Patents by Inventor Cennert Steffen

Cennert Steffen 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: 8214966
    Abstract: A nozzle height indicator for a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle height indicator has a height display adapted to be viewed by a user, a light source adapted to emit light, and a blocking member. The blocking member is adapted to be positioned in a first position in which it allows the light to illuminate the height display and a second position in which it substantially prevents the light from illuminating at least a portion of the height display. The blocking member may indicate the height of an associated vacuum cleaner inlet nozzle relative to a surface being cleaned. A vacuum cleaner inlet nozzle is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Care Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Cennert Steffen, David Brendley
  • Publication number: 20080313846
    Abstract: A nozzle height indicator for a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle height indicator has a height display adapted to be viewed by a user, a light source adapted to emit light, and a blocking member. The blocking member is adapted to be positioned in a first position in which it allows the light to illuminate the height display and a second position in which it substantially prevents the light from illuminating at least a portion of the height display. The blocking member may indicate the height of an associated vacuum cleaner inlet nozzle relative to a surface being cleaned. A vacuum cleaner inlet nozzle is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Cennert Steffen, David Brendley
  • Patent number: 6883202
    Abstract: A cleaning and tool storage assembly includes a housing having a base and a lid which is hingedly connected with the base. A vacuum cleaner assembly is disposed within the housing. A handle on the lid may be utilized to retain an electrical power cord. Articles, such as a hose, which are utilized in association with the vacuum cleaner, may be retained on the lid. A tray for holding items may be provided in the base of the housing. The tray may be removable from the housing to provide access to storage space. A cover for a dust bin of the vacuum cleaner may be opened with the tray in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: White Consolidated, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cennert Steffen, Arnie Sepke, Vince Bobrosky, Scott Terven, John Morphey
  • Publication number: 20040134014
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vacuum cleaner for cleaning several floor types. The vacuum cleaner includes a rotational brush roll for interfacing with the several floor types, a multi-speed motor for driving the brush roll, a speed control mechanism for controlling the speed of the multi-speed motor, and an input mechanism whereby a user selects a speed of the multi-speed motor. Further, the input mechanism is associated with at least three different speed settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas W. Hawkins, Christer Kontio, Cennert Steffen, Donald Davidshofer
  • Publication number: 20030208874
    Abstract: A cleaning and tool storage assembly includes a housing having a base and a lid which is hingedly connected with the base. A vacuum cleaner assembly is disposed within the housing. A handle on the lid may be utilized to retain an electrical power cord. Articles, such as a hose, which are utilized in association with the vacuum cleaner, may be retained on the lid. A tray for holding items may be provided in the base of the housing. The tray may be removable from the housing to provide access to storage space. A cover for a dust bin of the vacuum cleaner may be opened with the tray in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: White Consolidated, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cennert Steffen, Arnie Sepke, Vince Bobrosky, Scott Terven, John Morphey