Patents Assigned to Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLC
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Patent number: 12193623Abstract: While the described wand can include any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a wand head having a vacuum port with a front face and a back face, a jet port that is coupled at the back face of the vacuum port, and a jet that is coupled to the jet port, the jet being configured to spray effluent through the vacuum port to a surface to be cleaned. In some cases, the front face includes a first jog that extends from a front side of the front face and across a width of the front face. In some cases, the second face includes a second jog that extends across a width of the back face of the vacuum port such that the second jog extends into the vacuum port and defines a second recess at a back side of the back face. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11661357Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11629076Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11623880Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11565952Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20230002255Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Z INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11498856Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11479484Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11440820Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20220248924Abstract: While the described wand can include any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a wand head having a vacuum port with a front face and a back face, a jet port that is coupled at the back face of the vacuum port, and a jet that is coupled to the jet port, the jet being configured to spray effluent through the vacuum port to a surface to be cleaned. In some cases, the front face includes a first jog that extends from a front side of the front face and across a width of the front face. In some cases, the second face includes a second jog that extends across a width of the back face of the vacuum port such that the second jog extends into the vacuum port and defines a second recess at a back side of the back face. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20220233045Abstract: While the described wand can include any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a wand head having a vacuum port with a front face and a back face, a jet port that is coupled at the back face of the vacuum port, and a jet that is coupled to the jet port, the jet being configured to spray effluent through the vacuum port to a surface to be cleaned. In some cases, the front face includes a first jog that extends from a front side of the front face and across a width of the front face. In some cases, the second face includes a second jog that extends across a width of the back face of the vacuum port such that the second jog extends into the vacuum port and defines a second recess at a back side of the back face. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11383993Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20210378478Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a wand that is configured to clean a surface, such as carpeting and rugs, are disclosed herein. While the described wand can comprise any suitable component that allows it to be used to clean a surface, in some cases, the wand includes a wand head having a shroud, with a jet orifice and a vacuum port being disposed within the shroud. In some such cases, the vacuum port includes a breaker bar that is recessed within the shroud such that a portion of the shroud extends past the breaker bar. Additionally, in some cases, the shroud further includes one or more rollers that are optionally adjustable in height such that the wand head can is useable by operators of varying heights. In some cases, the wand head is coupled to a vacuum tube that attaches to a vacuum. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: John M. Hopkins, Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11058275Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a wand that is configured to clean a surface, such as carpeting and rugs, are disclosed herein. While the described wand can comprise any suitable component that allows it to be used to clean a surface, in some cases, the wand includes a wand head having a shroud, with a jet orifice and a vacuum port being disposed within the shroud. In some such cases, the vacuum port includes a breaker bar that is recessed within the shroud such that a portion of the shroud extends past the breaker bar. Additionally, in some cases, the shroud further includes one or more rollers that are optionally adjustable in height such that the wand head can is useable by operators of varying heights. In some cases, the wand head is coupled to a vacuum tube that attaches to a vacuum. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: John M. Hopkins, Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20200008640Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a wand that is configured to clean a surface, such as carpeting and rugs, are disclosed herein. While the described wand can comprise any suitable component that allows it to be used to clean a surface, in some cases, the wand includes a wand head having a shroud, with a jet orifice and a vacuum port being disposed within the shroud. In some such cases, the vacuum port includes a breaker bar that is recessed within the shroud such that a portion of the shroud extends past the breaker bar. Additionally, in some cases, the shroud further includes one or more rollers that are optionally adjustable in height such that the wand head can is useable by operators of varying heights. In some cases, the wand head is coupled to a vacuum tube that attaches to a vacuum. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: John M. Hopkins, Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20190284065Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20190276340Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20190263686Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20190263687Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20190263689Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe