Patents by Inventor Richard A. Wareham

Richard A. Wareham 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).

  • Wet/dry utility vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 5455983
    Abstract: The present invention teaches a utility, wet/dry, tank type, vacuum cleaner suitable for domestic use whereby wet or dry material may be alternately vacuumed. Two storage or receiving chambers are provided, preferably positioned one within the other. Two suction inlets, one communicating with the first chamber and the other communicating with the second chamber are provided such that wet and dry material may be selectively directed, by the user, to the appropriate chamber for collection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Darwin S. Crouser, Nick M. Bosyj, Donald R. Bowers, Nicholas Koukourakis, Richard A. Wareham, Conway Vincent
  • Vacuum cleaner tool storage
    Patent number: 5247719
    Abstract: A tool storage arrangement is provided for a hard bag upright cleaner by forming a covered compartment in the hard bag portion and tool mounting means in the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Wareham, Robert C. Shorthill, Edgar A. Maurer
  • Cord dump and bag tensioning cap
    Patent number: 4707169
    Abstract: The invention provides a resiliently mounted top cap for a cleaner bag that tends to urge a bag upwardly to tighten it. At the same time, the cap may be removed downwardly against its spring bias for shaking as a dirt loosening mechanism. The cap also includes an integral cord hook so that downward movement of it against its spring bias also provides a cord dump function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Wareham, Dean H. Buchtel
  • Dirt cup unit for a vacuum cleaner or the like
    Patent number: D270581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1983
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Wareham
  • Vacuum cleaner or the like
    Patent number: D275428
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1984
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Wareham
  • Vacuum cleaner or the like
    Patent number: D277706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1985
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Wareham
  • Combined suction cleaner upper housing and bag or the like
    Patent number: D278560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Wareham
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D292335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Wareham, Donald B. Tschudy, Paul L. Moss
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D293727
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Wareham, Paul L. Moss
  • Housing for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D301176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Wareham, Dean H. Buchtel
  • Combined vacuum cleaner hose and rack
    Patent number: D330616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Wareham, Darwin T. McKnight
  • Vacuum cleaner nozzle
    Patent number: D333892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Wareham
  • Utility blower
    Patent number: D354378
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Darwin T. McKnight, Richard A. Wareham
  • Vacuum cleaner upper portion
    Patent number: D357096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Wareham
  • Combined wet and dry vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D357773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Wareham, Ronald J. Stephens, David W. Moine
  • Combined wet and dry vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D361179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: David W. Moine, Darwin T. McKnight, Ronald J. Stephens, Richard A. Wareham
  • Vacuum cleaner upper portion
    Patent number: D361181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Wareham, Ronald J. Stephens
  • Combined wet and dry vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D372567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: David W. Moine, Darwin T. McKnight, Ronald J. Stephens, Richard A. Wareham
  • Vacuum cleaner top console
    Patent number: D374953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Wareham, Ronald J. Stephens
  • Portion of a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D375593
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: The Hoover Company
    Inventor: Richard A. Wareham