Patents by Inventor Nicholas Christopher Mavros

Nicholas Christopher Mavros 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).

  • Bipod support for handheld drain cleaning machine
    Patent number: 12281747
    Abstract: A bipod support for a drain cleaning machine is described. The bipod support includes a base, a plurality of legs, a retaining member, and a latch. The retaining member and latch are configured to engage and secure the drain cleaning machine to the bipod support. The bipod support enables rocking movement of the drain cleaning machine while supporting the weight of the machine. Also described are related methods of use of the bipod support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Emily Jo Spinelli, Kaylin Jacobsen, Sarah Michaud, Jeffrey Szucs, Alex M. Cole, Michael J. Rutkowski, Nicholas Christopher Mavros, Jacob Schneider
  • Transmission array for drain cleaner
    Patent number: 11890655
    Abstract: Systems for energizing a drain cleaning cable within a drain line or other region of interest are described. A signal transmitter on an end portion of the cable enables the cable end portion to be sensed or located when in a pipe or conduit underground. Also described are electrically conductive drivetrains for transferring rotary power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignees: Jetter Pro Inc., Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Christopher Mavros, Jeffrey Szucs, Jeff Albertini, Alex Michael Cole
  • Drain cleaning systems using sheath protected flexible shaft
    Patent number: 10987708
    Abstract: A drain cleaning apparatus is described that uses a FlexShaft type drain cleaning cable. The drain cleaning apparatus includes a drum housing, a rotatable cable carrier mounted within an interior of the drum housing and a transmission assembly for transferring rotary power to an end of a FlexShaft cable residing in the interior of the drum housing. Also described are systems using these apparatuses in combination with a rotary power source such as a drill. In addition, various methods of use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Szucs, Alex Michael Cole, Nicholas Christopher Mavros, Billy Odon M. Yrad, Jr., Ken Beyer
  • DRAIN CLEANING SYSTEMS USING SHEATH PROTECTED FLEXIBLE SHAFT
    Publication number: 20200238345
    Abstract: A drain cleaning apparatus is described that uses a FlexShaft type drain cleaning cable. The drain cleaning apparatus includes a drum housing, a rotatable cable carrier mounted within an interior of the drum housing and a transmission assembly for transferring rotary power to an end of a FlexShaft cable residing in the interior of the drum housing. Also described are systems using these apparatuses in combination with a rotary power source such as a drill. In addition, various methods of use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Christopher Mavros, Billy Odon M. Yrad, JR., Jeffrey Szucs, Alex Michael Cole, Ken Beyer