Patents by Inventor Eric R. Gingras

Eric R. 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).

  • Patent number: 11805959
    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: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Patent number: 11771294
    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: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • Publication number: 20210386266
    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: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Publication number: 20190313781
    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: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson