Patents by Inventor Chrissie Smits

Chrissie Smits 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: 20070209134
    Abstract: A flexible cleaning tool (22) is disclosed. The cleaning tool (22) includes a handle (24) connected to an elongated flexible support member (26) that includes a plurality of discrete, rotatably interconnected segments (40). A cleaning pad (28) encloses the support rod (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Jeremy Knopow, David Hoadley, Chrissie Smits
  • Publication number: 20070180640
    Abstract: A flexible cleaning tool for use in wet, damp or dry cleaning is disclosed. The cleaning tool includes a handle connected to an elongated flexible support member. A cleaning pad encloses the support member. In one embodiment, the handle defines a fluid reservoir receiving cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Jeremy Knopow, David Hoadley, Scott Olson, Micah Maraia, Aaron Munsinger, Christopher Peterson, Steven Zach, Tianzhu Wang, Chrissie Smits, Scott Massing, Matthew Thurin, Timothy Moodycliffe, Rob Martineau
  • Publication number: 20060265823
    Abstract: The present invention is a device for use in cleaning a fabric surface of dust, dirt, pet hair and other debris present on the surface. The device includes a pair of cleaning members or rollers disposed on an underside of the device which can roll with respect to the device and with respect to one another. The rollers are selectively contacted with one another such that each roller can assist in removing debris picked up by the opposite roller and dispensing the debris into a collection chamber releasably positioned within the housing. The removal of the debris from each roller is also facilitated by opposed edges of a central opening in the housing that contact the rollers and direct the debris into the debris collection chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Jeremy Knopow, Chrissie Smits
  • Publication number: 20060230559
    Abstract: A fabric cleaning device (20) is disclosed. The fabric cleaning device (20) includes a hand held support (22) having a plurality of loosening projections (50) associated therewith, and a resilient pad (26) comprising a plurality of individual flexible cleaning sheets (60) receiving the loosening projections (50) and having an affinity for debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Jeremy Knopow, Steven Zach, Chrissie Smits, Douglas Gundlach
  • Publication number: 20060171767
    Abstract: A cleaning system for selective wet or dry cleaning is disclosed. The cleaning system includes a handle defining a fluid reservoir retaining cradle and a moveably attached support member configured to receive a cleaning implement. The pivotal arrangement of the handle and support member allow liquid to be selectively applied to either the surface to be cleaned or the cleaning implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: David Hoadley, Steven Zach, Jeffrey Kunkler, Tianzhu Wang, Chrissie Smits, Scott Massing
  • Publication number: 20060171768
    Abstract: A method of cleaning is disclosed. The method includes providing a cleaning tool having a handle having a top and bottom and an opening allowing access into the bottom from the top and a cleaning pad support pivotally attached to the handle portion. The method further includes the steps of placing a cleaning pad onto the cleaning pad support, inserting a fluid dispenser into the fluid dispenser cradle, positioning the cleaning pad onto a surface to be cleaned and moving the cleaning pad on the surface to be cleaned. Liquid may be selectively applied to either the surface to be cleaned or the cleaning implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: David Hoadley, Steven Zach, Jeffrey Kunkler, Tianzhu Wang, Chrissie Smits, Scott Massing