Patents by Inventor Benjamin R. Harkins

Benjamin R. Harkins 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: 20240199984
    Abstract: Methods and related systems include applying a first fluid to a hard surface, grinding the hard surface using at least one structured-abrasive pad while removing the first fluid, applying a second fluid to the hard surface, and scrubbing the hard surface using a floor bristle brush while removing the second fluid. Some surface enhancement compositions include a first nonionic surfactant including alcohol alkoxylate, a second nonionic surfactant including a different alcohol alkoxylate, and a third nonionic surfactant having an amide functional group. Other compositions include a nonionic surfactant having alcohol alkoxylate, a polymer, and a siloxane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Donald T. Landin, Lijun Zu, Feng Bai, Benjamin R. Harkins