Patents Assigned to Bissell Homecare, Inc.
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 10376124
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a heated vapor generator for generating steam and a supply tank for containing a supply of fluid. A liquid conduit that is in fluid communication with the supply tank is in heat exchange relationship with a vapor conduit that is in fluid communication with the heated vapor generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. McDowell, Eric C. Huffman
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 10376123
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a supply tank and a distributor for delivering fluid to a surface to be cleaned. A constant flow of fluid can be delivered from the supply tank to the distributor via a regulator tank in fluid communication with the supply tank for exchanging liquid and air with the supply tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Luo, Wing-Hei Cho, Jeffrey A. Scholten
  • Extraction cleaner
    Patent number: 10368713
    Abstract: An extraction cleaner for a floor surface includes an extraction nozzle. The extraction nozzle that defines a fluid flow path having an elongated nozzle opening, and includes one or more stiffening elements that stiffens the walls around the nozzle opening to prevent collapsing or deformation of the extraction nozzle during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell DeJonge
  • Extraction cleaner
    Patent number: 10342402
    Abstract: An extraction cleaner includes a portable extractor and a base adapted to be moved to perform a cleaning operation on a floor surface when the portable extractor is operably mounted to the base. The portable extractor includes a recovery tank assembly and a supply tank assembly provided on the housing adjacent to the recovery tank assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Tom Minh Nguyen
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 10327616
    Abstract: A portable surface cleaning apparatus for a floor surface includes a recovery tank and a supply tank separated by a partition, and further includes a carry handle defining a handle grip spaced above the supply and recovery tanks, wherein the handle grip does not intersect the supply tank or the recovery tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: George Moyher, Jr., Michael Graham
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 10327615
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus has a fluid distribution system for storing and delivering fluid to a surface to be cleaned, and includes a steam nozzle in fluid communication with a steam generator. A pad mounting plate is adapted to mount a cleaning pad to the apparatus, and has a steam orifice in fluid communication with the steam nozzle. A flexible seal is provided between the steam nozzle and the pad mounting plate to seals a space between the steam nozzle and the steam orifice to prevent steam leaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Gang Huang, Jian Yun Pi
  • Surface cleaning apparatus with debris ejector
    Patent number: 10321795
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a separating and collection assembly defining a collection chamber which receives debris and has a debris outlet, a cover assembly having a pre-motor filter, a debris ejector, and a push rod operably coupleable to the debris ejector to displace the debris ejector relative to the debris outlet. The push rod can be accommodated by an opening of the pre-motor filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Gang Fan, Jin Yang
  • Upright steam mop with auxiliary hose
    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
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 10285548
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a base unit configured to be moved over a surface to be cleaned, an upper unit coupled with the base unit, and a handle coupled with the upper unit and moveable between a folded position and an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Jian Gu, Jian Hua Tang, Ying Chun Wong, Jincheng Xia, Shuhong Xue
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 10271703
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a housing and a cover moveably mounted to the housing between a closed position and an open position. A filter is carried by the cover and includes an upstream surface and a downstream surface through which working air passes. When a user of the vacuum cleaner opens the cover, the upstream surface of the filter can be seen by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Phong H. Tran, Steve Butkiewicz
  • Magnetically cleaning fabric surfaces
    Patent number: 10252409
    Abstract: A magnetic cleaner distributes ferromagnetic cleaning particles to a surface to agglomerate dirt and dust, agitates the cleaning particles on the surface so that dirt particles adhere to the cleaning particles, and collects the dirt laden cleaning particles. A dispenser for holding and dispensing the ferromagnetic cleaning particles, an agitator to agitate the ferromagnetic particles on the surface, a magnetic collector for picking up ferromagnetic cleaning particles from the surface, and a dirt cup for collecting the ferromagnetic cleaning particles picked up by the collector are provided by the cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Pruiett, Jay M. Kellis, Herbert J. Vanderbilt
  • Surface cleaning apparatus with movable squeegee
    Patent number: 10238260
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus has a base configured to be moved across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a fluid recovery system with a suction nozzle assembly defining a fluid flow path. A squeegee is provided in the suction nozzle assembly and is mounted within the fluid flow path to slide forwardly and rearwardly within the suction nozzle assembly as the base is moved rearwardly and forwardly, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Alan J. Krebs
  • Vacuum cleaner with height adjustment of suction nozzle
    Patent number: 10238251
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a suction nozzle defining a nozzle inlet, a manual nozzle height adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of the nozzle inlet relative to a surface to be cleaned, and a bleed valve fluidly connected to a working air path of the vacuum cleaner to selectively open to reduce suction at the nozzle inlet. The bleed valve is incorporated with the nozzle height adjustment assembly such that movement of the nozzle height adjustment assembly between different height settings will automatically open or close the bleed valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Richard VanTongeren
  • Solid fragrance carrier and method of use in a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 10238253
    Abstract: A solid fragrance carrier comprising a fragrance-containing polymeric matrix adhesively bonded to a filter or filter bag for filtering an air stream in a vacuum cleaner for providing a fragranced scent to air exhausted from the vacuum cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Nickolas James Morrow, Michael R. Foote
  • Cyclone module for vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 10231587
    Abstract: A cyclone module for a vacuum cleaner includes a primary separator, a bulk collection chamber, at least one secondary separator and a fines collection chamber. First and second doors are provided for closing debris outlets at the bottom ends of the bulk and fines collection chambers, respectively. The fines collection chamber is elevated within the bulk collection chamber, with the second door spaced above the first door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 10219673
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, and in particular a steam mop, comprises a steam generator and a steam outlet fluidly connected to the steam generator to deliver steam to a floor surface. Steam from the steam generator can be applied to a cleaning composition applied to a stain on the floor surface. The cleaning composition can be applied directly to the floor surface, or indirectly via a cleaning pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay M. Kellis, Kevin Haley, Jeffrey A. Scholten, Joseph Michael White
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 10188252
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus is provided with a nozzle cover having multiple functions, including sealing an opening for an above-the-floor vacuum hose, aiding in removal of a suction nozzle from the apparatus and acting as a handle for the suction nozzle upon removal of the suction nozzle from the apparatus. A locking mechanism prevents the suction nozzle from accidentally releasing from the apparatus when the vacuum hose is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, David M. Miller, Michael D. Graham, YunMing Huang, Chiu Yeung Lee
  • Extraction cleaner with quick empty tank
    Patent number: 10188253
    Abstract: An extraction cleaner is provided with a removable recovery tank having a drain opening quick-empty valve and actuator assembly for emptying the tank. The actuator assembly may include a quick-release latch for a bottom-empty door or a drain plug for sealing the drain opening. The quick-release latch may include a button remote from the door or drain plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Miller
  • Container and cap assembly
    Patent number: 10189614
    Abstract: A cap for closing an opening in a container, the container having a top wall in which the opening is formed, a bottom wall, and at least one container side wall extending between the top wall and the bottom wall defining a cavity for storing a material for dispensing through the cap includes an end face having at least one fluid inlet adapted to allow air to flow through the cap and at least one fluid outlet, separate from the at least one fluid inlet, adapted to allow liquid to flow through the cap, a side wall extending from the end face, and a retaining element provided on at least a portion of the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason W. Pruiett
  • Vacuum cleaner base
    Patent number: D850040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Wrobleski, Adam G. Carr