Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Field

Timothy A. Field 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).

  • Brushroll for vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 9756998
    Abstract: A brushroll for a vacuum cleaner includes a dowel defining a central rotational axis about which the brushroll rotates, at least one bristle stiffener, a plurality of first bristles protruding from the dowel adjacent to the bristle stiffener, and a counterbalance which is positioned relative to the bristle stiffener to rotationally balance the brushroll, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the dowel is asymmetrical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Kasper, Timothy A. Field
  • BRUSHROLL FOR VACUUM CLEANER
    Publication number: 20150342430
    Abstract: A brushroll for a vacuum cleaner includes a dowel defining a central rotational axis about which the brushroll rotates, at least one bristle stiffener, a plurality of first bristles protruding from the dowel adjacent to the bristle stiffener, and a counterbalance which is positioned relative to the bristle stiffener to rotationally balance the brushroll, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the dowel is asymmetrical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Kasper, Timothy A. Field
  • Vacuum cleaner and filters therefor
    Patent number: 8424153
    Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner has a compact, cylindrical exhaust filter assembly that is easily accessible by a user. The filter is removably mounted in a housing between an exhaust outlet aperture and a suction source outlet. A filter locking lug is associated with the filter element and the housing for removably securing the filter element to the housing to the filter frame. An upright vacuum cleaner has a pre-motor filter assembly that is highly visible to a user and accessible thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Fester, Timothy A. Field
  • Filter for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 7900316
    Abstract: A filter assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprises a filter carrier and a filter element. The filter carrier has a curved rear surface and a pair of protrusion for mounting the filter carrier to the vacuum cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Fester, Timothy A. Field
  • Vacuum Cleaner and Filters Therefor
    Publication number: 20100236014
    Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner has a compact, cylindrical exhaust filter assembly that is easily accessible by a user. The filter is removably mounted in a housing between an exhaust outlet aperture and a suction source outlet. A filter locking lug is associated with the filter element and the housing for removably securing the filter element to the housing to the filter frame. An upright vacuum cleaner has a pre-motor filter assembly that is highly visible to a user and accessible thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Fester, Timothy A. Field
  • Systems and Methods for Inhibiting Metastasis
    Publication number: 20080260720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer therapeutics. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting cancer metastasis by inhibiting G12 and G13 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick J. Casey, Patrick Kelly, Timothy A. Fields
  • FILTER FOR A VACUUM CLEANER
    Publication number: 20080010958
    Abstract: A filter assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprises a filter carrier and a filter element. The filter carrier has a curved rear surface and a pair of protrusion for mounting the filter carrier to the vacuum cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Fester, Timothy A. Field
  • Filter
    Patent number: D565818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Fester, Timothy A. Field
  • Filter housing
    Patent number: D568014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Fester, Timothy A. Field
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D777036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventors: Rury Vizcarra, Michael Luyckx, Timothy A. Field
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D801823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell DeJonge, Rury Vizcarra, Michael Luyckx, Timothy A. Field