Patents by Inventor Charles A. Martin

Charles A. Martin 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: 20240341274
    Abstract: A wand override tool adapted to couple with a hose of an extraction cleaner including a suction source includes a housing defining a first end and a second end. The first end connects with the hose and the second end connects with a wand. A cleaning solution reservoir is carried by the housing. A fluid delivery conduit can be disposed at the second end fluidly coupling the wand override tool and the wand when the wand is fully inserted within the housing of the wand override tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: George Moyher, JR., Eric J. Hansen, Belinda Drake, Sue A. Potter, Charles A. Martin, Brian C. Wolfe, Joseph Q. Marietta
  • Patent number: 12070012
    Abstract: A pet bathing system for use with a surface cleaning apparatus is provided and includes at least a wand override tool to allow for an easy-to-use pet bathing system. The system can be used for the bathing of pets via the application and subsequent extraction of liquid. The wand override tool includes a cleaning solution reservoir and couplers adapted to be coupled with a surface cleaning apparatus having a suction source and a cleaning fluid source and with a hand tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: George Moyher, Jr., Eric J. Hansen, Belinda Drake, Sue A. Potter, Charles A. Martin, Brian C. Wolfe, Joseph Q. Marietta
  • Publication number: 20210329886
    Abstract: A pet bathing system for use with a surface cleaning apparatus is provided and includes at least a wand override tool to allow for an easy-to-use pet bathing system. The system can be used for the bathing of pets via the application and subsequent extraction of liquid. The wand override tool includes a cleaning solution reservoir and couplers adapted to be coupled with a surface cleaning apparatus having a suction source and a cleaning fluid source and with a hand tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: George Moyher, JR., Eric J. Hansen, Belinda Drake, Sue A. Potter, Charles A. Martin, Brian C. Wolfe, Joseph Q. Marietta
  • Patent number: 11083170
    Abstract: A pet bathing system for use with a surface cleaning apparatus is provided and includes at least a wand override tool to allow for an easy-to-use pet bathing system. The system can be used for the bathing of pets via the application and subsequent extraction of liquid. The wand override tool includes a cleaning solution reservoir and couplers adapted to be coupled with a surface cleaning apparatus having a suction source and a cleaning fluid source and with a hand tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: George Moyher, Jr., Eric J. Hansen, Belinda Drake, Sue A. Potter, Charles A. Martin, Brian C. Wolfe, Joseph Q. Marietta
  • Publication number: 20180110201
    Abstract: A pet bathing system for use with a surface cleaning apparatus is provided and includes at least a wand override tool to allow for an easy-to-use pet bathing system. The system can be used for the bathing of pets via the application and subsequent extraction of liquid. The wand override tool includes a cleaning solution reservoir and couplers adapted to be coupled with a surface cleaning apparatus having a suction source and a cleaning fluid source and with a hand tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: George Mohyer, JR., Eric J. Hansen, Belinda Drake, Sue A. Potter, Charles A. Martin, Brian C. Wolfe, Joseph Q. Marietta
  • Patent number: 8647285
    Abstract: A sample collection container adapted to be connected to, and disconnected from, a sample collection adapter and a sample collection container cap. The sample collection adapter has a downward sloping interior surface that provides a free-flowing path for samples provided by a subject to the sample collection container. The sample collection adapter may have a three-dimensional rim that is curved in two different non-parallel planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Biophor Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel G. Butlin, Charles A. Martin
  • Patent number: 8318826
    Abstract: Polyether polyols are initiated with orthocyclohexanediamines such as 1,2-diaminocyclohexane. The polyols are useful in making rigid polyurethane foams, especially foams for pour-in-place applications, where they give a good combination of low k-factor and short demold times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Timothy A. Morley, Francois M. Casati, Adrian J. Birch, David A. Babb, Charles A. Martin, II
  • Patent number: 8193257
    Abstract: Polyether polyols are initiated with aminocyclohexanealkylamines such as isophoronediamine and 1,8-diaminop-menthane. The polyols are useful in making rigid polyurethane foams, especially foams for pour-in-place applications, where they give a good combination of low k-factor and short demold times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Timothy A. Morley, Francois M. Casati, Adrian J. Birch, David A. Babb, Charles A. Martin, II
  • Publication number: 20120129964
    Abstract: Polyether polyols are initiated with aminocyclohexanealkylamines such as isophoronediamine and 1,8-diamino-p-menthane. The polyols are useful in making rigid polyurethane foams, especially foams for pour-in-place applications, where they give a good combination of low k-factor and short demold times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy A. Morley, Francois M. Casati, Adrian J. Birch, David A. Babb, Charles A. Martin, II
  • Patent number: 8136694
    Abstract: The cup of the present invention can have a body made of a foam material. The cup has a handle and a holder. The handle and the holder can each have a flange, respectively, to secure to the cup. The flanges, respectively, are shaped to mate with the external periphery of the cup, and can be initially held in place with an adhesive. A shrinkable wrap can then be positioned around the cup. Upon a heat treatment, the wrap shrinks to tightly engage the outside of the cup. Further, the shrink wrap maintains secure engagement between the flanges and the cup so that the handle and holder are secure. A cover can be provided for covering the cup. A package can be secured within a cavity on the top of the cover. The package can contain a fluid enabling the cup to be used for portable meals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventors: Mark L. Vieau, Charles A. Martin
  • Publication number: 20110028863
    Abstract: A sample collection container adapted to be connected to, and disconnected from, a sample collection adapter and a sample collection container cap. The sample collection adapter has a downward sloping interior surface that provides a free-flowing path for samples provided by a subject to the sample collection container. The sample collection adapter may have a three-dimensional rim that is curved in two different non-parallel planes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Nathaniel G. Butlin, Charles A. Martin
  • Publication number: 20110015543
    Abstract: A sample collection container adapted to be connected to, and disconnected from, a sample collection adapter and a sample collection container cap. The sample collection adapter has a downward sloping interior surface that provides a free-flowing path for samples provided by a subject to the sample collection container. The sample collection adapter may have a three-dimensional rim surface that is curved in two different non-parallel planes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: NATHANIEL G. BUTLIN, Charles A. Martin
  • Publication number: 20100298458
    Abstract: Polyether polyols are initiated with orthocyclohexanediamines such as 1,2-diaminocyclohexane. The polyols are useful in making rigid polyurethane foams, especially foams for pour-in-place applications, where they give a good combination of low k-factor and short demold times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Timothy A. Morley, Francois M. Casati, Adrian J. Birch, David A. Babb, Charles A. Martin, II
  • Patent number: 7691913
    Abstract: Rigid polyurethane foams are made using a polyol component that includes toluene diamine-initiated polyols containing specified levels of oxyethylene groups. Foams made from these polyols have low k-factors and excellent demold expansion values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley E. Moore, Charles A. Martin, II, James P. Cosman, Geoffrey H. Dean, Christiaan J. Kind
  • Publication number: 20100036010
    Abstract: Polyether polyols are initiated with aminocyclohexanealkylamines such as isophoronediamine and 1,8-diaminop-menthane. The polyols are useful in making rigid polyurethane foams, especially foams for pour-in-place applications, where they give a good combination of low k-factor and short demold times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Timothy A. Morley, Francois M. Casati, Adrian J. Birch, David A. Babb, Charles A. Martin, II
  • Publication number: 20090312450
    Abstract: Polyurethanes, and rigid polyurethane foams in particular, are made using certain amides of modified fatty acids. The fatty acid groups are substituted hydroxymethyl, N-hydroxyalkyl aminoalkyl or hydroxy-substituted ester groups. The amide portion of the molecule contains hydroxyalkyl or other hydroxyl-substituted organic groups bonded to the amide nitrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Charles A. Martin, Aaron W. Sanders, Jimmy D. Earls, Kurt D. Olson, John R. Briggs, Alan K. Schrock, Zenon Lysenko, David A. Babb
  • Patent number: 6818540
    Abstract: A reinforcing system and method of fabrication for a semiconductor integrated circuit bond pad comprises a first dielectric layer or stack disposed under the bond pad; at least one second dielectric layer or stack disposed under the first dielectric layer; and a reinforcing metal structure disposed into the second dielectric layer such that the patterns of the metal structure and the second dielectric layer comprise a uniformly flat interface towards the first dielectric layer. The patterns of the metal structure and the second dielectric layer comprise feature sizes and fine pitches used in the integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Mukul Saran, Charles A. Martin, Ronald H. Cox
  • Patent number: 6625882
    Abstract: A reinforcing system for a bond which includes at least one dielectric layer or stack disposed under the bond pad. A reinforcing patterned structure is disposed in the dielectric layer or stack with the delectric filling the portion of the patterned structure from which the structure was removed after patterning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Mukul Saran, Charles A. Martin
  • Patent number: D831905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Benacquisto, Charles A. Martin, David M. Miller, Joseph Q. Marietta, Brian C. Wolfe
  • Patent number: D835857
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Benacquisto, Charles A. Martin, David M. Miller, Joseph Q. Marietta, Brian C. Wolfe