Patents by Inventor Raymond J. Bihn

Raymond J. Bihn 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).

  • Spray gun nozzle assembly retainer clip and spray gun nozzle assembly
    Patent number: 4712739
    Abstract: A clip for frictionally holding an air cap or a fluid tip on a spray gun when a retainer ring is removed and an improved nozzle assembly including the clip. For an air atomization type spray gun, the clip is positioned in a chamber defined between the air cap and the fluid tip for frictionally engaging both the air cap and the fluid tip. For an air assisted airless spray gun, the clip holds the fluid tip on the end of the barrel. The clip temporarily holds the air cap or the fluid tip in place when a retainer ring is removed during assembly or disassembly of the nozzle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Champion Spark Plug Company
    Inventor: Raymond J. Bihn