Patents Assigned to Karcher North America, Inc.
  • FLOOR TREATMENT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20230240500
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floor or ground surface. Devices provided herein include various features to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of cleaning operations. Such devices includes, but are not limited to, bearing protector devices, cord and cable management devices, and ergonomic features useful with ride-on floor treating machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael William Mingee, Daniel Venard
  • Communicative lighting system for a floor cleaning device
    Patent number: 11678415
    Abstract: Robotic devices are provided that can be operated in an autonomous mode. In various embodiments, the devices comprise lighting elements that are capable of displaying information to humans within a robotic environment. A variety of future and near-future actions are expressed through different operations and sequences of the lighting elements. The lighting elements further enable the device to express a current status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Justin LaMar, Nicole Willer
  • Vented cover plate
    Patent number: 11346579
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to protective devices and cover members. In some embodiments, cover members are provided that are operable to protect covered components and to allow heat dissipation from the components. Cover members of the present disclosure are suitable for use with heat exchangers including, for example, those provided with hot water pressure washers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Guillermo Morales, Trent Garner, Glenn Schmierer
  • PORTABLE FLUID COLLECTION AND FILTRATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210101803
    Abstract: Fluid treatment and recycling systems are provided. In various embodiments, systems are provided that are portable or semi-portable such that the systems can be conveyed to various locations or work sites. Systems are provided with a plurality of filtration elements or stages. Systems of the present disclosure are operable to remove coarse and fine particulates from a quantity of fluid such that the fluid is rendered suitable for further use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Allen Hurtado, Gerardo Angel Gonzalez-Chapa, Trent Garner, Kyle Murray
  • PRESSURE WASHER HAVING A TUBULAR FRAME MEMBER
    Publication number: 20210069754
    Abstract: A frame for a pressure washing device is provided. The frame comprises at least one tubular member and a plurality of bends are provided in the tubular member. The frame is preferably devoid of a support plate and is adapted to receive at least one of a power source and a pump that is directly mounted to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Charles J. Luby, Michael Meyer, Marcos Moreno Pastor
  • Systems and methods for managing heat transfer in a pressure washer
    Patent number: 10914300
    Abstract: A pressure washing device is provided with a bypass mode. The device comprises a bypass mode and bypass structure that is in fluid communication with a fluid tank for at least one of storing and cooling a fluid that has been heated to unacceptable levels. The present disclosure further provides various devices and features for managing and mitigating heating and over-heating of fluids and components in communication with the fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Hector Valdez Jaramillo, Eric L. Shark, Adam Bearup
  • Portable vacuum and related accessories
    Patent number: 10869586
    Abstract: An improved wet/dry vacuum device is provided. The device comprises features for enhancing the portability, mobility and usefulness of existing wet/dry vacuums and canister vacuum devices. Features of devices of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, hose storage features, accessory storage features, and power cord management features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Manuel Schulze, Sheri Huther, Jonathan Guilford
  • Pressure washer having a tubular frame member
    Patent number: 10835933
    Abstract: A frame for a pressure washing device is provided. The frame comprises at least one tubular member and a plurality of bends are provided in the tubular member. The frame is preferably devoid of a support plate and is adapted to receive at least one of a power source and a pump that is directly mounted to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Charles J. Luby, Michael Meyer, Marcos Moreno Pastor
  • VENTED COVER PLATE
    Publication number: 20200340710
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to protective devices and cover members. In some embodiments, cover members are provided that are operable to protect covered components and to allow heat dissipation from the components. Cover members of the present disclosure are suitable for use with heat exchangers including, for example, those provided with hot water pressure washers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Guillermo Morales, Trent Garner, Glenn Schmierer
  • Floor cleaning device with disinfection capabilities
    Patent number: 10814358
    Abstract: Methods and systems for cleaning floor surfaces are provided. In various embodiments, floor cleaning devices comprise enhanced cleaning and disinfecting capabilities. A clean fluid storage tank and a spent fluid storage tank are provided on-board the device. Means for creating cavitation bubbles to enhance cleaning are contemplated. Additionally, chemical agents and systems are contemplated for sanitizing surfaces as well as fluid that is captured or recaptured by the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Piwonka-Corle, Garrett Geer, Rylee Schauer
  • COMMUNICATIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR A FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200272154
    Abstract: Robotic devices are provided that can be operated in an autonomous mode. In various embodiments, the devices comprise lighting elements that are capable of displaying information to humans within a robotic environment. A variety of future and near-future actions are expressed through different operations and sequences of the lighting elements. The lighting elements further enable the device to express a current status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Justin LaMar, Nicole Willer
  • FLOOR TREATMENT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20200237177
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floor or ground surface. Devices provided herein include various features to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of cleaning operations. Such devices includes, but are not limited to, bearing protector devices, cord and cable management devices, and ergonomic features useful with ride-on floor treating machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Venard, Scott Pyne, Jared Adams
  • WHEEL PROPELLED STEERABLE FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20200121150
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to floor surface cleaning or treatment machines. In various embodiments, powered floor cleaning devices are provided with improved deck assemblies. The deck assemblies are operable to control at least one of the direction and velocity of a floor cleaning device and provide improved handling and cleaning abilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: NICHOLAS BRIAN O'KANE, JOE WHITE, ANTHONY KING
  • Frame for a pressure washer
    Patent number: D901799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Stariha, Javier Garza, Marcos Moreno, Roland Michael Meyer
  • Floor cleaner
    Patent number: D907868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Glenn Schmierer
  • Pressure washer
    Patent number: D915012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Trent Garner, Kyle Murray, Rasmey Yim
  • Portable cleaning device
    Patent number: D919208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: KÄRCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Trent Garner
  • Frame for a pressure washer
    Patent number: D930928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Marcos Moreno Pastor, Michael Meyer
  • Frame for a pressure washer
    Patent number: D992846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Marcos Moreno Pastor, Michael Meyer
  • Floor cleaning machine
    Patent number: D1016416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Trent Garner