Patents by Inventor Randall W. LeCates

Randall W. LeCates has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240025628
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a facemask is provided. The dispenser includes a housing having an interior volume so as to retain one or more facemasks having a metal strip disposed thereon or therein and a cover assembly forming at least a portion of the housing, the cover assembly including an outer surface forming a portion of an exterior of the dispenser and an inner surface facing the interior volume. An arm is disposed on the inner surface of the cover assembly, the arm including a first end having a magnetic device disposed thereon, wherein the magnetic device is configured to lift one or more facemasks to a dispensing position when the cover assembly is moved to an opened position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Paul F. Tramontina, Randall W. LeCates
  • Patent number: 10004366
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for dispensing paper product, such as folded towels, and having a dispensing mechanism that restricts the movement of the product holding platform during replenishment (e.g., when the dispenser lid is open) and allows free movement of the platform when dispensing (e.g., when the dispenser lid is closed).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Klemen Erzen, Randall W. LeCates, David Kapiloff
  • Publication number: 20180116473
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for dispensing paper product, such as folded towels, and having a dispensing mechanism that restricts the movement of the product holding platform during replenishment (e.g., when the dispenser lid is open) and allows free movement of the platform when dispensing (e.g., when the dispenser lid is closed).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Klemen Erzen, Randall W. LeCates, David Kapiloff
  • Publication number: 20100133287
    Abstract: An ergonomic wiper dispensing system includes a containing portion adapted for containing a roll of wiper material, and an ergonomically designed dispensing portion attached to the containing portion. The ergonomically designed dispensing portion includes a visual cue to direct the user's attention thereto, and a gripping device to assist the user in grasping and holding. The ergonomically designed dispensing portion further includes a uniquely designed dispensing port for dispensing individual wipers from the roll of wiper material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Francis Tramontina, Victoria Elizabeth Encisco, Frances Luella Walsh, David Aaron Lilley, Andrew Joseph Beltz, Bradley Michael Reynolds, Steven Abueva, Michael Antonio Blanchet-Ruth, Daniel Young-Doo Chung, Randall W. LeCates
  • Patent number: 7093737
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for dispensing individual paper products that includes a housing, a cover hingedly or removably attached to the housing wherein the cover defines a dispensing opening, a means for elevating paper products, and a plunger disposed in the interior area of the housing. The plunger is urged toward the dispensing opening by the means for elevating paper products. The container may be included in a system for dispensing paper products that further includes a cartridge containing paper products. The cartridge defines a dispensing opening and a second opening wherein the means for elevating paper products extends through the second opening into the interior area of the cartridge to contact the paper products and urge the paper products toward the dispensing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Francis Tramontina, Randall W. LeCates
  • Publication number: 20040206768
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container for dispensing individual paper products that includes a housing, a cover hingedly or removably attached to the housing wherein the cover defines a dispensing opening, a means for elevating paper products, and a plunger disposed in the interior area of the housing. The plunger is urged toward the dispensing opening by the means for elevating paper products. The container may be included in a system for dispensing paper products that further includes a cartridge containing paper products. The cartridge defines a dispensing opening and a second opening wherein the means for elevating paper products extends through the second opening into the interior area of the cartridge to contact the paper products and urge the paper products toward the dispensing opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Francis Tramontina, Randall W. LeCates