Patents by Inventor Jacob S. Boles

Jacob S. Boles 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: 20250089970
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes an upright body and a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles
  • Publication number: 20250049282
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a liquid delivery system for storing cleaning liquid and delivering the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned, a fluid recovery system and a control system. The control system includes a controller that is coupled to a sensing assembly. Methods of operating the same include sensing foam or liquid with the sensing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles, Bryan Lee Villaroman, Victoria J. Royale, Timothy R. Lambrix
  • Patent number: 12213633
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus can dock within a storage tray and charge a power supply. Electrical contacts on the surface cleaning apparatus and the storage tray can be shielded when the surface cleaning apparatus is not docked within the storage tray. Furthermore, the storage tray can include a reservoir for a self-cleaning mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Jacob S. Boles, Jacob Resch, Ying Chun Wong, Jian Hua Tang, Yunfu Wang
  • Patent number: 12193622
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes an upright body and a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles
  • Patent number: 12161274
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a liquid delivery system for storing cleaning liquid and delivering the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned, a fluid recovery system and a control system. The control system includes a controller that is coupled to a sensing assembly. Methods of operating the same include sensing foam or liquid with the sensing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles, Bryan Lee Villaroman, Victoria J. Royale, Timothy R. Lambrix
  • Publication number: 20240315514
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned includes a recovery system and a fluid delivery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can have a rechargeable battery and a battery housing for the rechargeable battery. The surface cleaning apparatus has a self-cleaning mode of operation in which an unattended automatic cleanout cycle is executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Jacob S. Boles, Jacob Resch, Ying Chun Wong, Jian Hua Tang, Yunfu Wang
  • Publication number: 20240032759
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a liquid delivery system for storing cleaning liquid and delivering the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned, a fluid recovery system and a control system. The control system includes a controller that is coupled to a sensing assembly. Methods of operating the same include sensing foam or liquid with the sensing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles, Bryan Lee Villaroman, Victoria J. Royale, Timothy R. Lambrix
  • Patent number: 11871892
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes an upright body and a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles
  • Publication number: 20230414053
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes an upright body and a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles
  • Patent number: 11812906
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a liquid delivery system for storing cleaning liquid and delivering the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned, a fluid recovery system and a control system. The control system includes a controller that is coupled to a sensing assembly. Methods of operating the same include sensing foam or liquid with the sensing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A Scholten, Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles, Bryan Lee Villaroman, Victoria J. Royale, Timothy R. Lambrix
  • Publication number: 20230355066
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes an upright body and a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles
  • Publication number: 20230329501
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes an upright body and a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles
  • Patent number: 11786097
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes an upright body and a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles
  • Patent number: 11779182
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a fluid delivery system and a recovery system, and is operable in a plurality of user-selectable cleaning modes, including at least a wet vacuuming mode and a dry vacuuming mode. The fluid delivery system has a fluid dispenser that may comprise a spray manifold for wetting a brushroll. The recovery system includes a tank that may have a baffle to separate liquid and/or debris from a working airstream. Operating parameters of the apparatus may be automatically adjusted based on a detected floor type. The apparatus can dock with a tray for recharging and/or self-cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Chris J. Harmelink, Timothy R. Lambrix, Matthew R. Smith, Matthew Gordon Kamps, Eric Daniel Buehler, Jacob S. Boles
  • Patent number: 11737629
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a housing including a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles
  • Publication number: 20230023900
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a liquid delivery system for storing cleaning liquid and delivering the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned, a fluid recovery system and a control system. The control system includes a controller that is coupled to a sensing assembly. Methods of operating the same include sensing foam or liquid with the sensing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles, Bryan Lee Villaroman, Victoria J. Royale, Timothy R. Lambrix
  • Publication number: 20230015738
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus having a fluid delivery system and a fluid recovery system is provided with a housing including an upright body and a base coupled with the upright body. Cleaning fluid and electrical wiring can be routed between the upright body and the base via a yoked spine section of the upright body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob S. Boles, Joel Edward Morgan, Steven Michael Bromiel
  • Patent number: 11490774
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a surface includes a liquid delivery system for storing cleaning liquid and delivering the cleaning liquid to the surface to be cleaned, a fluid recovery system and a control system. The control system includes a controller that is coupled to a fluid level sensing assembly. Methods of operating the same include sensing foam or liquid with the fluid level sensing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles, Bryan Lee Villaroman, Victoria J. Royale, Timothy R. Lambrix
  • Patent number: 11304581
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a housing including a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Resch, Jacob S. Boles
  • Publication number: 20210338033
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus can dock within a storage tray and charge a power supply. Electrical contacts on the surface cleaning apparatus and the storage tray can be shielded when the surface cleaning apparatus is not docked within the storage tray. Furthermore, the storage tray can include a reservoir for a self-cleaning mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Jacob S. Boles, Jacob Resch, Ying Chun Wong, Jian Hua Tang, Yunfu Wang