Patents by Inventor Steven D. Waldron

Steven D. Waldron 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).

  • Suction wet jet mop
    Patent number: 7048804
    Abstract: A cleaning device (10) includes a handle assembly (14). A cleaning head (12, 312, 512) is pivotally mounted to the handle assembly (14). The cleaning head selectively holds a cleaning pad (70) for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned. A suction nozzle (18) is carried by the cleaning head. A dirt collecting receptacle (208) is mounted to the housing and is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and with a suction fan and motor assembly (30). At least one spray nozzle (22) is mounted on the suction nozzle. A liquid delivery system (90) delivers a cleaning fluid to the at least one spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: David Kisela, Richard C. Farone, Steven D. Waldron, Michael F. Wright, Craig M. Saunders, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Lindsey Tufts, Jr.
  • Clothes de-wrinkler and deodorizer
    Publication number: 20040163184
    Abstract: A clothes freshening device includes an enclosure to hold at least one garment to be freshened. A chemical mister is in fluid communication with the enclosure, the chemical mister producing a fog that is circulated around the garment to freshen the garment. If desired, a steam generator can be in fluid communication with the enclosure, the steam generator producing steam that is circulated around the garment to de-wrinkle the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Royal Appliance Mfg.
    Inventors: Steven D. Waldron, Robert N. McKee, Michael Merriman, Mark E. Reindle
  • Suction wet jet mop
    Publication number: 20040139572
    Abstract: A cleaning device (10) includes a handle assembly (14). A cleaning head (12, 312, 512) is pivotally mounted to the handle assembly (14). The cleaning head selectively holds a cleaning pad (70) for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned. A suction nozzle (18) is carried by the cleaning head. A dirt collecting receptacle (208) is mounted to the housing and is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and with a suction fan and motor assembly (30). At least one spray nozzle (22) is mounted on the suction nozzle. A liquid delivery system (90) delivers a cleaning fluid to the at least one spray nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: David Kisela, Richard C. Farone, Steven D. Waldron, Michael F. Wright, Craig M. Saunders, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Lindsey Tufts
  • Suction wet jet mop
    Publication number: 20040134016
    Abstract: A cleaning device (10, 300, 380, 390, 400, 500) includes a handle assembly (14). A cleaning head (12, 312, 512) is pivotally mounted to the handle assembly (14). The cleaning head selectively holds a cleaning pad (70, 70′) for collecting dust and debris from a surface to be cleaned. A suction nozzle (18, 338, 408, 518) is carried by the cleaning head. A dirt collecting receptacle (208, 336, 410) is mounted to the housing and is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and a suction fan and motor assembly (30). At least one spray nozzle (22, 24, 332, 406, 560) is disposed on one of the suction nozzle and the cleaning head. A liquid delivery system (90) delivers a cleaning fluid to the at least one spray nozzle. At least a portion of the liquid delivery system is mounted on the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Royal Appliance Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: David Kisela, Richard C. Farone, Steven D. Waldron, Michael F. Wright, Craig M. Saunders, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Lindsey Tufts