Patents by Inventor George V. Hibbs

George V. Hibbs 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).

  • Vacuum axle with a motor embedded therein and wheels
    Patent number: 9949602
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a base including a motor assembly and a wheel, wherein the wheel rotates around the motor assembly about an axis of rotation, the wheel extends radially outward from the motor assembly, and a portion of the motor assembly intersects a plane defined by the wheel perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Charles J. Morgan, Victor B. McClearen, Ernest M. Chavana, Jr., Bruce M. Kiern, Charles A. Liter, George V. Hibbs, Dennis T. Lamb, Timothy Kolody, Christopher M. Paterson
  • Vacuum suction base device with swivel coupling having electric motor inside a wheel and gaps for visibility
    Patent number: 9585535
    Abstract: The principles and embodiments of the presently claimed invention relate to steerable, light-weight, low-profile suction bases for upright cleaning apparatuses that utilize a smaller suction base body to reduce weight and bulk, while still providing sufficient room for an internally mounted brush roll motor and controller PCB, plus additional mechanical and electrical components in the suction base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jeff Morgan, Dennis Lamb, Steven Myers, George V. Hibbs
  • EFFICIENT LIGHTWEIGHT VACUUM
    Publication number: 20150196180
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a base having an agitator housing including an air outlet. The base further includes a volute including a volute air inlet disposed substantially parallel to the agitator housing and a volute air outlet disposed substantially orthogonal to the agitator housing. An air duct connects the volute air inlet and the air outlet of the agitator housing and the air outlet of the agitator housing and the volute air outlet are substantially collinear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Charles J. Morgan, Victor B. McClearen, Ernest M. Chavana, JR., Bruce M. Kiern, Charles A. Liter, George V. Hibbs, Dennis T. Lamb, Timothy Kolody, Christopher M. Paterson
  • VACUUM AXLE WITH A MOTOR EMBEDDED THEREIN AND WHEELS
    Publication number: 20150101145
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a base including a motor assembly and a wheel, wherein the wheel rotates around the motor assembly about an axis of rotation, the wheel extends radially outward from the motor assembly, and a portion of the motor assembly intersects a plane defined by the wheel perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Charles J. Morgan, Victor B. McClearen, Ernest M. Chavana, JR., Bruce M. Kiern, Charles A. Liter, George V. Hibbs, Dennis T. Lamb, Timothy Kolody, Christopher M. Paterson
  • DEBRIS COLLECTION DEVICE FOR BAGLESS VACUUM CLEANERS
    Publication number: 20140196248
    Abstract: A debris collection device is provided with a controlled tension apparatus for controllable release of accumulated debris from a collective debris release outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jeff Morgan, Dennis Lamb, Steven Myers, George V. Hibbs
  • VACUUM SUCTION BASE DEVICE WITH SWIVEL COUPLING
    Publication number: 20140196250
    Abstract: The principles and embodiments of the presently claimed invention relate to steerable, light-weight, low-profile suction bases for upright cleaning apparatuses that utilize a smaller suction base body to reduce weight and bulk, while still providing sufficient room for an internally mounted brush roll motor and controller PCB, plus additional mechanical and electrical components in the suction base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jeff Morgan, Dennis Lamb, Steven Myers, George V. Hibbs
  • Vacuum cleaner assembly
    Patent number: 5774930
    Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner is provided which includes a sound muffler which, according to one aspect of the invention, may be combined with an accessory selector valve. The vacuum cleaner includes a height adjustment mechanism which eliminates positioning detents along the cam adjustment surface. The vacuum cleaner also includes a vacuum bag mounting arrangement which insures that the bag will not project above a handle parting plane, thus reducing the size of the shipping carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Sommer, Leonard D. Hampton, William R. Reimer, John A. Huebsch, George V. Hibbs