Patents by Inventor Samuel William Culbertson

Samuel William Culbertson 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: 6098902
    Abstract: The present invention is a fluid spraying assembly wherein a plurality of differently configured spray guns can be constructed therefrom. The assembly includes fluid spray nozzles and air caps having different configurations and techniques for attaching to a resulting spray gun body. The assembly further includes intermediate components for operably connecting differently configured fluid spray nozzles and air caps to a spray gun body assembly that is substantially common for all resulting spray guns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Coating Atomization Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel William Culbertson, Robert Ray Mellette
  • Patent number: 6085996
    Abstract: A fluid nozzle for an air assisted spray device is disclosed, wherein the fluid nozzle may have a nozzle tip therein which is more resistant to fluid abrasion than other portions of the fluid nozzle. In one embodiment, a plurality of nozzle tips are capable of being interchangeably used with a single main body of the fluid nozzle. Thus, replacement nozzle tips can be used when: (a) a nozzle tip effectiveness deteriorates due to wear, and (b) a fluid to be sprayed requires a nozzle tip with a different configuration. Further, in one embodiment, the fluid nozzle of the present invention provides an annular plenum between a recess wall of the main body, and an exterior portion of the nozzle tip. Such a plenum is used to enhance the volume and turbulence within an air chamber of the spray device prior to the air exiting for atomizing the fluid being sprayed. Thus, such enhanced turbulence provides a more uniform air velocity exiting the air chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Coating Atomization Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel William Culbertson, Robert Ray Mellette