Patents by Inventor Adam Bearup

Adam Bearup 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).

  • Communicative lighting system for a floor cleaning device
    Patent number: 11678415
    Abstract: Robotic devices are provided that can be operated in an autonomous mode. In various embodiments, the devices comprise lighting elements that are capable of displaying information to humans within a robotic environment. A variety of future and near-future actions are expressed through different operations and sequences of the lighting elements. The lighting elements further enable the device to express a current status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Justin LaMar, Nicole Willer
  • Systems and methods for managing heat transfer in a pressure washer
    Patent number: 10914300
    Abstract: A pressure washing device is provided with a bypass mode. The device comprises a bypass mode and bypass structure that is in fluid communication with a fluid tank for at least one of storing and cooling a fluid that has been heated to unacceptable levels. The present disclosure further provides various devices and features for managing and mitigating heating and over-heating of fluids and components in communication with the fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Hector Valdez Jaramillo, Eric L. Shark, Adam Bearup
  • Portable vacuum and related accessories
    Patent number: 10869586
    Abstract: An improved wet/dry vacuum device is provided. The device comprises features for enhancing the portability, mobility and usefulness of existing wet/dry vacuums and canister vacuum devices. Features of devices of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, hose storage features, accessory storage features, and power cord management features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Manuel Schulze, Sheri Huther, Jonathan Guilford
  • COMMUNICATIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR A FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200272154
    Abstract: Robotic devices are provided that can be operated in an autonomous mode. In various embodiments, the devices comprise lighting elements that are capable of displaying information to humans within a robotic environment. A variety of future and near-future actions are expressed through different operations and sequences of the lighting elements. The lighting elements further enable the device to express a current status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Justin LaMar, Nicole Willer
  • Floor cleaning tool having a mechanically operated pump
    Patent number: 10188250
    Abstract: A compact machine for cleaning floors includes a solution tank and dispensing system for dispensing solution onto the surface to be cleaned, a deck assembly for guiding dirty solution to a recovery pickup point, a mechanically operated pump for collecting the dirty solution from the recovery pickup point, and a recovery tank for receiving the collected fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Venard, Adam Bearup
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING HEAT TRANSFER IN A PRESSURE WASHER
    Publication number: 20180272392
    Abstract: A pressure washing device is provided with a bypass mode. The device comprises a bypass mode and bypass structure that is in fluid communication with a fluid tank for at least one of storing and cooling a fluid that has been heated to unacceptable levels. The present disclosure further provides various devices and features for managing and mitigating heating and over-heating of fluids and components in communication with the fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: HECTOR VALDEZ JARAMILLO, ERIC L. SHARK, ADAM BEARUP
  • PORTABLE VACUUM AND RELATED ACCESSORIES
    Publication number: 20180132682
    Abstract: An improved wet/dry vacuum device is provided. The device comprises features for enhancing the portability, mobility and usefulness of existing wet/dry vacuums and canister vacuum devices. Features of devices of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, hose storage features, accessory storage features, and power cord management features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Manuel Schulze, Sheri Huther, Jonathan Guilford, Timothy Piwonka-Corle
  • Floor cleaning tool having a mechanically operated pump
    Patent number: 9877624
    Abstract: A compact machine for cleaning floors includes a solution tank and dispensing system for dispensing solution onto the surface to be cleaned, a deck assembly for guiding dirty solution to a recovery pickup point, a mechanically operated pump for collecting the dirty solution from the recovery pickup point, and a recovery tank for receiving the collected fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Venard, Adam Bearup
  • Floor cleaning tool having a mechanically operated pump
    Patent number: 9877625
    Abstract: A compact machine for cleaning floors includes a solution tank and dispensing system for dispensing solution onto the surface to be cleaned, a deck assembly for guiding dirty solution to a recovery pickup point, a mechanically operated pump for collecting the dirty solution from the recovery pickup point, and a recovery tank for receiving the collected fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Venard, Adam Bearup
  • ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER
    Publication number: 20170304873
    Abstract: An electric pressure washer includes an electric motor operably connected to a pump, one or more removable detergent tanks, a removable accessory bucket in which a spray gun, high pressure hose, and other accessories may be stored, and a foot pedal for facilitating operator control of one or more features of the electric pressure washer during use. The electric pressure washer may also include a folding handle for facilitating storage and transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: CHARLES JOHN LUBY, ADAM BEARUP, TRENT GARNER, SHERI HUTHER, MICHAEL RASMUSSEN
  • PORTABLE WASTE COLLECTION AND CLEANING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170000306
    Abstract: A portable cleaning assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a body or chassis portion supported by wheels. The body portion comprises a first portion for selectively receiving a waste container or barrel, as well as a housing member for storing various features of the assembly as well as additional cleaning products and devices. The housing at least partially contains a vacuum, a motor, and a rechargeable battery for powering the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Scott Pyne, Adam Bearup, Mark McCullough, Lynn Relph, Michael Rasmussen, Scott Geschwentner, Jeff Bernath
  • Floor cleaning tool having a mechanically operated pump
    Patent number: 9301661
    Abstract: A compact machine for cleaning floors includes a solution tank and dispensing system for dispensing solution onto the surface to be cleaned, a deck assembly for guiding dirty solution to a recovery pickup point, a mechanically operated pump for collecting the dirty solution from the recovery pickup point, and a recovery tank for receiving the collected fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Venard, Adam Bearup
  • FLOOR CLEANING TOOL HAVING A MECHANICALLY OPERATED PUMP
    Publication number: 20150121648
    Abstract: A compact machine for cleaning floors includes a solution tank and dispensing system for dispensing solution onto the surface to be cleaned, a deck assembly for guiding dirty solution to a recovery pickup point, a mechanically operated pump for collecting the dirty solution from the recovery pickup point, and a recovery tank for receiving the collected fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel C. Venard, Adam Bearup
  • FLOOR CLEANING TOOL HAVING A MECHANICALLY OPERATED PUMP
    Publication number: 20150121647
    Abstract: A compact machine for cleaning floors includes a solution tank and dispensing system for dispensing solution onto the surface to be cleaned, a deck assembly for guiding dirty solution to a recovery pickup point, a mechanically operated pump for collecting the dirty solution from the recovery pickup point, and a recovery tank for receiving the collected fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel C. Venard, Adam Bearup
  • Floor cleaning device
    Patent number: D809721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Venard, Adam Bearup
  • Pressure washer
    Patent number: D833696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Michael Rasmussen
  • Pressure washer
    Patent number: D839512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Michael Ramussen
  • Vacuum wand
    Patent number: D860562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Rasmussen, Manuel Schulze, John Guilford, Sheri Huther, Adam Bearup
  • Floor cleaner
    Patent number: D907868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Glenn Schmierer
  • Floor cleaning machine
    Patent number: D1016416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Bearup, Trent Garner