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: 20250222493
    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: March 31, 2025
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew KAVCHOK, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: 12285734
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Ann Farmer, Dennis Earl Shireman, Charles L. Hawes, Brett Justin Healey, Matthew Michael Petkus
  • Patent number: 12263508
    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: October 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: 12103025
    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: June 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: D1085347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: D1085348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: D1085349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: D1085350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: D1085351
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: D1084233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: D1084572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: D1080112
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. BARR & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer
  • Patent number: D1077990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Kavchok, Matthew Michael Petkus, Alana Byrd, Rachel Ann Farmer