Patents by Inventor Michael J. Brainard

Michael J. Brainard 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).

  • Method of mixing and applying multi-component paint
    Patent number: 8647720
    Abstract: A system for applying coatings and more specifically paint coatings is provided that combines fluid stored in separate reservoir containers prior to expelling the mixture for application. The reservoirs may be comprised of collapsible and disposable bags that eject its fluid upon activation of an actuator or expanding bladder. The fluid components are combined and blended together in a mixer that is positioned between the reservoirs and a nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Staunton, Gregory A. Brainard, Michael J. Brainard
  • Paint applicator
    Patent number: 8501282
    Abstract: A system for applying coatings and more specifically paint coatings is provided that combines fluid stored in separate reservoir containers prior to expelling the mixture for application. The reservoirs may be comprised of collapsible and disposable bags that eject its fluid upon activation of an actuator or expanding bladder. The fluid components are combined and blended together in a mixer that is positioned between the reservoirs and a nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Staunton, Gregory A. Brainard, Michael J. Brainard
  • PAINT APPLICATOR
    Publication number: 20130001317
    Abstract: A system for applying coatings and more specifically paint coatings is provided that combines fluid stored in separate reservoir containers prior to expelling the mixture for application. The reservoirs may be comprised of collapsible and disposable bags that eject its fluid upon activation of an actuator or expanding bladder. The fluid components are combined and blended together in a mixer that is positioned between the reservoirs and a nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas J. Staunton, Gregory A. Brainard, Michael J. Brainard
  • PAINT APPLICATOR
    Publication number: 20100098870
    Abstract: A system for applying coatings and more specifically paint coatings is provided that combines fluid stored in separate reservoir containers prior to expelling the mixture for application. The reservoirs may be comprised of collapsible and disposable bags that eject its fluid upon activation of an actuator or expanding bladder. The fluid components are combined and blended together in a mixer that is positioned between the reservoirs and a nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Staunton, Gregory A. Brainard, Michael J. Brainard