Patents by Inventor Tom Minh Nguyen

Tom Minh Nguyen 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).

  • SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20230047702
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a recovery tank, a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the recovery tank, and a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and the recovery tank to generate a working air path to transport debris-containing fluid including air and liquid from the suction nozzle into the recovery tank. An air/liquid separator can be provided within the recovery tank for separating liquid from air in the debris-containing fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: BISSELL INC.
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, David M. Miller, Michael D. Graham, YunMing Huang, Chiu Yeung Lee
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 11576541
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus with a housing, a nozzle cover attached to the housing, a headlight, and a nozzle cover sensing mechanism. The nozzle cover sensing mechanism can determine whether the nozzle cover is present on the housing, and the headlight can accordingly be deactivated. Methods for operating the nozzle cover sensing mechanism are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventor: Tom Minh Nguyen
  • SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220280006
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a headlight or other light source that selectively illuminates upon the occurrence of a predetermined condition. The headlight turns on to emit light when the surface cleaning apparatus us turned on, and emits light in a different color when cleaning fluid is dispensed. Methods for operating a headlight or light source are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Nim Chung Ku, Roger Hoskens, Mike Luyckx
  • SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220279999
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus with a housing, a nozzle cover attached to the housing, a headlight, and a nozzle cover sensing mechanism. The nozzle cover sensing mechanism can determine whether the nozzle cover is present on the housing, and the headlight can accordingly be deactivated. Methods for operating the nozzle cover sensing mechanism are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventor: Tom Minh Nguyen
  • EXTRACTION CLEANER
    Publication number: 20220218167
    Abstract: An extraction cleaner includes a portable extractor and a base adapted to be moved to perform a cleaning operation on a floor surface when the portable extractor is operably mounted to the base. The portable extractor includes a recovery tank assembly provided on the housing adjacent to the recovery tank assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Tom Minh Nguyen
  • SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220167819
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus having an upright assembly, a power source, and a coiled electrical cable. The upright assembly including a frame and a telescoping handle at last partially extending from the frame and movable between an extended position and a contracted position. The coiled electrical cable being provided within a portion of the telescoping handle and configured to uncoil or coil when the telescoping handle is moved between the extended position and the contracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Tom Minh Nguyen
  • Extraction cleaner
    Patent number: 11311159
    Abstract: An extraction cleaner includes a portable extractor and a base adapted to be moved to perform a cleaning operation on a floor surface when the portable extractor is operably mounted to the base. The portable extractor includes a recovery tank assembly provided on the housing adjacent to the recovery tank assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz, Tom Minh Nguyen
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 11284767
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus is provided with a housing including a suction source and a plurality of base assemblies that can be operably coupled to the housing. The multiple base assemblies can include different base assemblies for cleaning multiple surface types. A fluid distributor, including a base distributor, can supply cleaning fluid for a surface to be cleaned from at least one of the plurality of base assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventor: Tom Minh Nguyen
  • CARPET EXTRACTOR
    Publication number: 20220061620
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a carpet extractor, includes a base and a fluid recovery system for drawing dirty cleaning fluid from a surface to be cleaned. The fluid recovery system includes a suction nozzle in fluid communication with a recovery chamber. The suction nozzle is mounted to the base for vertical movement with respect to the base and is biased into contact with the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventor: Tom Minh Nguyen
  • SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND TRAY
    Publication number: 20220015597
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus can dock within a storage tray and charge a power supply. Electrical contacts on the surface cleaning apparatus and the storage tray can be shielded when the surface cleaning apparatus is not docked within the storage tray. Furthermore, the storage tray can include a reservoir for a self-cleaning mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Jake Boles, Jacob Resch, Ying Chun Wong, Jian Hua Tang, Yunfu Wang
  • SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20210345851
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a recovery tank, a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the recovery tank, and a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and the recovery tank to generate a working air path to transport debris-containing fluid including air and liquid from the suction nozzle into the recovery tank. An air/liquid separator can be provided within the recovery tank for separating liquid from air in the debris-containing fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, David M. Miller, Michael D. Graham, YunMing Huang, Chiu Yeung Lee
  • Carpet extractor
    Patent number: 11166610
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a carpet extractor, includes a base and a fluid recovery system for drawing dirty cleaning fluid from a surface to be cleaned. The fluid recovery system includes a suction nozzle in fluid communication with a recovery chamber. The suction nozzle is mounted to the base for vertical movement with respect to the base and is biased into contact with the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventor: Tom Minh Nguyen
  • SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND TRAY
    Publication number: 20210338033
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus can dock within a storage tray and charge a power supply. Electrical contacts on the surface cleaning apparatus and the storage tray can be shielded when the surface cleaning apparatus is not docked within the storage tray. Furthermore, the storage tray can include a reservoir for a self-cleaning mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Jacob S. Boles, Jacob Resch, Ying Chun Wong, Jian Hua Tang, Yunfu Wang
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 11160431
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a housing adapted for movement over a surface to be cleaned and a headlight having at least one light emitting element internal to the housing. A light pipe is integrated with a cover for a brushroll, and conveys light emitted from the light emitting element to an exterior of the housing. Methods for operating the headlight are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Nim Chung Ku, Roger Hoskens, Mike Luyckx
  • Surface cleaning apparatus and tray
    Patent number: 11147426
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus can dock within a storage tray and charge a power supply. Electrical contacts on the surface cleaning apparatus and the storage tray can be shielded when the surface cleaning apparatus is not docked within the storage tray. Furthermore, the storage tray can include a reservoir for a self-cleaning mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Jacob S. Boles, Jacob Resch, Ying Chun Wong, Jian Hua Tang, Yunfu Wang
  • Brushroll for surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 11122946
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a brushroll for a surface cleaning apparatus. The brushroll includes an agitation element, such as bristles and/or microfiber, and a hollow core brush bar supporting the agitation element. The hollow core brush bar has a cavity at a center of the brush bar located at the brushroll axis. A surface cleaning apparatus comprising the brushroll is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventor: Tom Minh Nguyen
  • Surface cleaning apparatus and tray
    Patent number: 11096544
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus can dock within a storage tray and charge a power supply. Electrical contacts on the surface cleaning apparatus and the storage tray can be shielded when the surface cleaning apparatus is not docked within the storage tray. Furthermore, the storage tray can include a reservoir for a self-cleaning mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Jacob S. Boles, Jacob Resch, Ying Chun Wong, Jian Hua Tang, Yunfu Wang
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 11089935
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a recovery tank, a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the recovery tank, and a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and the recovery tank to generate a working air path to transport debris-containing fluid including air and liquid from the suction nozzle into the recovery tank. An air/liquid separator can be provided within the recovery tank for separating liquid from air in the debris-containing fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: BISSELL Inc.
    Inventor: Tom Minh Nguyen
  • SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS AND TRAY
    Publication number: 20210228046
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus can dock within a storage tray and charge a power supply. Electrical contacts on the surface cleaning apparatus and the storage tray can be shielded when the surface cleaning apparatus is not docked within the storage tray. Furthermore, the storage tray can include a reservoir for a self-cleaning mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Jake Boles, Jacob Resch, Ying Chun Wong, Jian Hua Tang, Yunfu Wang
  • SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20210186291
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a housing adapted for movement over a surface to be cleaned and a headlight having at least one light emitting element internal to the housing. A light pipe is integrated with a cover for a brushroll, and conveys light emitted from the light emitting element to an exterior of the housing. Methods for operating the headlight are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Tom Minh Nguyen, Nim Chung Ku, Roger Hoskens, Mike Luyckx