Patents by Inventor Kurt E. Ashbaugh

Kurt E. Ashbaugh 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: 11700991
    Abstract: A steam mop comprising a housing having an upright handle assembly and a steam module selectively removably mounted to the upright handle assembly. The steam module comprising a steam generator having an inlet and an outlet configured to be selectively fluidly coupled to at least one of a first fluid distributor or a second fluid distributor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Publication number: 20220071471
    Abstract: A steam mop comprising a housing having an upright handle assembly and a steam module selectively removably mounted to the upright handle assembly. The steam module comprising a steam generator having an inlet and an outlet configured to be selectively fluidly coupled to at least one of a first fluid distributor or a second fluid distributor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Patent number: 11202549
    Abstract: A steam mop with an upright handle assembly pivotally mounted to a foot includes a fluid distribution system. The fluid distribution system includes a steam generator, a fluid distributor in the foot that applies steam to a floor surface and an auxiliary hose that applies steam to above-floor surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Publication number: 20190261827
    Abstract: A steam mop with an upright handle assembly pivotally mounted to a foot includes a fluid distribution system. The fluid distribution system includes a steam generator, a fluid distributor in the foot that applies steam to a floor surface and an auxiliary hose that applies steam to above-floor surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Patent number: 10307033
    Abstract: A steam mop with an upright handle assembly pivotally mounted to a foot includes a fluid distribution system. The fluid distribution system includes a steam generator, a fluid distributor in the foot that applies steam to a floor surface and an auxiliary hose that applies steam to above-floor surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Patent number: 9867517
    Abstract: A multi-function cleaning tool for use with a suction cleaner having a suction source includes a nozzle body rotatably coupled to a housing assembly, where the nozzle body includes multiple suction nozzles and/or agitators that are configured to clean different portions of a surface to be cleaned, such as a stairway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Publication number: 20160360943
    Abstract: A steam mop with an upright handle assembly pivotally mounted to a foot includes a fluid distribution system. The fluid distribution system includes a steam generator, a fluid distributor in the foot that applies steam to a floor surface and an auxiliary hose that applies steam to above-floor surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Patent number: 9433335
    Abstract: A steam mop with an upright handle assembly pivotally mounted to a foot includes a fluid distribution system having a distributor in the foot that applies steam to a floor surface and an auxiliary hose for steam cleaning above-floor surfaces. The auxiliary hose is mounted to the steam mop by an articulating joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew P. Nolan, Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Publication number: 20150327741
    Abstract: A multi-function cleaning tool for use with a suction cleaner having a suction source includes a nozzle body rotatably coupled to a housing assembly, where the nozzle body includes multiple suction nozzles and/or agitators that are configured to clean different portions of a surface to be cleaned, such as a stairway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Patent number: 9186028
    Abstract: An accessory tool can include a recovery tank assembly for removing fluid and dirt from a surface to be cleaned and store the recovered fluid and dirt. The accessory tool can be used in connection with a vacuum cleaner including an extraction cleaner. The accessory tool can include a housing assembly having a suction outlet opening adapted to be connected to a vacuum hose in fluid communication with the suction source of the vacuum cleaner and a recovery tank can be in fluid communication with the suction nozzle to store liquid drawn in through the suction nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. White, Kurt E. Ashbaugh, Alan J. Krebs, Mitchell DeJonge
  • Publication number: 20150033495
    Abstract: A steam mop with an upright handle assembly pivotally mounted to a foot includes a fluid distribution system having a distributor in the foot that applies steam to a floor surface and an auxiliary hose for steam cleaning above-floor surfaces. The auxiliary hose is mounted to the steam mop by an articulating joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew P. Nolan, Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Patent number: 8850654
    Abstract: An upright bare floor cleaner with a handle assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly. The handle includes a water tank to store a quantity of water and a fluid distribution system that includes a heater and a spray nozzle. Steam is generated by the heater and is distributed to a removable cleaning cloth that applies the steam to the surface to be cleaned. The fluid distribution system further includes an auxiliary hand tool for steam cleaning above-floor surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew P. Nolan, Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Publication number: 20120204377
    Abstract: An accessory tool can include a recovery tank assembly for removing fluid and dirt from a surface to be cleaned and store the recovered fluid and dirt. The accessory tool can be used in connection with a vacuum cleaner including an extraction cleaner. The accessory tool can include a housing assembly having a suction outlet opening adapted to be connected to a vacuum hose in fluid communication with the suction source of the vacuum cleaner and a recovery tank can be in fluid communication with the suction nozzle to store liquid drawn in through the suction nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph M. White, Kurt E. Ashbaugh, Alan J. Krebs, Mitchell DeJonge
  • Publication number: 20120137465
    Abstract: An upright bare floor cleaner with a handle assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly. The handle includes a water tank to store a quantity of water and a fluid distribution system that includes a heater and a spray nozzle. Steam is generated by the heater and is distributed to a removable cleaning cloth that applies the steam to the surface to be cleaned. The fluid distribution system further includes an auxiliary hand tool for steam cleaning above-floor surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew P. Nolan, Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Patent number: 7784148
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid delivery system including a supply of cleaning fluid and a fluid recovery system for drawing dirty cleaning fluid from the surface to be cleaned. The apparatus can comprise a passageway that passes heated motor cooling air in heat exchange with the cleaning fluid to heat the cleaning fluid. The apparatus can further comprise a mixing manifold that mixes first and second cleaning fluids at different concentrations for different cleaning modes. The apparatus can further comprise a fluid valve having a shape memory alloy actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Lenkiwicz, Alan J. Krebs, Allen W. Scott, Kurt E. Ashbaugh, Linsay M. Ulman, Evelyn M. Trudell, Gary A. Kasper
  • Patent number: 7657965
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid delivery system including a supply of cleaning fluid and a fluid recovery system for drawing dirty cleaning fluid from the surface to be cleaned. The apparatus can comprise a passageway that passes heated motor cooling air in heat exchange with the cleaning fluid to heat the cleaning fluid. The apparatus can further comprise a mixing manifold that mixes first and second cleaning fluids at different concentrations for different cleaning modes. The apparatus can further comprise a fluid valve having a shape memory alloy actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen W. Scott, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Publication number: 20090113658
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid delivery system including a supply of cleaning fluid and a fluid recovery system for drawing dirty cleaning fluid from the surface to be cleaned. The apparatus can comprise a passageway that passes heated motor cooling air in heat exchange with the cleaning fluid to heat the cleaning fluid. The apparatus can further comprise a mixing manifold that mixes first and second cleaning fluids at different concentrations for different cleaning modes. The apparatus can further comprise a fluid valve having a shape memory alloy actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.
    Inventors: Allen W. Scott, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Publication number: 20040144553
    Abstract: A pneumatic power tool including a housing formed to include a handle, an air motor positioned within the housing, and an air inlet passage through the handle, the air inlet passage being connectable with a source of pressurized air. The pneumatic power tool also includes a tilt valve positioned in the air inlet passage to control airflow through the tool. The pneumatic power tool also includes a rotatable reverse valve positioned within the housing, the reverse valve being rotatable between a first position to operate the motor in a first direction and a second position to operate the motor in a second direction, which is opposite the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventor: Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Patent number: 6568483
    Abstract: A pneumatic tool is provided having a housing with an exhaust passageway and a handle. The handle has an inlet that receives the housing, an outlet having at least one exhaust port, and an interior surface that defines an exhaust chamber. The exhaust passageway, exhaust chamber, and the at least one exhaust port are sequentially in fluid communication when the housing is inserted into the handle. A seal disposed between the interior surface of the handle and the housing, the seal being located between the exhaust chamber and the inlet. Also provided is a handle substrate with an inlet that receives the housing and an interior surface that defines an exhaust chamber. The exhaust chamber is in fluid communication with the exhaust passageway when the housing is inserted into the handle. An endcap is removably attached to the handle and has an outlet with at least one exhaust port in fluid communication with the exhaust chamber. A seal is disposed at an interface between the handle and the endcap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: John A. McCallops, Kurt E. Ashbaugh, Douglas E. Souls
  • Patent number: D502539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt E. Ashbaugh, Allen W. Scott