Patents by Inventor John L. Falk

John L. Falk 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).

  • Wet/dry vac
    Patent number: 4858269
    Abstract: A wet/dry vacuum cleaner unit having a transparent tube on the exterior of its tank that serves as a sight gage to display the volume of water collected in the tank and as a drain hose for conveniently discharging water from the tank. A suspension system molded in the bottom wall of the tank allows the unit to be tipped on its wheels for draining purposes and allows the unit to readily trail the pull of a vacuum hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: The Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Ostroski, James E. Bigley, John L. Falk, E. Charles Sallee
  • Brush vac
    Patent number: 4850076
    Abstract: A hand-held combination power brush and suction cleaner unit having control means to selectively adjust and shut off suction air flow for brush working a surface without vacuum pick-up and with reserve motor power, the unit being particularly suited for use with dry particle cleaners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: The Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Ostroski, James E. Bigley, John L. Falk, E. Charles Sallee
  • Wet/dry vac
    Patent number: 4800615
    Abstract: A wet/dry vacuum cleaner unit having a transparent tube on the exterior of its tank that serves as a sight gage to display the volume of water collected in the tank and as a drain hose for conveniently discharging water from the tank. A suspension system molded in the bottom wall of the tank allows the unit to be tipped on its wheels for draining purposes and allows the unit to readily trail the pull of a vacuum hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: The Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Ostroski, James E. Bigley, John L. Falk, E. Charles Sallee