Patents by Inventor Brian V. Sokol

Brian V. Sokol 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).

  • Patent number: 8534301
    Abstract: A steam mop that includes a handle, an extension member, a base mount, a steam generator, and a mop head. The steam generator includes a body that at least partially contains a fluid tank, fluid pump and a heating element used to at least partially vaporize fluid. The body of the steam generator is designed to be releasably connected to the base mount such that the steam generator can be used as a steam producing device for the steam mop or can be disconnected from the base mount and be used as a stand alone steam producing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Innovation Direct LLC
    Inventors: John R. Nottingham, Brian V. Sokol, John W. Spirk, Douglas E. Whitner, Michael O'Toole, Marc Vitantonio, Michael Schiavoni, Robert Soreo, Brian Catlett
  • Publication number: 20100126533
    Abstract: A steam mop that includes a handle, an extension member, a base mount, a steam generator, and a mop head. The steam generator includes a body that at least partially contains a fluid tank, fluid pump and a heating element used to at least partially vaporize fluid. The body of the steam generator is designed to be releasably connected to the base mount such that the steam generator can be used as a steam producing device for the steam mop or can be disconnected from the base mount and be used as a stand alone steam producing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: John R. Nottingham, Brian V. Sokol, John W. Spirk, Douglas E. Whitner, Michael O'Toole, Marc Vitantonio, Michael Schiavoni, Robert Soreo, Brian Catlett
  • Publication number: 20090050712
    Abstract: An electric power sprayer that includes a housing and a mounting arrangement. The housing is designed to at least partially contain a pump and a discharge nozzle opening. The mounting arrangement is designed to be secured to a container. The pump can be a battery powered pump. The mounting arrangement can be designed to engage an undersurface of a lip of a container opening. The mounting arrangement can be designed to connect to a standard paint container. The mounting arrangement can include a sealing arrangement that is designed to form a liquid seal between the container and the mounting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Marc Vitantonio, Brian V. Sokol, William E. Rabbitt, Douglas E. Whitner
  • Publication number: 20090038164
    Abstract: A battery powered dual blade knife that includes a handle having an interior cavity for containing one or more batteries. The batteries can be removably positioned at the rear portion of the handle. The cavity of the handle includes an electric motor that is generally positioned in the front region of the handle. A pair of blades is connected to the front portion of the handle and is designed to be moved relative to one another by the electric motor. The handle can be designed to waterproof one or more internal components of the knife to protect the one or more internal components from water damage. The knife can include a blade stabilization arrangement for the knife blades and/or mounts for the knife blades to facilitate in the movement of the knife blades and/or mounts for the knife blades when the motor causes the knife blades and/or mounts for the knife blades to move relative to one another. The knife can include an enhanced motor configuration in improve the operation of the knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Marc L. Vitantonio, John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk, Douglas E. Whitner, Brian V. Sokol
  • Publication number: 20080296912
    Abstract: A remotely activated door lock and unlocking device adapted to convert doorknobs and/or deadbolt access locks to remote door access. The device is engageable over the existing doorknob and/or deadbolt lock to allow for remote rotation activation to unlock and open the door. A gear drive motor rotates the doorknob and/or deadbolt. The device can include visual and/or audio indicators related to door actuation and lock status from a remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas E. Whitner, Brian V. Sokol, Michael O'Toole, Robert Soreo, Mark Vitantonio, John R. Nottingham, Brian D. Catlett, John W. Spirk, Jeffrey Ringness, Christopher Wojcuich, Robert Nelson, Peter Zale
  • Publication number: 20070213252
    Abstract: A lubricating based cleaning composition for cleaning and protecting surfaces comprising silicone, wetting agent, and non-organic solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Brian V. Sokol, David A. Lupyan
  • Publication number: 20040026462
    Abstract: An oxygenating air freshener is provided. The air freshener includes ambient air and a liquid component including at least water, a propellant, and fragrance. The air freshener is contained in an aerosol can useful for dispensing the air freshener into an environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Blue Magic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Moshontz, Brian V. Sokol
  • Patent number: 5565516
    Abstract: A finishing composition for restoring the appearance of the aged, painted surface of an automobile comprises an isobutyl methacrylate resin polymer dissolved in a solvent system comprising a low boiling organic solvent and a high boiling organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Blue Coral, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Fausnight, David A. Lupyan, Brian V. Sokol, Paul E. Brokaw, John R. Nottingham, John W. Spirk
  • Patent number: D578886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: SimplyClean Industries LLC
    Inventor: Brian V. Sokol