Patents by Inventor Michael Schiavoni

Michael Schiavoni 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: 8534301
    Abstract: A steam mop that includes a handle, an extension member, a base mount, a steam generator, and a mop head. The steam generator includes a body that at least partially contains a fluid tank, fluid pump and a heating element used to at least partially vaporize fluid. The body of the steam generator is designed to be releasably connected to the base mount such that the steam generator can be used as a steam producing device for the steam mop or can be disconnected from the base mount and be used as a stand alone steam producing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Innovation Direct LLC
    Inventors: John R. Nottingham, Brian V. Sokol, John W. Spirk, Douglas E. Whitner, Michael O'Toole, Marc Vitantonio, Michael Schiavoni, Robert Soreo, Brian Catlett
  • Patent number: 7766194
    Abstract: A household liquid dispensing apparatus includes a container for holding a household liquid and a pump for pumping the household liquid out of the container. The pump includes a pump chamber. A dip tube is adapted to be positioned in the container and communicates with the pump chamber. An exhaust tube communicates with the pump chamber and an outlet for the household liquid. A pump actuator mechanically drives the pump. A motor operatively engages the pump actuator. The motor is electrically connected to a power source. A switch is electrically connected to the motor and the power source. A trigger assembly is operatively connected to the switch to control power delivered to the motor. The trigger assembly is positioned under the outlet for the household liquid for easy actuation by an upturned hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: David Boll, Jeffrey Kalman, Michael Schiavoni, Craig M. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20100126533
    Abstract: A steam mop that includes a handle, an extension member, a base mount, a steam generator, and a mop head. The steam generator includes a body that at least partially contains a fluid tank, fluid pump and a heating element used to at least partially vaporize fluid. The body of the steam generator is designed to be releasably connected to the base mount such that the steam generator can be used as a steam producing device for the steam mop or can be disconnected from the base mount and be used as a stand alone steam producing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: John R. Nottingham, Brian V. Sokol, John W. Spirk, Douglas E. Whitner, Michael O'Toole, Marc Vitantonio, Michael Schiavoni, Robert Soreo, Brian Catlett
  • Publication number: 20090261124
    Abstract: A household liquid dispensing apparatus includes a container for holding a household liquid and a pump for pumping the household liquid out of the container. The pump includes a pump chamber. A dip tube is adapted to be positioned in the container and communicates with the pump chamber. An exhaust tube communicates with the pump chamber and an outlet for the household liquid. A pump actuator mechanically drives the pump. A motor operatively engages the pump actuator. The motor is electrically connected to a power source. A switch is electrically connected to the motor and the power source. A trigger assembly is operatively connected to the switch to control power delivered to the motor. The trigger assembly is positioned under the outlet for the household liquid for easy actuation by an upturned hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER
    Inventors: David Boll, Jeffery Kalman, Michael Schiavoni, Craig M. Saunders
  • Patent number: 7290672
    Abstract: A crane tower device includes a basket that supports a tower crane and sits within a bay formed by the vertical columns of a building under construction. The basket and the tower crane are supported by support stubs that are attached to the vertical columns. Because the lateral and vertical load is principally distributed vertically to the vertical columns rather than horizontally, no reinforcement of the horizontal beams, floors or any other portion of the building structure are needed, which results in substantial cost savings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Federated Equipment Co. LLC
    Inventors: Larry Davis, Larry Howard, Michael Schiavoni
  • Publication number: 20070119873
    Abstract: A household liquid dispensing apparatus includes a container for holding a household liquid and a pump for pumping the household liquid out of the container. The pump includes a pump chamber. A dip tube is adapted to be positioned in the container and communicates with the pump chamber. An exhaust tube communicates with the pump chamber and an outlet for the household liquid. A pump actuator mechanically drives the pump. A motor operatively engages the pump actuator. The motor is electrically connected to a power source. A switch is electrically connected to the motor and the power source. A trigger assembly is operatively connected to the switch to control power delivered to the motor. The trigger assembly is positioned under the outlet for the household liquid for easy actuation by an upturned hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER
    Inventors: David BOLL, Jeffery KALMAN, Michael SCHIAVONI, Craig SAUNDERS
  • Patent number: 7191920
    Abstract: A household liquid dispensing apparatus includes a container for holding a household liquid and a pump for pumping the household liquid out of the container. The pump includes a pump chamber. A dip tube is adapted to be positioned in the container and communicates with the pump chamber. An exhaust tube communicates with the pump chamber and an outlet for the household liquid. A pump actuator mechanically drives the pump. A motor operatively engages the pump actuator. The motor is electrically connected to a power source. A switch is electrically connected to the motor and the power source. A trigger assembly is operatively connected to the switch to control power delivered to the motor. The trigger assembly is positioned under the outlet for the household liquid for easy actuation by an upturned hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: David Boll, Jeffery Kalman, Michael Schiavoni, Craig M. Saunders
  • Patent number: 7147117
    Abstract: A crane tower device includes a basket that supports a tower crane and sits within a bay formed by the vertical columns of a building under construction. The basket and the tower crane are supported by support stubs that are attached to the vertical columns. Because the lateral and vertical load is principally distributed vertically to the vertical columns rather than horizontally, no reinforcement of the horizontal beams, floors or any other portion of the building structure are needed, which results in substantial cost savings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Federated Equipment Co. LLC
    Inventors: Larry Davis, Larry Howard, Michael Schiavoni
  • Publication number: 20040149779
    Abstract: A household liquid dispensing apparatus includes a container for holding a household liquid and a pump for pumping the household liquid out of the container. The pump includes a pump chamber. A dip tube is adapted to be positioned in the container and communicates with the pump chamber. An exhaust tube communicates with the pump chamber and an outlet for the household liquid. A pump actuator mechanically drives the pump. A motor operatively engages the pump actuator. The motor is electrically connected to a power source. A switch is electrically connected to the motor and the power source. A trigger assembly is operatively connected to the switch to control power delivered to the motor. The trigger assembly is positioned under the outlet for the household liquid for easy actuation by an upturned hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: David Boll, Craig M. Saunders, Jeffrey Kalman, Michael Schiavoni
  • Publication number: 20030121875
    Abstract: A crane tower device includes a basket that supports a tower crane and sits within a bay formed by the vertical columns of a building under construction. The basket and the tower crane are supported by support stubs that are attached to the vertical columns. Because the lateral and vertical load is principally distributed vertically to the vertical columns rather than horizontally, no reinforcement of the horizontal beams, floors or any other portion of the building structure are needed, which results in substantial cost savings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Larry Davis, Larry Howard, Michael Schiavoni