Patents by Inventor Matthew Chavana
Matthew Chavana 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: 8470083Abstract: A portable handheld canister vacuum including an upper, central, and lower housing is disclosed. First and second grills can separate the housing sections. An air intake opening can direct air and dirt in a first axial direction to a dirt capturing device in the lower housing. An air propulsion device directs air in a second axial direction opposite to the first axial direction into the central housing and from there into the upper housing. An exhaust opening disposed through the upper housing and leading to the interior region of the upper housing allows air to exit the interior region of the upper housing. The exhaust can exit the upper housing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first and second axial directions.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Oreck Holdings, LLCInventors: Victor McClearen, Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130111695Abstract: A vacuum cleaner base having a volute air outlet and a beater bar housing that are substantially collinear is described. In some embodiments, the beater bar housing includes an air outlet, the volute includes a volute air inlet disposed parallel to the beater bar housing, and a volute air outlet disposed orthogonal to the beater bar housing, and an air duct connecting the volute air inlet and the air outlet of the beater bar housing; wherein the air outlet of the beater bar housing and the volute air outlet are substantially collinear. Additionally a vacuum cleaner comprising a unibody mount bracket is described. In some embodiments, the unibody mount bracket includes one or more handle receptacles, a dirty air outlet configured to receive a dirty air conduit, and a pivot joint disposed adjacent the dirty air outlet, wherein the pivot joint is configured to receive a bag mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Charles Jeff Morgan, Victor Brent McClearen, Ernest Matthew Chavana, JR., Bruce M. Kiern, Charles Andrew Liter, George Virgle Hibbs, Dennis Thomas Lamb, Timothy Kolody, Christopher M. Paterson
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Publication number: 20130111696Abstract: A vacuum cleaner with bag mount and disposable bag is described. In some embodiments, the vacuum bag may include a semi-permeable dirt bag having a top edge, a generally flat collar having a top edge, and a first opening in the collar configured to accept a dirty air nozzle, where the top edge of the vacuum bag does not extend beyond the top edge of the collar. In some embodiments, the vacuum cleaner may include a dirty air nozzle, a vacuum bag having a substantially rigid collar including a dirty air opening, and at least one void used for alignment of the collar; a mounting member releasably connected to the vacuum cleaner and movable between a loading position and a fully closed position, and a latch to releasably retain a top edge of the collar to keep the mounting member in the fully closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Charles Jeff Morgan, Victor Brent McClearen, Ernest Matthew Chavana, JR., Bruce M. Kiern, Charles Andrew Liter, George Virgle Hibbs, Dennis Thomas Lamb, Timothy Kolody, Christopher M. Paterson
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Publication number: 20130111694Abstract: A base plate for a vacuum cleaner is described. In some embodiments, the base plate includes a first portion adapted to support a motor, a second portion including a beater bar housing, wherein the base bottom includes magnesium and is of unitary construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Charles Jeff Morgan, Victor Brent McClearen, Ernest Matthew Chavana, JR., Bruce M. Kiern, Charles Andrew Liter, George Virgle Hibbs, Dennis Thomas Lamb, Timothy Kolody, Christopher M. Paterson
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Publication number: 20130111698Abstract: A vacuum cleaner base housing including a motor including a shaft and a wheel mount, wherein the motor is housed within the wheel mount described. In some embodiments, the cleaner base housing includes a first wheel mount including a substantially circular outer surface. In some embodiments, the cleaner base housing includes a second wheel mount including a substantially circular outer surface. In some embodiments, the cleaner base housing the first wheel mount and the second wheel mount are co-axial.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Charles Jeff Morgan, Victor Brent McClearen, Ernest Matthew Chavana, JR., Bruce M. Kiern, Charles Andrew Liter, George Virgle Hibbs, Dennis Thomas Lamb, Timothy Kolody, Christopher M. Paterson
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Patent number: 8302248Abstract: A vacuum cleaner attachment and a method of control of the vacuum cleaner attachment are described. The vacuum cleaner attachment comprises an ultraviolet light source to irradiate and disinfect various cleaning surfaces. Various embodiments of the attachment include one or more safety features concerning activation, enabling, and disabling of the ultraviolet light source based on various parameters such as distance between the attachment and a cleaning surface, time that such a distance is greater than a predetermined time period, and temperature of the ultraviolet light source in order to enable safe and effective operation of the attachment.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Oreck Holdings LLCInventors: Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr., Steven Wayne Myers
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Patent number: 8291540Abstract: An orbital blush for an orbital floor brush machine is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The orbital brush includes a brush frame adapted to fit to the orbital floor brush machine, a first ring of first bristle tufts of a first length and oriented at a first angle, and a second ring of second bristle tufts of a second length and oriented at a second angle.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Oreck Holdings, LLCInventor: Matthew Chavana, Jr.
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Patent number: 8161596Abstract: A tilt sensor for a cleaning device makes use of an optical sensor to interrupt operation of the device. In one implementation, the tilt sensor shuts off a UV light included in the cleaning device's operations. The tilt sensor includes a housing with at least one chamber defined therein. A sliding or moving element is located in the chamber. The optical sensor is operatively associated with the chamber so that, in response to certain movement of the element within the chamber, the optical sensor signals the tilt sensor to turn off the UV light.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Oreck Holdings LLCInventors: William K. Y. Cheung, Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110214567Abstract: A portable handheld canister vacuum comprising an upper, central, and lower housing is disclosed. First and second grills can separate the housing sections. An air intake opening can direct air and dirt in a first axial direction to a dirt capturing device in the lower housing. An air propulsion device directs air in a second axial direction opposite to the first axial direction into the central housing and from there into the upper housing. An exhaust opening disposed through the upper housing and leading to the interior region of the upper housing allows air to exit the interior region of the upper housing. The exhaust can exit the upper housing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first and second axial directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Victor McClearen, Ernest Matthew Chavana, JR.
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Publication number: 20110214686Abstract: A vacuum cleaner attachment and a method of control of the vacuum cleaner attachment are described. The vacuum cleaner attachment comprises an ultraviolet light source to irradiate and disinfect various cleaning surfaces. Various embodiments of the attachment include one or more safety features concerning activation, enabling, and disabling of the ultraviolet light source based on various parameters such as distance between the attachment and a cleaning surface, time that such a distance is greater than a predetermined time period, and temperature of the ultraviolet light source in order to enable safe and effective operation of the attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Ernest Matthew Chavana, JR., Steven Wayne Myers
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Publication number: 20100186187Abstract: A tilt sensor for a cleaning device makes use of an optical sensor to interrupt operation of the device. In one implementation, the tilt sensor shuts off a UV light included in the cleaning device's operations. The tilt sensor includes a housing with at least one chamber defined therein. A sliding or moving element is located in the chamber. The optical sensor is operatively associated with the chamber so that, in response to certain movement of the element within the chamber, the optical sensor signals the tilt sensor to turn off the UV light.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: William K.Y. Cheung, Ernest Matthew Chavana, JR.
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Publication number: 20080196187Abstract: An orbital blush for an orbital floor brush machine is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The orbital brush includes a brush frame adapted to fit to the orbital floor brush machine, a first ring of first bristle tufts of a first length and oriented at a first angle, and a second ring of second bristle tufts of a second length and oriented at a second angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventor: Matthew Chavana
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Patent number: 6363925Abstract: A charcoal grill includes a mechanism whereby a user may adjust the vertical distance between a fuel grate and a cooking grid by rotating a control knob located on the surface of the charcoal grill. This mechanism provides a safer and more convenient way of adjusting the distance between the burning fuel and the food being cooked. The charcoal grill further includes a removable ash collector located at the bottom of the charcoal grill. To empty ash a user slides the ash collector out from its position at the bottom of the charcoal grill, empties it, and then replaces it to resume ash collection. Thus a user may conveniently dispose of ash without the use of an ash sweep tool and without interrupting operation. Furthermore the charcoal grill includes a metal skirt inside its lower shell, which protects the lower shell of the charcoal grill from excessive heat, lengthening its operational life.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr., Michael Giebel, Danene N. Jaffe, Mark Christopher Bates
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Patent number: 6158235Abstract: A component configuration for enhancing the serviceability of a dispenser includes a platform positionable on the housing of the dispenser. A refrigeration unit mounts at a center and rear portions of the platform. An electronic control is disposed within a housing that is mounted at a center portion of the platform adjacent to the refrigeration unit. The electronic control housing permits access to the electronic control from the front of the dispenser. An evaporator coil of the refrigeration unit includes concentric coil sections defined by an inner coil section, an intermediate coil section, and an outer coil section.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1997Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Lancer Partnership, Ltd.Inventors: John Thomas Hawkins, Jr., Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr.
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Patent number: 5881922Abstract: A coupler for a dispensing apparatus and method of use thereof includes a first member having a first, a second, and a third aperture. A second member is mountable on and rotatable about the first member to selectively communicate the first and second apertures with the third aperture.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1996Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: John T. Hawkins, Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr., Michael J. Riley
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Patent number: 5664436Abstract: A component configuration for enhancing the serviceability of a dispenser includes a platform positionable on the housing of the dispenser. A refrigeration unit mounts at a center and rear portions of the platform. An electronic control is disposed within a housing that is mounted at a center portion of the platform adjacent to the refrigeration unit. The electronic control housing permits access to the electronic control from the front of the dispenser. An evaporator coil of the refrigeration unit includes concentric coil sections defined by an inner coil section, an intermediate coil section, and an outer coil section.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1996Date of Patent: September 9, 1997Assignee: Lancer CorporationInventors: John Thomas Hawkins, Jr., Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr.
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Patent number: D640022Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Oreck Holdings LLCInventors: Christopher M. Paterson, Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr., Victor Brent McClearen
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Patent number: D387734Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1996Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: John T. Hawkins, Jr., Jennifer E. Nagele, Vernon L. Mauldin, Michael J. Riley, Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr.
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Patent number: D389693Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: John T. Hawkins, Jr., Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr., Darwin L. Strohmeyer, Nicholas C. Mohat, Vernon L. Mauldin, Michael J. Riley
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Patent number: D671284Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Oreck Holdings LLCInventors: Christopher M. Paterson, Ernest Matthew Chavana, Jr., Steven Wayne Myers