Patents by Inventor A. Reneau Van Landingham

A. Reneau Van Landingham has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180023321
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to merchandise security devices, systems, and methods for protecting an item of merchandise from theft. For example, a merchandise security device may include a lock configured to be secured to a movable structure and a strike plate configured to be secured to a fixed support structure. The movable structure is configured to move along a path into engagement with the fixed support structure to secure the item of merchandise therein in a locked state and to move out of engagement with the fixed support structure for removal of the item of merchandise in an unlocked state. The lock is configured to engage the strike plate in the locked state and to disengage the strike plate in the unlocked state, and the lock is configured to engage the strike plate along the same path as the movable structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: A. Reneau Van Landingham, JR., Karen B. Bomber
  • Publication number: 20160307417
    Abstract: A merchandise security device configured for use with an electronic key for locking and/or unlocking a lock mechanism is provided. The merchandise security device may include a housing operably coupled with a cable, wherein the cable is configured to be extended and retracted relative to the housing and to at least partially surround an item of merchandise. The security device may also include a lock mechanism configured to releasably secure the cable relative to the housing for locking the cable about the item of merchandise. In addition, the lock mechanism is configured to receive electrical power for unlocking the lock mechanism so that the housing and the cable may be removed from the item of merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: A. Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., James K. Sankey
  • Patent number: 9079711
    Abstract: A receptacle includes a body configured to receive a liner and a cinch disposed on the body. The cinch includes a projection disposed outward of the body and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed between the projection and the body. The cinch further includes a slot having an open end and a closed end, wherein the slot is disposed substantially adjacent the projection and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed and retained within the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Ashley P. Z. Wentz Pho, A. Reneau Van Landingham, Thomas A. Ruckman
  • Publication number: 20150053270
    Abstract: A mop bucket comprises a bucket defining a first compartment and a second compartment. The bucket is rotatable between an upright position and a second position. A first fluid movement path is provided between the second compartment and the first compartment such that liquid in the second compartment drains to the first compartment under gravity when the bucket is in the upright position. A second fluid movement path is provided between the first compartment and the second compartment such that liquid in the first compartment drains to the second compartment under gravity when the bucket is in the second position. A method of operating the mop bucket is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Patent number: 8938848
    Abstract: A mop bucket comprises an internal compartment defined by a side wall for retaining a liquid. A first bracket is supported in the compartment and supports a first agitator blade and a second bracket supported in the compartment and supports a second agitator blade such that the agitator blades are spaced from one another a distance sufficient to receive a mop. The first agitator blade and the second agitator blade each comprising a plurality of fins extending from a planar support surface. The first agitator blade and said second agitator blade may also comprise a plurality of bristles extending from a planar support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commerical Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Patent number: 8863350
    Abstract: A mop bucket comprises a bucket defining a first compartment and a second compartment. The bucket is rotatable between an upright position and a second position. A first fluid movement path is provided between the second compartment and the first compartment such that liquid in the second compartment drains to the first compartment under gravity when the bucket is in the upright position. A second fluid movement path is provided between the first compartment and the second compartment such that liquid in the first compartment drains to the second compartment under gravity when the bucket is in the second position. A method of operating the mop bucket is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Patent number: 8834053
    Abstract: A mop comprises a mop head and a handle connected to the mop head at a pivot. The mop head and handle have a front and a back. A fluid reservoir for spraying a fluid at the front of the mop head. A trigger is disposed on the handle remote from the mop head, where the trigger controls the spraying of the fluid from the reservoir. The trigger is movable between a non-actuated position and an actuated position where the trigger moves toward the back as it moves from the non-actuated position to the actuated position. A method of using the mop is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Robert Lauer, Mark Allen Hoyle
  • Patent number: 8807381
    Abstract: A receptacle includes a body configured to receive a liner and a cinch disposed on the body. The cinch includes a projection disposed outward of the body and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed between the projection and the body. The cinch further includes a slot having an open end and a closed end, wherein the slot is disposed substantially adjacent the projection and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed and retained within the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Ashley P. Z. Wentz, A. Reneau Van Landingham, Thomas A. Ruckman
  • Publication number: 20140166656
    Abstract: A receptacle includes a body configured to receive a liner and a cinch disposed on the body. The cinch includes a projection disposed outward of the body and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed between the projection and the body. The cinch further includes a slot having an open end and a closed end, wherein the slot is disposed substantially adjacent the projection and configured such that at least a portion of the liner can be disposed and retained within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Ashley P. Z. Wentz PHO, A. Reneau VAN LANDINGHAM, Thomas A. RUCKMAN
  • Patent number: 8505147
    Abstract: A mop comprises a handle and a first frame member comprising a first side and a second side. The handle is connected to the first side at a translating pivot such that the handle may translate and pivot relative to the first frame member. A second frame member has a third side and a fourth side connected to the first frame member at a hinge such that the second frame member can move relative to the first frame member between a first position where the first side is connected to the third side and a second position where the second side is disposed adjacent the fourth side. A method of using the mop is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Publication number: 20130146177
    Abstract: A mop bucket comprises a bucket defining a first compartment and a second compartment. The bucket is rotatable between an upright position and a second position. A first fluid movement path is provided between the second compartment and the first compartment such that liquid in the second compartment drains to the first compartment under gravity when the bucket is in the upright position. A second fluid movement path is provided between the first compartment and the second compartment such that liquid in the first compartment drains to the second compartment under gravity when the bucket is in the second position. A method of operating the mop bucket is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, JR., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Patent number: 8393047
    Abstract: A mop bucket comprises a bucket defining a first compartment and a second compartment. The bucket is rotatable between an upright position and a second position. A first fluid movement path is provided between the second compartment and the first compartment such that liquid in the second compartment drains to the first compartment under gravity when the bucket is in the upright position. A second fluid movement path is provided between the first compartment and the second compartment such that liquid in the first compartment drains to the second compartment under gravity when the bucket is in the second position. A method of operating the mop bucket is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Rubermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Publication number: 20120241389
    Abstract: A method of using a filter and a mop bucket comprises removably installing a filter in a mop bucket; filtering a liquid through the filter to capture dirt in the filter; removing the filter from the bucket; connecting a hose to an outlet on the filter; backflushing clean water through the filter; and removably installing the filter in the mop bucket. The filter comprises a first layer of felt and a second layer of felt with a layer of sand is disposed between the first layer of felt and the second layer of felt. A mop bucket comprises a first compartment and a second compartment where the filter is located in a fluid movement path between the first and second compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, JR., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Patent number: D659926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Patent number: D661041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventor: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr.
  • Patent number: D671288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Patent number: D672107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Patent number: D672930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Jesse Andrew Matola
  • Patent number: D793779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventors: A. Reneau Van Landingham, Jr., Kirk Burmeister, II
  • Patent number: D798636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: InVue Security Products Inc.
    Inventor: A. Reneau Van Landingham, Jr.