Patents by Inventor Pamela J. Muetzel

Pamela J. Muetzel 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: 11707753
    Abstract: A handheld fluid sprayer is configured to draw spray fluid from a reservoir mounted on the fluid sprayer and eject the spray fluid through a nozzle. The reservoir is removably mounted to the fluid sprayer. A priming pathway extends through the fluid sprayer and routes air out of the reservoir to prime the pump. The priming pathway extends from the reservoir and to a side of the pump opposite the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Kinne, Diane L. Olson, Pamela J. Muetzel, Kirsten N. Norman
  • Publication number: 20230013939
    Abstract: A handheld fluid sprayer is configured to draw spray fluid from a reservoir mounted on the fluid sprayer and eject the spray fluid through a nozzle. The reservoir is removably mounted to the fluid sprayer. A priming pathway extends through the fluid sprayer and routes air out of the reservoir to prime the pump. The priming pathway extends from the reservoir and to a side of the pump opposite the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Robert W. Kinne, Diane L. Olson, Pamela J. Muetzel, Kirsten N. Norman
  • Publication number: 20220234062
    Abstract: A handheld fluid sprayer (10) is configured to draw spray fluid from a reservoir (14) mounted on the fluid sprayer and eject the spray fluid through a nozzle (32). The reservoir is removably mounted to the fluid sprayer. A filling apparatus can connect to the reservoir at the same interfaced that the reservoir (14) connects to the fluid sprayer (10). The filling apparatus can be used to refill the reservoir (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Robert W. Kinne, Diane L. Olson, Pamela J. Muetzel, Kirsten N. Norman
  • Publication number: 20210291208
    Abstract: Various embodiments concern a handheld paint sprayer for spraying a paint. The sprayer can comprise a shell body comprising a door that, when opened, exposes an opening into an interior of the shell body, the door configured to close over the opening. The sprayer can further comprise a trigger connected to a handle, a motor in the interior, and a paint reservoir connected to the shell body. The sprayer can further comprise a nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir and a pump located in the interior of the shell body. The pump is operated by the motor, the pump configured to pump the paint from the reservoir out of the nozzle as a spray. The pump is removable from the interior of the shell body through the opening when the door is opened but is not removable through the opening when the door is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Charles W. Dawson, Diane L. Olson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: 11007545
    Abstract: Various embodiments concern a handheld paint sprayer for spraying a paint. The sprayer can comprise a shell body comprising a door that, when opened, exposes an opening into an interior of the shell body, the door configured to close over the opening. The sprayer can further comprise a trigger connected to a handle, a motor in the interior, and a paint reservoir connected to the shell body. The sprayer can further comprise a nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir and a pump located in the interior of the shell body. The pump is operated by the motor, the pump configured to pump the paint from the reservoir out of the nozzle as a spray. The pump is removable from the interior of the shell body through the opening when the door is opened but is not removable through the opening when the door is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Dawson, Diane L. Olson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: 10799894
    Abstract: A spray tip includes a body portion with an aperture extending through the body portion from an aperture inlet to an aperture outlet, and a handle portion attached to the body portion. The handle portion is configured to rotate the body portion. A retainer with an upstream end and a downstream end is positioned in the aperture of the body portion. A pre-orifice piece with an upstream end and a downstream end is positioned in the aperture of the body portion. A tip piece with an upstream end and a downstream end is positioned in the aperture of the body portion. The downstream end comprises an outlet nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Kinne, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: 10195627
    Abstract: A fluid sprayer comprises a fluid source, a spray nozzle, a pump, and a handle with a base. The spray nozzle is disposed to accept a spray tip with an outlet aperture. The pump is disposed to pump fluid from the fluid source out the outlet aperture of the spray tip. The base has a sealable storage slot sized to contain and form an air seal with the spray tip when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Becker, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Publication number: 20180200743
    Abstract: Various embodiments concern a handheld paint sprayer for spraying a paint. The sprayer can comprise a shell body comprising a door that, when opened, exposes an opening into an interior of the shell body, the door configured to close over the opening. The sprayer can further comprise a trigger connected to a handle, a motor in the interior, and a paint reservoir connected to the shell body. The sprayer can further comprise a nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir and a pump located in the interior of the shell body. The pump is operated by the motor, the pump configured to pump the paint from the reservoir out of the nozzle as a spray. The pump is removable from the interior of the shell body through the opening when the door is opened but is not removable through the opening when the door is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Charles W. Dawson, Diane L. Olson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Publication number: 20180178228
    Abstract: A spray tip includes a body portion with an aperture extending through the body portion from an aperture inlet to an aperture outlet, and a handle portion attached to the body portion. The handle portion is configured to rotate the body portion. A retainer with an upstream end and a downstream end is positioned in the aperture of the body portion. A pre-orifice piece with an upstream end and a downstream end is positioned in the aperture of the body portion. A tip piece with an upstream end and a downstream end is positioned in the aperture of the body portion. The downstream end comprises an outlet nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Robert W. Kinne, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Publication number: 20170326563
    Abstract: An adapter allows direct connection of a handheld spray device to paint cans of varying dimensions. The adapter includes a cage for holding the paint can, a cap that connects the cage to the handheld spray device, and a gasket that seals the open upper end of the paint can to the cap. The adapter may also include a suction tube extension that is connectable between the pump inlet and the suction tube of the spray device. A can spacer insert is positionable in the cage to elevate paint cans of varying heights so that the upper ring of the paint can engages the gasket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, Charles W. Dawson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: 9795978
    Abstract: An adapter allows direct connection of a handheld spray device to paint cans of varying dimensions. The adapter includes a cage for holding the paint can, a cap that connects the cage to the handheld spray device, and a gasket that seals the open upper end of the paint can to the cap. The adapter may also include a suction tube extension that is connectable between the pump inlet and the suction tube of the spray device. A can spacer insert is positionable in the cage to elevate paint cans of varying heights so that the upper ring of the paint can engages the gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, Charles W. Dawson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: 9764346
    Abstract: An adapter (14) allows direct connection of a handheld spray device (10) to paint cans (12, 12A, 12B, 12C), of varying dimensions. The adapter (14) includes a cage (60) for holding the paint can (12, 12A, 12B, 12C), a cap (62) that connects the cage (60) to the handheld spray device (10), and a gasket (64) that seals the open upper end of the paint can (12, 12A, 12B, 12C) to the cap (62). The adapter (14) may also include a suction tube extension 66 that is connectable between the pump inlet (52) and the suction tube (54) of the spray device (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, Charles W. Dawson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Publication number: 20160332184
    Abstract: A fluid sprayer comprises a fluid source, a spray nozzle, a pump, and a handle with a base. The spray nozzle is disposed to accept a spray tip with an outlet aperture. The pump is disposed to pump fluid from the fluid source out the outlet aperture of the spray tip. The base has a sealable storage slot sized to contain and form an air seal with the spray tip when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Steven D. Becker, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: D792946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Justin G. Johnston, Christopher A. Lins, Brian M. Mulgrew, James M. Dalton, Steve J. Wrobel, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: D794162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Justin G. Johnston, Christopher A. Lins, Brian M. Mulgrew, James M. Dalton, Steve J. Wrobel, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: D794754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Justin G. Johnston, Christopher A. Lins, Brian M. Mulgrew, James M. Dalton, Steve J. Wrobel, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: D814610
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Dawson, Diane L. Olson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: D844106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Dawson, Diane L. Olson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: D857162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Dawson, Diane L. Olson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: D876485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Pauly, Pamela J. Muetzel, David M. Larsen, Robert W. Kinne