Patents Assigned to Q.E.P. Co., Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250205912
    Abstract: A knife having a head, a body, and a first end at one end of the head, includes at least one blade positioning member having a first side and a second side; each side for retaining differently configured blades in the operative position or alternatively for positioning a blade at two operative positions. A holder for storing blades and/or blade positioning members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2025
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Applicant: Q.E.P. Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott MILLER, Joseph DEGUGLIMO
  • Publication number: 20250187216
    Abstract: A two-in-one carpet and utility knife has a handle and a double sided head, each side of the head adapted to receive a different type of knife blade, and a retainer configured to secure one type of blade to one side of the head and to secure a different type of blade to a different side of the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Applicant: Q.E.P. Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott MILLER, Joseph DEGUGLIMO
  • Publication number: 20250187215
    Abstract: A dual blade-depth knife having a head, a body, and a first end at one end of the head, and a blade positioning member for retaining a blade in a first position with a blade end at a first distance from said first end and for retaining a blade in a second position with a blade end at a second distance from said first end, with the first and second positions being offset relative to each other in a direction outwardly from the head. A blade storage holder internal to the knife for storing one or more individual blades and for storing a cartridge containing multiple blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2024
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Applicant: Q.E.P. Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott MILLER, Joseph DEGUGLIMO
  • Publication number: 20250143497
    Abstract: A carpet pile seam roller includes handle and a roller, the roller attached to the handle. The handle includes a first recess adapted to receive at least a first portion of a first hand of a user, and a second recess adapted to receive at least a first portion of a second hand of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: Q.E.P. Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott MILLER, Joseph DEGUGLIMO
  • Patent number: 12188242
    Abstract: An invertible tapping block having first and second opposed sides each configured to be struck with an impacting member, and a web between the sides, the web having upper and lower support surfaces to which a handle is selectively attached, and the web including opposed projections, different from each other, and configured to engage different configurations of flooring planks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Q.E.P. Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Miller, Joseph Deguglimo
  • Patent number: 12024897
    Abstract: A spacer (10) for creating a properly dimensioned gap during the installation of a flooring system, the spacer providing four non-adjustable portions to be selectively placed on a subfloor, each non-adjustable portion having a different width corresponding to an intended gap width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Q.E.P, Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Miller, Joseph Deguglimo
  • Publication number: 20230313542
    Abstract: An invertible tapping block having first and second opposed sides each configured to be struck with an impacting member, and a web between the sides, the web having upper and lower support surfaces to which a handle is selectively attached, and the web including opposed projections, different from each other, and configured to engage different configurations of flooring planks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Q.E.P. Co. Inc.
    Inventors: BRADLEY SCOTT MILLER, JOSEPH DEGUGLIMO
  • Publication number: 20220220745
    Abstract: A spacer (10) for creating a properly dimensioned gap during the installation of a flooring system, the spacer providing four non-adjustable portions to be selectively placed on a subfloor, each non-adjustable portion having a different width corresponding to an intended gap width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Q.E.P. Co. Inc.
    Inventors: BRADLEY SCOTT MILLER, JOSEPH DEGUGLIMO
  • Publication number: 20210363766
    Abstract: A spacing apparatus for creating a properly dimensioned gap during the installation of a flooring system, the spacing apparatus including a first element having a non-adjustable width (W) corresponding to an intended gap width, the first element extending in a first direction and joined to a projection element, the first direction and the projection element being generally perpendicular to each other, the projection element having a first portion having a non-adjustable width (T-1) corresponding to an intended gap width measured from a surface of the projection element in a direction parallel to the direction of the first element, the projection having a section portion having a non-adjustable width corresponding to a second intended expansion gap measured from a surface of the projection element in a direction parallel to the direction of the first element, wherein each of said intended gaps has a different width and wherein a gap is provided between a flooring plank and a vertical surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Q.E.P. CO., INC.
    Inventor: BRADLEY SCOTT MILLER
  • Patent number: 8444035
    Abstract: An improved apparatus for nailing or stapling flooring pneumatically, wherein a pneumatic stapler or nailer is provided with a dual trigger single sequential actuation system by which an operator can reach either trigger with his index finger. In one embodiment, the triggers being interconnected. In a second embodiment, each trigger actuates a valve that communicates with a pneumatic piston which drives the staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Q.E.P. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry D. Coleman, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7992354
    Abstract: A tile leveling device is provided. The device includes a main member, a first section extending transversely from the main member for receiving a first tile and a second section extending transversely from the main member in a direction opposite the first section for receiving a second tile. A member is provided for penetrating the main member and exerting a force on the tiles for leveling them relative to each other. A method for leveling tiles is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Q.E.P. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Doda, Jr.
  • Patent number: D1082193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Q.E.P. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Miller, Joseph Deguglimo