Motor-operated Patents (Class 239/332)
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Patent number: 12145169Abstract: A fluid dispensing device includes a housing and a reciprocating piston fluid pump coupled to the housing. The reciprocating piston fluid pump includes a piston disposed within a cylinder. The piston is configured to pressurize at least one pumping chamber. A motor is coupled to the housing and connected to the reciprocating piston fluid pump to actuate the piston. A wobble assembly connects the motor to the piston of the reciprocating piston fluid pump. A spray tip connected to an outlet of the at least one pumping chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: David J. Thompson, Jerry D. Horning, William M. Blenkush, Eric J. Finstad, Bradley H. Hines, Marius J. Luczak, Diane Olson, Philip K. Snider, Harold D. Johnson, Jimmy Wing Sum Tam
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Patent number: 12097524Abstract: A battery powered fluid sprayer includes a shelter that the battery is mounted in to provide power to the electric components of the sprayer. The shelter protects the battery from falling fluid droplets. The shelter extends above the battery and projects outward laterally and longitudinally to protect the battery. The battery can move vertically downward to dismount from the fluid sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Earles, Brian M. Mulgrew
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Patent number: 12023701Abstract: An energy gathering device and an ultrasonic humidifier relate to a field of humidifier technology. The energy gathering device includes an energy gathering tube and an energy gathering floating body. The energy gathering device is arranged in a mist outlet tube. The mist outlet tube is disposed inside a water tank of an ultrasonic humidifier. The energy gathering floating body includes an energy gathering cavity. A first end of the energy gathering cavity is communicated with a second end of the energy gathering cavity. An extension direction of the energy gathering cavity is same as an extension direction of a tube cavity of the mist outlet tube. The energy gathering tube is fixed in the energy gathering cavity. A tube cavity of the energy gathering tube is communicated with the energy gathering cavity of the energy gathering floating body.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Inventor: Tao Liu
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Patent number: 11986850Abstract: A handheld sprayer (10?) includes a fluid module (12?) mounted to a drive module (14?) at a static connection (16?) and a dynamic connection (18?). The static connection (16?) supportably attached the fluid module (12?) to the drive module (14?). The dynamic connection (18?) connects a drive (84) of the drive module (14?) to a pump (24?) of the fluid module (12?) such that the drive (84) can power the pump (24?) by the dynamic connection (18?). The fluid contacting components of the handheld sprayer (10?) are in the fluid module (12?). The fluid module (12?) can be mounted to and dismounted from the drive module (14?) by a sliding motion.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Inventors: James C. Schroeder, Aaron R. Laho, Steve J. Wrobel, Joshua D. Roden
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Patent number: 11708822Abstract: The present application relates to a high-pressure cleaning machine, comprising: a housing, a motor, a transmission mechanism, a pump, a handle, a detachable rechargeable battery pack and a nozzle, wherein the pump comprises a central chamber, a water inlet, a water outlet and a single plunger, a water inlet chamber connected to the water inlet, and a water outlet chamber connected to the water outlet, and wherein the plunger is disposed in the central chamber and is driven by the motor to perform reciprocating motion in the central chamber; wherein the motor, the transmission mechanism and the pump are located at one end of the handle, and the battery pack is located at the other end of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Pinghua Wu, Yong Qiao, Haijun Zhang
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Patent number: 11673152Abstract: A battery-operated dispenser includes a shell with a moveable slider for extending a barrel of the dispenser to allow targeted application of a fluid or product from a container to which the dispenser is attached.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems CorporationInventors: Ryan A. Bailey, Bryan K. Fields, William L. Driskell, Linn D. Wanbaugh, Connie Tran
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Patent number: 11642683Abstract: A portable, battery-powered liquid sprayer is operable to eject liquids. The sprayer includes a power unit including a base having a motor housed therein. The sprayer further includes a sprayer tank including a reservoir, an outlet fluidly connected with the reservoir, and a pump fluidly connected with the reservoir and the outlet. The sprayer tank is configured for selective engagement with the power unit. When the sprayer tank engages the power unit, the motor is operable to selectively drive the pump to pump liquid from the reservoir for ejection through the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan M. Mantes, Daniel Reif, Dalton F. Hansen
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Patent number: 11542643Abstract: A method for preparing an insulating product based on wool includes an aeration step inside a device, the device including a chamber and at least one structure capable of generating a turbulent gaseous flow, during the aeration step. A stream of carrier gas is introduced into the chamber and a wool in the form of nodules or flakes is subjected to the turbulent flow of this carrier gas with entrainment in one sense in a direction A and in the opposite sense in a direction B that is the opposite to the direction A so that within the chamber there is at least in one plane perpendicular to the direction A in which the wool entrained in the direction A crosses the wool entrained in the direction B.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVERInventors: Nicolas Dovetta, Mathilde Siband, Foucault De Francqueville
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Patent number: 11534783Abstract: A release agent spray system for a vehicle that is used for removing temporary tape from pavement surfaces. The release agent spray system includes a reservoir containing a release agent, a pump for pumping release agent from the reservoir, and a handheld sprayer connected to the reservoir by a fluid conduit or tube and connected electrically to the pump. The handheld sprayer includes an activation switch for activating the pump to deliver release agent from the reservoir to the handheld sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Inventor: James P. Shea
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Patent number: 11440037Abstract: A portable mist wand system, which has a housing assembly, a tank assembly, a handle assembly, a battery assembly, a pump motor assembly, a wand panel assembly, a wand assembly, and a solenoid assembly. The housing assembly has a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, and lateral panels. The tank assembly is secured to the top panel and trapped by the front panel, the handle assembly is mounted onto the top panel, the battery assembly is secured to the top panel, the pump motor assembly is secured to the rear panel, the wand panel assembly is mounted onto the front panel, and the solenoid assembly is mounted onto the bottom panel. The housing assembly houses the tank assembly, the battery assembly, the pump motor assembly, and the solenoid assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2022Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: ZAP MOSQUITO SOLUTIONS INC.Inventor: Keith Donald Brookins
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Patent number: 11338313Abstract: An applicator comprises a housing having a liquid input, a pump, a motor, and a power source; a trigger for providing selective control over the pump; a wand hingedly connected to the housing; and a nozzle coupled to the wand for discharging liquid from the applicator. The nozzle and the liquid input are in fluid communication via the pump and various conduits of the applicator.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.Inventors: Randy M. Goodwin, Paul Havlovitz, Sean David Montag, Jay F. Perkins
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Patent number: 10968903Abstract: A pump draws fluid from a reservoir and drives the fluid downstream to a spray tip where the fluid is applied to a surface. The pump includes a polymer pump body and a metallic piston configured to reciprocate relative to and within the polymer pump body. The metallic piston interfaces with an inner cylinder formed within the polymer pump body and pumps fluid through the polymer pump body to a spray nozzle downstream of the inner cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Diane L. Olson, Christopher C. Hines, Robert W. Kinne
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Patent number: 10952517Abstract: A film forming device 10 including a distance measurement unit 30 for measuring the distance between the skin S and the device 10, a distance decision unit 31 for deciding whether the distance measured by the distance measurement unit 30 is proper for electrostatic spraying, and a distance notification unit 32 for notifying a user of the decision by the distance decision unit 31. The film forming device 10 is of hand-held type small enough and configured to be held by the user's hand. The device 10 preferably includes an angle measurement unit 42 for measuring the angle between the electrostatic spray direction and the skin S.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Ikuo Fukuda, Shinji Kodama
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Patent number: 10213799Abstract: The present application is directed to a cordless Multi-Use Portable Hand-Held Sprayer with a pump connected to an electric motor which is powered by a rechargeable battery that has been designed to produce a continuous spray from an internal liquid on-board liquid containing reservoir, or from external liquid sources through a suction tube when larger quantities of liquid are required, followed by a positive shut-off. It is made from non-corrosive materials that will not be affected by fluids containing salts or acids. More particularly, a battery powered multi-use portable Hand-Held sprayer device is provided which can be constructed in multiple sizes, mini, small, medium and large, for multiple uses, and configured to pick-up liquid from any liquid source, as well as configured to hold any liquid in an internal reservoir. The unit's nozzle is adjustable from a fine mist to a strong direct line spray.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Edward Lee Roczey
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Patent number: 10022742Abstract: An applicator comprises a housing having a liquid input, a pump, a motor, and a power source; a trigger for providing selective control over the pump; a wand hingedly connected to the housing; and a nozzle coupled to the wand for discharging liquid from the applicator. The nozzle and the liquid input are in fluid communication via the pump and various conduits of the applicator.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.Inventors: Randy M. Goodwin, Paul Havlovitz, Sean David Montag, Jay F. Perkins
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Patent number: 9968954Abstract: A fluid sprayer comprises a fluid source, a spray tip, a pump, and an outlet check value assembly. The spray tip has a fluid outlet aperture, and the pump is disposed to pump fluid from the fluid source out the fluid outlet aperture. The outlet check valve is disposed between the pump and the spray tip, and includes a sealing element, a seat, and a polymer housing. The seat is aligned to receive the sealing element, and the polymer housing is overmolded about the seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Becker, Craig J. Wojciechowski, Harold D. Johnson
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Patent number: 9938971Abstract: A device for producing a fluid jet suitable for hygienic requirements in mechanical wound cleaning, including removal of biological tissue, may include a drive casing with a drive and a pump module with a pump casing which can be detachably joined. The drive casing may include a positive-locking element and the pump casing may include a positive-locking counter-element. The positive-locking element may interact with the positive-locking counter-element so that the pump casing is imposed a pivotal motion relative to the drive casing until reaching a final position. In final position the pump casing may be connected to the drive casing and a drive element may be connected to an associated drive counter-element. Drive element and drive counter-element may be arranged eccentric to a pivot axis of the pivotal motion and may be formed so a positive-locking connection arises between the drive element and drive counter-element due to the pivotal motion.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Medaxis AGInventors: Beat Moser, Adrian Zweifel, Beat Widmer, Martin Butler, Lukas Christen, Roman Good, Daniel Napoletano
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Patent number: 9815077Abstract: A high pressure capable fluid sprayer includes a piston pump, a main pump housing, and a spray tip. The piston pump has a piston disposed to pump a fluid. The spray tip has an outlet aperture configured to atomize and spray the fluid. The main pump housing is formed of compliant plastic and rated for at least 1600 psi, defines a main pump chamber surrounding the piston, and is disposed to receive fluid from a fluid source.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Becker, Craig J. Wojciechowski, Harold D. Johnson
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Patent number: 9415427Abstract: A machine for working a surface with a high-pressure water jet, comprising a mobile chassis (11) with a boom (14) that carries a lance (22) with a nozzle (23) for spraying water, and a drive unit (35) that comprises a motor and control units for the chassis and the boom. The chassis (11) comprises an underframe (33) and a carrier unit (34) shiftably mounted on the underframe, which carrier unit carries the boom (14) and the drive unit (35) so that the machine's center of gravity can be shifted by shifting the carrier on the underframe.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Conjet ABInventor: Lars Goran Nilsson
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Patent number: 9237789Abstract: A hair dryer system includes a hair dryer connectable to a power source and having a power connection, an attachment that is connectable to the power connection and is supplied power from the power source by the power connection. When the hair dryer is connected to the attachment by the power connection, the hair dryer and attachment consume a predetermined amount of power. When the hair dryer is disconnected from the attachment, the hair dryer consumes less power than the predetermined amount of power.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Inventor: Barry V Prehodka
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Patent number: 9162507Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a first circulation pump which is provided in a channel between a print head and a first storage tank and which supplies ink from a second storage tank to the print head. The printing apparatus further includes a second circulation pump which is provided in a channel between the first storage tank and the second storage tank which supplies ink from the first storage tank to the second storage tank. The printing apparatus further includes a control unit which controls the driving of the first circulation pump and second circulation pump, and a detecting unit which detects the amount of ink stored in the second storage tank. The control unit controls the driving of the second circulation pump on the basis of a detection result by the detecting unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroyuki Tanaka, Shunya Sunouchi, Seiji Suzuki, Takaya Sato
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Patent number: 9103360Abstract: Disclosed is a microactuator using growth and destruction of bubbles including a first chamber provided with a heating plate installed at an exterior of a bottom surface of the first chamber to generate heat, and filled with a first liquid working fluid such that bubbles are caused, by heat, to grow at an interface of a cavity on an inner surface of the first chamber to be heated, a second chamber provided with a heating plate installed at an exterior of a bottom surface of the second chamber to generate heat, and filled with a second liquid working fluid such that bubbles are caused, by heat, to grow at an interface of a cavity on an inner surface of the second chamber to be heated, a connection path to connect the first chamber and the second chamber to each other, the connection path being provided therein with a moving member adapted to isolate the first and second chambers from each other and to move when internal pressure changes according to growth and destruction of the bubbles, a first subline to conType: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Korea Institute of Energy ResearchInventors: Sung-Il Kim, Ki-Ho Park, Won-Pyo Chun, Kye-Jung Lee
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Patent number: 9033258Abstract: In order to improve a high-pressure cleaning apparatus comprising a pump unit adapted to be driven by motor, a first connection element for detachable connection to a liquid supply conduit, said first connection element being connected to the suction side of the pump unit, and a second connection element for detachable connection to a high-pressure conduit, said second connection element being connected to the pressure side of the pump unit, such that it can be handled in a more user-friendly manner, the invention proposes that the first connection element and/or the second connection element be oriented in a direction facing upward away from a supporting surface for the high-pressure cleaning apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Alfred Kaercher GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Werner Schwab, Peter Pfaff
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Patent number: 9016599Abstract: A fluid dispensing device comprises a housing body, a reciprocating piston fluid pump, a primary drive element, a wobble assembly and a spray tip. The reciprocating piston fluid pump has a piston disposed within a pumping chamber inside the housing body. The primary drive element is coupled to the housing body to provide a rotary input. The wobble assembly connects the primary drive element to the reciprocating piston fluid pump to convert the rotary input into reciprocating input to the piston. The spray tip connects to an outlet of the pumping chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: Harold D. Johnson, Jimmy Wing Sum Tam, Bradley H. Hines, Glenn W. Davidson
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Patent number: 8994529Abstract: Embodiments described herein comprise an apparatus and method for controlling and monitoring a mosquito misting system. The apparatus includes a chemical reservoir, a delivery system, a spray system, one or more sensors, a communication network and a misting management unit. The sensors may detect normal and abnormal operations of the misting system and send this data to the misting management unit. The misting management unit may then analyze the data and determine the problem. If the problem can be fixed without personnel, the misting management unit may simply adjust the system and fix the problem. If the problem requires personnel, the system may automatically schedule the service call based on a number of criteria.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Jeffrey C. White
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Patent number: 8991731Abstract: A swivel fitting used to connect to various components in a fluid handling system is provided. The swivel fitting incorporates an annular chamfer surface to reduce the affect that the fitting has on the flow properties of the fluid when the fluid is caused to flow through the fitting. The use of the swivel fitting in a paint supply line is also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Hosco Fittings, LLCInventors: Jan Pitzer, Bill Bertakis, Jerry Verhoven, Randall Sandifur
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Patent number: 8985482Abstract: A tank holding a quantity of liquid releasably connects to an electric pump module through a connector to provide a portable sprayer. The tank connects to a feed line that supplies spray nozzle with the liquid. The connector combines a quick disconnect connector with a pressure relief valve. The electric pump module includes an electric pump, a switch assembly, and a check valve. The electric pump module directs gas through the check valve into the connector to increase the gas pressure in the tank and force the liquid in the tank to flow through the feed line and out the spray nozzle. The switch assembly turns off the electric pump when the gas pressure in the tank exceeds a predetermined limit while maintaining the flow of liquid through the spray nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Fore front Product Design, LLCInventors: Phillip B. Schrum, Mark A. Verosky, David J. Krygowski
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Patent number: 8931716Abstract: The invention refers to a spray pump device for spraying a liquid operated by a memory shape element. The spraying device is provided with a memory shape alloy wire with electrical resistivity, that is able to generate heat that increases its temperature so that due to memory shape property, the wire shrinks when current is applied. This shrinking permits the wire to activate a pump that atomizes a volatile substance.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Zobele Holding SpAInventors: Stefano DeFlorian, Julio César Ruiz Ballesteros, Walter Sordo, Daniel Mosconi
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Patent number: 8919669Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to fluid spraying devices and systems and more specifically, but not by limitation, to a fluid intake assembly configured to be used with a remote fluid source to supply fluid material from the remote fluid source to a fluid sprayer. In one example, a fluid intake assembly for a fluid sprayer is provided. The assembly includes an inlet tube providing at least a portion of a fluid path between a remote fluid source and the fluid sprayer. The assembly also includes a fluid flow control mechanism configured to allow a flow of fluid material in the fluid path in a first direction and restrict a flow of fluid material in the fluid path in a second, opposite direction. In one example, the fluid flow control mechanism comprises a valve mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventor: Jeffrey E. Sandahl
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Patent number: 8893984Abstract: An improved misting bottle and fan apparatus capable of both convective cooling and evaporative cooling independent of either other. The operator can select to have the convective cooling effects of air being blown over the operator. The operator can select to have the evaporative cooling effects of pressurized fluid forced through a small orifice showered down at the operator. In the alternative, the operator is able to select both style of cooling using this device. The positioning and shape of the atomizing device in relation to the forced air is unique as well as the shaping of the air flow optimizes the cooling effects. Location of the atomizing device is proscribed as to prevent the occurrence of drips and runs commonly associated with misting fans.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventors: Michael Sands, Michael Davis
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Publication number: 20140339337Abstract: An automatic aroma sprayer formed of a housing, a bottom cap, a lower gearbox shell, an upper gearbox shell, a pressure bar, a motor, a sprayer head, a functional circuit board and a power supply unit is disclosed. The functional circuit board controls the motor to rotate a gear set in moving a pressure bar inside the upper gearbox shell to press a top nozzle tip of an aroma bottle, causing the sprayer head to spray a predetermined amount of a fine spray of liquefied aromatic substance out of a glass aroma bottle automatically at a predetermined time interval.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: SERENE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LTD.Inventor: Ming Jen HSIAO
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Patent number: 8876022Abstract: The present invention relates to a droplet discharge apparatus that includes a nozzle for discharging a droplet from a tip thereof, and a discharge unit for injecting a gas toward the tip of the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Postech Academy—Industry FoundationInventors: In-Tae Kim, Geunbae Lim, Seong-Wan Kim
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Patent number: 8827183Abstract: A hand-held paint spray gun apparatus having a paint reservoir on the gun and reciprocating piston driven by a motor in the hand-held paint spray gun, the gun having a multiple orifice spray tip with a pair of apertures emitting generally fan or cone shaped overlapping spray patterns. A locking nut retains the cylinder to a motor frame and a frame carries the spray tip, with one of the nut and frame having a corrugated surface and the other of the locking nut and the spray tip frame having a plurality of protrusions engaging the corrugated surface. The protrusions are spaced apart circumferentially from each other and with respect to the spacing of a plurality of troughs and crests in the corrugated surface such that only one protrusion at a time is nested in a trough of the corrugated surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventor: Michael B. Jones
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Patent number: 8771799Abstract: A system for spray delivery of liquids comprising a motor axially coupled to one or more pistons through a wobble plate coupling. Each piston feeds an input port of a swirl chamber spray nozzle. Each piston may separately pulse the swirl chamber using a different injection point. In one embodiment, the spray nozzle, swirl chamber, feed channels and cylinder heads for the cylinders may be formed as a single integrated casting. In one embodiment, the sprayer may include an intermediate plate rotatably mounted on the wobble plate. The sprayer may include a piston cap with a flat contact with the wobble plate/intermediate plate and a spherical interface with the piston. In a further embodiment, the system may be configured for handheld application of liquids and may comprise a tank for holding the liquid, a power source and control actuator together with the spray pump and nozzle in a hand operable package.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: JM Harwood LLCInventor: Michael R. Harwood
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Patent number: 8746586Abstract: A device for spraying a cosmetic or dermatological composition may comprise an ultrasound or electrostatic spray head, an airflow generator for entraining a spray of composition particles atomized by the spray head and a conditioning device, the conditioning device arranged to modify the temperature of the outgoing stream of air.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Nicolas Duru, Marion Prunier
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Patent number: 8746585Abstract: A power trigger sprayer comprising an integrated nozzle and pump assembly. The pump may comprise one or more pistons. Each piston feeds an input port of a swirl chamber spray nozzle. The nozzle is pulsed at a high rate, producing a predetermined spray pattern. In a further embodiment, the sprayer may be configured for handheld application of liquids and may comprise a tank for holding the liquid, a power source and control actuator together with the spray pump and nozzle in a hand operable unit. The sprayer may comprise a drip guard for directing drip flow away from the trigger and hand grip portion of the sprayer. The sprayer may include a battery within the hand grip portion. The battery may be in a battery module with grip/latch tabs allowing easy removal and replacement of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: JM Harwood LLCInventors: Michael R. Harwood, James Richard Bullington
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Patent number: 8740107Abstract: A liquid atomizer (1) with battery-powered (1) piezoelectric vibration device (4), of the type timed to occur between alternate activation cycles and rest cycles and including a first electronic supply circuit (2) with an impulse current generator (9) at a relatively high voltage and a second supply circuit (5a) of the piezoelectric vibration device (4) at a relatively low voltage, as well as a switch device (10, 11) apt to connect in alternate phases the supply of the piezoelectric vibration device (4)—in a same actuation cycle—to the first circuit and to the second circuit. An actuation method of the atomizer is also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Zobele Holding S.p.A.Inventors: Fabio Marchetti, Daniel Mosconi
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Patent number: 8714464Abstract: Various embodiments provide a bicycle misting system or apparatus. Example embodiments include a manual (e.g., trigger-activated) or automated (e.g., valve-activated) system that is sell-contained, small, and light-weight. Various embodiments improve safety, allow convenient interchangeability of the fluid reservoir, and enable easy installation on a bicycle with or without a mounting system on the bicycle itself. Embodiments also allow the rider to select a variety of spray types, stream, spray, or mist depending on the intended use or amount of fluid desired for each release. The various embodiments provide for an improved cooling fluid delivery system of design simplicity, ease of use, and interchangeability that allows a cyclist an evaporative cooling concept safely, efficiently and conveniently, while riding in conditions of elevated or extreme temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Spruzza LLCInventors: David Carrozza, Cameron Carrozza
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Patent number: 8662418Abstract: A showerhead system for dispensing soap and water simultaneously having a reservoir with an inner cavity for holding a material, a first and second opening are each in the reservoir providing access to the inner cavity, a reservoir hose extending from the second opening into the inner cavity, a pump fluidly connected to the reservoir hose having a switch activating and deactivating the pump, a connector hose fluidly connected to the pump, and a showerhead having an inner cavity and a connector base for fluidly connecting to a main water line in.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: Peter M. Ferrante
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Publication number: 20140034754Abstract: A fluid dispensing device comprises a housing body, a fluid container, a reciprocating piston fluid pump, a primary drive element and a spray tip. The housing body is configured to be carried and supported by an operator of the hand held airless fluid dispensing device during operation. The fluid container is supported by the housing body. The reciprocating piston fluid pump is coupled to the housing body and comprises at least two pumping chambers configured to be actuated out of phase by at least one piston. The primary drive element is coupled to the housing body and connected to the reciprocating piston fluid pump to actuate the at least one piston. The spray tip is connected to an outlet of at least one of the pumping chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: David J. Thompson, Jerry D. Horning, William M. Blenkush, Eric J. Finstad, Bradley H. Hines, Marius J. Luczak, Diane Olson, Philip K. Snider, Harold D. Johnson, Jimmy Wing Sum Tam
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Patent number: 8627596Abstract: A method is provided for inhibiting plant growth by inducing hypothermia by applying a treating substance to summer annual weeds and grasses. Susceptible undesirable plants will be killed by this treatment, while non-susceptible desirable plants will not be adversely affected by this treatment. Compressed carbon dioxide may be applied to other summer grasses to cause the grasses to become dormant. An apparatus is provided for inducing hypothermia in undesirable plants by applying a treating substance. A canister capable of housing gas may be provided. A valve may be provided to control the amount and pressure of gas dispensed from the canister.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Artic, Inc.Inventors: Robby James Howerton, Gina Marie Stewart, Steven Lee Worm, Michael Alan Batalia
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Patent number: 8596555Abstract: A handheld airless fluid dispensing device comprises a pump, a drive element and an orifice element. The pump directly pressurizes a fluid. The drive element supplies power to the pump. The orifice element is connected to the pump and atomizes un-thinned architectural coating to a particle size of no greater than approximately 150 microns. The pump generates orifice pressures up to approximately 2.48 MPa and the orifice has an area of approximately 18.7 mm2. In one embodiment, the pump, drive element and orifice element are integrated into a handheld housing. In one embodiment, the pump comprises a reciprocating piston fluid pump comprising at least two pumping chambers configured to be actuated out of phase by at least one piston. In another embodiment, the reciprocating piston fluid pump comprises two pistons having different displacements that are linearly actuated by a wobble assembly driven by a gear reducer and an electric motor.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventors: David J. Thompson, Jerry D. Horning, William M. Blenkush, Eric J. Finstad, Bradley H. Hines, Mariusz J. Luczak, Diane Olson, Philp K. Snider, Harold D. Johnson, Jimmy Wing Sum Tam
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Patent number: 8584971Abstract: The subject invention relates to a power sprayer that offers flexibility of movement because it can be battery operated and is designed to eliminate the need for cleaning its spray nozzle after being used. Paint colors can be changed quickly by simply changing the media cartridges that are adapted for simple attachment to the sprayer. The media cartridges used in conjunction with the sprayers of this invention can also eliminate the inconvenience associated with refilling conventional power sprayers with a desired media. The present invention more specifically discloses a sprayer media cartridge system comprising: (a) a media container, (b) a self-cleaning nozzle, (c) a media shut-off means, (d) a primary media atomizing aperture in a configuration relative to the self-cleaning nozzle, (e) a movable media containment member within the media container, (f) a gas transfer interface, and (g) a power unit engagement means.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Akron Device Technologies, LLCInventors: Peter P. Seabase, Thomas K. Milo, Gordon R. Schorr
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Patent number: 8573511Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems and devices for spraying fluid materials such as paints, stains, and the like, and more specifically, but not by limitation, to a dual voltage electromagnet motor for an airless fluid sprayer. In one example, a dual-voltage electric airless fluid sprayer is provided and includes a fluid reservoir and a pump configured to receive fluid from the fluid reservoir. An electric motor is operably coupled to the pump and includes a plurality of windings. The plurality of windings include a first winding portion having a first wire gauge and a first number of windings and a second winding portion having a second wire gauge and second number of windings. A power-module receiving portion is configured to receive a power module to couple one of the first or second winding portions to a source of electrical power.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Wagner Spray Tech CorporationInventor: Jeffrey E. Sandahl
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Patent number: 8550378Abstract: An automated sprayer for spraying the walls of a shower enclosure with a liquid cleanser dispenses the cleanser using a pumping system and rotatable spray head. The sprayer has a showerhead mountable housing with an adjustable hanger. There is a portion of the housing for supporting a bottle of cleanser in an inverted fashion. The bottle is vented through a piercing post. A single motor both drives the pump and rotates the spray head.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Amber N. Mazooji, Terry M. Kovara, Peter M. Neumann, Michael W. Allen, Stephen D. Beverley, Paul M. Blankenship, Mark K. Romandy
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Publication number: 20130206856Abstract: A portable airless sprayer comprises a housing, a motor, a pump, a spray tip and a trigger. The motor is mounted to the housing. The pump is mounted to the housing and is driven by the motor. The spray tip assembly receives pressurized fluid from the pump. The trigger is configured to actuate the spray tip assembly and activate the motor. A method of operating a portable airless sprayer comprises moving a lever over a stroke, displacing a valve pin, and activating a motor. The valve pin is displaced with the lever to actuate a spray valve. The motor is activated with the lever to drive a pump that provides fluid to the spray valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.Inventor: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.
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Publication number: 20130206867Abstract: An airless spray tip comprises a body, a barrel and a needle. The body has an axial fluid passage, and a tip bore extending transversely through the axial fluid passage. The barrel extends into the tip bore and includes a tip passage fluidly connected to the axial fluid passage. The needle is disposed in the axial fluid passage to engage the tip passage. An airless spray tip comprises a barrel, a fluid passage, a spray orifice and a tip seat. The barrel extends in an axial direction. The fluid passage extends through the barrel transverse to the axial direction. The spray orifice is disposed in the fluid passage. The tip seat is disposed in the fluid passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.Inventor: Graco Minnesota Inc.
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Patent number: 8500041Abstract: A portable direct-circuit sprayer includes a body. The body includes a water chamber therein for containing water, a component chamber therein and with two open sides, and an integrated floor between two portions of the water chamber between which the component chamber is positioned. A pump is installed in the component chamber in order to pressurize the water from the water chamber. A panel shuts one of the open sides of the component chamber. A cover shuts the other open side of the component chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Scott Wu
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Patent number: 8418936Abstract: A sprayer and a releasable bottle are provided. The sprayer includes a main housing having a pump and a nozzle coupled in a material flow path. The housing further includes a bottle receptacle and a bottle adapter, which is fluidically coupled to the material flow path and has a lower, sealing surface and a lower fitting. An adapter spring applies a downward displacement force to the bottle adapter. The bottle is insertable into the bottle receptacle through an opening in the receptacle and has a top, which engages the lower sealing surface when inserted fully into the receptacle. The bottle includes a tube adapter that mates with the lower fitting and is coupled to a tube carried within the bottle. A latch retains the bottle in the receptacle in a latched state and releases the bottle from the receptacle in a released state.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Global Opportunities Investment Group, LLCInventors: Todd R. Schaeffer, Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Nick Stanca
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Patent number: 8408483Abstract: A dental water jet apparatus for adjusting a pressurized water stream from a pump to a tip moves pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. A flow control knob may be turned to selectively adjust the water pressure supplied by the tip between a minimum and a maximum value. When the flow control knob is turned in a first direction, the volume of fluid directed towards the tip decreases and the volume of fluid returned to an inlet of the pump increases. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Brian Boyd, Brian R. Williams, Kurt M. Taylor