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Eric C. Huffman
Also filed as: HUFFMAN ERIC · HUFFMAN ERIC C · HUFFMAN ERIC CHRISTOPHER
49 granted patents·9 pending applications·10,912 citations·filing 1981–2024
99Inventor score
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58 records- 0199US7320149B1Robotic extraction cleaner with dusting padBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 22, 2008·307 cites·19 claims
- 0298US6286181B1Upright extraction cleaning machineBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2000·Granted Sep 11, 2001·128 cites·15 claims
- 0398US6167587B1Upright extraction cleaning machineBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 1998·Granted Jan 2, 2001·232 cites·18 claims
- 0497US10376124B2Surface cleaning apparatusBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 13, 2019·15 cites·16 claims
- 0597US6412141B2Upright extraction cleaning machineBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 2, 2002·126 cites·31 claims
- 0697US6192548B1Upright extraction cleaning machine with flow rate indicatorBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2000·Granted Feb 27, 2001·149 cites·20 claims
- 0797US5485947ALinear stapling mechanism with cutting meansETHICON INC·Filed 1994·Granted Jan 23, 1996·3k cites·22 claims
- 0897US5332142ALinear stapling mechanism with cutting meansETHICON INC·Filed 1993·Granted Jul 26, 1994·2.5k cites·9 claims
- 0997US5307976ALinear stapling mechanism with cutting meansETHICON INC·Filed 1992·Granted May 3, 1994·3.2k cites·22 claims
- 1096US8719998B1Extractor with light-sensitive stain sensorHUFFMAN ERIC C·Filed 2011·Granted May 13, 2014·43 cites·17 claims
- 1195US8991000B2Low moisture extraction deep cleaningHUFFMAN ERIC C·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 31, 2015·22 cites·13 claims
- 1295US8844584B1Apparatus and method for a pressurized dispenser refill systemHALEY KEVIN·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 30, 2014·55 cites·24 claims
- 1395US6968593B1Hand-held deep cleanerBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2002·Granted Nov 29, 2005·97 cites·19 claims
- 1494US6125498AHandheld extraction cleanerBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 1998·Granted Oct 3, 2000·188 cites·36 claims
- 1593US7819127B1Surface cleaning apparatus with ionized liquid supplyBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2009·Granted Oct 26, 2010·34 cites·10 claims
- 1693US7346428B1Robotic sweeper cleaner with dusting padBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 18, 2008·211 cites·12 claims
- 1792US9409213B2Extraction with temporary suction interruptBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 9, 2016·5 cites·19 claims
- 1892US8631538B2Dry vacuum cleaner with spot cleaningHUFFMAN ERIC C·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 21, 2014·25 cites·7 claims
- 1992US7758702B1Extraction cleaning with surface heatingBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 20, 2010·32 cites·19 claims
- 2090US11882971B2Unattended spot cleaning with surface sanitizationBISSELL INC·Filed 2022·Granted Jan 30, 2024·1 cites·19 claims
- 2190US10827900B2Extraction with temporary suction interruptBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 10, 2020·4 cites·20 claims
- 2290US7228589B2Unattended spot cleaning apparatusBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 12, 2007·61 cites·50 claims
- 2389US9532693B1Unattended spot cleaning with surface sanitizationBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 3, 2017·11 cites·13 claims
- 2488US10178934B2Extraction with temporary suction interruptBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 15, 2019·4 cites·15 claims
- 2588US8606404B1System and method for controlling a cleaning apparatusHUFFMAN ERIC C·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 10, 2013·40 cites·19 claims
- 2688US6880199B1Extraction cleaning with collapsible tanksBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2002·Granted Apr 19, 2005·50 cites·34 claims
- 2788US6286180B1Upright water extraction cleaning machine pump primingBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2000·Granted Sep 11, 2001·48 cites·33 claims
- 2887US9376228B1Apparatus and method for a pressurized dispenser refill systemBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 28, 2016·7 cites·15 claims
- 2986US8381352B2Extraction with temporary suction interruptBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2009·Granted Feb 26, 2013·10 cites·16 claims
- 3083US11297994B2Unattended spot cleaning with surface sanitizationBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 12, 2022·2 cites·20 claims
- 3183US7631386B1Compact carpet spot cleanerBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2004·Granted Dec 15, 2009·31 cites·57 claims
- 3283US2024172912A1Unattended spot cleaning with surface sanitizationBISSELL INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3382US9295365B2Extractor with auxiliary fluid dispenserHUFFMAN ERIC C·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 29, 2016·12 cites·20 claims
- 3481US7793385B2Extraction cleaning with air flow dryingBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 14, 2010·11 cites·22 claims
- 3581US7394011B2Machine and process for generating music from user-specified criteriaHUFFMAN ERIC CHRISTOPHER·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 1, 2008·18 cites·7 claims
- 3680US11896177B2Extraction with temporary suction interruptBISSELL INC·Filed 2022·Granted Feb 13, 2024·0 cites·15 claims
- 3780US8176649B2Extraction cleaning with plenum and air outlets facilitating air flow dryingHUFFMAN ERIC C·Filed 2008·Granted May 15, 2012·8 cites·11 claims
- 3879US8214968B2Vacuum accessory toolGRIFFITH AARON P·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 10, 2012·10 cites·20 claims
- 3978US7752705B2Extraction cleaning with heatingBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2004·Granted Jul 13, 2010·16 cites·38 claims
- 4078US6158081AWater extraction cleaning machine with variable solution mixing valveBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 1998·Granted Dec 12, 2000·50 cites·21 claims
- 4178US5799362AMulti-use water extraction cleaning system and method for using the sameBISSELL INC·Filed 1996·Granted Sep 1, 1998·52 cites·7 claims
- 4277US7958652B2Extraction cleaning with plenum and air outlets facilitating air flow dryingBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 14, 2011·6 cites·5 claims
- 4376US8662782B2Surface cleaning device with a bleach generatorHUFFMAN ERIC C·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 4, 2014·3 cites·26 claims
- 4475US5836046APortable water extraction cleanerBISSELL INC·Filed 1997·Granted Nov 17, 1998·44 cites·13 claims
- 4572US11497370B2Extraction with temporary suction interruptBISSELL INC·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 15, 2022·0 cites·16 claims
- 4671US6934993B1Extraction cleaning machine with agitation brushesBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2002·Granted Aug 30, 2005·20 cites·18 claims
- 4764US5613272AAccessory crevice tool for use with water extraction cleaning machineBISSELL INC·Filed 1995·Granted Mar 25, 1997·30 cites·36 claims
- 4864US2019357748A1Surface cleaning apparatusBISSELL HOMECARE INC·Filed 2019·Application pending·0 cites
- 4963US5813087ASpray nozzle for use with water extraction cleaning machineBISSELL INC·Filed 1996·Granted Sep 29, 1998·29 cites·18 claims
- 5063US2018365693A1Remote Fee Collection Apparatus and MethodSANI STAR LLC·Filed 2018·Application pending·0 cites
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