Patents Assigned to Contec, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11871885
    Abstract: A mop head with a structural base and a resilient, compressible cover defining an internal void volume forming a reservoir that can be at least partially filled with a cleaning liquid through a surface opening in the cover. The structural base includes one or more liquid discharge channels which are normally closed off by spring-biased stopper members to prevent discharge of the cleaning liquid. The cleaning liquid may be selectively discharged by application of compressing force against the cover during use. The application of such compressing force displaces the stopper members thereby opening the liquid discharge channels and permitting the cleaning liquid to flow outwardly through the discharge channels and away from the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: CONTEC INC.
    Inventors: Layne Ross, Preston Roe
  • Patent number: 11793370
    Abstract: A manual toilet cleaning tool incorporating an elongated handle of cardboard or similar material permanently affixed to a cleaning pad of biodegradable nonwoven or other suitable material of sufficient abrasive character to provide desired cleaning. The handle may be hollow and be of a generally hydrophilic character which loses its structural integrity when saturated with liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: CONTEC INC.
    Inventor: Layne Z Ross
  • Patent number: 11744432
    Abstract: A manual dusting tool incorporating a handle connected to an elongated bendable paddle member adapted for insertion into a textile sock structure for use in dusting hard-to-access surfaces. The bendable paddle member may be deformably bent in either one or two directions to adopt a curved or serpentine shape as may be desired for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: CONTEC INC.
    Inventor: Layne Z Ross
  • Patent number: 11638505
    Abstract: A wipe dispensing system including a wall-mountable dispenser adapted to clamp a bag of wipes and optional saturating fluid in place in hanging relation below the dispenser such that no additional support structure is required. The mounting locations can be selected to provide access at varying heights directly against a wall without relying on a shelf thereby promoting availability to wheelchair users. Moreover, very little space is required since the bags hang down against the support wall thereby maintaining a relatively small outwardly projecting profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: CONTEC, INC.
    Inventors: John McBride, Jeremy Parker Davis
  • Patent number: 11026553
    Abstract: A mop tool incorporating a resilient deformable polymer mop head adapted to operatively connect to an elongated handle. The mop head has a concave lower face for positioning in opposing relation to a disposable cleaning element. Hooking elements project downwardly away from the lower face for operative engagement with the disposable cleaning element. The concave lower face defines a resilient collapsible arch having an apex substantially at the center of the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: CONTEC INC.
    Inventors: Layne Z Ross, James Ireland
  • Patent number: 10842343
    Abstract: A cleaning tool incorporating a resilient mop head having an attachment assembly extending away from the mop head for operative connection to an elongated handle structure. An adjustable force applicator is disposed in substantially coaxial relation to the elongated handle structure between the handle structure and the attachment assembly. Adjustment of the force applicator by a user permits the application of variable compressive force against the attachment assembly thereby controlling the degree of permitted mop head movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: CONTEC INC.
    Inventor: Donald L. Batts
  • Patent number: 9468353
    Abstract: A mopping system incorporating a multi-use absorptive storage reservoir of fluid retaining material for retention and pressure-induced expulsion of treatment solution to a surface being treated in combination with an independently removable cleaning pad of fibrous construction. The storage reservoir and cleaning pad are adapted to releaseably engage one another in juxtaposed relation such that the cleaning pad may be readily replaced during a treatment operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: CONTEC, INC.
    Inventors: John S. McBride, Jr., Jackson S Burnett, III
  • Patent number: 9241483
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a disinfectant composition includes a peroxide, a peracid, an anionic surfactant, a nonionic polymer, and one or both of a linear fatty alcohol and an alkyl pyrrolidone. The disinfectants provide greater killing rates for microbial populations in short periods of time, and therefore can be considered to be fast-acting disinfectants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffry Golden, Paul Brister
  • Patent number: 8990998
    Abstract: A mopping system incorporating a multi-use absorptive storage reservoir of fluid retaining material for retention and pressure-induced expulsion of treatment solution to a surface being treated in combination with an independently removable cleaning pad of fibrous construction. The storage reservoir and cleaning pad are adapted to releaseably engage one another in juxtaposed relation such that the cleaning pad may be readily replaced during a treatment operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. McBride, Jr., Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Patent number: 8549694
    Abstract: A mop system incorporating a replaceable foam-based mop head. The mop head is adapted to wrap at least partially around a curved support mandrel and to be held in place by releasable engagement between the mandrel and connection elements disposed in localized relation along edge portions of the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Publication number: 20130032503
    Abstract: A containment package for presaturated wiper sheets including a substantially liquid and vapor impermeable body having an interior adapted to receive and store a plurality of wiper sheets presaturated with a solution subject to evaporation. The body includes an access opening adapted for insertion and withdrawal of the wiper sheets through the access opening. At least a first sealing element defining a magnet is supported on a first support structure at a position outside of the interior. At least a second sealing element with magnetic attraction to the first sealing element is disposed on a second support structure at a position outside of the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Contec, Inc.
    Inventor: David P. Nobile
  • Patent number: 7958592
    Abstract: A mop system incorporating a replaceable foam-based mop head. The mop head is adapted to wrap at least partially around a curved support mandrel and to be held in place by releasable engagement between the mandrel and connection elements disposed in localized relation along edge portions of the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Patent number: 7895699
    Abstract: An edgeless mop utilizing a relatively narrow diameter, knit tubular material to form the strands of a mop head wherein the tubular material incorporates an arrangement of elongate depressed channels and raised profile segments extending along its surface in the length direction. This construction increases the overall fluid retaining or sorbency capacity of the mop even while lowering the overall mass of the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter Monroe Hutchins
  • Patent number: 7882589
    Abstract: A mop system for cleanroom use incorporating an autoclavable mop head adapted for snap-on, pressure fit attachment to a frame member having a pair of substantially planar free end portions. The mop head incorporates raised profile insert elements engaging free end portions of the frame member. The mop head is also optionally adapted to retain a dusting cloth or other web structure in removable relation across its surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Publication number: 20090223009
    Abstract: A mop system for cleanroom use incorporating an autoclavable mop head adapted for snap-on, pressure fit attachment to a frame member having a pair of substantially planar free end portions. The mop head incorporates raised profile insert elements engaging free end portions of the frame member. The mop head is also optionally adapted to retain a dusting cloth or other web structure in removable relation across its surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Patent number: 7543351
    Abstract: A mop system for cleanroom use incorporating an autoclavable mop head adapted for snap-on, pressure fit attachment to a frame member having a pair of substantially planar free end portions. The mop head incorporates raised profile insert elements engaging free end portions of the frame member. The mop head is also optionally adapted to retain a dusting cloth or other web structure in removable relation across its surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Publication number: 20080253826
    Abstract: An edgeless mop utilizing a relatively narrow diameter, knit tubular material to form the strands of a mop head wherein the tubular material incorporates an arrangement of elongate depressed channels and raised profile segments extending along its surface in the length direction. This construction increases the overall fluid retaining or sorbency capacity of the mop even while lowering the overall mass of the mop head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: Contec, Inc
    Inventor: Walter Monroe Hutchins
  • Patent number: 7389559
    Abstract: An edgeless mop utilizing a relatively narrow diameter, knit tubular material to form the strands of a mop head wherein the tubular material incorporates an arrangement of elongate depressed channels and raised profile segments extending along its surface in the length direction. This construction increases the overall fluid retaining or sorbency capacity of the mop even while lowering the overall mass of the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter Monroe Hutchins
  • Patent number: D586966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Patent number: D912357
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: CONTEC INC.
    Inventors: Layne Z Ross, James Ireland