Patents by Inventor Matthew Michael Petkus

Matthew Michael Petkus 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: 20240082886
    Abstract: A formulation delivery system configured for outdoor use. The formulation delivery system includes a cleaning composition comprising chlorine, wherein the composition is in a form of a solid chemistry, and an outdoor cleaning device that is a spray wand having the cleaning composition positioned within a dispensing cartridge housed within the outdoor cleaning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Michael PETKUS, Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Rachel Ann Farmer, Elizabeth Johnson, Alana Byrd
  • Publication number: 20240058846
    Abstract: A spray wand for use with a chemical or chemical formulation in solid form. The wand hose end has a wand hose end valve for control of water flow from a hose. A refill cartridge having a swirl chamber may be attached to the hollow tube. The refill cartridge has at least one nub, indent and/or external channel or groove on its external surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew KAVCHOK, MATTHEW MICHAEL PETKUS, ALANA BYRD, RACHEL ANN FARMER
  • Patent number: 11833552
    Abstract: A formulation delivery system for use with an outdoor cleaning device is provided. The formulation delivery system has a composition containing chlorine, wherein the composition is in a form of a solid chemistry and the outdoor cleaning device is a spray wand containing the composition. The chlorine is selected from the group consisting of calcium hypochlorite; 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3-dichloro-, sodium salt, dihydrate (dichlor); 1,3,5-Trichloro-1,3,5-triazinane-2,4,6-trione (trichlor), chloramine-T hydrate, and a combination thereof. A spray wand having a refill cartridge for containing the composition in solid form is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Petkus, Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Rachel Ann Farmer, Elizabeth Johnson, Alana Byrd
  • Patent number: 11833553
    Abstract: A spray wand for use with a chemical or chemical formulation in solid form. The wand hose end has a wand hose end valve for control of water flow from a hose. A refill cartridge having a swirl chamber may be attached to the hollow tube. The refill cartridge has at least one nub, indent and/or external channel or groove on its external surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Publication number: 20230311152
    Abstract: A spray wand for use with a chemical or chemical formulation in solid form. The spray wand has a spray wand body having a hollow tube with an angled wand spray end, a spray end selector attached to the angled wand spray end, a wand hose end screen inserted into or otherwise attached to the hollow tube of the spray wand body, and a wand hose end connected to the spray wand body. The wand hose end has a wand hose end valve for control of water flow from a hose. A refill cartridge having a swirl chamber may be attached to the hollow tube. The refill cartridge has external channels or grooves on its external surface as a water rinse feature for the spray wand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: 11679404
    Abstract: A spray wand for use with a chemical or chemical formulation in solid form. The spray wand has a spray wand body having a hollow tube with an angled wand spray end, a spray end selector attached to the angled wand spray end, a wand hose end screen inserted into or otherwise attached to the hollow tube of the spray wand body, and a wand hose end connected to the spray wand body. The wand hose end has a wand hose end valve for control of water flow from a hose. A refill cartridge having a swirl chamber may be attached to the hollow tube. The refill cartridge has external channels or grooves on its external surface as a water rinse feature for the spray wand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Publication number: 20230166278
    Abstract: A spray wand includes: a hollow tubular main body; a nozzle mounted on the output end of the main body; and a valve assembly configured to mount the input end of the main body. The valve assembly includes: a housing having an input conduit for coupling the valve assembly with a fluid source; a sealing piston biased within the input conduit toward a sealing position thereof; and a valve core having a column rotatable within the interior space of the housing and a handle extending from the column, the valve core being rotatable between at least one open position corresponding to an open condition of the valve assembly and at least one closed position corresponding to a closed condition of the valve assembly. Upon rotation of the column to at least one open position thereof, the sealing piston biased within the input conduit is pressed from the sealing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew KAVCHOK, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Publication number: 20230049984
    Abstract: A composition for use in brine formation having a deliquescent desiccant, urea, and an optional component selected from the group consisting of starch, citric acid, clay, glucose, and a combination thereof. Methods of making and using the composition are provided. The composition may be pressed into tablet form. The composition may be used in a dehumidifying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Rachel Ann FARMER, Dennis Earl SHIREMAN, Charles L. HAWES, Brett Justin HEALEY, Matthew Michael PETKUS
  • Patent number: 11541409
    Abstract: A spray nozzle assembly includes a rotating spray nozzle and a cap for attachment to a squeeze bottle. The spray nozzle includes at least one exit orifice and at least three sidewall portions. The cap includes an indicator on an upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Petkus, Ronald H. Spang, Jr., Mark J Van Handel, Bradley J. Barron
  • Publication number: 20220389350
    Abstract: A composition is provided containing a pH adjuster, a surfactant, and a solvent, wherein the composition has the ability to solubilize MAAs that creates dark streaks on roof shingles. The method of making the composition involves mixing a pH adjuster and a surfactant with water. A method of using is provided in which additional water is added to the composition. Once the composition is diluted and the desired alkalinity is reached, the composition is sprayed on a roof through a device having a spray/stream end. The output from the spray/stream end of the device transforms secreted MAA present on the roof shingles into an orange color upon contact. The resulting orange residue is then rinsed off from the shingles to provide a new looking roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Rachel Ann FARMER, Matthew Michael PETKUS
  • Patent number: 11498048
    Abstract: A composition for use in brine formation comprising a deliquescent desiccant, urea, and an optional component selected from the group consisting of starch, citric acid, clay, glucose, and a combination thereof. Methods of making and using the composition are provided. The composition may be pressed into tablet form. The composition may be used in a dehumidifying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Ann Farmer, Dennis Earl Shireman, Charles L. Hawes, Brett Justin Healey, Matthew Michael Petkus
  • Publication number: 20220251405
    Abstract: A composition comprises dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and has a flash point of 70° F. or greater. The composition has a total VOC content defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of 50 weight percent (%) or less. The composition removes or strips paint in a period of time of two hours or less. The composition may further comprises one or more corrosion inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Tim TEAGUE, Matthew Michael PETKUS, Dennis Earl SHIREMAN, Alana BYRD
  • Publication number: 20220032270
    Abstract: A tablet having a deliquescent desiccant and a fragrance encapsulated on or within a binding agent, and wherein the encapsulated fragrance is derived from an essential oil. A method of making a tablet involves providing a deliquescent desiccant, encapsulating a fragrance by spray drying the fragrance on a carbohydrate, combining the deliquescent desiccant and the carbohydrate encapsulated fragrance, and pressing the combination into the tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Rachel Ann FARMER, Dennis Earl SHIREMAN, Charles L. HAWES, Brett Justin HEALEY, Matthew Michael PETKUS
  • Patent number: 11148118
    Abstract: A tablet having a deliquescent desiccant and a fragrance encapsulated on or within a binding agent. The tablet is in a pressed form. A method of making a tablet involves providing a deliquescent desiccant, encapsulating a fragrance by spray drying the fragrance on a carbohydrate, combining the deliquescent desiccant and the carbohydrate encapsulated fragrance, and pressing the combination into the tablet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Ann Farmer, Dennis Earl Shireman, Charles L. Hawes, Brett Justin Healey, Matthew Michael Petkus
  • Publication number: 20210316323
    Abstract: An adapter for use with a spray gun. A first side of the adapter has a base having a first surface and a second surface, a first friction fit interface raised from the first surface, a second friction fit interface raised from the second surface, and a central orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Petkus, Rachel Farmer, Dennis Shireman
  • Publication number: 20210316338
    Abstract: A spray wand for use with a chemical or chemical formulation in solid form. The wand hose end has a wand hose end valve for control of water flow from a hose. A refill cartridge having a swirl chamber may be attached to the hollow tube. The refill cartridge has at least one nub, indent and/or external channel or groove on its external surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew KAVCHOK, Matthew Michael PETKUS, Alana BYRD, Rachel Ann FARMER
  • Publication number: 20210220850
    Abstract: A spray gun bottle having a mouth which opens into a body of the spray gun bottle for containing a liquid, wherein the body of the spray gun bottle has at least one vent. An adapter and spray gun system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Petkus, Rachel Farmer
  • Publication number: 20210187560
    Abstract: A formulation delivery system for use with an outdoor cleaning device is provided. The formulation delivery system has a composition containing chlorine, wherein the composition is in a form of a solid chemistry and the outdoor cleaning device is a spray wand containing the composition. The chlorine is selected from the group consisting of calcium hypochlorite; 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3-dichloro-, sodium salt, dihydrate (dichlor); 1,3,5-Trichloro-1,3,5-triazinane-2,4,6-trione (trichlor), chloramine-T hydrate, and a combination thereof. A spray wand having a refill cartridge for containing the composition in solid form is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Petkus, Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Rachel Ann Farmer, Elizabeth Johnson, Alana Byrd
  • Publication number: 20210187536
    Abstract: A spray wand for use with a chemical or chemical formulation in solid form. The spray wand has a spray wand body having a hollow tube with an angled wand spray end, a spray end selector attached to the angled wand spray end, a wand hose end screen inserted into or otherwise attached to the hollow tube of the spray wand body, and a wand hose end connected to the spray wand body. The wand hose end has a wand hose end valve for control of water flow from a hose. A refill cartridge having a swirl chamber may be attached to the hollow tube. The refill cartridge has external channels or grooves on its external surface as a water rinse feature for the spray wand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Publication number: 20210137107
    Abstract: A disinfectant formulation comprising a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) and a quaternary ammonium compound or combination of quaternary ammonium compounds is provided. A wipe having a residual biocidal property is also provided. The wipe formulation comprises a substrate comprised of a fibrous material, and the formulation present on or in the substrate. The formulation comprises a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), a quaternary ammonium compound or combination of quaternary ammonium compounds, a surfactant, water, and an optional fragrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Tian Lan, Samuel James Hanna, Gina Parise Sloan, Brian Patrick Aylward, Karen Terry Welch, Dennis Earl Shireman, Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Charles L. Hawes, Jesse Douglas Turmenne, Matthew Michael Petkus