Patents by Inventor Paulus Antonius Hofte

Paulus Antonius Hofte 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).

  • Publication number: 20050254882
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid transfer fitment for controllably retaining a fluid in a reservoir in a leak-tight manner. This fluid transfer fitment can be used with a variety of fluid delivery mechanisms. The fluid transfer fitment has a cap portion, an engaging segment, a fluid transfer check valve and a vent check valve. The fluid transfer check valve of the fitment is located within the engaging segment of the fitment. The present invention also provides fluid delivery mechanisms, which can be used with a cleaning implement. The fluid delivery mechanisms can be used with a fitment having a cap portion, an engaging segment and a fluid transfer check valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Paulus Antonius Hofte, Gregory Spooner, Terence Curtis, Hoss Vong, Phillip Nagel
  • Publication number: 20050060827
    Abstract: A cleaning implement is provided for cleaning surfaces with a cleaning substrate. The cleaning implement includes a handle connected via a universal joint to a mop head. A portion of the universal joint forms a handgrip which allows a user to hold the mop head independently from the handle. The cleaning implement has a quick-disconnect mechanism which includes a male element located at a distal end of the handle and a female element located on the universal joint and which allow a user to easily disconnect the handle from the mop head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Adrian James, Bryan White, Michael Shawver, Jan Verbiest, Virginia Pankratz, Paulus Antonius Hofte