Patents by Inventor Scott Latimer

Scott Latimer 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: 11805959
    Abstract: A mop bucket includes a mop body with first and second compartments. The first compartment includes a sump region that is sized for receiving a portion of a floor care tool to best utilize the floor care tool and the contents of the mop bucket. A wringer assembly is attached to the mop bucket for cleaning the floor care tool and separating used cleaning supplies from unused. The mop bucket can include an insert for receiving the used cleaning supply to more easily dispose of the same. Tool hooks and floor sign attachments can also be included with the mop bucket such that the bucket provides all tools for use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Patent number: 11771294
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • Publication number: 20210386266
    Abstract: A mop bucket includes a mop body with first and second compartments. The first compartment includes a sump region that is sized for receiving a portion of a floor care tool to best utilize the floor care tool and the contents of the mop bucket. A wringer assembly is attached to the mop bucket for cleaning the floor care tool and separating used cleaning supplies from unused. The mop bucket can include an insert for receiving the used cleaning supply to more easily dispose of the same. Tool hooks and floor sign attachments can also be included with the mop bucket such that the bucket provides all tools for use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Patent number: 11134822
    Abstract: A mop bucket includes a mop body with first and second compartments. The first compartment includes a sump region that is sized for receiving a portion of a floor care tool to best utilize the floor care tool and the contents of the mop bucket. A wringer assembly is attached to the mop bucket for cleaning the floor care tool and separating used cleaning supplies from unused. The mop bucket can include an insert for receiving the used cleaning supply to more easily dispose of the same. Tool hooks and floor sign attachments can also be included with the mop bucket such that the bucket provides all tools for use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Patent number: 11039726
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy B. Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • Publication number: 20190313781
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • Patent number: 10368631
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • Publication number: 20180242721
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy B. Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • Patent number: 9980553
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy B. Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • Publication number: 20170043474
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
  • Publication number: 20160316988
    Abstract: A mop bucket includes a mop body with first and second compartments. The first compartment includes a sump region that is sized for receiving a portion of a floor care tool to best utilize the floor care tool and the contents of the mop bucket. A wringer assembly is attached to the mop bucket for cleaning the floor care tool and separating used cleaning supplies from unused. The mop bucket can include an insert for receiving the used cleaning supply to more easily dispose of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Publication number: 20160207190
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: ERIC R. BALZ, ERIC GINGRAS, SCOTT LATIMER, JEREMY B. FINISON, DAN ANDERSON, SARAH GILBERTSON
  • Patent number: 5826752
    Abstract: An apparatus for containing and dispensing fluids comprises a collapsible, fluid-tight bag having an bag internal volume for storing fluid and at least one opening thereto, dispensing mechanism positioned one opening of the at least one opening for selectively dispensing fluid from the collapsible, fluid-tight bag; and a rigid container having a container internal volume and a partition to divide the container internal volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, the partition having an opening, the dispensing mechanism extending through the opening and secured in the opening, the collapsible, fluid-tight bag positioned in the first chamber, wherein the second chamber is removable. The bag is formed of a flexible plastic material. The dispensing mechanism is a spigot that has a neck mechanically coupled to the opening of the bag, whereby the spigot is in fluid communication with the container internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Inventor: Scott Latimer
  • Patent number: D766010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Patent number: D779755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Patent number: D813479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
  • Patent number: D912349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer