Patents by Inventor Nicholas Brian O'Kane

Nicholas Brian O'Kane 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).

  • WHEEL PROPELLED STEERABLE FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20200121150
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to floor surface cleaning or treatment machines. In various embodiments, powered floor cleaning devices are provided with improved deck assemblies. The deck assemblies are operable to control at least one of the direction and velocity of a floor cleaning device and provide improved handling and cleaning abilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: NICHOLAS BRIAN O'KANE, JOE WHITE, ANTHONY KING
  • AUTOMATIC FLUSHING OF INTERIM NOZZLE ON A CLEANING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20190150690
    Abstract: A portable cleaning assembly is provided. The cleaning assembly comprises a fluid dispensation path for ejecting at least a first and a second cleaning solution from the assembly. The dispensation path comprises at least one shared segment, and a second fluid or solution is preferably passed through the shared segment wherein the second fluid comprises a solvent and is operable to clean at least one of the shared segment and an ejection nozzle associated with the shared segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Kärcher North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Brian O'Kane
  • AUTOMATIC FLUSHING OF INTERIM NOZZLE ON A CLEANING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20180110389
    Abstract: A portable cleaning assembly is provided. The cleaning assembly comprises a fluid dispensation path for ejecting at least a first and a second cleaning solution from the assembly. The dispensation path comprises at least one shared segment, and a second fluid or solution is preferably passed through the shared segment wherein the second fluid comprises a solvent and is operable to clean at least one of the shared segment and an ejection nozzle associated with the shared segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventor: Nicholas Brian O'Kane
  • Integrated water damage restoration system, sensors therefor, and method of using same
    Patent number: 8640360
    Abstract: An overall restoration system useful in removing moisture from structures is provided. The contemplated system includes a power and control device, a series of sensors, and a number of various different drying equipment, all capable of communication with a remote server. The system is highly portable, flexible and cost-efficient to manufacture and operate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Karcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen John Stamm, Eric Lynn Shark, Nicholas Brian O'Kane, Ray Chapman, E. Scott Geschwentner, Sean William Flickinger
  • Integrated Water Damage Restoration System, Sensors Therefor, and Method of Using Same
    Publication number: 20110167670
    Abstract: An overall restoration system useful in removing moisture from structures is provided. The contemplated system includes a power and control device, a series of sensors, and a number of various different drying equipment, all capable of communication with a remote server. The system is highly portable, flexible and cost-efficient to manufacture and operate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen John Stamm, Eric Lynn Shark, Nicholas Brian O'Kane, Ray Chapman, E. Scott Geschwentner, Sean William Flickinger
  • Dehumidifier for Use in Water Damage Restoration
    Publication number: 20100326103
    Abstract: A transportable dehumidifier system is provided that employs a thermal expansion valve to control the flow of refrigerant therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Karcher North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Stamm, Doug Shipe, Nicholas Brian O'Kane