Patents by Inventor Harold J. Schroeck

Harold J. Schroeck 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: 5615442
    Abstract: A wringer mop including a handle and a head portion having a plurality of mop strands, and an improved connector for connecting the mop strands to the handle. The connector includes a connector body having a collar portion and a hollow shank portion. A strand clip is provided for engaging with the mop strands and includes a pair of legs for extending into engagement with the shank portion whereby the strand clip is attached to the connector body. The mop is assembled by first engaging the mop strands with the strand clip and then connecting the strand clip to the connector body. Subsequently, the assembled connector body and strand clip may be attached to the bottom of the handle by inserting the shank portion into the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Vining Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold J. Schroeck, Paul R. Burger
  • Patent number: D384458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Vining Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold J. Schroeck, Paul R. Burger