Hong Kong, China

Gabriel S Vander Baan

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Bissell Homecare, Inc.. Active years: 2004-2011.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gabriel S Vander Baan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gabriel-s-vander-baan

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 80.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 246(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Grand Rapids, MI (US) (2004 - 2006)
  • Hong Kong, CN (2009 - 2010)
  • Ada, MI (US) (2011)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2004-2011

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Gabriel S Vander Baan

Introduction

Gabriel S Vander Baan is a notable inventor based in Hong Kong, CN. He has made significant contributions to the field of cleaning technology, holding a total of 5 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of vacuum cleaners.

Latest Patents

One of his latest inventions is the "Dust cup latch for cyclone separator vacuum." This innovative latching mechanism is designed for the dust cup assembly on a bottom exit cyclone-separator vacuum cleaner. It features a non-rotating annular seal member that supports the dust cup assembly above a discharge outlet. Additionally, a U-shaped slide lock member is movable in and out underneath the dust cup assembly to raise and lower the seal member, allowing for easy engagement and disengagement with the cyclone separator chamber.

Another significant invention is the "Bare floor cleaner." This device is capable of wet pickup through a first nozzle opening with the aid of a squeegee, wet scrubbing with an agitator, and dry pickup through a second nozzle opening. The bare floor cleaner includes a dual-path nozzle assembly that has a wet suction path in communication with the first nozzle opening and a dry suction path in communication with the second nozzle opening. A diverter valve selectively controls fluid communication between a suction source and one of the nozzle openings, allowing for conversion between wet and dry modes. The cleaner is designed for user convenience, featuring a single actuator that controls both the positions of the agitator and the diverter valve.

Career Highlights

Gabriel S Vander Baan is currently employed at Bissell Homecare, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the cleaning technology sector. His work has significantly impacted the design and functionality of modern cleaning devices.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Vander Baan has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Gary A Kasper and Eric J Hansen. These collaborations have contributed to the development of advanced cleaning solutions.

Conclusion

Gabriel S Vander Baan is a distinguished inventor whose innovations in cleaning technology have led to practical solutions for everyday cleaning challenges. His contributions continue to shape the industry and improve user experiences with cleaning devices.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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