IP Library Granted Patent US 7,290,651
Granted Patent B2
US 7,290,651 · App. 10/912,916 · Granted Nov 6, 2007

Caddy for cleaning supplies

View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,290,651
App. No.
10/912,916
Granted
Nov 6, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

A caddy for cleaning supplies including a pair of spaced apart compartments and attachments for attendant implements wherein the caddy may be detachable supported on the rim of an associated collection bin.

Claims (30)

1. A caddy for cleaning supplies comprising:

a first compartment having at least one arcuately shaped wall portion;

a second compartment, wherein the arcuately shaped wall portion of said first compartment is in facing relation to said second compartment;

means for maintaining said first and second compartment in spaced relation to form a zone adapted to receive both an arcuately shaped rim and a rectangular shaped rim of an associated waste collection bin, wherein the zone is defined by the arcuately shaped wall portion of said first compartment and a wall portion of said second compartment; and

a handle attached to said means for maintaining said first and second compartment in spaced relation.

2. A caddy as defined in claim 1 , wherein said second compartment includes at least one straight planar wall portion.

3. A caddy as defined in claim 2 , wherein the straight planar wall portion of said second compartment is in facing spaced relation to the arcuately shaped wall portion of said first compartment.

4. A caddy as defined in claim 1 , wherein said means for maintaining said first and second compartments includes a web extending between said first and second compartments.

5. A caddy as defined in claim 4 , wherein said first and second compartments each include an open upper end.

6. A caddy as defined in claim 5 , wherein said web extends around the open upper end of said first and second compartments.

7. A caddy as defined in claim 6 , including a skirt depending from said web.

8. A caddy as defined in claim 7 , wherein said skirt is spaced outwardly from said first and second compartments.

9. A caddy as defined by claim 8 , further comprising an implement containing attachment.

10. A caddy as defined in claim 9 , wherein said web is provided with at least one opening for receiving said implement containing attachment.

11. A caddy as defined in claim 9 , wherein said implement containing attachment includes a depending tongue portion received by the opening in said web.

12. A caddy as defined in claim 11 , wherein said implement containing attachment includes a series of ratchet steps for selective contact with said skirt.

13. A caddy as defined in claim 11 , wherein the series of ratchet steps and the tongue of said implement containing attachment are integrally attached.

14. A caddy as defined in claim 12 , wherein the series of ratchet steps and the tongue of said implement containing attachment are resiliently attached to one another.

15. A caddy for cleaning supplies comprising:

a first compartment having at least one arcuately shaped wall portion, wherein the arcuately shaped wall portion is adapted to substantially abut an outer wall of a waste collection bin;

a second compartment, wherein the arcuately shaped wall portion of said first compartment is in facing relation to said second compartment;

means for maintaining said first and second compartment in spaced relation to form a zone adapted to receive both an arcuately shaped rim and a rectangular shaped rim of the associated waste collection bin, wherein the zone is defined by the arcuately shaped wall portion of said first compartment and a wall portion of said second compartment; and

a handle attached to said means for maintaining said first and second compartment in spaced relation.

16. A caddy as defined in claim 15 , wherein said second compartment includes at least one straight planar wall portion.

17. A caddy as defined in claim 16 , wherein the straight planar wall portion of said second compartment is in facing spaced relation to the arcuately shaped wall portion of said first compartment.

18. A caddy for cleaning supplies comprising:

a first compartment having at least one arcuately shaped wall portion, wherein the arcuately shaped wall portion is adapted to substantially abut an outer wall of a waste collection bin;

a second compartment having at least one straight planar wall portion, wherein the straight planar wall portion of said second compartment is in facing spaced relation to the arcuately shaped wall portion of said first compartment;

means for maintaining said first and second compartment in spaced relation to form a zone adapted to receive both an arcuately shaped rim and a rectangular shaped rim of the associated waste collection bin, wherein the zone is defined by the arcuately shaped wall portion of said first compartment and the straight planar wall portion of said second compartment; and

a handle attached to said means for maintaining said first and second compartment in spaced relation.

Assignments (14)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 8, 2025
From: TZ SSE BUYER LLC
To: THE TRANZONIC COMPANIES
Reel/Frame 071059/0301 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 5, 2025
From: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC
To: TZ SSE BUYER LLC
Reel/Frame 071021/0555 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Jul 19, 2024
From: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
To: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC
Reel/Frame 068462/0495 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Jul 19, 2024
From: TZ SSE BUYER LLC
To: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC; SUPPLY SOURCE ENTERPRISES, INC.
Reel/Frame 068462/0489 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Jul 19, 2024
From: ACF FINCO I LP
To: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC
Reel/Frame 068462/0483 →
GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded May 28, 2024
From: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC; SUPPLY SOURCE ENTERPRISES, INC.
To: TZ SSE BUYER LLC
Reel/Frame 067554/0362 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 30, 2020
From: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC
To: ACF FINCO I LP, AS ABL COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 053084/0253 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 30, 2020
From: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC
To: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS TERM LOAN COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 053084/0224 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME 024915/0290 Recorded Jul 10, 2014
From: RBS CITIZENS, N.A.
To: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC
Reel/Frame 033299/0211 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 31, 2010
From: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC
To: RBS CITIZENS, N.A.
Reel/Frame 024915/0290 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY AGREEMENT COVERING INTERESTS IN IMPACT PRODUCTS, LLC AND NEW IMPACT HOLDINGS, LLC AT REEL/FRAMES 017435/0479 AND 017435/0490 Recorded Aug 31, 2010
From: PROSPECT CAPITAL CORPORATION (SUCCESSOR TO PATRIOT CAPITAL FUNDING, INC.)
To: IMPACT PRODUCTS, LLC; NEW IMPACT HOLDINGS, LLC
Reel/Frame 024915/0181 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 5, 2006
From: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC; NEW IMPACT HOLDINGS LLC
To: PATRIOT CAPITAL FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 017435/0490 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 5, 2006
From: IMPACT PRODUCTS LLC; NEW IMPACT HOLDINGS LLC
To: PATRIOT CAPITAL FUNDING, INC.
Reel/Frame 017435/0479 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 6, 2004
From: IRWIN, JOHN T.; DUKES, STEPHEN A.; SONCRANT, DONALD T.
To: IMPACT PRODUCTS, LLC
Reel/Frame 015675/0293 →