Patents by Inventor Matthew Scott Kepner
Matthew Scott Kepner 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: 9474429Abstract: A filter bucket and a mop bucket movable between an upstanding use position and a drain position where, when the mop bucket is in the drain position, water in the mop bucket drains into the filter bucket. A fluid flow path connecting the filter bucket to the mop bucket such that water in the filter bucket will flow through the fluid flow path from the filter bucket to the mop bucket. A filter located in the fluid flow path.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLCInventors: Matthew Scott Kepner, Frank Wang, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Kim Chow
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Patent number: 9049918Abstract: A broom comprises a handle and a head supported by the handle. The head comprises a first head section pivotably connected to a second head section such that the head sections may rotate relative to one another between a folded position and an unfolded position. An actuator is movably mounted on the handle between a first position and a second position. A first connecting member connects the actuator to the first head section and a second connecting member connects the actuator to the second head section such that movement of the actuator between the first position and the second position moves the head sections relative to one another between the folded position and the unfolded position. A method of operating the broom is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLCInventors: Thomas Perelli, Grant Mason, Matthew Scott Kepner, James Lloyd Drake, II
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Publication number: 20140263104Abstract: A filter bucket and a mop bucket movable between an upstanding use position and a drain position where, when the mop bucket is in the drain position, water in the mop bucket drains into the filter bucket. A fluid flow path connecting the filter bucket to the mop bucket such that water in the filter bucket will flow through the fluid flow path from the filter bucket to the mop bucket. A filter located in the fluid flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLCInventors: Matthew Scott Kepner, Frank Wang, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Kim Chow
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Patent number: 8733597Abstract: The liquid dispenser comprises a ratchet assembly, a rotor assembly, a reservoir assembly, and a drive mechanism. The reservoir assembly includes a reservoir and a reservoir tube; and the rotor assembly includes a drive gear and at least one compression element. The ratchet assembly includes a pawl configured to engage the drive gear when the drive mechanism is actuated. Optionally, the liquid dispenser includes a venting assembly and/or a dose control assembly. The venting assembly automatically vents the reservoir when the reservoir is mounted in the liquid dispenser. The dose control assembly allows the user to control the distance the drive mechanism may be actuated and thereby control the amount of liquid that is dispensed. The liquid dispenser of the invention provides accurate control over the amount of liquid that is dispensed as well as ease in replacing the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLCInventors: Kevin Thomas Fitzpatrick, Bryan Scott Ritchie, Matthew Scott Kepner
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Patent number: 8449682Abstract: A broom comprises a head supporting bristles. A handle is connected to the head at a swivel joint where the swivel joint allows the handle to feely rotate relative to the head. A lock is movable to a locked position to fix the position of the handle relative to the head when the head is in a first position relative to the handle and an unlocked position where the head is free to rotate relative to the handle. A method of operating a broom comprises providing a head supporting bristles connected to a handle at a lockable swivel joint; locking the lockable swivel joint to fix the position of the handle relative to the head in a first position; and unlocking the lockable swivel joint to allow the handle to rotate relative to the head.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Rubbermaid Commerical Products, LLCInventors: Thomas Perelli, Grant Mason, Matthew Scott Kepner, William Michael Charrier
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Publication number: 20120111895Abstract: The liquid dispenser comprises a ratchet assembly, a rotor assembly, a reservoir assembly, and a drive mechanism. The reservoir assembly includes a reservoir and a reservoir tube; and the rotor assembly includes a drive gear and at least one compression element. The ratchet assembly includes a pawl configured to engage the drive gear when the drive mechanism is actuated. Optionally, the liquid dispenser includes a venting assembly and/or a dose control assembly. The venting assembly automatically vents the reservoir when the reservoir is mounted in the liquid dispenser. The dose control assembly allows the user to control the distance the drive mechanism may be actuated and thereby control the amount of liquid that is dispensed. The liquid dispenser of the invention provides accurate control over the amount of liquid that is dispensed as well as ease in replacing the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: KEVIN THOMAS FITZPATRICK, BRYAN SCOTT RITCHIE, MATTHEW SCOTT KEPNER
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Publication number: 20110252591Abstract: A broom comprises a handle and a head supported by the handle. The head comprises a first head section pivotably connected to a second head section such that the head sections may rotate relative to one another between a folded position and an unfolded position. An actuator is movably mounted on the handle between a first position and a second position. A first connecting member connects the actuator to the first head section and a second connecting member connects the actuator to the second head section such that movement of the actuator between the first position and the second position moves the head sections relative to one another between the folded position and the unfolded position. A method of operating the broom is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Perelli, Grant Mason, Matthew Scott Kepner, James Lloyd Drake, II
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Publication number: 20110253172Abstract: A broom comprises a head supporting bristles. A handle is connected to the head at a swivel joint where the swivel joint allows the handle to feely rotate relative to the head. A lock is movable to a locked position to fix the position of the handle relative to the head when the head is in a first position relative to the handle and an unlocked position where the head is free to rotate relative to the handle. A method of operating a broom comprises providing a head supporting bristles connected to a handle at a lockable swivel joint; locking the lockable swivel joint to fix the position of the handle relative to the head in a first position; and unlocking the lockable swivel joint to allow the handle to rotate relative to the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Perelli, Grant Mason, Matthew Scott Kepner, William Michael Charrier