Patents by Inventor Cecil L. Achord

Cecil L. Achord 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).

  • Rotating spray head and system for induced suction generation
    Patent number: 8327787
    Abstract: A support head capable of generating suction upon the rotation thereof has a body that defines a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface, a peripheral edge, and an open region formed in a central portion of the second surface. Work producing elements such as spray nozzles are mounted in the first surface. Each of a first plurality of holes extends between the first surface and the second surface. Each of a second plurality of holes extends between the peripheral edge of the body and the open region of the body. When the body is positioned over the surface with the first surface opposing same, suction forces are generated as the body is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Seward Marine Services Inc.
    Inventor: Cecil L. Achord
  • Rotating spray head and system for induced suction generation
    Publication number: 20100301139
    Abstract: A support head capable of generating suction upon the rotation thereof has a body that defines a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface, a peripheral edge, and an open region formed in a central portion of the second surface. Work producing elements such as spray nozzles are mounted in the first surface. Each of a first plurality of holes extends between the first surface and the second surface. Each of a second plurality of holes extends between the peripheral edge of the body and the open region of the body. When the body is positioned over the surface with the first surface opposing same, suction forces are generated as the body is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Cecil L. Achord
  • Surface cleaning device and related method
    Patent number: 6070547
    Abstract: A surface is cleaned by a cleaning mechanism resulting in debris. First and second fluid flow paths are provided. The first fluid flow path removes the debris from the area of the cleaning mechanism and the second fluid flow path operates to hold the cleaning mechanism against the surface without debris contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Seaward Marine Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Cecil L. Achord