Patents by Inventor Marvin D. Burns

Marvin D. Burns 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: 10695778
    Abstract: A system is provided for venting a container used to supply a liquid to a spray coating device. The system may include a container cover having a buffer chamber, a liquid conduit configured to extend into a liquid container, a first vent conduit that extends into the buffer chamber, and a second vent conduit that extends from the buffer chamber to the liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Carlisle Fluid Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yury Shkolnikov, Anatoly Gosis, Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Patent number: 10589309
    Abstract: A system includes a spray-component adapter. The spray-component adapter includes a first connector configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a first fluid port of a first spray component. The spray-component adapter includes a second connector configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a second fluid port of a second spray component. At least one of the first or second connectors comprises a self-tapping portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Carlisle Fluid Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William K. Bierie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20170239681
    Abstract: A system includes a conversion sleeve having a first mounting feature and a second mounting feature. The first mounting feature is configured to couple the conversion sleeve to a fluid connection of a first spray component. The second mounting feature is configured to couple the conversion sleeve to an adapter. The adapter is configured to be coupled to a second spray component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: William K. Bierie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20170239679
    Abstract: A system is provided for a cup used to supply a liquid to a spray tool. The system may include a cup, a filter configured to mount inside of the cup, one or more supports extending across the filter, and a retainer configured to retain the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: William K. Bierie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Patent number: 9675983
    Abstract: Embodiments of a spray gun incorporating a needle for applying multiple component materials are provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, the spray gun includes a fluid delivery tip assembly comprising an inner passage, a hollow needle disposed within the inner passage of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the hollow needle comprises at least two indentions along an outer circumferential surface of the hollow needle near an end of the hollow needle, a first passage configured to deliver a first spray fluid to a fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the first passage is defined by a volume between the fluid delivery tip assembly and the hollow needle, and a second passage through the hollow needle, wherein the second passage is configured to deliver a second spray fluid to the fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Carlisle Fluid Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Patent number: 9586221
    Abstract: Embodiments of a spray gun incorporating a needle for applying multiple component materials are provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, the spray gun includes a fluid delivery tip assembly comprising an inner passage, a hollow needle disposed within the inner passage of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the hollow needle comprises at least two indentions along an outer circumferential surface of the hollow needle near an end of the hollow needle, a first passage configured to deliver a first spray fluid to a fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the first passage is defined by a volume between the fluid delivery tip assembly and the hollow needle, and a second passage through the hollow needle, wherein the second passage is configured to deliver a second spray fluid to the fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventors: Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20160243574
    Abstract: A system includes a spray-component adapter. The spray-component adapter includes a first connector configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a first fluid port of a first spray component. The spray-component adapter includes a second connector configured to couple the spray-component adapter to a second fluid port of a second spray component. At least one of the first or second connectors comprises a self-tapping portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: William K. Bierie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20150298146
    Abstract: A system is provided for venting a container used to supply a liquid to a spray coating device. The system may include a container cover having a buffer chamber, a liquid conduit configured to extend into a liquid container, a first vent conduit that extends into the buffer chamber, and a second vent conduit that extends from the buffer chamber to the liquid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Yury Shkolnikov, Anatoly Gosis, Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Patent number: 9079201
    Abstract: A system is provided for venting a container used to supply a liquid to a spray coating device. The system may include a container cover having a buffer chamber, a liquid conduit configured to extend into a liquid container, a first vent conduit that extends into the buffer chamber, and a second vent conduit that extends from the buffer chamber to the liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Finishing Brands Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Yury Shkolnikov, Anatoly Gosis, Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20150076250
    Abstract: Embodiments of a spray gun incorporating a needle for applying multiple component materials are provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, the spray gun includes a fluid delivery tip assembly comprising an inner passage, a hollow needle disposed within the inner passage of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the hollow needle comprises at least two indentions along an outer circumferential surface of the hollow needle near an end of the hollow needle, a first passage configured to deliver a first spray fluid to a fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the first passage is defined by a volume between the fluid delivery tip assembly and the hollow needle, and a second passage through the hollow needle, wherein the second passage is configured to deliver a second spray fluid to the fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140361099
    Abstract: A system including a thermal control hose system, including a flexible hose, a thermal control element within a fluid path of the flexible hose, and a sensor configured to detect a temperature of a fluid traveling through the flexible hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Finishing Brands Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel F. Marsalek, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140353395
    Abstract: Embodiments of a spray gun incorporating a needle for applying multiple component materials are provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, the spray gun includes a fluid delivery tip assembly comprising an inner passage, a hollow needle disposed within the inner passage of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the hollow needle comprises at least two indentions along an outer circumferential surface of the hollow needle near an end of the hollow needle, a first passage configured to deliver a first spray fluid to a fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the first passage is defined by a volume between the fluid delivery tip assembly and the hollow needle, and a second passage through the hollow needle, wherein the second passage is configured to deliver a second spray fluid to the fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Patent number: 8807460
    Abstract: Embodiments of a spray gun incorporating a needle for applying multiple component materials are provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, the spray gun includes a fluid delivery tip assembly comprising an inner passage, a hollow needle disposed within the inner passage of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the hollow needle comprises at least two indentions along an outer circumferential surface of the hollow needle near an end of the hollow needle, a first passage configured to deliver a first spray fluid to a fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the first passage is defined by a volume between the fluid delivery tip assembly and the hollow needle, and a second passage through the hollow needle, wherein the second passage is configured to deliver a second spray fluid to the fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Finishing Brands Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20130292493
    Abstract: A system is provided for venting a container used to supply a liquid to a spray coating device. The system may include a container cover having a liquid conduit configured to extend into a liquid container, at least one wall surrounding a buffer chamber configured to separate the interior volume of the container from the exterior environment, a first vent conduit that extends into the buffer chamber, a second vent conduit that extends from the buffer chamber to the liquid container, and at least one check valve coupled to either conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: FINISHING BRANDS HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Daniel F. Marsalek, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20110180632
    Abstract: A system is provided for venting a container used to supply a liquid to a spray coating device. The system may include a container cover having a buffer chamber, a liquid conduit configured to extend into a liquid container, a first vent conduit that extends into the buffer chamber, and a second vent conduit that extends from the buffer chamber to the liquid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Yury Shkolnikov, Anatoly Gosis, Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20100270401
    Abstract: Embodiments of a spray gun incorporating a needle for applying multiple component materials are provided. In accordance with certain embodiments, the spray gun includes a fluid delivery tip assembly comprising an inner passage, a hollow needle disposed within the inner passage of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the hollow needle comprises at least two indentions along an outer circumferential surface of the hollow needle near an end of the hollow needle, a first passage configured to deliver a first spray fluid to a fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly, wherein the first passage is defined by a volume between the fluid delivery tip assembly and the hollow needle, and a second passage through the hollow needle, wherein the second passage is configured to deliver a second spray fluid to the fluid tip exit of the fluid delivery tip assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Charpie, Marvin D. Burns
  • Patent number: 7628343
    Abstract: Trigger assemblies and trigger studs for gun bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20080164338
    Abstract: A fluid applicator. The fluid applicator includes a body having a nozzle and trigger and optionally at least one part connected to the body, the body having a groove therein; and a removable color-coded identification clip made of a flexible material positioned in the groove in the body. The invention also involves a method of identifying a fluid applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Marvin D. Burns
  • Publication number: 20080035759
    Abstract: Trigger assemblies and trigger studs for gun bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Marvin D. Burns
  • Patent number: 6945429
    Abstract: A novel fluid supply cup comprises a flexible liner integral with a container having an opening and a vent. A novel method of manufacturing a lined container comprises the steps of molding a container having a vented thick-walled portion and an integral flexible thin-walled liner, and folding the thin-walled liner into the thick-walled portion. Finally, a novel method of applying a fluid comprises the steps of providing a flexible liner integral with a container having an opening and a vent, loading fluid into the liner, engaging the container with a fluid applicator, flowing the fluid out of the liner into the fluid applicator, collapsing the liner, and flowing the fluid of the fluid applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Mark D. Bauer, Marvin D. Burns, Mark E. Charpie, Robert G. Kobetsky, Michael J. Kosmyna, Jan Toczycki, G. Michael Velan