Patents by Inventor Caroline Maree Francis

Caroline Maree Francis 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).

  • Cleaning implement
    Patent number: 8196249
    Abstract: A cleaning implement in the form of a combined brush and squeegee with a head member (2) with bristle (4) extending from the head member and a handle (7), where a squeegee blade (8) is movably supported on the head member (2). An extension mechanism (14) is operable by a user to extend or retract the squeegee blade member (8) relative to the head member (2) in a direction generally parallel to the extent of the bristles (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Hayco Manufacturing Limited
    Inventors: Gregory Clegg Spooner, Christopher James Mccaughan Hay, Benjo Lapuebla Manuel, Caroline Maree Francis