Patents Assigned to Contec, Inc.
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Patent number: 11871885Abstract: A mop head with a structural base and a resilient, compressible cover defining an internal void volume forming a reservoir that can be at least partially filled with a cleaning liquid through a surface opening in the cover. The structural base includes one or more liquid discharge channels which are normally closed off by spring-biased stopper members to prevent discharge of the cleaning liquid. The cleaning liquid may be selectively discharged by application of compressing force against the cover during use. The application of such compressing force displaces the stopper members thereby opening the liquid discharge channels and permitting the cleaning liquid to flow outwardly through the discharge channels and away from the mop head.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: CONTEC INC.Inventors: Layne Ross, Preston Roe
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Patent number: 11793370Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: CONTEC INC.Inventor: Layne Z Ross
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Patent number: 11744432Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: CONTEC INC.Inventor: Layne Z Ross
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Patent number: 11638505Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: CONTEC, INC.Inventors: John McBride, Jeremy Parker Davis
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Patent number: 11026553Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: CONTEC INC.Inventors: Layne Z Ross, James Ireland
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Patent number: 10842343Abstract: A cleaning tool incorporating a resilient mop head having an attachment assembly extending away from the mop head for operative connection to an elongated handle structure. An adjustable force applicator is disposed in substantially coaxial relation to the elongated handle structure between the handle structure and the attachment assembly. Adjustment of the force applicator by a user permits the application of variable compressive force against the attachment assembly thereby controlling the degree of permitted mop head movement.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: CONTEC INC.Inventor: Donald L. Batts
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Patent number: 9468353Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: CONTEC, INC.Inventors: John S. McBride, Jr., Jackson S Burnett, III
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Patent number: 9241483Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Contec, Inc.Inventors: Jeffry Golden, Paul Brister
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Patent number: 8990998Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Contec, Inc.Inventors: John S. McBride, Jr., Jackson S. Burnett, III
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Patent number: 8549694Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Contec, Inc.Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
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Publication number: 20130032503Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: Contec, Inc.Inventor: David P. Nobile
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Patent number: 7958592Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Contec, Inc.Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
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Patent number: 7895699Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Contec, Inc.Inventor: Walter Monroe Hutchins
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Patent number: 7882589Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Contec, Inc.Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
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Publication number: 20090223009Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: Contec, Inc.Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
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Patent number: 7543351Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Contec, Inc.Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
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Publication number: 20080253826Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: Contec, IncInventor: Walter Monroe Hutchins
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Patent number: 7389559Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Contec, Inc.Inventor: Walter Monroe Hutchins
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Patent number: D586966Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Contec, Inc.Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III
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Patent number: D912357Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: CONTEC INC.Inventors: Layne Z Ross, James Ireland