Patents by Inventor Brian F. Kaminer

Brian F. Kaminer 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: 9179816
    Abstract: A fabric steam towel for mounting onto a steam frame of a steam appliance is provided. The pocket includes two complimentary substantially planar layers of fabric joined at their peripheral edge with an open section for mounting onto the steam frame and allowing the open edges to butt against each other. The fabrics are constructed of an outer terry layer and inner material with an upper jersey layer, padding and a lower mesh layer with a 45 degree quilting pattern to improve performance. The fabric is sealed about the frame a first length of a fastener is secured to the inside face along the open edge of one layer with a complimentary length of fastener secured to the inside face of the second layer and extending beyond the edge to allow the open edges of each layer to abut each other and for the fasteners to engage and secure the fabric pocket about the edge of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, Charles Boulos, James N. Lewiecki, Kathleen Jones, Ognjen Vrdoljak
  • Patent number: 9044132
    Abstract: A fabric steam towel for mounting onto a steam frame of a steam appliance is provided. The pocket includes two complimentary substantially planar layers of fabric joined at their peripheral edge with an open section for mounting onto the steam frame and allowing the open edges to butt against each other. The fabrics are constructed of an outer terry layer and inner material with an upper jersey layer, padding and a lower mesh layer with a 45 degree quilting pattern to improve performance. The fabric is sealed about the frame a first length of a fastener is secured to the inside face along the open edge of one layer with a complimentary length of fastener secured to the inside face of the second layer and extending beyond the edge to allow the open edges of each layer to abut each other and for the fasteners to engage and secure the fabric pocket about the edge of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, Charles Boulos, James N. Lewiecki, Kathleen Jones, Ognjen Vrdoljak
  • Publication number: 20150067977
    Abstract: A fabric steam towel for mounting onto a steam frame of a steam appliance is provided. The pocket includes two complimentary substantially planar layers of fabric joined at their peripheral edge with an open section for mounting onto the steam frame and allowing the open edges to butt against each other. The fabrics are constructed of an outer terry layer and inner material with an upper jersey layer, padding and a lower mesh layer with a 45 degree quilting pattern to improve performance. The fabric is sealed about the frame a first length of a fastener is secured to the inside face along the open edge of one layer with a complimentary length of fastener secured to the inside face of the second layer and extending beyond the edge to allow the open edges of each layer to abut each other and for the fasteners to engage and secure the fabric pocket about the edge of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, Charles Boulos, James N. Lewiecki, Kathleen Jones, Ognjen Vrdoljak
  • Publication number: 20140245556
    Abstract: A surface treatment pad arrangement for cleaning appliance includes first and second treatment pads with first and second surface-facing sides, respectively. The first and second surface-facing sides each may include at least one absorbent section and at least one scrubbing section. The absorbent section may be a shag material, and the scrubbing section may include olefin loops. The first and second pads may be connected to one another by one or more connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, David Jalbert, Bastin B. Antonisami
  • Publication number: 20140245551
    Abstract: A surface treatment pad arrangement for a cleaning appliance includes a first treatment pad, a second treatment pad, and one or more connectors which connect the first treatment pad to the second treatment pad. In some embodiments, the connectors maintain the pads in predetermined positions relative to one another when not attached to the appliance, and permit the pads to move relative to one another when attached to the appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: David Jalbert, Brian F. Kaminer
  • Publication number: 20140245554
    Abstract: A surface treatment pad arrangement for cleaning appliance includes first and second treatment pads with first and second surface-facing sides, respectively. The first surface-facing side may include at least one absorbent section and the second surface-facing side may include at least one absorbent section and at least one scrubbing section. The absorbent section of the first surface-facing side may be a shag material, the absorbent section of the second pad may be a terry knit material, and the scrubbing section may include olefin loops. The first and second pads may be connected to one another by one or more connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, David Jalbert
  • Patent number: 8597758
    Abstract: A steam permeable pad for a steam appliance, such as a steam mop or garment press. The pad includes an outer fabric layer and an internal steam management layer which may include a terry fabric. The pad may further include a laminate of jerry fabric, cushioning knit, and open mesh. An attachment feature allows the pad to be mounted to a head or frame of the steam appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, Latha Kalpala
  • Patent number: 8332987
    Abstract: A fabric steam towel for mounting onto a steam frame of a steam appliance is provided. The pocket includes two complimentary substantially planar layers of fabric joined at their peripheral edge with an open section for mounting onto the steam frame and allowing the open edges to butt against each other. The fabrics are constructed of an outer terry layer and inner material with an upper jersey layer, padding and a lower mesh layer with a 45 degree quilting pattern to improve performance. The fabric is sealed about the frame a first length of a fastener is secured to the inside face along the open edge of one layer with a complimentary length of fastener secured to the inside face of the second layer and extending beyond the edge to allow the open edges of each layer to abut each other and for the fasteners to engage and secure the fabric pocket about the edge of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, Charles A. Boulos, James N. Lewiecki, Kathleen V. Jones, Ognjen Vrdoljak
  • Publication number: 20110296633
    Abstract: A fabric steam towel for mounting onto a steam frame of a steam appliance is provided. The pocket includes two complimentary substantially planar layers of fabric joined at their peripheral edge with an open section for mounting onto the steam frame and allowing the open edges to butt against each other. The fabrics are constructed of an outer terry layer and inner material with an upper jersey layer, padding and a lower mesh layer with a 45 degree quilting pattern to improve performance. The fabric is sealed about the frame a first length of a fastener is secured to the inside face along the open edge of one layer with a complimentary length of fastener secured to the inside face of the second layer and extending beyond the edge to allow the open edges of each layer to abut each other and for the fasteners to engage and secure the fabric pocket about the edge of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, Charles A. Boulos, James N. Lewiecki, Kathleen V. Jones, Ognjen Vrdoljak
  • Patent number: D623811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Charles Boulos, Kathleen Jones, Brian F. Kaminer
  • Patent number: D624256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Charles Boulos, Kathleen Jones, Brian F. Kaminer
  • Patent number: D626710
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Charles Boulos, Kathleen Jones, Brian F. Kaminer
  • Patent number: D627116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Charles Boulos, Kathleen Jones, Brian F. Kaminer
  • Patent number: D638594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, Charles Boulos, James N. Lewiecki, Kathleen Jones, Ognjen Vrdoljak
  • Patent number: D638595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, Charles Boulos, James N. Lewiecki, Kathleen Jones, Ognjen Vrdoljak
  • Pad
    Patent number: D724349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: David Jalbert, Brian F. Kaminer
  • Pad
    Patent number: D739667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: David Jalbert, Brian F. Kaminer
  • Pad
    Patent number: D740051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: David Jalbert, Brian F. Kaminer
  • Patent number: D747055
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Dmitry Layevsky, Alan L. Weeks, David Jalbert, Brian F. Kaminer