Patents by Inventor Marco Bizzotto

Marco Bizzotto 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: 7771135
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly includes an elongated container with a shoulder configured to interface with a scrubbing assembly. The scrubbing assembly includes a support structure from which a deformable tab extends. The deformable tab is configured to cooperatively engage a recess in the container. During removal of the scrubber assembly, the deformable tab is deformed, thus aiding in the removal of the scrubber assembly from the elongated container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventor: Marco Bizzotto
  • Patent number: 7721380
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a bracket assembly for securely attaching a handle to a block. The bracket assembly aids in securing the handle in a fixed position during use so that the handle will not loosen and/or disengage with use. The bracket assembly may include one or more flanges for engaging multiple sides of the block. The handle and the bracket assembly may be configured to allow the handle to be reversed so that it extends first from the back face of the block and then from the front face of the block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Marco Bizzotto, Fernando Santos
  • Publication number: 20090165231
    Abstract: A connection assembly configured to secure a mop head to an elongate member is provided. In one embodiment, a connector may include an insert having a plurality of tabs with an inner portion and an outward extending outer portion that extends radially outward from and traverse to an elongate member when the insert is properly mounted to the elongate member. The connector may include an inner member comprising a plurality of depressions configured to engage the inner portion of the plurality of tabs of the insert. A collar having an inner wall may also be utilized, wherein at least a portion of the inner wall is of a generally circular cross-section configured to engage the outward extending outer portion of the plurality of tabs. Connection assemblies may further comprise a wringer cup configured to be mounted on the elongate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto, Roberto Pellacini
  • Patent number: 7520018
    Abstract: A mop with an attached wringer cup has a set of perforations near the outwardly tapering lower end of the wringer cup. The wringer cup includes a rib. Along a side portion of the rib a plurality of perforations may be provided. In an embodiment the perforations may increase in size toward the end of the wringer cup. A connector may be provided to secure the mop head to the handle. In an embodiment the connector may accept a collar without requiring the collar to have a particular rotation orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto, Roberto Pellacini
  • Publication number: 20080178405
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a mop includes a mop head and a shaft attached to the mop head. A handle is attached to the shaft by a pivot. An actuator member is coupled to the handle between a grip end and the pivot. Translation of the handle causes the actuator member to translate. In an embodiment, the pivot is offset from the shaft and arranged so that the shaft is located between the position where the handle is attached to the actuator member and the position where the handle is attached to the pivot. A stop may be provided to limit the translation of the handle. The actuator member is coupled a mop fiber base that supports mop fibers. The surface of the mop fibers may have a plurality of raised portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: THE LIBMAN COMPANY
    Inventors: Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto, Roberto Pellacini
  • Publication number: 20070277337
    Abstract: A twist mop is disclosed. The twist mop includes a handle with a recessed first end that includes a hole. The twist mop includes a collar that can rotate around the handle. Mop fibers are coupled to a connector that inserts into the recessed end of the handle and are also coupled to a collar that is rotatably mounted to the handle. The connector also includes a hole. A retaining clip is provided to insert in the hole in the handle and in the hole in the connector so as to prevent the connector from becoming inadvertently disconnected from the handle. The retaining clip includes a tab with a gripping surface that may be concave to facilitate improved removal of the retaining clip. The tab may also include angled side walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: THE LIBMAN COMPANY
    Inventor: Marco Bizzotto
  • Publication number: 20070226930
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a bracket assembly for securely attaching a handle to a block. The bracket assembly aids in securing the handle in a fixed position during use so that the handle will not loosen and/or disengage with use. The bracket assembly may include one or more flanges for engaging multiple sides of the block. The handle and the bracket assembly may be configured to allow the handle to be reversed so that it extends first from the back face of the block and then from the front face of the block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: THE LIBMAN COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Libman, Marco Bizzotto, Fernando Santos
  • Publication number: 20070223989
    Abstract: A dispenser assembly includes an elongated container with a shoulder configured to interface with a scrubbing assembly. The scrubbing assembly includes a support structure from which a deformable tab extends. The deformable tab is configured to cooperatively engage a recess in the container. During removal of the scrubber assembly, the deformable tab is deformed, thus aiding in the removal of the scrubber assembly from the elongated container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: The Libman Company
    Inventor: Marco Bizzotto
  • Publication number: 20060016032
    Abstract: A mop with an attached wringer cup has a set of perforations near the outwardly tapering lower end of the wringer cup. The wringer cup includes a rib. Along a side portion of the rib a plurality of perforations may be provided. In an embodiment the perforations may increase in size toward the end of the wringer cup. A connector may be provided to secure the mop head to the handle. In an embodiment the connector may accept a collar without requiring the collar to have a particular rotation orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicant: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto, Roberto Pellacini
  • Patent number: D530050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventor: Marco Bizzotto
  • Patent number: D558417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto
  • Patent number: D575468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto, Roberto Pellacini
  • Patent number: D580118
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto, Roberto Pellacini
  • Patent number: D588319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto, Roberto Pellacini
  • Mop
    Patent number: D607165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto
  • Mop
    Patent number: D607166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto
  • Mop
    Patent number: D607167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto
  • Mop
    Patent number: D607168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto
  • Patent number: D620216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto
  • Patent number: D628352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: The Libman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Libman, Enzo Berti, Marco Bizzotto