Debris Receptacle (e.g., Dustpan) Patents (Class 15/257.1)
  • Patent number: 11904424
    Abstract: A dust extractor for a drill is provided, including a single air flow path, a shroud having an internal chamber for collecting dust in fluid communication with a first end of the single air flow path, a filter assembly located in the single air flow path, a vacuum source connected to a second end of the single air flow path, and an air flow control mechanism controlling a direction of air flow generated by the vacuum source. During a normal operation, the vacuum source draws air and entrained debris from the internal chamber of the shroud through the single air flow path. During a back flush operation, the vacuum source blows air and entrained debris through the single air flow path towards the shroud. The air passes through the filter assembly to remove the entrained debris in either direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Markus Rompel, Ian S. Bell, Uwe Nemetz
  • Patent number: 11787227
    Abstract: A handheld device of compact size combining a mini electric vacuum/blower, a pencil sharpener, a rubbery eraser, and a storage unit. The inventive device has one or more containers that house a motor and rotary fan for the vacuum/blower, a battery that powers the vacuum/blower, a pencil sharpener, a rubbery eraser, and a storage unit. The vacuum is used to clean the crumbs from the rubbery eraser or other small objects on a surface, and the vacuum easily converts to a blower that will generate air steam. The storage unit can house certain sized school supplies such as crayons, pens, pencils, or other small items. The inventive of the device is compact enough so that it can be operated single handedly and it can be carried in pockets or small bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventors: Cary Wang, Chun Wang
  • Patent number: 11583614
    Abstract: A hydrotherapy device for treating a wound on a surface of a patient's body is provided. A body of the hydrotherapy device includes a wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a chamber defined by the inner surface. The wall further includes an internal void, a first port extending fully through the wall and in communication with the void, a second port extending from the outer surface partially through the wall and in communication with the void, and a plurality of channels, each extending from the void to the inner surface. A central axis of each channel forms an angle at the inner surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: John V. White, MD, LLC
    Inventors: John V. White, John D McKenzie
  • Patent number: 11207714
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a kit for cleaning biological fluids from a surface. The kit comprises at least one protective article of clothing, absorbent powder, a trash bag, surface sanitizer, an absorbent towel, a scraper, a handle, and a dustpan. The dustpan is configured to be securely coupled to the handle. The dustpan has a lid and a base and can alternate between an open position and a self-sealing closed position. In the closed position the base and lid define an interior volume having a height along a y-axis, a width along an x-axis, and a depth along a z-axis. An adhesive strip is coupled to a lip of the dustpan and is configured to interact with a surface and temporarily engage the dustpan with the surface. The absorbent powder is a mixture of a super absorbent polymer and perlite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Northfield Medical Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Carter Champney Smith
  • Patent number: 11180273
    Abstract: An exemplary bag frame includes a framework to be inserted into and hold open a paper grocery bag which is then used as a trash/waste, sorting, collecting or storage receptacle. The bag frame includes four spaced apart vertical legs and that are configured to be inserted within the four corner edges of the paper bag. A planar upper rim connects the upper ends of the four legs and covers the upper edge of the paper bag. The bag frame resembles a small table with an almost completely open top. The vertical legs in the top rim are coupled in a snap-fit manner for easy assembly and disassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Christopher Blaul
  • Patent number: 11064689
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling pests, which is effective against a variety of pests, highly safe, simple, and environmentally friendly. Provided is a pest control method for exterminating a targeted pest by the exposing the eggs, larvae or pupae of the targeted pest to visible light having a specific wavelength within a wavelength region of 400 to 500 nm at a light intensity of 7×1017 photons·m?2·s?1 or greater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignees: Shin-Etsu Handotai Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masatoshi Hori, Tomohisa Suzuki, Kazuki Shibuya, Mitsunari Sato
  • Patent number: 10966589
    Abstract: Debris pans and debris pan assemblies are provided. A debris pan includes a bin with an open end for receiving debris and a closed interior for containing debris. A plurality of baffles protrude from a floor of the closed interior, and the plurality of baffles may be configured to slow debris flow inside the closed interior. A debris pan assembly includes a bin, a yoke attached to the bin, and an elongated shaft attached to the yoke. The debris pan assembly also includes a latch on the bin that is selectively pivotable between a first position and a second position. The first position of the latch is configured to engage the yoke such that the bin and the yoke are rigidly positioned relative to one another. The second position of the latch is configured to disengage the yoke from the bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Mike Gregory, Marcel Arantes Souza, Josh Hansen, Allen Wong, Hillary Pullen
  • Patent number: 10633810
    Abstract: Devices and methods suitable for collecting and disposing of waste, preferably from a standing position, with relatively little effort. Such a device includes a tubular body having a lowermost side, an uppermost side, and front and rear openings at front and rear axial ends thereof, respectively. A handle is secured to the body by an extension member so as to be ergonomic in relation to the body. The tubular body is configured to collect waste through the front opening and transfer the waste through the rear opening and into a container coupled to the rear end of the tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventors: Dennis W. Pavloski, Dennis M. Pavloski
  • Patent number: 10617245
    Abstract: A spatula for holding at least one slice of pizza. The spatula includes a base and a handle. The base and includes a planar top surface, a front portion, a back edge, a pair of side edges. Each of the side edges is linear and includes a flanged portion extending at an acute angle upward from the planar top surface. The back edge includes a flanged portion extending upward at an acute angle from the planar top surface. The flanged portions extending along only a portion of the side edges, leaving the front portion of the base unflanged. The flange portions serve to confine the pizza slice on the base while enabling it to be introduced and slid off of the base from the front of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventors: Claudio Gambino, Giuseppe Gambino
  • Patent number: 10542653
    Abstract: A light emitting shovel assembly includes a shovel that has a shaft, a bucket that is coupled to the shaft and a handle that is removably coupled to a distal end of the shaft. The bucket is comprised of a translucent material for to passing light therethrough. A handle roller is rotatably coupled to the handle and the handle can be gripped. A shaft roller is rotatably positioned around the shaft and the shaft roller can be gripped. A handle heating coil is integrated into the handle roller to warm the user's hand and a shaft heating coil is integrated into the shaft roller to warm the user's hand. A shaft light emitter is coupled to the shaft to illuminate a work area with respect to the bucket. A bucket light emitter is coupled to the bucket and an auxiliary light emitter is coupled to the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Inventor: Jerome Liversedge
  • Patent number: 10544557
    Abstract: A biodegradable and disposable waste scooper includes a waste scoop, a waste bag, and a securing mechanism. The waste scoop is fully engulfed by the waste bag to keep animal wastes from directly contacting with user's hands or cloth during the cleaning process. The waste bag includes a securing mechanism to seal the waste bag's opening. After the user scoop up animal wastes, the user may tilt the waste scoop and move animal wastes into the waste bag for storage and seal the waste bag's opening with the securing mechanism. The user may reopen the waste bag to dump animal wastes from the waste bag for disposal or may dispose the entire invention without burdening the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Inventor: Milton Island
  • Patent number: 10415176
    Abstract: An apparatus for drying laundry with ultraviolet radiation is provided. One or more ultraviolet light sources emit ultraviolet radiation, which, in various embodiments, is transmitted through a UV-radiation permeable transparent drum containing the wet laundry and other wet articles to be dried. Also provided is a dryer having ultraviolet light sources centrally situated with respect to the drum, wherein the ultraviolet light sources emit ultraviolet radiation directed at laundry in the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: UVdry, LLC
    Inventors: Dan Abramovich, Jerry Chieh Liu
  • Patent number: 10301109
    Abstract: A filling ramp for attachment to and filling of a receptacle is described. The filling ramp includes: an attachment end for attachment to a receptacle, the attachment end including connectors configured to interface with the rim of the receptacle; a sheet extending from the attachment end at a proximal end to terminate at a distal end and forming a slide between the distal and proximal ends, the distal end forming a substantially linear edge having a thickness that facilitates movement of material from a surface in contact with the distal end onto the filling ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: VALENCIA PIPE COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Dervin, Joe Dvoracek, Kenrick James Durapau
  • Patent number: 10086995
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a landscaping lawn tarpaulin and system is provided which boasts the ability to provide a unique way of loading and transporting landscaping debris and other objects by utilizing one or more compact sized tarpaulins in which the user can easily load, pick up, transport, and dump objects. The invention generally comprises a loading surface formed by a flexible substantially rectangular sheet of material having four corners; and a flexible handle extending laterally outward and integral with the loading surface at each corner. The tarpaulin is fabricated from a flexible material such as a shade mesh or a shade cloth which enables the tarpaulin to flex into a unique pod shape while transporting its content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventor: James D. Jordan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10046781
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow for carrying materials is described herein, and may include a main frame having first and second spaced-apart elongate longitudinal arms and a support structure configured to engage the ground when the wheelbarrow is in a stationary position, a load carrying container for receiving a load therein, the load carrying container being mounted to and supported by the main frame and configured for supporting a load, an axle mounted to the main frame and below the container, and a ground engaging wheel rotatably mounted on the axle for moving the wheelbarrow in a mobile position. A hollow interior of the load carrying container may have an upper region and a lower region, the upper region located above the ground engaging wheel and extending along a substantial portion of a width of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: ERGO MATE PTY LTD
    Inventors: Philip John Dumas, Benjamin Mark Green
  • Patent number: 10006180
    Abstract: Waste clean-up and disposal devices are disclosed for scooping-up, bagging, and disposing of pet waste in a sanitary manner. The device includes a scooper body for removably housing and protecting a flexible tubing dispensing cassette. The scooper body defines a passageway between a waste entrance opening and a waste exit opening. The cassette dispenses flexible tubing from the waste exit opening for receiving waste materials such as pet waste droppings. A blade is preferably connected to the housing for severing of the flexible tubing for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew Weber
  • Patent number: 9913566
    Abstract: A lobby pan comprises a receptacle having a substantially flat bottom wall of a generally rectangular shape, a rear wall extending transversely from the bottom wall and having a first height, a front wall extending transversely from the bottom wall in substantially the same direction as the rear wall and having a second height that is less than the first height, and a pair of side walls that extend in the same direction as the rear wall and are connected to the rear wall and the front wall so as to form a continuous edge that defines an aperture into the receptacle. The front wall and rear wall are separated by a suitable distance, as are the side walls. In addition, a wash port is disposed on the exterior of the lobby pan so as to enable the interior of the receptacle to be easily washed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph McCormick
  • Patent number: 9828732
    Abstract: A dog waste collection (and disposal) system designed to fit in a users pocket or small purse for convenient use when walking a pet. A refill of 5-10 disposable bags may also be manufactured separately for each dog scoop. The device is useful for remote collection and efficient sanitary disposal of pet waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: Jim Vas
  • Patent number: 9663272
    Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining a bag in an open configuration has a base with a forward end and a rearward end, a first arm pivotally mounted to the adjacent to the rearward end of the base, and a second arm pivotally mounted adjacent to the rearward end of the base in spaced relation to the first arm. The first arm is movable between a generally horizontal first position and a second position extending at an obtuse angle with respect to said base. The second arm is movable between a generally horizontal first position and a second position extending at an obtuse angle with respect to the base. The first and second arms are adapted to receive an open end of the bag thereon. The base has a top surface that is inclined upwardly from the forward end toward the rearward end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Raymond Smith
  • Patent number: 9655492
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust pan with a handle generally centrally located within the footprint of the dust pan. The handle extends toward the center of gravity of the dust pan to better distribute the weight of the payload during transportation between loading and unloading locations. The dust pan may also incorporate side handles on the upper surface of opposing side walls to provide for enhanced two-handed carrying of heavy loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Quickie Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Schiavo, Jace Weaver
  • Patent number: 9475614
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting material is provided. The apparatus may include a flexible support structure having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface including a material collection area. The apparatus may further include a closure system including a first fastener member disposed on the first surface and a second fastener member disposed on the second surface. At least a portion of the closure system may be spaced from a peripheral edge of the support structure and/or may be configured to releaseably join the first surface and the second surface together. The support structure may include an open configuration and a rolled configuration, wherein in the rolled configuration the closure system may releaseably join the first surface and the second surface together and/or funnel shapes may be formed on either side of the material collection area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: Mari Rittenour
  • Patent number: 9315308
    Abstract: A receptacle top with a brush and a lid, from which the lid may be removed in order to be utilized as a dust pan and then returned to the top to be utilized as an aesthetic lid. The brush may be stored on the exterior of the cover or it may be stored within the body of the lid, thereby allowing the tools required for cleaning to be in one convenient location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: United Comb + Novelty Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Audet, Rebecca B. Foster, Theresa Scalzi
  • Patent number: 9032882
    Abstract: A hand-held table cleaning implement has upstanding rear and laterally opposed side walls, a handle on the backside of the rear wall, a flat horizontal platform extending a distance forwardly from the side walls for insertion beneath a table top, an intermediate portion adjoined to bottom ends of the rear and side walls and back end of the platform defining a central opening tapering downwardly and inwardly therefrom, and a trash receptacle extending downwardly from the intermediate portion for receiving trash, refuse, crumbs, and debris swept or scraped from the table top surface. A generally rectangular scraper may be provided that can be clipped onto a flat surface of the table cleaning implement, and removed therefrom for use in scraping and sweeping debris, crumbs, and food remnants from the table top and into the receptacle. The implement can be hooked over an edge of another object, and is easily stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Rich L. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20150089846
    Abstract: A wheeled scooper is provided. The wheeled scooper reduces the time and effort needed in collecting, transporting and dumping materials. The scooper provides an elongated handle that may be transversely and forwardly pivotably connected to a collector member. The collector member may provide a front opening to a collection space defined by a front edge. The scooper may provide a set of wheels rotatably mounted near a lower rear portion of the collector member so that a user can control the elongated handle to steer the scooper over a supporting surface and easily scoop, transport and dump material into its collection space by means of the positionable front edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Roy Lee WOOLEY
  • Patent number: 8959704
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices which facilitate collection of debris from various locations, such as roads, driveways, and fields. An article provided in accordance with some embodiments includes a receiver with an opening suitable for admitting debris, and also having panels connected thereto which assist in directing debris into the opening of the receiver. An adapter body having a proximal end attached to the receiver permits debris to pass through the adapter body to the distal end of the adapter body, and the distal end is fitted with a collection receptacle, which receptacle comprises a sack, bag or the like that contains perforations or holes sufficiently dimensioned to enable air to pass through the wall of the sack, bag, or the like, while retaining debris within the interior volume of the sack, bag, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Christopher Pena
  • Patent number: 8904589
    Abstract: The cleanup system employs an associated clearing component, such as a tool comprised of squeegee and/or brush elements, to close the entrance to a containment or receptacle unit to thereby prevent leakage or escape of liquid, semi-liquid, and/or dry matter during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Santarsiero, Roger Comora
  • Publication number: 20140325788
    Abstract: The device for collecting debris comprises a main section having an edge. The main section is divided into a first portion and as second portion by a main support. The main support extends across main section and connects at either end to the edge of the main section. Two handles are attached to the edge of the first and second portion of main section. A series of supporting members extend from the two handles to the main support. The interconnection of the edge, the handles and the series of supporting members provides a support system in order to allow the device to hold large amounts of heavy debris without ripping or tearing the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Ralph W. McGuffey, III
  • Patent number: 8875339
    Abstract: A dustpan (10) comprises a body (12), a blade (20), and a rear support (22). The body (12) receives materials that are removed from a surface (24). The blade (20) and the rear support (22) are coupled to the body (12). The blade (20) includes a first end (20F), a second end (20S), a first contact point (25A) near the first end (20F), and a second contact point (25B) near the second end (20S). The rear support (22) includes a third contact point (25C) and a fourth contact point (25D). Each of the contact points (25A), (25B), (25C), (25D) contact the surface (24) when the dustpan (10) is in a resting position. Downward pressure on the dustpan (10) establishes firm and continuous contact between the blade (20) and the surface (24) along the length of the blade (20) from the first contact point (25A) to the second contact point (25B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Eben W. Dobson, III
  • Publication number: 20140310909
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for collecting swept waste material are described herein. The apparatus includes a dustpan having a base and a wall, a handle, and a plurality of protrusions. The base is configured to be placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned and includes a front lip over which debris can be swept. The wall extends upwardly from at least a portion of the base other than the front lip and is configured to contain debris in the dustpan. The handle is coupled to a top edge of the wall opposite the front lip and extends away from the wall and downwardly from the top edge so that an end of the handle is disposed approximately even with the base. The plurality of protrusions extend inwardly from the wall and are configured to remove debris from bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the plurality of protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Ward, Jordan Diatlo, Kate Vallon, Gareth Brown, Nikki Kaufman
  • Patent number: 8851542
    Abstract: A portable bag holder, kit and method are provided for maintaining a bag mouth of a disposable bag in an open position. The portable bag mouth holder may be provided in combination with one or a plurality of receptacles such that the bag mouth is maintained in an open position of contents in the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Ideas for Product Designs
    Inventor: Rosemarie Faraone
  • Patent number: 8844091
    Abstract: A squeegee and tray system is provided to clean up spills. The tray has a front edge, a ramp, and a trough for receiving and transporting a spill. The squeegee has a resilient edge to push a spill into the front edge of the tray. A bracket is provided to mount on a vertical surface that receives the tray. The tray has a slot for receiving the squeegee where the squeegee and tray are stored together when placed on the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Big T Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Lloyd Troyer
  • Patent number: 8800100
    Abstract: A scoop and gatherer set for picking up small items and debris, such as for use by a child to scoop-up small toys. The scoop comprises a trapezoidal bottom, two triangular side walls, and a rectangular back wall. The back wall also comprises a rectangular hole of sufficient size to insert a user's palm to grasp and lift the scoop without extensive rotation of a user's wrist. The gatherer is of a slightly concave trapezoidal shape comprising a ledge on the top edge inner surface to assist in grasping it. The gatherer bottom edge may further comprise short bristles for brushing items into the scoop, or a smooth fabric to prevent scratching of the floor surface. The set may further comprise a means to quickly attach and detach the gatherer to the scoop for storage as one unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Amy Bradley
  • Patent number: 8771428
    Abstract: A double bucket cleaning system for use with microfiber mat mops. One bucket contains clean water; the second holds dirty water. The second bucket has a slide press for extracting dirty water from the mop. The system can use a connector to connect the two buckets together, or a single bucket with two compartments can be used. Both designs use a footpad upon which the user stands during the pressing operation. This ensures that the device remains in place during the sliding. Finally, once the dirty water has been extracted from the mop, the user can pick up clean water from the first bucket for the next portion of the floor to be cleaned. In this way, the user is able to quickly clean a large floor with clean water, instead of repeatedly dipping the mop back into dirty water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Howard Goentzel
  • Publication number: 20140130288
    Abstract: A dustpan (10) comprises a body (12), a blade (20), and a rear support (22). The body (12) receives materials that are removed from a surface (24). The blade (20) and the rear support (22) are coupled to the body (12). The blade (20) includes a first end (20F), a second end (20S), a first contact point (25A) near the first end (20F), and a second contact point (25B) near the second end (20S). The rear support (22) includes a third contact point (25C) and a fourth contact point (25D). Each of the contact points (25A), (25B), (25C), (25D) contact the surface (24) when the dustpan (10) is in a resting position. Downward pressure on the dustpan (10) establishes firm and continuous contact between the blade (20) and the surface (24) along the length of the blade (20) from the first contact point (25A) to the second contact point (25B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Eben W. Dobson, III
  • Publication number: 20140115813
    Abstract: A dustpan comprising a dustpan body having a collection area to hold debris swept into the dustpan and a front edge, a thin plate attached to the underside of the dustpan body at the front edge so that it forms a sharp leading edge of the dustpan, and a plurality of teeth spaced along the front edge of the dustpan, forming a protective comb over the sharp leading edge of the dustpan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Kevin Alan Tussy
  • Patent number: 8701243
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for collecting swept waste material are described herein. The apparatus includes a dustpan having a base and a wall, a handle, and a plurality of protrusions. The base is configured to be placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned and includes a front lip over which debris can be swept. The wall extends upwardly from at least a portion of the base other than the front lip and is configured to contain debris in the dustpan. The handle is coupled to a top edge of the wall opposite the front lip and extends away from the wall and downwardly from the top edge so that an end of the handle is disposed approximately even with the base. The plurality of protrusions extend inwardly from the wall and are configured to remove debris from bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the plurality of protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Ward, Jordan Diatlo, Kate Vallon, Gareth Brown, Nikki Kaufman
  • Patent number: 8662548
    Abstract: A multifunction lawn and garden device includes a generally flat base member having a plurality of upward radiating walls extending therefrom. A slanted edge is disposed along the front side of the base member, and an aperture is formed within the center of the base member. A generally T-shaped handle is positioned above the center of the base member and is secured to each of the back and side walls, and a removable insert member having a complementary shape as the aperture is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas Viani
  • Patent number: 8555459
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for collecting swept waste material are described herein. The apparatus includes a dustpan having a base and a wall, a handle, and a plurality of protrusions. The base is configured to be placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned and includes a front lip over which debris can be swept. The wall extends upwardly from at least a portion of the base other than the front lip and is configured to contain debris in the dustpan. The handle is coupled to a top edge of the wall opposite the front lip and extends away from the wall and downwardly from the top edge so that an end of the handle is disposed approximately even with the base. The plurality of protrusions extend inwardly from the wall and are configured to remove debris from bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the plurality of protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Quirky Incorporated
    Inventors: Bill Ward, Jordan Dialto, Kate Vallon, Gareth Brown, Nikki Kaufman
  • Patent number: 8523007
    Abstract: Snapable narrow width rectangular dust pan that can clip about a flat side outer edge of the open end of a refuse container having curved or flat side open rim edges. The dust pan can be used for converting a refuse container into a dust pan refuse container. The receptacle can include an open upper end with a D-shaped configuration and a closed bottom end with a substantially circular bottom configuration. The receptacle can have a generally cylindrical shape and a flat side wall having a triangular tubular shape for allowing the receptacle to be laid on its side so that rakes and brooms can move debris into the D-shaped opening. At least one handle located on the apex of the D-shaped opening allows the container to be lifted to a vertical standing position, and curved interior wall surfaces allow debris to slide toward the bottom of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Xtreme Plastics, LLC
    Inventor: David H. Miller
  • Publication number: 20130219650
    Abstract: The present invention is a trash receptacle dustpan lid with an interior facing, includes a dust pan portion that receives swept or pushed onto material, a lid with a top surface and is removably placed and secured on a top of a trash receptacle, a lid handle that is disposed on said top surface of lid, a leading dustpan edge that is disposed across the dust pan portion and receives the swept or pushed onto material and a plurality of ridged reinforced webbing that is adjacently attached to the two sides of the leading dustpan edge. The trash receptacle dustpan lid also includes a dustpan handle to grasp the receptacle dustpan lid, two raised dustpan sides that assist to contain the received swept or pushed onto material within the dust pan portion and a raised webbed dustpan rear to help contain the received material within the dust pan portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Fred Bolen, Dan Linn
  • Patent number: 8490240
    Abstract: An attachable debris guide for a waste bin is disclosed that cooperates with a side of the waste bin to form a pathway into the waste bin. The debris guide is angled so that, when the bin is laid on its side and the debris guide is attached, the debris guide mates with a flat receiving surface such that debris can be swept directly into the waste bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventors: John T. Mackesy, Michael J. Mackesy, II, Michael J. Mackesy
  • Publication number: 20130152331
    Abstract: A dustpan configured to receive and contain debris includes a base and a wall. The base has a front edge over which debris can be swept when placed in contact with a surface. The wall extends upwardly from a portion of the base other than the front edge to contain the debris. A tooth assembly that includes a set of protrusions configured to remove debris from the bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the protrusions. The tooth assembly can be at least partially disposed in a handle with an arcuate cross-section. The tooth assembly can define a channel configured to frictionally engage a broom handle. The tooth assembly can be moveable with respect to the dustpan. A handle coupled to the tooth assembly can allow a user to move the tooth assembly between a first configuration and a second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: QUIRKY INCORPORATED
    Inventor: QUIRKY INCORPORATED
  • Publication number: 20130125334
    Abstract: A scoop and gatherer set for picking up small items and debris, such as for use by a child to scoop-up small toys. The scoop comprises a trapezoidal bottom, two triangular side walls, and a rectangular back wall. The back wall also comprises a rectangular hole of sufficient size to insert a user's palm to grasp and lift the scoop without extensive rotation of a user's wrist. The gatherer is of a slightly concave trapezoidal shape comprising a ledge on the top edge inner surface to assist in grasping it. The gatherer bottom edge may further comprise short bristles for brushing items into the scoop, or a smooth fabric to prevent scratching of the floor surface. The set may further comprise a means to quickly attach and detach the gatherer to the scoop for storage as one unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Bradley Amy
  • Publication number: 20130091651
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for collecting swept waste material are described herein. The apparatus includes a dustpan having a base and a wall, a handle, and a plurality of protrusions. The base is configured to be placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned and includes a front lip over which debris can be swept. The wall extends upwardly from at least a portion of the base other than the front lip and is configured to contain debris in the dustpan. The handle is coupled to a top edge of the wall opposite the front lip and extends away from the wall and downwardly from the top edge so that an end of the handle is disposed approximately even with the base. The plurality of protrusions extend inwardly from the wall and are configured to remove debris from bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the plurality of protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Quirky Incorporated
    Inventor: Quirky Incorporated
  • Patent number: 8327501
    Abstract: A dustpan (1) is provided that includes a base body (2) that has an essentially triangular base area (3). One edge of the base body is constructed as the sweeping edge (4) and the two other edges each have a side wall (5, 6). A stem (7) that projects essentially at a right angle from the base area (3) for proper use can be attached to the base body (2). At least one side wall (5) is constructed as a standing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventors: Peter L. Arnold, Hans Jorg Clemen
  • Patent number: 8291543
    Abstract: An adapter apparatus to be installed on a pail to allow debris to be swept into the pail when the pail is resting on its side on a surface to be swept. A mounting section is included which is configured to be positioned over at least part of a lip of the pail and secured in place on the pail. A debris collector guide is attached to the mounting section, with the debris collector guide including a pair of sidewalls and a bottom section disposed intermediate the side walls, with the sidewalls and bottom section forming a debris collection region which permits debris to be swept into the debris section and into a pail on which the adapter apparatus is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy R. McCoy, Jesse R. Davison
  • Publication number: 20120260453
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for collecting swept waste material are described herein. The apparatus includes a dustpan having a base and a wall, a handle, and a plurality of protrusions. The base is configured to be placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned and includes a front lip over which debris can be swept. The wall extends upwardly from at least a portion of the base other than the front lip and is configured to contain debris in the dustpan. The handle is coupled to a top edge of the wall opposite the front lip and extends away from the wall and downwardly from the top edge so that an end of the handle is disposed approximately even with the base. The pturality of protrusions extend inwardly from the wall and are configured to remove debris from bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the plurality of protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: QUIRKY INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Bill WARD, Jordan DIATLO, Kate VALLON
  • Publication number: 20120228314
    Abstract: Snapable narrow width rectangular dust pan that can clip about a flat side outer edge of the open end of a refuse container having curved or flat side open rim edges. The dust pan can be used for converting a refuse container into a dust pan refuse container. The receptacle can include an open upper end with a D-shaped configuration and a closed bottom end with a substantially circular bottom configuration. The receptacle can have a generally cylindrical shape and a flat side wall having a triangular tubular shape for allowing the receptacle to be laid on its side so that rakes and brooms can move debris into the D-shaped opening. At least one handle located on the apex of the D-shaped opening allows the container to be lifted to a vertical standing position, and curved interior wall surfaces allow debris to slide toward the bottom of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: XTREME PLASTICS, LLC
    Inventor: David H. Miller
  • Publication number: 20120186037
    Abstract: A vacuum device for collecting pet waste includes a housing coupled to a vacuum source. The housing is a clam-shell configuration and is configured to receive a disposable liner bag. When closed, the housing holds the liner bag securely therein. A method of using the device provides for placing the liner bag within the housing, feeding a portion of the liner through an inlet tube to the housing, such that the inlet of the housing is insulated from contact with the waste being picked up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Tory Reynolds, Connor Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20120180249
    Abstract: The dust container is disposed in the dust collector, so as to receive dirt drawn by the dust collector. The dust container includes a fastening device. The dust container can be taken out from the dust collector by operating the fastening device in one operation, and then installed back into the dust collector after the dirt is cleared away, thereby completing actions of disassembling, assembling and clearing the dust container quickly and cleanly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tse-Ying Tso, You-Wei Teng