Patents by Inventor Joseph Genoa
Joseph Genoa 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).
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Patent number: 7275279Abstract: Vacuum cleaner wand adapter for coupling a vacuum cleaner handle to a wand implement of the vacuum cleaner including a housing defining an inner passage for receiving part of the handle and part of the wand implement, a first locking mechanism arranged on the housing for releasably locking the handle to the housing, and second locking mechanism arranged on the housing for releasably locking the housing to the wand implement. An electrical contact structure is also preferably provided to enable the wand adapter to be electrically connected to existing wand implements and handles.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Nationwide Sales & Service, Inc.Inventors: Mark Genoa, Scott Genoa, Joseph Genoa
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Patent number: 7168127Abstract: Handle assembly for a vacuum cleaner including a handle portion having a tubular hand-gripping portion, a tubular wand-engaging portion and a metal tube extending from the wand-engaging portion. The handle portion defines a cavity at a rear for receiving an adapter terminating a hose and a slot leading to the cavity. An interconnection housing is attached to the handle portion to cover the slot and includes a pair of contacts extending through the slot into the cavity such that when an adapter with contact rings is positioned in the cavity, the contacts engage with the contact rings. A handle for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose to a wand assembly includes the handle assembly and an adapter arranged in the cavity in the handle portion and a hose having a pair of wires which is terminated by the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Nationwide Sales & Service, Inc.Inventors: Mark Genoa, Scott Genoa, Joseph Genoa
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Patent number: 7159270Abstract: Adapter for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose to a canister housing or a handle assembly and hose assemblies including the same. One adapter includes an outer sleeve matable with the canister housing and having electrodes, a hose engagement sleeve arranged at least partially in the outer sleeve and positioning wires of the hose in alignment with the electrodes, and an annealing ring arranged at least partially in the hose engagement sleeve such that a space is provided between the hose engagement sleeve and the annealing ring in which the hose is situated. When the annealing ring is annealed, the wires will be held in contact with the electrodes. Another adapter includes an outer sleeve matable with the canister housing, a hose engagement sleeve arranged at least partially in the outer sleeve and having electrodes, and an annealing ring arranged at least partially in the hose engagement sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Nationwide Sales & Service, Inc.Inventors: Mark Genoa, Scott Genoa, Joseph Genoa
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Publication number: 20060174440Abstract: Adapter for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose to a canister housing or a handle assembly and hose assemblies including the same. One adapter includes an outer sleeve matable with the canister housing and having electrodes, a hose engagement sleeve arranged at least partially in the outer sleeve and positioning wires of the hose in alignment with the electrodes, and an annealing ring arranged at least partially in the hose engagement sleeve such that a space is provided between the hose engagement sleeve and the annealing ring in which the hose is situated. When the annealing ring is annealed, the wires will be held in contact with the electrodes. Another adapter includes an outer sleeve matable with the canister housing, a hose engagement sleeve arranged at least partially in the outer sleeve and having electrodes, and an annealing ring arranged at least partially in the hose engagement sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Applicant: NATIONWIDE SALES & SERVICE, INC.Inventors: Mark Genoa, Scott Genoa, Joseph Genoa
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Publication number: 20060174441Abstract: Handle assembly for a vacuum cleaner including a handle portion having a tubular hand-gripping portion, a tubular wand-engaging portion and a metal tube extending from the wand-engaging portion. The handle portion defines a cavity at a rear for receiving an adapter terminating a hose and a slot leading to the cavity. An interconnection housing is attached to the handle portion to cover the slot and includes a pair of contacts extending through the slot into the cavity such that when an adapter with contact rings is positioned in the cavity, the contacts engage with the contact rings. A handle for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose to a wand assembly includes the handle assembly and an adapter arranged in the cavity in the handle portion and a hose having a pair of wires which is terminated by the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Applicant: NATIONWIDE SALES & SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Mark Genoa, Scott Genoa, Joseph Genoa
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Publication number: 20060174442Abstract: Vacuum cleaner wand adapter for coupling a vacuum cleaner handle to a wand implement of the vacuum cleaner including a housing defining an inner passage for receiving part of the handle and part of the wand implement, a first locking mechanism arranged on the housing for releasably locking the handle to the housing, and second locking mechanism arranged on the housing for releasably locking the housing to the wand implement. An electrical contact structure is also preferably provided to enable the wand adapter to be electrically connected to existing wand implements and handles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Applicant: NATIONWIDE SALES & SERVICE, INC.Inventors: Mark Genoa, Scott Genoa, Joseph Genoa
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Patent number: 4969837Abstract: An electrified vacuum cleaner hose adapter for electrically and mechanically interconnecting an electrified vacuum cleaner hose with an electrified vacuum cleaner wand or accessory, comprises a handle portion which includes two tubular portions set at an angle to each other, an inlet member for connecting to a vacuum cleaner hose and an outlet member for connecting to the vacuum cleaner wand or accessory. Electrical connectors are provided at each end of the handle portion of the adapter for connecting with corresponding electrical conductors of the hose and wand, respectively. Electrical conductors extend between the connectors. The connectors and the electrical conductors are covered by a projecting member which defines a closed passage in the handle portion for enclosing the electrical connectors and conductors and for serving as a manually grippable protrusion on the handle portion. A switch may be provided in the projecting portion to control the electrified wand or accessory connected to the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1989Date of Patent: November 13, 1990Assignee: Atlantic Vacuum Parts Corp.Inventors: Joseph Genoa, Harold Kaskel, Carl Nelson
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Patent number: 4963100Abstract: An electrified vacuum cleaner hose adapter for electrically and mechanically interconnecting an electrified vacuum cleaner hose with an electrified vacuum cleaner wand or accessory, comprises a handle portion which includes two tubular portions set at an angle to each other, an inlet member for connecting to a vacuum cleaner hose and an outlet member for connecting to the vacuum cleaner wand or accessory. Electrical connectors are provided at each end of the handle portion of the adapter for connecting with corresponding electrical conductors of the hose and wand, respectively. An electrical wire extends between the connectors. The connectors and the electrical wire are covered by a channel-shaped member which defines a closed passage in the handle portion for enclosing the electrical connectors and wire and for serving as a manually grippable protrusion on the handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1989Date of Patent: October 16, 1990Assignee: Atlantic Vacuum Parts Corp.Inventors: Joseph Genoa, Harold Kaskel, Carl Nelson
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Patent number: 4826444Abstract: An electrified vacuum cleaner hose adapter for electrically and mechanically interconnecting an electrified vacuum cleaner hose with an electrified vacuum cleaner wand or accessory, comprises a handle portion which includes two tubular portions set at an angle to each other, an inlet member for connecting to a vacuum cleaner hose and an outlet member for connecting to the vacuum cleaner wand or accessory. Electrical connectors are provided at each end of the handle portion of the adapter for connecting with corresponding electrical conductors of the hose and wand, respectively. Electrical conductors extend between the connectors. The connectors and the electrical conductors are covered by a projecting member which defines a closed passage in the handle portion for enclosing the electrical connectors and conductors and for serving as a manually grippable protrusion on the handle portion. A switch may be provided in the projecting portion to control the electrified wand or accessory connected to the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1987Date of Patent: May 2, 1989Assignee: Atlantic Vacuum Parts Corp.Inventors: Joseph Genoa, Harold Kaskel, Carl Nelson
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Patent number: 4804333Abstract: An electrified vacuum cleaner hose adapter for electrically and mechanically interconnecting an electrified vacuum cleaner hose with an electrified vacuum cleaner wand or accessory, comprises a handle portion which includes two tubular portions set at an angle to each other, an inlet member for connecting to a vacuum cleaner hose and an outlet member for connecting to the vacuum cleaner wand or accessory. Electrical connectors are provided at each end of the handle portion of the adapter for connecting with corresponding electrical conductors of the hose and wand, respectively. An electrical wire extends between the connectors. The connectors and the electrical wire are covered by a channel-shaped member which defines a closed passage in the handle portion for enclosing the electrical connectors and wire and for serving as a manually grippable protrusion on the handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1987Date of Patent: February 14, 1989Assignee: Atlantic Vacuum Parts Corp.Inventors: Joseph Genoa, Harold Kaskel, Carl Nelson
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Patent number: 4652063Abstract: An electrified vacuum cleaner hose adapter for electrically and mechanically interconnecting an electrified vacuum cleaner hose with an electrified vacuum cleaner wand or accessory, comprises a handle portion which includes two tubular portions set at an angle to each other, an inlet member for connecting to a vacuum cleaner hose and an outlet member for connecting to the vacuum cleaner wand or accessory. Electrical connectors are provided at each end of the handle portion of the adapter for connecting with corresponding electrical conductors of the hose and wand, respectively. An electrical wire extends between the connectors. The connectors and the electrical wire are covered by a channel-shaped member which defines a closed passage in the handle portion for enclosing the electrical connectors and wire and for serving as a manually grippable protrusion on the handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1984Date of Patent: March 24, 1987Assignee: Atlantic Vacuum Parts Corp.Inventors: Joseph Genoa, Harold Kaskel, Carl Nelson
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Patent number: 4385790Abstract: A vacuum cleaner hose adapter comprises a generally cylindrical housing which connects at one end to an electrified vacuum cleaner hose receptacle and which connects at the other end to a vacuum cleaner hose. An electrical contact arrangement is provided to connect with the electrified vacuum cleaner hose receptacle and to bring the power to a first electrical connector on the adapter. In use, a standard-type vacuum cleaner hose may be inserted into the adapter and the electrical power cord thereof be engaged with the electrical connector on the adapter. The adapter is then plugged into the vacuum cleaner hose receptacle for electrically contacting the electrical contacts of the vacuum cleaner hose receptacle to provide power to the electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1980Date of Patent: May 31, 1983Assignee: Atlantic Vacuum Parts Corp.Inventor: Joseph Genoa
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Patent number: D264011Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1980Date of Patent: April 20, 1982Assignee: Atlantic Vacuum Parts Corp.Inventor: Joseph Genoa
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Patent number: D470401Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Wings, Inc.Inventors: Mark P. Genoa, Joseph Genoa
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Patent number: D545512Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Nationwide Sales & Service, Inc.Inventors: Mark Genoa, Scott Genoa, Joseph Genoa
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Patent number: D287896Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1984Date of Patent: January 20, 1987Assignee: Atlantic Vacuum Parts Corp.Inventors: Joseph Genoa, Harold Kaskel, Carl Nelson