Patents by Inventor Rebecca Anne McKenzie

Rebecca Anne McKenzie 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: 20120204900
    Abstract: An ergonomically designed cylindrically configured wiping towel forming a tube with two open ends, forming a mitt with two openings, and further capable of being constructed with multiple, pre-selected exterior areas of varied colors and patterns for user awareness of soiled portions in order to discourage possible cross contamination. The cylindrically structured tube towel is designed to provide the same amount of cleaning surface as a flat conventional towel in a tubular cavity which encompasses and compacts into a more maneuverable, controlled and tubular device. The cylindrically configured wiping towel turns inside out in order to utilize all towel surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Rebecca Anne Mckenzie
  • Patent number: 7392921
    Abstract: An improved transportable paper towel dispenser intended to be worn on the person of the user for the purpose of having a constant access to a roll of paper towels when cleaning. The transport assembly supports an adjustable tension mechanism and a dowel system bearing a roll of paper towels. The transport assembly, tension mechanism and dowel system are interconnected by pulley systems that control the pressure exerted upon the roll of paper towels, thus providing controlled dispensing of the entire roll of paper towels and to retard unraveling. And further adjusting to raise or lower the angle of the paper towel roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Inventor: Rebecca Anne McKenzie
  • Patent number: 7141122
    Abstract: An open-ended, cylindrically configured cleaning cloth sleeve having elasticized openings at both ends for the purpose of securing the device, as positioned, on the hand, wrist or forearm of a user. The elasticized openings provide ready accessibility to the hand when dusting or cleaning, or immediate withdrawal to the wrist or forearm for temporary storage when not in use. The elasticized openings allow instant hand, finger or fingertip protrusion and retraction while the device remains on the hand of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Inventor: Rebecca Anne McKenzie
  • Patent number: 6829802
    Abstract: A multi-task, ambidexterous, fitted dusting-cleaning glove featuring intentional, protrusive exterior side seams 12, palm seams 14, and finger seams 16 terminating in tufts 20 extending beyond the fingertips; each tuft functioning as an instant crevice tool. The exterior seam and tuft application creates added mass in the item's dimension. The said glove, comprising four fingers and one thumb, sized for a close fit in the finger portions is an articulate cleaning tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventor: Rebecca Anne McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20040231084
    Abstract: A dusting and cleaning towel of the type having multiple seams and tufts strategically occurring throughout. The base of the towel is made of a flexible material that is repeatedly seamed to create tufts for the purpose of adding structure, control and finger grip to a dusting and cleaning cloth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Rebecca Anne McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20040163196
    Abstract: An open-ended, cylindrically configured dusting-cleaning device having elasticized openings at both ends for the purpose of securing the device, as positioned, on the hand, wrist or forearm of a user. The elasticized openings provide ready accessibility to the hand when dusting or cleaning, or immediate withdrawal to the wrist or forearm for temporary storage when not in use. The elasticized openings allow instant finger protrusion and retraction while the device remains on the hand of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Rebecca Anne McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20030196290
    Abstract: A multi-task, ambidexterous, fitted dusting-cleaning glove featuring intentional, protrusive exterior side seams 12, palm seams 14, and finger seams 16 terminating in tufts 20 extending beyond the fingertips; each tuft functioning as an instant crevice tool. The exterior seam and tuft application creates added mass in the item's dimension. The said glove, comprising four fingers and one thumb, sized for a close fit in the finger portions is an articulate cleaning tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: Rebecca Anne McKenzie
  • Patent number: D566970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Rebecca Anne McKenzie