Patents by Inventor Mark E. Maich

Mark E. Maich 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).

  • Modular sponge mop
    Patent number: 6336240
    Abstract: A mop having a mop head with a first sponge member supported to a bottom side thereof and defining a first floor engaging surface. A second sponge member is supported on the mop head and defines a second floor engaging surface. The second sponge member retains a releasable cleaning substance for facilitating cleaning of a surface engaged by the mop. In addition, the second sponge member forms a replaceable auxiliary member which is detachably mounted to the mop head and includes hinged retention members for engaging within receptor passages defined in the mop head wherein the retention members facilitate engagement with and disengagement from the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: O'Cedar Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Laux, Paul P. Kolada, Mark E. Maich, Dana J. Koppes