Patents by Inventor Kevin M. Raines

Kevin M. Raines 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).

  • Piston ball guide for a ball pump
    Patent number: 10995865
    Abstract: A disclosure pertains to a reciprocating pump configured for pumping fillers or aggregates or cementitious material and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Evan M Gutshall, Ralph C Angiuli, Kevin M Raines, John R Scopelite, Charles J Wheeler
  • Compliant Check Valve for Aggregate Pump
    Publication number: 20180313453
    Abstract: A disclosure pertains to a reciprocating pump configured for pumping fillers or aggregates or cementitious material and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua D Roden, Christopher J Pellin, Evan M Gutshall, Kevin M Raines, Ralph C Angiuli, Daniel J Chase, John R Scopelite
  • Piston Ball Guide for a Ball Pump
    Publication number: 20180298895
    Abstract: A disclosure pertains to a reciprocating pump configured for pumping fillers or aggregates or cementitious material and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Evan M Gutshall, Ralph C Angiuli, Kevin M Raines, John R Scopelite, Charles J Wheeler
  • Method and apparatus for dispensing a hot-melt adhesive
    Patent number: 7490735
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing controlled precise amounts of a hot-melt adhesive. A positive displacement dispenser which is mounted on a programmable motion system is connected to a hot-melt cartridge feed assembly by an inlet block. The dispenser, feed assembly, and inlet block contain electric heaters and thermocouples for maintaining the adhesive at a desired elevated temperature. A computer control system regulates the temperature in the dispenser, feed assembly, and inlet block and controls a dispensing motor in the dispenser. A preheater heats an adhesive cartridge prior to placement in the feed assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Raines, Hank W. Gonzalez, George E. Blumb
  • Method and apparatus for dispensing a hot-melt adhesive
    Patent number: 7296707
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing controlled precise amounts of a hot-melt adhesive. A positive displacement dispenser which is mounted on a programmable motion system is connected to a hot-melt cartridge feed assembly by an inlet block. The dispenser, feed assembly, and inlet block contain electric heaters and thermocouples for maintaining the adhesive at a desired elevated temperature. A computer control system regulates the temperature in the dispenser, feed assembly, and inlet block and controls a dispensing motor in the dispenser. A preheater heats an adhesive cartridge prior to placement in the feed assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Raines, Hank W. Gonzalez, George E. Blumb