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).
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Publication number: 20240123459Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Joseph W. KIEFFER, Lam NGUYEN, Jeshwanth Durga Sagar KUNDEM, Xiaogang LUO, Jan BARTHELMES, Nima ABBASPOUR, Brent M. JANE, Christopher D. NOTO
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Patent number: 11938497Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Joseph W. Kieffer, Lam Huu Nguyen, Jeshwanth Durga Sagar Kundem, Xiaogang Luo, Jan Barthelmes, Nima Abbaspour
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Patent number: 11826766Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: WAGNER SPRAY TECH CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher J. Sulzer, Joseph W. Kieffer
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Publication number: 20230356244Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Brian Lee FIDELER, Joseph W. KIEFFER
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Publication number: 20230191435Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. SULZER, Joseph W. KIEFFER
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Publication number: 20230173522Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Brian Lee FIDELER, Jeshwanth KUNDEM, Joseph W. KIEFFER, Jonathan BEATON, Mujo TALETOVIC, Thomas JELTSCH
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Publication number: 20220252057Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Daniel R. ZIENTARA, Joseph W. KIEFFER
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Publication number: 20210187526Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Jeshwanth Durga Sagar KUNDEM, Brian Lee Fideler, Joseph W. Kieffer, Thomas Jeltsch, Mujo Taletovic
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Publication number: 20200230632Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Joseph W. Kieffer, Lam HUU Nguyen, Jeshwanth Durga Sagar Kundem, Xiaogang Luo, Jan Barthelmes, Nima Abbaspour
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Patent number: 10589308Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventor: Joseph W. Kieffer
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Publication number: 20190283059Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Christopher J. SULZER, Joseph W. Kieffer
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Patent number: 10399105Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Heiko Tullney, Matthias Mazur, Joseph W. Kieffer
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Patent number: 10253463Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Joseph W. Kieffer, Daniel R. Zientara, Jonathan L. Schaumann
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Publication number: 20180361408Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Heiko Tullney, Matthias Mazur, Joseph W. Kieffer
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Patent number: 10016773Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Heiko Tullney, Ross D. Rossner, Joseph W. Kieffer, Douglas Paul Pozanc, Brian Lee Fideler
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Patent number: 9975131Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Heiko Tullney, Ross D. Rossner, Joseph W. Kieffer, Douglas Paul Pozanc
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Publication number: 20170326564Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Heiko Tullney, Matthias Mazur, Joseph W. Kieffer
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Patent number: 9751101Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Heiko Tullney, Matthias Mazur, Joseph W. Kieffer
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Patent number: 9670919Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventors: Joseph W. Kieffer, Jeffrey Scott Jerdee
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Publication number: 20160375453Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Heiko Tullney, Ross D. Rossner, Joseph W. Kieffer, Douglas Paul Pozanc, Brian Lee Fideler