Patents by Inventor John T. Lackner

John T. Lackner 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).

  • Surface-treatment apparatus and head unit
    Patent number: 9713411
    Abstract: A head unit for a surface-treatment apparatus is provided and includes a housing that includes a fluid inlet, a dispensation unit, and at least one baffle. The fluid inlet receives fluid from a fluid reservoir. The dispensation unit defines a dispensation chamber and an input port in fluid communication with each of the dispensation chamber and the fluid inlet. The at least one baffle is configured to direct the flow of fluid through the dispensation unit and out of the elongated dispensation outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: The Kirby Company / Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Joseph S. Gardner, Diane L. Dodson, David B. Rennecker, John T. Lackner, John R. Crossen
  • SURFACE-TREATMENT APPARATUS AND HEAD UNIT
    Publication number: 20160106286
    Abstract: A head unit for a surface-treatment apparatus is provided and includes a housing that includes a fluid inlet, a dispensation unit, and at least one baffle. The fluid inlet receives fluid from a fluid reservoir. The dispensation unit defines a dispensation chamber and an input port in fluid communication with each of the dispensation chamber and the fluid inlet. The at least one baffle is configured to direct the flow of fluid through the dispensation unit and out of the elongated dispensation outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: The Kirby Company / Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Joseph S. Gardner, Diane L. Dodson, David B. Rennecker, John T. Lackner, John R. Crossen
  • Cleaning pad for vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 7409745
    Abstract: The claimed invention provides an apparatus for use with a vacuum cleaner nozzle having an intake opening with a flow area that receives a flow of working air. The apparatus comprises a cleaning pad with a structure that permits the working air to pass through the pad. The cleaning pad is configured to be installed over the intake opening in a position extending across the flow area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: The Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Diane L. Dodson, John T. Lackner, John R Lackner