Patents Assigned to Contec, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12495943
    Abstract: A mop tool incorporating an attachment frame which can be pressed into place in locking relation across a disposable mop head backer plate. The attachment mechanism is releasable following use by a suitable technique such that the mop head can thereby be disengaged from the attachment frame without any need for the user to touch the mop head. The attachment frame may be pressed against a raised or depressed center zone on the backer plate thereby causing camming arms to rotate and moving operatively connected outboard rail members to a locked position. When detachment is desired, the prior rotation may be reversed thereby releasing the rail members such that the mop head can fall away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignee: CONTEC, INC.
    Inventor: Preston Roe
  • Patent number: 11638505
    Abstract: A wipe dispensing system including a wall-mountable dispenser adapted to clamp a bag of wipes and optional saturating fluid in place in hanging relation below the dispenser such that no additional support structure is required. The mounting locations can be selected to provide access at varying heights directly against a wall without relying on a shelf thereby promoting availability to wheelchair users. Moreover, very little space is required since the bags hang down against the support wall thereby maintaining a relatively small outwardly projecting profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: CONTEC, INC.
    Inventors: John McBride, Jeremy Parker Davis
  • Patent number: 9468353
    Abstract: A mopping system incorporating a multi-use absorptive storage reservoir of fluid retaining material for retention and pressure-induced expulsion of treatment solution to a surface being treated in combination with an independently removable cleaning pad of fibrous construction. The storage reservoir and cleaning pad are adapted to releaseably engage one another in juxtaposed relation such that the cleaning pad may be readily replaced during a treatment operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: CONTEC, INC.
    Inventors: John S. McBride, Jr., Jackson S Burnett, III
  • Patent number: 9241483
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a disinfectant composition includes a peroxide, a peracid, an anionic surfactant, a nonionic polymer, and one or both of a linear fatty alcohol and an alkyl pyrrolidone. The disinfectants provide greater killing rates for microbial populations in short periods of time, and therefore can be considered to be fast-acting disinfectants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffry Golden, Paul Brister
  • Patent number: 8990998
    Abstract: A mopping system incorporating a multi-use absorptive storage reservoir of fluid retaining material for retention and pressure-induced expulsion of treatment solution to a surface being treated in combination with an independently removable cleaning pad of fibrous construction. The storage reservoir and cleaning pad are adapted to releaseably engage one another in juxtaposed relation such that the cleaning pad may be readily replaced during a treatment operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. McBride, Jr., Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Patent number: 8549694
    Abstract: A mop system incorporating a replaceable foam-based mop head. The mop head is adapted to wrap at least partially around a curved support mandrel and to be held in place by releasable engagement between the mandrel and connection elements disposed in localized relation along edge portions of the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Publication number: 20130032503
    Abstract: A containment package for presaturated wiper sheets including a substantially liquid and vapor impermeable body having an interior adapted to receive and store a plurality of wiper sheets presaturated with a solution subject to evaporation. The body includes an access opening adapted for insertion and withdrawal of the wiper sheets through the access opening. At least a first sealing element defining a magnet is supported on a first support structure at a position outside of the interior. At least a second sealing element with magnetic attraction to the first sealing element is disposed on a second support structure at a position outside of the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Contec, Inc.
    Inventor: David P. Nobile
  • Patent number: 7958592
    Abstract: A mop system incorporating a replaceable foam-based mop head. The mop head is adapted to wrap at least partially around a curved support mandrel and to be held in place by releasable engagement between the mandrel and connection elements disposed in localized relation along edge portions of the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Patent number: 7895699
    Abstract: An edgeless mop utilizing a relatively narrow diameter, knit tubular material to form the strands of a mop head wherein the tubular material incorporates an arrangement of elongate depressed channels and raised profile segments extending along its surface in the length direction. This construction increases the overall fluid retaining or sorbency capacity of the mop even while lowering the overall mass of the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter Monroe Hutchins
  • Patent number: 7882589
    Abstract: A mop system for cleanroom use incorporating an autoclavable mop head adapted for snap-on, pressure fit attachment to a frame member having a pair of substantially planar free end portions. The mop head incorporates raised profile insert elements engaging free end portions of the frame member. The mop head is also optionally adapted to retain a dusting cloth or other web structure in removable relation across its surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Publication number: 20090223009
    Abstract: A mop system for cleanroom use incorporating an autoclavable mop head adapted for snap-on, pressure fit attachment to a frame member having a pair of substantially planar free end portions. The mop head incorporates raised profile insert elements engaging free end portions of the frame member. The mop head is also optionally adapted to retain a dusting cloth or other web structure in removable relation across its surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Patent number: 7543351
    Abstract: A mop system for cleanroom use incorporating an autoclavable mop head adapted for snap-on, pressure fit attachment to a frame member having a pair of substantially planar free end portions. The mop head incorporates raised profile insert elements engaging free end portions of the frame member. The mop head is also optionally adapted to retain a dusting cloth or other web structure in removable relation across its surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Patent number: 7389559
    Abstract: An edgeless mop utilizing a relatively narrow diameter, knit tubular material to form the strands of a mop head wherein the tubular material incorporates an arrangement of elongate depressed channels and raised profile segments extending along its surface in the length direction. This construction increases the overall fluid retaining or sorbency capacity of the mop even while lowering the overall mass of the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter Monroe Hutchins
  • Patent number: 6220435
    Abstract: A system for dispensing presaturated wiper sheets for use in various industrial and manufacturing situations includes a reusable dispenser canister and at least one refill package of wiper sheets. The dispensing canister may include a receptacle base, and a lid threaded onto the base. A gasket, such as an annular disc of compressible foam material, may be interposed between the base and lid. The lid includes an integral cap unit which defines a storage well and a cap element. An aperture, through which a portion of the leading sheet extends, is defined in a bottom portion of the storage well. The well is preferably deep enough so that the wiper portion can be relatively long, without interfering with closing of the cap element. The cap unit is designed to provide a relatively tight seal when the cap element is closed. A lip protrudes up at an acute angle from a main cap portion of the cap element to facilitate opening of the cap element, even by a gloved worker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Melvin D. Barutha
  • Patent number: D566916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
  • Patent number: D586966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Contec, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III