Patents by Inventor Peter Schlapkohl

Peter Schlapkohl 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: 9279579
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner inlet door lighting device for illuminating the area directly in front of a vacuum cleaner wall mounted inlet. The lighting device includes LED's operated upon the opening of a rotatable door have a directional pattern for optimum illumination. The LED's are mounted behind the rotatable door to cause illumination when the rotatable door is open. In an alternative embodiment the LED's are remotely mounted using fiber optic cabling for direction of the light when the rotatable door is opened. When the rotatable door opens the area in front of the wall mounted inlet is illuminated so that the dirt and debris can be seen while being pushed into the collection container. When the rotatable door is closed, the illumination is turned off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: IVD Global Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Schlapkohl, Lisa Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: 9254070
    Abstract: An inlet for a vacuum cleaning system which can be mounted in a wall of a structure or in a cabinet. The inlet includes a main frame, a front plate, a door, and an electrical switch that operates the motor of the vacuum cleaning system. The inlet is mounted adjacent a floor so that an individual can clean a room by sweeping up the dirt and debris towards the present invention. The door of the inlet is then opened and the dirt and debris is swept into the present invention. When the door opens the motor of the vacuum cleaning system is turned on so that the dirt and debris is sucked into a collection container. When the door is closed, the motor is turned off. A magnet helps to keep the door in the open position and a retainer helps to keep the door in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: IVD Global Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Schlapkohl
  • Patent number: 9237832
    Abstract: An illuminated inlet for a vacuum cleaning system which can be mounted in a wall of a structure or in a cabinet. The inlet includes a main frame, a front plate, a door, and an electrical switch that operates the motor of the vacuum cleaning system. Illumination of the area directly in front of the inlet is provided by LED's operated upon the opening of the door. The inlet is mounted adjacent a floor so that an individual can clean a room by sweeping up the dirt and debris towards the present invention. The door of the inlet is then opened and the dirt and debris is swept into the present invention. When the door opens the LED's are illuminated and the motor of the vacuum cleaning system is turned on so that the dirt and debris can be drawn into a collection container. When the door is closed, the LED's and the motor for the vacuum cleaning system is turned off. A magnet is used to keep the door in the open position and a retainer to keep the door in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: IVD Global Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Schlapkohl
  • Publication number: 20150292730
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner inlet door lighting device for illuminating the area directly in front of a vacuum cleaner wall mounted inlet. The lighting device includes LED's operated upon the opening of a rotatable door have a directional pattern for optimum illumination. The LED's are mounted behind the rotatable door to cause illumination when the rotatable door is open. In an alternative embodiment the LED's are remotely mounted using fiber optic cabling for direction of the light when the rotatable door is opened. When the rotatable door opens the area in front of the wall mounted inlet is illuminated so that the dirt and debris can be seen while being pushed into the collection container. When the rotatable door is closed, the illumination is turned off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: IVD Global Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Schlapkohl, Lisa Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20140359964
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved cabinet vacuum cleaner assembly. Improvements include cabinet mounting, use of a double pole switch for switching auxiliary equipment. In addition, an improved front panel latch with track and cover is presented. Spring type contacts formed integral to the housing shell allow for ease of attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Peter Schlapkohl
  • Publication number: 20130318738
    Abstract: An illuminated inlet for a vacuum cleaning system which can be mounted in a wall of a structure or in a cabinet. The inlet includes a main frame, a front plate, a door, and an electrical switch that operates the motor of the vacuum cleaning system. Illumination of the area directly in front of the inlet is provided by LED's operated upon the opening of the door. The inlet is mounted adjacent a floor so that an individual can clean a room by sweeping up the dirt and debris towards the present invention. The door of the inlet is then opened and the dirt and debris is swept into the present invention. When the door opens the LED's are illuminated and the motor of the vacuum cleaning system is turned on so that the dirt and debris can be drawn into a collection container. When the door is closed, the LED's and the motor for the vacuum cleaning system is turned off. A magnet is used to keep the door in the open position and a retainer to keep the door in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: IVD GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Peter Schlapkohl
  • Publication number: 20130318737
    Abstract: An inlet for a vacuum cleaning system which can be mounted in a wall of a structure or in a cabinet. The inlet includes a main frame, a front plate, a door, and an electrical switch that operates the motor of the vacuum cleaning system. The inlet is mounted adjacent a floor so that an individual can clean a room by sweeping up the dirt and debris towards the present invention. The door of the inlet is then opened and the dirt and debris is swept into the present invention. When the door opens the motor of the vacuum cleaning system is turned on so that the dirt and debris is sucked into a collection container. When the door is closed, the motor is turned off. A magnet helps to keep the door in the open position and a retainer helps to keep the door in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Schlapkohl
  • Patent number: 7581281
    Abstract: An improved wall-mounted recessed vacuum cleaner system incorporates vibration dampening mounts between the motor and the outer housing, air channels within the housing to smooth air flow and reduced number of parts to significantly reduce the noise level during operation. The vacuum cleaner incorporates an extremely compact housing and motor design with a filtering debris receptacle arranged directly over the motor compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Peter Schlapkohl
  • Publication number: 20060196002
    Abstract: An improved wail-mounted recessed vacuum cleaner system incorporates vibration dampening mounts between the motor and the outer housing, air channels within the housing to smooth air flow and reduced number of parts to significantly reduce the noise level during operation. The vacuum cleaner incorporates an extremely compact housing and motor design with a filtering debris receptacle arranged directly over the motor compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventor: Peter Schlapkohl
  • Patent number: 6158080
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to improvements in the operation and design of wall-mounted recessed vacuum cleaner systems. The invention advantageously incorporates an extremely compact motor design which enables the filtering debris receptacle to be arranged directly over the motor housing. The vacuum system of the instant invention is characterized by an upper containment compartment and a lower evacuation compartment. The containment compartment houses an air filtering and residue collecting receptacle, e.g. a vacuum bag assembly, which may incorporate HEPA filtration characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Inventor: Peter Schlapkohl
  • Patent number: D785255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: IVD Global Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Schlapkohl