Patents by Inventor Robert M. Mayes

Robert M. Mayes 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).

  • Lighted wand assembly with remote light source
    Patent number: 7331083
    Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a housing, a dirt collector, a suction generator, a wand, a hose, a light source, a light director and a light transmitter. The light source is provided on the apparatus at a first point while the light director is provided on the apparatus at a second point remote from the first point. The light transmitter extends between the first and second points. The light source, transmitter and director all function together to direct light from the light source past the wand onto a work area to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation of North America
    Inventors: Chad D. Overvaag, Robert M. Mayes
  • Lighted wand assembly with remote light source
    Publication number: 20040163200
    Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a housing, a dirt collector, a suction generator, a wand, a hose, a light source, a light director and a light transmitter. The light source is provided on the apparatus at a first point while the light director is provided on the apparatus at a second point remote from the first point. The light transmitter extends between the first and second points. The light source, transmitter and director all function together to direct light from the light source past the wand onto a work area to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Chad D. Overvaag, Robert M. Mayes