Patents by Inventor Layne Z. Ross

Layne Z. Ross 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).

  • Cleaning tool and related method
    Patent number: 11793370
    Abstract: A manual toilet cleaning tool incorporating an elongated handle of cardboard or similar material permanently affixed to a cleaning pad of biodegradable nonwoven or other suitable material of sufficient abrasive character to provide desired cleaning. The handle may be hollow and be of a generally hydrophilic character which loses its structural integrity when saturated with liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: CONTEC INC.
    Inventor: Layne Z Ross
  • Adjustable dusting tool and related method
    Patent number: 11744432
    Abstract: A manual dusting tool incorporating a handle connected to an elongated bendable paddle member adapted for insertion into a textile sock structure for use in dusting hard-to-access surfaces. The bendable paddle member may be deformably bent in either one or two directions to adopt a curved or serpentine shape as may be desired for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: CONTEC INC.
    Inventor: Layne Z Ross
  • Curved mop and related method
    Patent number: 11026553
    Abstract: A mop tool incorporating a resilient deformable polymer mop head adapted to operatively connect to an elongated handle. The mop head has a concave lower face for positioning in opposing relation to a disposable cleaning element. Hooking elements project downwardly away from the lower face for operative engagement with the disposable cleaning element. The concave lower face defines a resilient collapsible arch having an apex substantially at the center of the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: CONTEC INC.
    Inventors: Layne Z Ross, James Ireland
  • CURVED MOP AND RELATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20190075996
    Abstract: A mop tool incorporating a resilient deformable polymer mop head adapted to operatively connect to an elongated handle. The mop head has a concave lower face for positioning in opposing relation to a disposable cleaning element. Hooking elements project downwardly away from the lower face for operative engagement with the disposable cleaning element. The concave lower face defines a resilient collapsible arch having an apex substantially at the center of the mop head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Layne Z. Ross, James Ireland
  • Mop head
    Patent number: D912357
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: CONTEC INC.
    Inventors: Layne Z Ross, James Ireland