Patents Assigned to G&K Services, Inc.
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Patent number: 8162213Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods and systems for identifying articles. One method embodiment includes positioning a number of movable Faraday screens in particular locations relative to a number of different stages in a laundering process, and moving a mobile electronic identification device (EID) reader past the locations.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: G&K Services, Inc.Inventors: David F. Larson, Ryan R. Windy, Andrew J. Thompson, Dean Frew, Jeremy Duddlesten, Chad Ward, Richard Svalesen, David Grandfield, Solomon Dasary, Eric McPherson
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Publication number: 20100088827Abstract: Among various methods and systems, a number of methods are disclosed for providing a rechargeable halogen-binding fabric to customers. One such method includes binding a first number of halogen atoms to a number of halogen-binding links that are bound to a fabric before the fabric is provided to a customer. The method also includes retrieving the fabric after a period of time in order to recharge a second number of halogen atoms that remains bound to the fabric to a level approximating the first number of halogen atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: G & K Services, Inc.Inventors: Charles R. Knott, Joseph P. Burke
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Publication number: 20100019035Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods and systems for identifying articles. One method embodiment includes positioning a number of movable Faraday screens in particular locations relative to a number of different stages in a laundering process, and moving a mobile electronic identification device (EID) reader past the locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: G & K Services, Inc.Inventors: David F. Larson, Ryan R. Windy, Andrew J. Thompson, Dean Frew, Jeremy Duddlesten, Chad Ward, Richard Svalesen, David Grandfield, Solomon Dasary, Eric McPherson
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Patent number: 7649462Abstract: An improved tracking system for garments provided to a customer by a garment provider.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: G & K Services, Inc.Inventors: Peter Ellis, David F. Fisher, Lars O. H. Svensson, Robert J. Williamson, Joseph Burke
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Patent number: 7548794Abstract: Systems and methods for selecting, ordering, or furnishing apparel for individual members of a group such that the group members dressed to project a commonly-governed image. One or more image criteria are established that associate a set of apparel specifications with corresponding body properties according to the commonly-governed image to be maintained for the group. Virtual sizing sessions are conducted with participating members of the group via an interactive virtual sizing application interfaced with a computer network. User-specific information from a set of users (e.g., group members) is automatically gathered over the computer network, and a set of virtual sizing results is generated by at least processing user-specific information gathered from the set of users. The processing is based on the image criteria.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: G & K Services, Inc.Inventors: Chris Vandergriff, Jeannmarie Peifer
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Patent number: 7402178Abstract: Biological inspection procedures and surface sanitization procedures are incorporated with a garment providing service to look for and monitor the presence of microbes, such as bacteria in particular, and to eliminate such microbes within the garment service. Biological inspection procedures can be conducted on the garments themselves, or any surface of the garment facility, such as a surface onto which the garments may come into contact after laundering. Preferably, a washing procedure is conducted based upon a cleaning formulation to also minimize the presence of microbes. Garments are preferably inspected after they are laundered and ready for delivery to the customer. Facility surfaces, such as sorting and/or folding tables that may be utilized after laundering, are sanitized and then may be tested in accordance with the present invention to minimize the potential for contamination of garments from such surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: G & K Services, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Burke, Julie L. Stockhaus, Charles R. Knott, Deborah A. Pikovsky
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Patent number: 7402179Abstract: Biological inspection procedures and surface sanitization procedures are incorporated with a garment providing service to look for and monitor the presence of microbes, such as bacteria in particular, and to eliminate such microbes within the garment service. Biological inspection procedures can be conducted on the garments themselves, or any surface of the garment facility, such as a surface onto which the garments may come into contact after laundering. Preferably, a washing procedure is conducted based upon a cleaning formulation to also minimize the presence of microbes. Garments are preferably inspected after they are laundered and ready for delivery to the customer. Facility surfaces, such as sorting and/or folding tables that may be utilized after laundering, are sanitized and then may be tested in accordance with the present invention to minimize the potential for contamination of garments from such surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: G & K Services, Inc.Inventors: Joseph P. Burke, Julie L. Stockhaus, Charles R. Knott, Deborah A. Pikovsky
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Publication number: 20080136588Abstract: An identification badge is shown and includes a washable worker identification badge including a photograph of a worker using the garment, wherein an image from the photograph is sublimated or printed on the badge. In one embodiment the badge includes a security device providing radio frequency identification capabilities. According to another embodiment, a garment with a washable worker identification badge is provided. In still other embodiments, a security system and procedure is provided using the badges or garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: G&K SERVICES, INC.Inventors: David B. Carter, Randy Carr
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Patent number: 7327217Abstract: An identification badge is shown and includes a washable worker identification badge including a photograph of a worker using the garment, wherein an image from the photograph is sublimated or printed on the badge. In one embodiment the badge includes a security device providing radio frequency identification capabilities. According to another embodiment, a garment with a washable worker identification badge is provided. In still other embodiments, a security system and procedure is provided using the badges or garments.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: G&K Services, Inc.Inventors: David B. Carter, Randy Carr
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Publication number: 20070282704Abstract: A route service system and process for industrial applications includes, according to one example embodiment, a computer system having remote hand-held units, and begins with a preview route function which is, according to one example embodiment, completed one to three (3) days prior to service. The route service function summarizes items for a route service representative (RSR) that they may need to be aware of for servicing the route. A service route/supplied entity function leads the RSR through the steps needed to service each supplied entity on their route from start to finish. A check-in/approve route function gives visibility to management at the supply entity following a route's completion to assure proper business controls. According to one example embodiment, following the RSRs completion of a route, visibility of changes on the route are available to management and must be approved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: G&K SERVICES, INCInventors: Rachel Elizabeth DeMaster, Michael John Pickett, Jeffrey Dean Donnelly
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Publication number: 20070220682Abstract: Biological inspection procedures and surface sanitization procedures are incorporated with a garment providing service to look for and monitor the presence of microbes, such as bacteria in particular, and to eliminate such microbes within the garment service. Biological inspection procedures can be conducted on the garments themselves, or any surface of the garment facility, such as a surface onto which the garments may come into contact after laundering. Preferably, a washing procedure is conducted based upon a cleaning formulation to also minimize the presence of microbes. Garments are preferably inspected after they are laundered and ready for delivery to the customer. Facility surfaces, such as sorting and/or folding tables that may be utilized after laundering, are sanitized and then may be tested in accordance with the present invention to minimize the potential for contamination of garments from such surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: G&K SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Joseph Burke, Julie Stockhaus, Charles Knott, Deborah Pikovsky