal capturing a scene, in particular a project, via an interface for augmented reality, and a virtual coloring and/or material illustration being superimposed on the scene, wherein the virtual coloring is classified according to one or more technical or pre-specified color spaces, and a control statement for a paint mixing device and/or a paint application device is determined from the classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Lee FIDELER, Jeshwanth KUNDEM, Joseph W. KIEFFER, Jonathan BEATON, Mujo TALETOVIC, Thomas JELTSCH
  • Publication number: 20220252057
    Abstract: A liquid delivery system includes a reciprocating drive and a liquid cylinder comprising a liquid piston, operably driven by the reciprocating drive, to pump a liquid along a flow path to a liquid applicator. The liquid delivery system includes a coupler configured to couple the liquid piston to the reciprocating drive. The coupler includes a plurality of collar elements and a biasing member configured to apply a biasing force on the plurality of collar elements to retain the collar elements in a position that forms a collar that couples the liquid piston to the reciprocating drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel R. ZIENTARA, Joseph W. KIEFFER
  • Publication number: 20210187526
    Abstract: A handheld portable spraying system includes a fluid source having a plurality of different fluids and a fluid container configured to separately contain the plurality of different fluids. The handheld portable spraying system also includes a fluid pathway configured to carry the plurality of different fluids from the fluid source through an outlet of the handheld portable spraying system, and a fluid conveyance system configured to cause the plurality of different fluids to flow along the fluid pathway. The handheld portable spraying system further includes a controller configured to generate a control signal to control the flow of the plurality of different fluids along the fluid pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Jeshwanth Durga Sagar KUNDEM, Brian Lee Fideler, Joseph W. Kieffer, Thomas Jeltsch, Mujo Taletovic
  • Publication number: 20200230632
    Abstract: A fluid spraying system includes a fluid applicator having a tip that atomizes a fluid. The fluid spraying system also includes a pump configure to pump the fluid from a fluid source to the tip and a control system. The control system identifies at least one characteristic of the tip or the fluid and communicatively couples to the pump. The control system also controls an operating characteristic of the fluid spraying system based on a characteristic of the tip or the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph W. Kieffer, Lam HUU Nguyen, Jeshwanth Durga Sagar Kundem, Xiaogang Luo, Jan Barthelmes, Nima Abbaspour
  • Patent number: 10589308
    Abstract: A finger rest for a liquid applicator is presented. The finger rest comprises a base. The finger rest also comprises an aperture configured to receive a handle of the liquid applicator. The base is configured to rotationally align with a head of the liquid applicator at a junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph W. Kieffer
  • Publication number: 20190283059
    Abstract: An example portable fluid spraying system includes a handheld fluid sprayer. The handheld fluid sprayer includes a fluid reservoir configured to store a fluid, a pump configured to pump the fluid from the fluid reservoir to an outlet of the handheld fluid sprayer and a handle. The handheld fluid sprayer includes a first trigger proximate the handle, configured to control fluid flow to the outlet. The portable fluid spraying system includes a fluid hose having a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple to the handheld fluid sprayer proximate the outlet and a fluid spray gun. The fluid spray gun includes a gun inlet configured to couple to the fluid hose and receive the fluid from the handheld fluid sprayer, a gun outlet configured to expel the fluid in a spray pattern and a second trigger configured to control fluid flow to the gun outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher J. SULZER, Joseph W. Kieffer
  • Patent number: 10399105
    Abstract: A fluid applicator configured to deliver fluid at a pressure is provided. The fluid applicator comprises an inlet and an outlet. The fluid applicator also comprises a fluid path extending from the inlet to the outlet. The fluid enters the inlet and exits the outlet at the pressure. The fluid applicator also comprises a trigger configured to, when actuated, facilitate the fluid flow through the fluid path. The fluid applicator also comprises a locking mechanism configured to extend through a body of the fluid applicator, and configured to transition between a locked position and an unlocked position. In an unlocked position, the trigger can actuate and, in a locked position, the trigger is inhibited from actuating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Heiko Tullney, Matthias Mazur, Joseph W. Kieffer
  • Patent number: 10253463
    Abstract: The line striper comprises a material deployment system configured to receive a material from a material source and deliver the received material to a deployment mechanism, wherein the deployment mechanism is configured to apply the received material to a surface. The line striper also comprises a mechanical debris removal system configured to, when actuated, move along an application path ahead of the deployment mechanism such that debris is dislodged from the surface, wherein the mechanical debris removal system comprises a contact mechanism configured to facilitate dislodging of the debris from the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph W. Kieffer, Daniel R. Zientara, Jonathan L. Schaumann
  • Publication number: 20180361408
    Abstract: A fluid applicator configured to deliver fluid at a pressure is provided. The fluid applicator comprises an inlet and an outlet. The fluid applicator also comprises a fluid path extending from the inlet to the outlet. The fluid enters the inlet and exits the outlet at the pressure. The fluid applicator also comprises a trigger configured to, when actuated, facilitate the fluid flow through the fluid path. The fluid applicator also comprises a locking mechanism configured to extend through a body of the fluid applicator, and configured to transition between a locked position and an unlocked position. In an unlocked position, the trigger can actuate and, in a locked position, the trigger is inhibited from actuating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Heiko Tullney, Matthias Mazur, Joseph W. Kieffer
  • Patent number: 10016773
    Abstract: A fluid applicator configured to reduce user fatigue is presented. The applicator comprises an inlet and an outlet fluidically coupled by a fluid path. The applicator also comprises a trigger. The trigger is configured to, when actuated, move between a closed position and an open position. The open position comprises a fluid flowing from the inlet, to the outlet, along the fluid path. The applicator also comprises a trigger support configured to reduce a pressure required to maintain the trigger in an open position. The trigger support is configured to reduce the pressure required as the trigger actuates between the closed position and the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Heiko Tullney, Ross D. Rossner, Joseph W. Kieffer, Douglas Paul Pozanc, Brian Lee Fideler
  • Patent number: 9975131
    Abstract: A fluid applicator configured to reduce user fatigue is presented. The fluid applicator comprises a trigger configured to, when actuated, move between a closed position and an open position, wherein the open position comprises a fluid flowing from the inlet, to the outlet, along the fluid path. The trigger also comprises a trigger support configured to, when actuated, reduce a pressure required to maintain the trigger in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Heiko Tullney, Ross D. Rossner, Joseph W. Kieffer, Douglas Paul Pozanc
  • Publication number: 20170326564
    Abstract: A fluid applicator configured to deliver fluid at a pressure is provided. The fluid applicator comprises an inlet and an outlet. The fluid applicator also comprises a fluid path extending from the inlet to the outlet. The fluid enters the inlet and exits the outlet at the pressure. The fluid applicator also comprises a trigger configured to, when actuated, facilitate the fluid flow through the fluid path. The fluid applicator also comprises a locking mechanism configured to extend through a body of the fluid applicator, and configured to transition between a locked position and an unlocked position. In an unlocked position, the trigger can actuate and, in a locked position, the trigger is inhibited from actuating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Heiko Tullney, Matthias Mazur, Joseph W. Kieffer
  • Patent number: 9751101
    Abstract: A trigger locking system for a liquid applicator having a trigger with an opening is provided. The trigger locking system comprises trigger locking device configured to extend through the opening. The trigger locking device is configured to move, when actuated, between a defined locked position and a defined unlocked position. While the system is in a locked position, the trigger is nonactuable. While the system is in an unlocked position, the trigger is actuable such that, when actuated, a liquid is released from the liquid applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Heiko Tullney, Matthias Mazur, Joseph W. Kieffer
  • Patent number: 9670919
    Abstract: A plural component pump system is provided for delivering plural liquid components at a selected ratio. The pump system includes a first brushless DC motor configured to drive a first pump that pumps a first liquid component to an output and a second brushless DC motor configured to drive a second pump that pumps a second liquid component to the output. The pump system includes a first controller configured to control the first motor and a second controller configured to control the second motor. The pump system also includes a communication interface between the first controller and the second controller. The first controller is configured to send a signal to the second controller using the communication interface and the second controller is configured to control the second motor based on the signal to deliver the first and second liquid components to the output at the selected ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph W. Kieffer, Jeffrey Scott Jerdee
  • Publication number: 20160375453
    Abstract: A fluid applicator configured to reduce user fatigue is presented. The applicator comprises an inlet and an outlet fluidically coupled by a fluid path. The applicator also comprises a trigger. The trigger is configured to, when actuated, move between a closed position and an open position. The open position comprises a fluid flowing from the inlet, to the outlet, along the fluid path. The applicator also comprises a trigger support configured to reduce a pressure required to maintain the trigger in an open position. The trigger support is configured to reduce the pressure required as the trigger actuates between the closed position and the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Heiko Tullney, Ross D. Rossner, Joseph W. Kieffer, Douglas Paul Pozanc, Brian Lee Fideler