Patents by Inventor Joseph Seifts

Joseph Seifts 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: 11045064
    Abstract: A flat mop cover for mop-cover holder, where the flat mop cover comprises an elongate basic body. The basic body has a first elongate surface and a second elongate surface, which lie opposite one another. At least one foam-material layer is disposed between the elongate surfaces, and the two elongate surfaces are each configured to be cleaning surfaces. The two elongate surfaces are disposed such that a plate-shaped carrying element of a mop-cover holder is configured to be disposed in a sandwich-like manner between the two surfaces. The basic body is configured to absorb in a reversible manner at least four times, and at most twenty times, its dry weight in liquid, and wherein the foam-material layer has no fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: CARL FREUDENBERG KG
    Inventors: Dennis Smeijer, Thomas Caruso, Leo Gubenko, Joseph Seifts
  • Publication number: 20150230685
    Abstract: A flat mop cover for mop-cover holder, where the flat mop cover comprises an elongate basic body. The basic body has a first elongate surface and a second elongate surface, which lie opposite one another. At least one foam-material layer is disposed between the elongate surfaces, and the two elongate surfaces are each configured to be cleaning surfaces. The two elongate surfaces are disposed such that a plate-shaped carrying element of a mop-cover holder is configured to be disposed in a sandwich-like manner between the two surfaces. The basic body is configured to absorb in a reversible manner at least four times, and at most twenty times, its dry weight in liquid, and wherein the foam-material layer has no fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Dennis Smeijer, Thomas Caruso, Leo Gubenko, Joseph Seifts
  • Publication number: 20110185529
    Abstract: A cleaning implement includes a joint for attaching the handle to a cleaning end and permitting two opposing sides of the cleaning end to be used to clean a surface. The joint is constructed in a manner that permits the desired movement of the cleaning end, but also utilizes few components and has a structure that permits quick and simple assembly. The cleaning end can include features that enhance its strength and stability. In addition, the cleaning end can include features that enhance the transfer of fluid from one side of the cleaning end to the opposing side of the cleaning end. Further, the cleaning end can include features that promote the drying of a cleaning material attached to the cleaning end after use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Balaji Kandasamy, Joseph Seifts
  • Publication number: 20110158740
    Abstract: A spray mop comprising a handle, a spray housing, a cleaning end, and a bottle. The spray housing can be coupled to the handle and can include a nozzle. The cleaning end can be coupled to the handle and the spray housing. The bottle can be removeably coupled to the spray housing and can have a body for enclosing a fluid. The body can have a first end and a second end. The bottle can have a shroud disposed at the second end. The shroud can have a support surface for supporting the bottle in an upright position when the bottle has been removed from the spray housing such that the bottle can be filled with a fluid at the first end. The spray mop may have a pump mechanism with a reload spring disposed outside of a fluid chamber. The nozzle can be removeable from the spray housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Balaji Kandasamy, Joseph Seifts, Shun Shing Choi, Nancy Gaul
  • Patent number: D661442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Balaji Kandasamy, Joseph Seifts
  • Patent number: D672519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Balaji Kandasamy, Joseph Seifts
  • Patent number: D673336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Balaji Kandasamy, Joseph Seifts
  • Patent number: D673747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Balaji Kandasamy, Joseph Seifts
  • Patent number: D720910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Joseph Seifts, Balaji Kandasamy
  • Patent number: D721463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Balaji Kandasamy, Joseph Seifts
  • Patent number: D764131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Joseph Seifts, Balaji Kandasamy
  • Patent number: D764733
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Balaji Kandasamy, Joseph Seifts