Patents by Inventor Eric Gingras

Eric Gingras 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).

  • Mop bucket
    Patent number: 11134822
    Abstract: A mop bucket includes a mop body with first and second compartments. The first compartment includes a sump region that is sized for receiving a portion of a floor care tool to best utilize the floor care tool and the contents of the mop bucket. A wringer assembly is attached to the mop bucket for cleaning the floor care tool and separating used cleaning supplies from unused. The mop bucket can include an insert for receiving the used cleaning supply to more easily dispose of the same. Tool hooks and floor sign attachments can also be included with the mop bucket such that the bucket provides all tools for use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Tool assembly comprising universal handle and interchangeable tool heads
    Patent number: 11039726
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy B. Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • Tool assembly comprising universal handle and interchangeable tool heads
    Patent number: 10368631
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • TOOL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING UNIVERSAL HANDLE AND INTERCHANGEABLE TOOL HEADS
    Publication number: 20180242721
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy B. Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • Tool assembly comprising universal handle and interchangeable tool heads
    Patent number: 9980553
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy B. Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • TOOL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING UNIVERSAL HANDLE AND INTERCHANGEABLE TOOL HEADS
    Publication number: 20170043474
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • MOP BUCKET
    Publication number: 20160316988
    Abstract: A mop bucket includes a mop body with first and second compartments. The first compartment includes a sump region that is sized for receiving a portion of a floor care tool to best utilize the floor care tool and the contents of the mop bucket. A wringer assembly is attached to the mop bucket for cleaning the floor care tool and separating used cleaning supplies from unused. The mop bucket can include an insert for receiving the used cleaning supply to more easily dispose of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Trash container with dome lid
    Patent number: D312523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Delmerico, Eric Gingras, Greg P. Terek
  • Cleaning brush block and handle unit
    Patent number: D314282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Gingras
  • Trash container
    Patent number: D315626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul E. Delmerico, Eric Gingras, Greg P. Terek
  • Trash container top
    Patent number: D319128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Delmerico, Eric Gingras, Greg P. Terek
  • Planter frame and inner planter receptacle therefor
    Patent number: D322769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Gingras, Greg P. Terek, Paul E. Delmerico
  • Seating module
    Patent number: D327987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Delmerico, Eric Gingras, Greg P. Terek
  • Pastry brush
    Patent number: D333217
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Gingras
  • Tilt truck
    Patent number: D356411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Gingras, Glen E. Tomblin
  • Handle portion for a tilt truck
    Patent number: D361190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Gingras, Glen E. Tomblin
  • Attachment puck
    Patent number: D766010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Floor care tool handle
    Patent number: D779755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Floor care tool head
    Patent number: D813479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Floor care tool head
    Patent number: D912349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer