Patents by Inventor Bruce Kaminstein
Bruce Kaminstein 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).
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Publication number: 20060265826Abstract: An aluminum outdoor broom that is rust-proof and may be left outdoors. The broom has a long aluminum pole with a curved piece of aluminum, known as the aluminum profile, permanently attached to one end. A bristle head consisting of a bristle base and bristles may be slid out of or into the aluminum profile. This makes exchange or replacement of the bristle head simple, and extends the life of the broom. Two plastic lids attach to either end of the aluminum profile once the bristle head is in place, and prevent the bristle head from sliding out of the aluminum profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventor: Bruce Kaminstein
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Patent number: 7124465Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cleaning sponge. The cleaning sponge contains a cavity that is cut radially inward through one of the sides of the sponge. The cavity is located closer to the side of the sponge rather than its center. Furthermore, the sponge has two holding arms that are formed when the cavity is cut and form a channel, allowing the sponge to be placed on a faucet or any other hanging member. The holding arms pull apart when the sponge is placed on a faucet and once the sponge is on the faucet, they pull together. Since the cavity is near the side of the sponge, the holding arms do not interfere with the cleaning function of the sponge. Furthermore, the sponge has several layers with different coefficients of coarseness for cleaning different surfaces and may be cut in any decorative shape desired.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Kaminstein Imports, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Kaminstein
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Patent number: 6834411Abstract: A squeegee assembly is described including a handle connected to a blade. The handle defines a hole for hanging the squeegee from a hook and undulations suitable for enhancing the grip. The blade defines a hole and an edge. The blade hole is configured and dimensioned for having a showerhead positioned therethrough and hanging from the showerhead. The blade hole can also apply a bias to the edge during cleaning. The edge is configured for cleaning and removing water from surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Kaminstein Imports, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Kaminstein, Flavio Cavalherio
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Patent number: 6760949Abstract: A rotating dish brush is described having a handle and a head. The handle includes a neck connected by a pin to the head. The rotating connection of the handle and head are limited by a pair of stops that also function as areas of force transfer from the handle to the head. The stops limit the relative movement of the head and handle between a first position and a second position. The head includes a set of bristles having a generally hemispherical shape. A loop is provided on the handle for hanging the rotating dish brush when it is not in use.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Inventors: Bruce Kaminstein, Flavio Cavalherio
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Publication number: 20040117936Abstract: A squeegee assembly is described including a handle connected to a blade. The handle defines a hole for hanging the squeegee from a hook and undulations suitable for enhancing the grip. The blade defines a hole and an edge. The blade hole is configured and dimensioned for having a showerhead positioned therethrough and hanging from the showerhead. The blade hole can also apply a bias to the edge during cleaning. The edge is configured for cleaning and removing water from surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Bruce Kaminstein, Flavio Cavalherio
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Patent number: 6726010Abstract: A combination toilet bowl cleaning brush and a brush holder includes a toilet bowl cleaning brush with a brush head, a non-flexible shaft and a bulbous handle. The non-flexible shaft extends linearly from the brush head to a positively curved portion and thence to a second linear portion that connects to the bulbous handle. The brush holder includes a circular, flat surface base and a cylindrical wall rising from the base. The cylindrical wall which extends around less than half of a minor circumference of the base rises linearly from the base to a negative curved portion, the upper end of the wall covering a radius of the base. The upper end of the cylindrical wall includes an open groove for receiving the shaft of the cleaning brush. The positive curved shaft and the negative curved wall intersect at the open groove, securing the cleaning brush in the brush holder.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Kaminstein Imports, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Kaminstein
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Publication number: 20040040108Abstract: A rotating dish brush is described having a handle and a head. The handle includes a neck connected by a pin to the head. The rotating connection of the handle and head are limited by a pair of stops that also function as areas of force transfer from the handle to the head. The stops limit the relative movement of the head and handle between a first position and a second position. The head includes a set of bristles having a generally hemispherical shape. A loop is provided on the handle for hanging the rotating dish brush when it is not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: Bruce Kaminstein, Flavio Cavalherio
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Publication number: 20030209458Abstract: A combination toilet bowl cleaning brush and a brush holder includes a toilet bowl cleaning brush with a brush head, a non-flexible shaft and a bulbous handle. The non-flexible shaft extends linearly from the brush head to a positively curved portion and thence to a second linear portion that connects to the bulbous handle. The brush holder includes a circular, flat surface base and a cylindrical wall rising from the base. The cylindrical wall which extends around less than half of a minor circumference of the base rises linearly from the base to a negative curved portion, the upper end of the wall covering a radius of the base. The upper end of the cylindrical wall includes an open groove for receiving the shaft of the cleaning brush. The positive curved shaft and the negative curved wall intersect at the open groove, securing the cleaning brush in the brush holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventor: Bruce Kaminstein
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Patent number: 6626402Abstract: An aluminum cleaning tool holder that is rust-proof and may be hung outdoors. The cleaning tool holder has an aluminum profile into which attachment panels featuring rubber rings for hanging may be slid. Attachment panels may feature various numbers of rings and may be mixed and matched according to necessity, with more or fewer rubber rings added. Plastic lids secure the attachment panels in place. Each rubber ring features a series of interior rubber grips which are flexible and thus can accommodate a wide arrange of pole sizes from thick to thin. Additionally, each rubber grip features a hook in the front from which smaller items such as cleaning supplies or other tools may be suspended.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Kaminstein Imports, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Kaminstein
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Patent number: 6591442Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flexible mop base. The mop base comprises of a top layer and a bottom absorption layer attached to the top layer. The mop base further comprises at least one flexible end, wherein this flexible end is attached to the mop base through an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism allows the end to freely rotate from horizontal to perpendicular position with respect to the mop base. The mop base further comprises a handle attached to the top layer and capable of free rotation. The handle has a mop holder socket attached to it, which is also free to rotation to accommodate a user of the mop base when cleaning different surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Kaminstein Imports, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Kaminstein
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Publication number: 20020120996Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flexible mop base. The mop base comprises of a top layer and a bottom absorption layer attached to the top layer. The mop base further comprises at least one flexible end, wherein this flexible end is attached to the mop base through an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism allows the end to freely rotate from horizontal to perpendicular position with respect to the mop base. The mop base further comprises a handle attached to the top layer and capable of free rotation. The handle has a mop holder socket attached to it, which is also free to rotation to accommodate a user of the mop base when cleaning different surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventor: Bruce Kaminstein