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).
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Patent number: 11805959Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer
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Patent number: 11771294Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
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Publication number: 20210386266Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer
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Patent number: 11134822Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
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Patent number: 11039726Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy B. Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
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Publication number: 20190313781Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric R. Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
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Patent number: 10368631Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
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Publication number: 20180242721Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy B. Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
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Patent number: 9980553Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy B. Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
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Publication number: 20170043474Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
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Publication number: 20160316988Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
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Publication number: 20160207190Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: ERIC R. BALZ, ERIC GINGRAS, SCOTT LATIMER, JEREMY B. FINISON, DAN ANDERSON, SARAH GILBERTSON
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Patent number: 5826752Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 1995Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Inventor: Scott Latimer
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Patent number: D766010Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
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Patent number: D779755Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
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Patent number: D813479Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer
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Patent number: D912349Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer