Patents by Inventor Lindsey Tufts

Lindsey Tufts 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).

  • Packaged charcoal briquet product
    Publication number: 20040222117
    Abstract: An improved charcoal briquet having combustion aiding surfaces is packaged in a compact boxed package. A charcoal briquet having improved burning characteristics and also improved shipping and retailing characteristics is thereby provided. An improved packaged charcoal product including a flat sided box adapted to hold randomly oriented briquets and be split open at its bottom corners for use in igniting the briquets and a grooved pillow shaped briquet are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc., an Ohio corporation
    Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, David J. Boll
  • Packaged stackable charcoal briquet
    Patent number: 6790244
    Abstract: An improved stackable charcoal briquet has a convex bottom and a concave top and is packaged in a stacked compact boxed package. A charcoal briquet having improved burning characteristics and also improved shipping and retailing characteristics is thereby provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., David J. Boll
  • Suction wet jet mop
    Publication number: 20040139572
    Abstract: A cleaning device (10) includes a handle assembly (14). A cleaning head (12, 312, 512) is pivotally mounted to the handle assembly (14). The cleaning head selectively holds a cleaning pad (70) for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned. A suction nozzle (18) is carried by the cleaning head. A dirt collecting receptacle (208) is mounted to the housing and is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and with a suction fan and motor assembly (30). At least one spray nozzle (22) is mounted on the suction nozzle. A liquid delivery system (90) delivers a cleaning fluid to the at least one spray nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: David Kisela, Richard C. Farone, Steven D. Waldron, Michael F. Wright, Craig M. Saunders, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Lindsey Tufts
  • Suction wet jet mop
    Publication number: 20040134016
    Abstract: A cleaning device (10, 300, 380, 390, 400, 500) includes a handle assembly (14). A cleaning head (12, 312, 512) is pivotally mounted to the handle assembly (14). The cleaning head selectively holds a cleaning pad (70, 70′) for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned. A suction nozzle (18, 338, 408, 518) is carried by the cleaning head. A dirt collecting receptacle (208, 336, 410) is mounted to the housing and is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and a suction fan and motor assembly (30). At least one spray nozzle (22, 24, 332, 406, 560) is disposed on one of the suction nozzle and the cleaning head. A liquid delivery system (90) delivers a cleaning fluid to the at least one spray nozzle. At least a portion of the liquid delivery system is mounted on the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Royal Appliance Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: David Kisela, Richard C. Farone, Steven D. Waldron, Michael F. Wright, Craig M. Saunders, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Lindsey Tufts
  • Packaged stackable charcoal briquest
    Publication number: 20040025419
    Abstract: An improved stackable charcoal briquet has a convex bottom and a concave top and is packaged in a stacked compact boxed package. A charcoal briquet having improved burning characteristics and also improved shipping and retailing characteristics is thereby provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicants: Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates, Inc., an Ohio corporation
    Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, David J. Boll
  • Oscillating shower sprayer
    Publication number: 20030132316
    Abstract: An improved shower sprayer is provided which includes an oscillating head to provide improved water coverage for a shower user. The valve may include a base, at least one oscillating sprayer head supported by the base and a turbine system driven by a current of water fro a water source. The turbine system actuates the oscillating sprayer head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Jerry DeGreen, Lindsey Tufts, John R. Nottingham, John Spirk
  • Telephone device
    Patent number: D471900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Kristin M. Nichols, Mark E. Reindle
  • Product case
    Patent number: D473680
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Toagosei America, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.
  • Suction nozzle
    Patent number: D484287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: John S. Murphy, David Khalil, Craig M. Saunders, Robert A. Matousek, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.
  • Combination basketball goal and support apparatus
    Patent number: D497962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.