Bissell Inc.

Bissell Inc., also known as Bissell Homecare, is a privately owned American manufacturer of vacuum cleaners and floor care products. Founded in 1876 by Melville and Anna Bissell, the company is headquartered in Walker, Michigan. Bissell is a family-owned company, now in its fifth generation. While revenue figures for the private company vary, they are estimated to be between $800 million and $2.5 billion annually. Employee counts are also estimated, ranging from approximately 1,000 to 2,500.

Bissell is an operating company that manufactures and sells a wide range of home cleaning products. Its major product lines include vacuum cleaners (upright, canister, stick, robotic, and handheld models), carpet cleaners (upright and portable), and steam and hard floor cleaners, such as steam mops and wet/dry vacuums. The company also markets its own line of cleaning formulas for these machines. Bissell is considered the top manufacturer of floor care products in North America by sales.

As a manufacturer and seller of goods, Bissell acts as an operating company protecting its intellectual property. The provided case data shows Bissell exclusively as a plaintiff in three patent-related actions. This litigation posture, with zero tracked cases as a defendant, indicates the company actively asserts its patents against competitors. The cases listed are filed in the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, venues commonly used for patent infringement disputes involving imported goods.

The tracked cases highlight Bissell's focus on enforcing its patent rights at the border. The company has initiated actions at the International Trade Commission against multiple parties, including a specifically named competitor, Tineco Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. The appeal to the Federal Circuit suggests a continuation of one of these ITC investigations. This activity demonstrates a strategy of using its patent portfolio to challenge the importation of competing products.