Patents by Inventor Kin-leung TAM
Kin-leung TAM 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).
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Patent number: 11930974Abstract: A handheld extraction cleaner includes a unitary body provided with a carry handle, and further provided with a supply tank, a recovery tank, and a suction source, all of which are carried on the unitary body. The various components of the extraction cleaner can be arranged for a balanced weight in hand. The supply tank can be integrated with a fluid distributor in a removable, modular unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: BISSELL Inc.Inventors: Colin J. Bloemendaal, Kin-leung Tam, Wei-min Yi
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Patent number: 11772023Abstract: The present disclosure provides a floor cleaner that includes a replaceable component, such as a filter. The floor cleaner has a detection mechanism comprising a magnet on the replaceable component and a Hall Effect sensor positioned to detect the permanent magnet when the replaceable component is correctly installed on the floor cleaner. Operation of one or more electrically-powered components of the floor cleaner is prevented when the permanent magnet is not detected by the Hall Effect sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: BISSELL Inc.Inventor: Kin-leung Tam
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Publication number: 20230053356Abstract: The present disclosure provides a floor cleaner that includes a replaceable component, such as a filter. The floor cleaner has a detection mechanism comprising a magnet on the replaceable component and a Hall Effect sensor positioned to detect the permanent magnet when the replaceable component is correctly installed on the floor cleaner. Operation of one or more electrically-powered components of the floor cleaner is prevented when the permanent magnet is not detected by the Hall Effect sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventor: Kin-leung Tam
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Publication number: 20220354331Abstract: A handheld extraction cleaner includes a unitary body provided with a carry handle, and further provided with a supply tank, a recovery tank, and a suction source, all of which are carried on the unitary body. The various components of the extraction cleaner can be arranged for a balanced weight in hand. The supply tank can be integrated with a fluid distributor in a removable, modular unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: BISSELL Inc.Inventors: Colin J. Bloemendaal, Kin-leung TAM, Wei-min YI
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Patent number: 11432696Abstract: A handheld extraction cleaner includes a unitary body provided with a carry handle, and further provided with a supply tank, a recovery tank, and a suction source, all of which are carried on the unitary body. The various components of the extraction cleaner can be arranged for a balanced weight in hand. The supply tank can be integrated with a fluid distributor in a removable, modular unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: BISSELL Inc.Inventors: Colin J. Bloemendaal, Kin-leung Tam, Wei-min Yi
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Patent number: 11337575Abstract: The present disclosure provides a floor cleaner that includes a replaceable component, such as a brushroll or a filter. The floor cleaner has a detection mechanism comprising a magnet on the replaceable component and a Hall Effect sensor positioned to detect the permanent magnet when the replaceable component is correctly installed on the floor cleaner. Operation of one or more electrically-powered components of the floor cleaner is prevented when the permanent magnet is not detected by the Hall Effect sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: BISSELL Inc.Inventor: Kin-leung Tam
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Patent number: 11206962Abstract: The present disclosure provides a floor cleaner that includes a replaceable component, such as a brushroll or a filter. The floor cleaner has a detection mechanism comprising a magnet on the replaceable component and a Hall Effect sensor positioned to detect the permanent magnet when the replaceable component is correctly installed on the floor cleaner. Operation of one or more electrically-powered components of the floor cleaner is prevented when the permanent magnet is not detected by the Hall Effect sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: BISSELL Inc.Inventor: Kin-leung Tam
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Publication number: 20210378477Abstract: The present disclosure provides a floor cleaner that includes a replaceable component, such as a brushroll or a filter. The floor cleaner has a detection mechanism comprising a magnet on the replaceable component and a Hall Effect sensor positioned to detect the permanent magnet when the replaceable component is correctly installed on the floor cleaner. Operation of one or more electrically-powered components of the floor cleaner is prevented when the permanent magnet is not detected by the Hall Effect sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventor: Kin-leung Tam
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Publication number: 20210378467Abstract: The present disclosure provides a floor cleaner that includes a replaceable component, such as a brushroll or a filter. The floor cleaner has a detection mechanism comprising a magnet on the replaceable component and a Hall Effect sensor positioned to detect the permanent magnet when the replaceable component is correctly installed on the floor cleaner. Operation of one or more electrically-powered components of the floor cleaner is prevented when the permanent magnet is not detected by the Hall Effect sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventor: Kin-leung Tam
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Publication number: 20200237173Abstract: A handheld extraction cleaner includes a unitary body provided with a carry handle, and further provided with a supply tank, a recovery tank, and a suction source, all of which are carried on the unitary body. The various components of the extraction cleaner can be arranged for a balanced weight in hand. The supply tank can be integrated with a fluid distributor in a removable, modular unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Colin J. Bloemendaal, Kin-leung TAM, Wei-min YI
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Patent number: 10631702Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a fluid delivery system and a fluid recovery system, as well as a hybrid brushroll including a dowel, a plurality of bristle extending from the dowel, and microfiber material provided on the dowel between the bristles. The hybrid brushroll is suitable for use on both hard and soft surfaces, and for wet or dry vacuum cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: BISSELL Inc.Inventors: Jincheng Xia, Jianjun Ge, Zhenjiang Yin, Xin Chen, Yongsheng Liang, Kin-leung Tam, Min Li, Feng Chun Li
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Patent number: 10624515Abstract: A handheld extraction cleaner includes a unitary body provided with a carry handle, and further provided with a supply tank, a recovery tank, and a suction source, all of which are carried on the unitary body. The various components of the extraction cleaner can be arranged for a balanced weight in hand. The supply tank can be integrated with a fluid distributor in a removable, modular unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: BISSELL Inc.Inventors: Colin J. Bloemendaal, Kin-leung Tam, Wei-min Yi
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Publication number: 20180116476Abstract: A handheld extraction cleaner includes a unitary body provided with a carry handle, and further provided with a supply tank, a recovery tank, and a suction source, all of which are carried on the unitary body. The various components of the extraction cleaner can be arranged for a balanced weight in hand. The supply tank can be integrated with a fluid distributor in a removable, modular unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Colin J. Bloemendaal, Kin-leung TAM, Wei-min YI
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Publication number: 20180110388Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a fluid delivery system and a fluid recovery system, as well as a hybrid brushroll including a dowel, a plurality of bristle extending from the dowel, and microfiber material provided on the dowel between the bristles. The hybrid brushroll is suitable for use on both hard and soft surfaces, and for wet or dry vacuum cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Jincheng Xia, Jianjun Ge, Zhenjiang Yin, Xin Chen, Yongsheng Liang, Kin-leung TAM, Min LI, Feng Chun LI