Is the Bissell Little Green Patented?

Quick answer

Yes — utility + design patents

Yes. Bissell holds utility patents on the Little Green's integrated water-extraction system and design patents on the housing — most notably US 7,073,226 on the dual-tank carpet cleaner.

Key patents on the Bissell Little Green Cleaner

Every patent number below is a live USPTO record — click through to read the original claims on Google Patents.

1. US 7,073,226 (2006) — Portable spot-cleaning machine with dual clean/dirty water tanks. Status: active.

What to know

• The TikTok virality has driven a wave of knockoffs. Bissell has filed several DMCA-style enforcement actions through Amazon Brand Registry.
• The dual-tank architecture is what makes the unit usable on car interiors and upholstery — most cheap copies use a single tank.

Have your own invention idea?

If a product like Bissell Little Green Cleanercan get patent protection, your idea probably can too — assuming it’s novel. The cheapest first step is a provisional patent application, which locks in your priority date for 12 months while you validate the market. LegalZoom files provisionals from $199 + USPTO fees; you can also read the official USPTO patent basics first if you prefer.

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