Patents by Inventor Hollis Spence

Hollis Spence 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: 20050076922
    Abstract: A vertical sheet rests against a vertical surface with a bottom base support protrudes away from the device at a bottom edge resting on a horizontal surface supporting a user in a supine position with legs elevated, thighs vertical and calves horizontal. A vertical foot receiving area receives pressure from the bottom of the user's feet against the vertical surface and protects the vertical surface from contact by the feet. A horizontal heel support ledge, adjustably mounted on the vertical sheet, receives the heels to rest on and press down on the ledge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Sears, Holly Spence
  • Patent number: 5414893
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an upright vacuum cleaner having an improved assembly to optimize the assembly and operational characteristics of the vacuum cleaner. The floor engaging unit of the vacuum cleaner has a two-piece body including a base and a hood which are snap-fit together. A motor is rotatably mounted within the body at the end of a handle assembly. The handle assembly, which also functions as a conduit for dirty air to travel to a disposable filter bag, carries an electrical connector which connects the motor to power. The handle further provides a stop which engages a hose hook that slidably fits over the top of the handle, the stop being located such that the hose hook is properly positioned to support a hose during storage thereof. A filter bag, which is mounted to the handle at a location downwardly spaced from the top of the filter bag, is provided with a wire frame to help support the weight of the disposable filter bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventors: Leonard D. Hampton, Vincent L. Bobrosky, Paul J. Burress, Hollis Spence
  • Patent number: 5383252
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an upright vacuum cleaner having an improved assembly to optimize the assembly and operational characteristics of the vacuum cleaner. The floor engaging unit of the vacuum cleaner has a two-piece body including a base and a hood which are snap-fit together. A motor is rotatably mounted within the body at the end of a handle assembly. The handle assembly, which also functions as a conduit for dirty air to travel to a disposable filter bag, carries an electrical connector which connects the motor to power. The handle further provides a stop which engages a hose hook that slidably fits over the top of the handle, the stop being located such that the hose hook is properly positioned to support a hose during storage thereof. A filter bag, which is mounted to the handle at a location downwardly spaced from the top of the filter bag, is provided with a wire frame to help support the weight of the disposable filter bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard B. Hampton, Vincent L. Bobrosky, Paul J. Burress, Hollis Spence
  • Patent number: 5309601
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an upright vacuum cleaner having an improved assembly to optimize the assembly and operational characteristics of the vacuum cleaner. The floor engaging unit of the vacuum cleaner has a two-piece body including a base and a hood which are snap-fit together. A motor is rotatably mounted within the body at the end of a handle assembly. The handle assembly, which also functions as a conduit for dirty air to travel to a disposable filter bag, carries an electrical connector which connects the motor to power. The handle further provides a stop which engages a hose hook that slidably fits over the top of the handle, the stop being located such that the hose hook is properly positioned to support a hose during storage thereof. A filter bag, which is mounted to the handle at a location downwardly spaced from the top of the filter bag, is provided with a wire frame to help support the weight of the disposable filter bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard D. Hampton, Vincent L. Bobrosky, Paul J. Burress, Hollis Spence