Patents by Inventor Simon Matthew Pougher
Simon Matthew Pougher 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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Publication number: 20220400920Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing that supports a suction source, a dirt separation device that has an elongate axis, and a user graspable handle having an elongate axis. A passage member transports dirt-laden air to the dirt separation device. The passage member has an elongate axis. The elongate axis of the passage member and the elongate axis of the user graspable handle lie in a plane. The elongate axis of the dirt collection chamber intersects the plane. During operation, while the housing is supported on a floor surface, the elongate axis of the dirt separation device is parallel with the floor surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Simon Matthew Pougher, Darren Holmes, Richard Waters, Anna Jaanus, Jose Casella
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Patent number: 11426045Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing having an elongate axis (H) and supports a suction source, and a dirt separation device having an elongate axis (A). The dirt separation device includes a separator for separating dirt from dirt-laden air, and a dirt collection chamber for receiving separated dirt. The dirt separation device or a part of the dirt separation device is releasably connected to the housing. A passage member that transports dirt-laden air to the dirt separation device has an elongate axis (B). The dirt separation device is pivotally moveable relative to the housing to effect release of the dirt separation device.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Inventors: Simon Matthew Pougher, Darren Holmes, Richard Waters, Anna Jaanus, Jose Casella
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Publication number: 20200170467Abstract: A dirt separation device for a surface cleaning apparatus including: a separator for separating dirt from dirt-laden air; an inlet through which dirt-laden air is drawn into the separator; an outlet through which cleaner air exits the separator; a dirt collection chamber for receiving separated dirt; a cover member movable between a first position in which the cover member inhibits access to the dirt collection chamber and a second position in which the cover member permits access to the dirt collection chamber; an actuator device coupled to the cover member for effecting movement of the cover member from the first position to the second position, wherein the actuator device is rotationally movable, or an engagement part operably connected to the actuator device is rotationally movable, to effect movement of the closing member from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventor: Simon Matthew Pougher
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Publication number: 20200129023Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus including: a housing supporting: a suction source; a cyclonic separator device for separating dirt from dirt-laden air, wherein the cyclonic separator device has an elongate axis (A) which lies in a plane (Q1); a user graspable handle having an elongate axis (C), a passage member for transporting dirt-laden air to the dirt separation device, the passage member having an elongate axis (B), wherein the elongate axis (B) of the passage member and the elongate axis (C) of the user graspable handle lie in a plane (P1), and the elongate axis (A) of the body intersects the plane (P1), and wherein the cyclonic separator device includes: a first separating chamber fluidly connected to the passage member for separating relatively coarse dust or debris from any dirt-laden air received from the passage member; an inlet through which dirt-laden air is drawn into the first dirt separating chamber; a first dirt collection chamber for receiving dirt separated by the first separating chamber; a shType: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventor: Simon Matthew Pougher
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Publication number: 20200121145Abstract: A cyclonic separator device for removing dust or debris from dirt-laden air, the device including: a first separating chamber for separating relatively coarse dust or debris from the dirt-laden air; an inlet through which dirt-laden air is drawn into the first separating chamber; a first dirt collection chamber in communication with the first separating chamber; a shroud; a second separating chamber positioned generally within the shroud for separating relatively fine dust or debris from the dirt-laden air cleaned by the first separating chamber, a second dirt collection chamber in communication with the second separating chamber; an outlet through which cleaner air exits the second separating chamber; wherein the first separating chamber includes a generally cylindrical portion with a central axis and wherein the inlet is configured to direct the incoming dirt-laden air into said generally cylindrical portion such that it travels circumferentially around an inner surface of the first separating chamber, wherType: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventor: Simon Matthew Pougher
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Publication number: 20200113398Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface including: a housing supporting: a suction source; a dirt separation device for separating dirt from dirt-laden air; a dirt separation device including a dirt collection chamber for receiving dirt from the dirt separation device, wherein the dirt collection chamber has an elongate axis (A); a user graspable handle having an elongate axis (C), a passage member for transporting dirt-laden air to the dirt separation device, the passage member having an elongate axis (B); a coupling device moveable between a first position in which detachment of the body from the housing is inhibited and a second position in which detachment of the body is permitted; an actuator member for effecting movement of the coupling device between its first and second positions, wherein the elongate axis (B) of the passage member and the elongate axis (C) of the user graspable handle lie in a plane (P1), and the elongate axis (A) of the dirt collection chamber intersects the plane (P1).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Simon Matthew Pougher
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Patent number: 10433691Abstract: A cyclonic separator assembly having a first end, a second end, and an inlet for receiving a flow of dirty air. A separation chamber receives dirty air from the inlet and includes an air flow outlet formed within the separation chamber configured such that air is drawn through the outlet in a direction generally towards the first end of the separator assembly. The chamber further includes a dirt outlet defining an opening in a wall of the separation chamber. The assembly further includes a passage defining an air flow path from the air flow outlet towards a separator outlet in a direction generally towards the second end of the separator assembly such that, in use, the separator outlet is adapted to communicate with the suction inlet of the cleaner body so as to draw dirty air into the separator assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventors: Simon Matthew Pougher, Mark Stephen Barnsley, Jonathan Haydn Boxhill
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Publication number: 20180140150Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus having a dirt collection container which is removable from a remainder of the apparatus. The dirt collection container is held in a stored position relative the remainder of the apparatus by a holding device. The holding device includes a first co-operating member provided in, provided on or connected to the dirt collection container, a second co-operating member provided in, provided on or connected to the remainder of the apparatus. Movement of the dirt collection container towards its stored position engages the first and second co-operating members with each other and effects either rotation of the first co-operating member relative to the dirt collection container and/or rotation of the second co-operating member relative to the remainder of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2015Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Daniel William Carter, Thomas Robert Harries, Francis McGovern, Simon Matthew Pougher, May Wilson, Darren David Holmes
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Publication number: 20170112342Abstract: A cyclonic separator assembly having a first end, a second end, and an inlet for receiving a flow of dirty air. A separation chamber receives dirty air from the inlet and includes an air flow outlet formed within the separation chamber configured such that air is drawn through the outlet in a direction generally towards the first end of the separator assembly. The chamber further includes a dirt outlet defining an opening in a wall of the separation chamber. The assembly further includes a passage defining an air flow path from the air flow outlet towards a separator outlet in a direction generally towards the second end of the separator assembly such that, in use, the separator outlet is adapted to communicate with the suction inlet of the cleaner body so as to draw dirty air into the separator assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: TECHTRONIC FLOOR CARE TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Simon Matthew Pougher, Mark Stephen Barnsley, Jonathan Haydn Boxhill
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Publication number: 20160262587Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus having a source of suction, a chamber for receiving dirt having an inlet and an outlet, a cable storage device for storing electrical cable for providing power to the source of suction, and a fluid flow path for providing fluid communication between the outlet of the chamber and the source of suction. At least a portion of the fluid flow path extends through the cable storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Simon Matthew Pougher, Darren David Holmes, Thomas Robert Harries, Daniel William Carter, Mark Barnsley
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Publication number: 20160249778Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus having a body (12), a primary air inlet (70), a first wheel (14), preferably the first wheel being positioned at or near a first end of the body, and a second wheel (16), preferably the second wheel being positioned at or near a second end of the body, a source of suction, and a chamber (100) for receiving dirt, which chamber is in fluid communication with the primary air inlet (70). The primary air inlet (70) is moveable relative to the body (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Mark Barnsley, Daniel William Carter, Thomas Robert Harries, Darren David Holmes, Simon Matthew Pougher
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Publication number: 20160249777Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus having a main body, a first wheel positioned at or near a first end of the main body, a second wheel positioned at or near a second end of the main body, and the main body is generally cylindrical and a portion of the main body positioned in between a central region of the main body and each wheel has a radius which increases as it extends towards each wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Thomas Robert Harries, Simon Matthew Pougher, Daniel William Carter
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Patent number: D800980Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: AC (Macao Commercial Offshore) LimitedInventors: Daniel William Carter, Kwun Yin Chan, Simon Matthew Pougher, Luca Anthony Frondella, Francis McGovern, Sophie Nadia Benaissa Hyde
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Patent number: D812328Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: TTi (Macao Commercial Offshore) LimitedInventors: Christopher James Dunbar, Simon Matthew Pougher, Daniel Carter, Francis McGovern, Sophie Nadia Benaissa Hyde, Chloe Alice Scott, Matthew Cuthbert, Kwun Yin Chan
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Patent number: D840616Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: TTI (Macao Commercial Offshore) LimitedInventors: Daniel William Carter, Kwun Yin Chan, Simon Matthew Pougher, Luca Anthony Frondella, Francis McGovern, Sophie Nadia Benaissa Hyde
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Patent number: D925846Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventors: Simon Matthew Pougher, Darren David Holmes, Anna Louise Jaanus, Gavin Burnham, Samuel William Bennett
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Patent number: D1029244Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Jacob P. Vanderheyden, John M. Pilgrim, David M. Castiglione, Graham Peter Wilson, Simon Matthew Pougher, Samuel Wyn Jones