Patents by Inventor Steven J. Paliobeis
Steven J. Paliobeis 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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Publication number: 20220218095Abstract: A beauty tool includes a handle portion configured to house an associated heating assembly and a bristle portion connected to the handle portion. The bristle portion includes a primary heating element configured to be heated by the associated heating assembly. A bristle base heated member is mounted to an outer periphery of the heating element. The bristle base heated member has a secondary heating element configured to be heated by the primary heating element. A non-conductive, heat insulating bristle spacer is secured between the bristle base heated member and the heating element. A bristle bar is secured by the bristle spacer and has bristles extending through the bristle spacer and the bristle base heated member. The bristle spacer is configured to thermally isolate the bristle bar from both the heating element and the bristle base heated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Steven J. Paliobeis, Jeremy Lee Buttery, Gary Koenemann, Ramiro Solis
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Publication number: 20220133011Abstract: A hair appliance includes a handle, an electrical component coupled with the handle, and a switch mechanism in electrical communication with the electrical component and a power source. The electrical component has a plurality of settings. The switch mechanism includes a switch and a rotatable adjustment member. The switch has multiple positions and includes a sliding actuator. Each position corresponds to a respective setting for the electrical component. The rotatable adjustment member includes a contact surface operatively coupled with the sliding actuator such that rotational movement of the rotational adjustment member results in translational movement of the sliding actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2020Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Steven J. Paliobeis, Luke Hillebrecht
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Patent number: 10786132Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine that includes a base movable along a surface to be cleaned, the base including a distribution nozzle and a suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. A recovery tank is in fluid communication with the suction source and the suction nozzle to receive the fluid drawn through the suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a supply tank including a first chamber for storing a first fluid, a second chamber for storing a second fluid, and a third chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber to receive the first and second fluids, the third chamber also in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle for supplying a mixture of the first and second fluids to the distribution nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventors: Harald Krondorfer, Steven J. Paliobeis, Robert A. Salo, Patrick Quinn, Kevin Vail, Euan Macleod
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Patent number: 9480378Abstract: A surface cleaning device generally includes a nozzle, a cleaner housing connected to the nozzle, and a handle coupled to the cleaner housing at a pivot joint. The cleaner housing defines a longitudinal axis. The pivot joint is configured to rotatably store the handle at a position offset from the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventor: Steven J. Paliobeis
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Publication number: 20160227976Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine that includes a base movable along a surface to be cleaned, the base including a distribution nozzle and a suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. A recovery tank is in fluid communication with the suction source and the suction nozzle to receive the fluid drawn through the suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a supply tank including a first chamber for storing a first fluid, a second chamber for storing a second fluid, and a third chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber to receive the first and second fluids, the third chamber also in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle for supplying a mixture of the first and second fluids to the distribution nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Harald Krondorfer, Steven J. Paliobeis, Robert A. Salo, Patrick Quinn, Kevin Vail, Euan Macleod
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Patent number: 9320402Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine that includes a base movable along a surface to be cleaned, the base including a distribution nozzle and a suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. A recovery tank is in fluid communication with the suction source and the suction nozzle to receive the fluid drawn through the suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a supply tank including a first chamber for storing a first fluid, a second chamber for storing a second fluid, and a third chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber to receive the first and second fluids, the third chamber also in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle for supplying a mixture of the first and second fluids to the distribution nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventors: Harald Krondorfer, Steven J. Paliobeis, Robert A. Salo, Patrick Quinn, Kevin Vail, Euan Macleod
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Publication number: 20150374189Abstract: A surface cleaning device generally includes a nozzle, a cleaner housing connected to the nozzle, and a handle coupled to the cleaner housing at a pivot joint. The cleaner housing defines a longitudinal axis. The pivot joint is configured to rotatably store the handle at a position offset from the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Steven J. Paliobeis
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Patent number: 9125538Abstract: A surface cleaning device generally includes a nozzle, a cleaner housing connected to the nozzle, and a handle coupled to the cleaner housing at a pivot joint. The cleaner housing defines a longitudinal axis. The pivot joint is configured to rotatably store the handle at a position offset from the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventor: Steven J. Paliobeis
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Patent number: 8887347Abstract: An extractor-type surface cleaning machine includes a base or foot having a suction nozzle and a handle that is pivotally coupled to the foot and moveable between upright and inclined positions. The recovery tank is removably securable to the foot and fluidly communicates with the suction nozzle and the accessory. The recovery tank defines a collection chamber and a passage having an inlet in communication with the suction nozzle and an outlet. A valve member is moveable between a closed position substantially covering the outlet and an open position. Movement of the handle to the upright position moves the valve member to the closed position to block the passage during cleaning with the accessory hose. Movement of the handle to the inclined position allows movement of the valve member to the open position so that suction from the collection chamber is communicated to the suction nozzle for floor cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventors: Jeffrey S. Louis, Patrick J. Quinn, Steven J. Paliobeis, Robert A. Salo, John Bantum
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Patent number: 8739358Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a cyclonic airflow chamber that facilitates the separation of contaminants from a suction airstream. The airflow chamber includes a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet, with the chamber inlet being fluidically connected with at least one of a suction nozzle and an above-the-floor cleaning tool. An exhaust filter housing includes a suction duct and an exhaust plenum, with the suction duct communicating with the chamber outlet. A suction source housing includes an open end communicating with the exhaust plenum and a closed end. A suction source is positioned within the suction source housing to define an annular exhaust flow passageway surrounding the suction source from the housing closed end to the housing open end. The suction source includes a suction inlet communicating with the suction duct and an exhaust outlet communicating with the housing closed end.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventors: Paul D. Stephens, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Steven J. Paliobeis, Charles J. Thur
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Publication number: 20140026353Abstract: A surface cleaning device generally includes a nozzle, a cleaner housing connected to the nozzle, and a handle coupled to the cleaner housing at a pivot joint. The cleaner housing defines a longitudinal axis. The pivot joint is configured to rotatably store the handle at a position offset from the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventor: Steven J. Paliobeis
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Publication number: 20130111693Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine that includes a base movable along a surface to be cleaned, the base including a distribution nozzle and a suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. A recovery tank is in fluid communication with the suction source and the suction nozzle to receive the fluid drawn through the suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a supply tank including a first chamber for storing a first fluid, a second chamber for storing a second fluid, and a third chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber to receive the first and second fluids, the third chamber also in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle for supplying a mixture of the first and second fluids to the distribution nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Harald Krondorfer, Steven J. Paliobeis, Robert A. Salo, Patrick Quinn, Kevin Vail, Euan Macleod
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Patent number: 8370991Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine includes a supply tank assembly having a first tank and a second tank. The first tank is in fluid communication with a distributor. The first tank has a rigid body defining a first storage chamber for storing a first cleaning fluid and supplying the first cleaning fluid to the distributor. The second tank is positioned within the first storage chamber of the first tank in fluid communication with the distributor. The second tank has a rigid body defining a second storage chamber for receiving a second cleaning fluid and supplying the second cleaning fluid to the distributor. At least a portion of the rigid body of the second tank defines a boundary of the first storage chamber to separate the first cleaning fluid and the second cleaning fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventors: Steven J. Paliobeis, Robert A. Salo
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Patent number: 8291546Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine includes a base having a distribution nozzle and a suction nozzle, a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle, a recovery tank removably coupled to the base and having a recovery tank handle, an extractor handle pivotally coupled to the base, and a supply tank coupled to the extractor handle for pivotal movement with the extractor handle with respect to the base. At least a portion of the supply tank is positioned above and over the recovery tank in a direction normal to a surface to be cleaned when the extractor handle is in an upright storage position. The supply tank is in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle to supply cleaning fluid to the distribution nozzle. The extractor cleaning machine is liftable by the recovery tank handle when the extractor handle is in the upright storage position.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Techtronic Floor Care Technology LimitedInventors: Jeffrey S. Louis, David Chaney, Harald Krondorfer, Ronald Rich, Robert A. Salo, Steven J. Paliobeis, Patrick J. Quinn, Kevin Vail
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Publication number: 20120131760Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine includes a base having a distribution nozzle and a suction nozzle, a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle, a recovery tank removably coupled to the base and having a recovery tank handle, an extractor handle pivotally coupled to the base, and a supply tank coupled to the extractor handle for pivotal movement with the extractor handle with respect to the base. At least a portion of the supply tank is positioned above and over the recovery tank in a direction normal to a surface to be cleaned when the extractor handle is in an upright storage position. The supply tank is in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle to supply cleaning fluid to the distribution nozzle. The extractor cleaning machine is liftable by the recovery tank handle when the extractor handle is in the upright storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Jeffrey S. Louis, David Chaney, Harald Krondorfer, Ronald Rich, Robert A. Salo, Steven J. Paliobeis, Patrick J. Quinn, Kevin Vail
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Publication number: 20120066861Abstract: An extractor-type surface cleaning machine includes a base or foot having a suction nozzle and a handle that is pivotally coupled to the foot and moveable between upright and inclined positions. The recovery tank is removably securable to the foot and fluidly communicates with the suction nozzle and the accessory. The recovery tank defines a collection chamber and a passage having an inlet in communication with the suction nozzle and an outlet. A valve member is moveable between a closed position substantially covering the outlet and an open position. Movement of the handle to the upright position moves the valve member to the closed position to block the passage during cleaning with the accessory hose. Movement of the handle to the inclined position allows movement of the valve member to the open position so that suction from the collection chamber is communicated to the suction nozzle for floor cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Jeffrey S. Louis, Patrick J. Quinn, Steven J. Paliobeis, Robert A. Salo, John Bantum
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Publication number: 20120047677Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine includes a supply tank assembly having a first tank and a second tank. The first tank is in fluid communication with a distributor. The first tank has a rigid body defining a first storage chamber for storing a first cleaning fluid and supplying the first cleaning fluid to the distributor. The second tank is positioned within the first storage chamber of the first tank in fluid communication with the distributor. The second tank has a rigid body defining a second storage chamber for receiving a second cleaning fluid and supplying the second cleaning fluid to the distributor. At least a portion of the rigid body of the second tank defines a boundary of the first storage chamber to separate the first cleaning fluid and the second cleaning fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Steven J. Paliobeis, Robert A. Salo
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Publication number: 20110214247Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a cyclonic airflow chamber that facilitates the separation of contaminants from a suction airstream. The airflow chamber includes a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet, with the chamber inlet being fluidically connected with at least one of a suction nozzle and an above-the-floor cleaning tool. An exhaust filter housing includes a suction duct and an exhaust plenum, with the suction duct communicating with the chamber outlet. A suction source housing includes an open end communicating with the exhaust plenum and a closed end. A suction source is positioned within the suction source housing to define an annular exhaust flow passageway surrounding the suction source from the housing closed end to the housing open end. The suction source includes a suction inlet communicating with the suction duct and an exhaust outlet communicating with the housing closed end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Paul D. Stephens, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Steven J. Paliobeis, Charles J. Thur
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Patent number: 7900317Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a cyclonic airflow chamber that facilitates the separation of contaminants from a suction airstream. The airflow chamber includes a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet, with the chamber inlet being fluidically connected with at least one of a suction nozzle and an above-the-floor cleaning tool. An exhaust filter housing includes a suction duct and an exhaust plenum, with the suction duct communicating with the chamber outlet. A suction source housing includes an open end communicating with the exhaust plenum and a closed end. A suction source is positioned within the suction source housing to define an annular exhaust flow passageway surrounding the suction source from the housing closed end to the housing open end. The suction source includes a suction inlet communicating with the suction duct and an exhaust outlet communicating with the housing closed end.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.Inventors: Paul D. Stephens, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Steven J. Paliobeis, Charles J. Thur
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Publication number: 20100064471Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a cyclonic airflow chamber that facilitates the separation of contaminants from a suction airstream. The airflow chamber includes a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet, with the chamber inlet being fluidically connected with at least one of a suction nozzle and an above-the-floor cleaning tool. An exhaust filter housing includes a suction duct and an exhaust plenum, with the suction duct communicating with the chamber outlet. A suction source housing includes an open end communicating with the exhaust plenum and a closed end. A suction source is positioned within the suction source housing to define an annular exhaust flow passageway surrounding the suction source from the housing closed end to the housing open end. The suction source includes a suction inlet communicating with the suction duct and an exhaust outlet communicating with the housing closed end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Paul D. Stephens, Jeffrey M. Kalman, Steven J. Paliobeis, Charles J. Thur