Patents by Inventor Larry W. Flatt

Larry W. Flatt 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: 9480996
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing system includes a first fluid supply device for supplying a first fluid, a second fluid supply device for supplying a second fluid, a first heater for heating the first fluid to a first predetermined temperature and a second heater for heating the second fluid to a second predetermined temperature. The dispensing system further includes a nozzle for dispensing the first fluid and the second fluid, the nozzle dispensing the first fluid and the second fluid in intimate contact with one another, the first and second fluids being dispensed at a dispensing temperature, and a nozzle heater, the nozzle heater maintaining the nozzle at a third predetermined temperature independent of the first and/or second predetermined temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Ilinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas H. Reiland, Larry W. Flatt, Paul M. Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20140076931
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing system includes a first fluid supply device for supplying a first fluid, a second fluid supply device for supplying a second fluid, a first heater for heating the first fluid to a first predetermined temperature and a second heater for heating the second fluid to a second predetermined temperature. The dispensing system further includes a nozzle for dispensing the first fluid and the second fluid, the nozzle dispensing the first fluid and the second fluid in intimate contact with one another, the first and second fluids being dispensed at a dispensing temperature, and a nozzle heater, the nozzle heater maintaining the nozzle at a third predetermined temperature independent of the first and/or second predetermined temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Douglas H. Reiland, Larry W. Flatt, Paul M. Jenkins
  • Patent number: 6286551
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing head assembly which comprises a fluid dispensing head assembly segment or modular unit which is adapted to be secured together with additional segments or modular units whereby resulting fluid dispensing head assemblies of predetermined sizes are able to be achieved in order to meet or satisfy customer dispensing or deposition application requirements. Each fluid dispensing head assembly segment or modular unit is fabricated so as to accommodate, house, or mount a predetermined number of dispensing valve components, such as, for example, six, eight, or ten dispensing valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Flatt, Robert W. Quarles
  • Patent number: 6260583
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing head assembly which comprises a fluid dispensing head assembly segment or modular unit which is adapted to be secured together with additional segments or modular units whereby resulting fluid dispensing head assemblies of predetermined sizes are able to be achieved in order to meet or satisfy customer dispensing or deposition application requirements. Each fluid dispensing head assembly segment or modular unit is fabricated so as to accommodate, house, or mount a predetermined number of dispensing valve components, such as, for example, six, eight, or ten dispensing valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Flatt, Robert W. Quarles
  • Patent number: 5803313
    Abstract: A hand held apparatus for dispensing fluid from a fluid supply. The apparatus includes a housing with a first body portion and a second body portion, a conduit assembly coupled to the fluid supply, and a substantially balanced valve assembly interconnecting the conduit assembly and a nozzle. The valve assembly is actuatable by first and second independent triggers disposed on same side of the housing and protectable by a common trigger guard. The first trigger is usable to actuate the valve assembly when the first body portion of the housing is used as a hand grip, and the second trigger is usable to actuate the valve assembly when the second body portion of the housing is used as a hand grip. A connector assembly couples the fluid supply conduit to the conduit assembly. The connector assembly includes a conduit connector with a ball portion disposed in a ball socket having a sealing member disposed about a circumference of the ball portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Flatt, Chris M. Jamison