Patents by Inventor Richard E. Corney
Richard E. Corney 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).
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Publication number: 20240109764Abstract: Exemplary sanitary soap refilling systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill refilling system includes a housing, a pump located within the housing, and a bulk storage tank connector. The bulk storage tank connector having a liquid outlet and an air inlet. A liquid inlet conduit is in fluid communication with the pump the liquid outlet. A refill connector is included. The refill connector has a liquid inlet and an air outlet. The refill connector air outlet and the bulk storage tank connector air inlet are in fluid communication with one another. The refill liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Aaron D. Marshall, Nick E. Ciavarella, John J. McNulty, Matthew J. Archer, Emily Barbara Kennedy, Bradley L. Lightner, Richard E. Corney, Jason Fokens, Chet J. Bonner
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Patent number: 11866320Abstract: Exemplary sanitary soap refilling systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill refilling system includes a housing, a pump located within the housing, and a bulk storage tank connector. The bulk storage tank connector having a liquid outlet and an air inlet. A liquid inlet conduit is in fluid communication with the pump the liquid outlet. A refill connector is included. The refill connector has a liquid inlet and an air outlet. The refill connector air outlet and the bulk storage tank connector air inlet are in fluid communication with one another. The refill liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Marshall, Nick E. Ciavarella, John J. McNulty, Matthew J. Archer, Emily Barbara Kennedy, Bradley L. Lightner, Richard E. Corney, Jason Fokens, Chet J. Bonner
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Patent number: 11845647Abstract: A counter mountable fluid dispenser includes a below deck reservoir for storing a fluid comprising at least one of a soap, an anti-bacterial cleanser, a disinfectant, and a lotion, an above deck spout including an outlet port in fluid communication with the reservoir for dispensing fluid stored in the reservoir and an external supply port connected with the reservoir by a supply passage to supply fluid to the reservoir, a supply access valve connected with the supply passage and operable to block flow from the external supply port to the reservoir in a closed position and to permit flow from the external supply port to the reservoir in the open position, and a controller in communication with the supply access valve for controller operation of the supply access valve from a closed position to an open position in response to receipt of an authorized supply signal at the controller.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Scott T. Proper, Richard E. Corney, Paul Brown
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Patent number: 11684222Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensing systems, wipes dispensing canisters and wipes dispensing mounting brackets are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispensing system includes a wipes dispensing canister. The wipes dispensing canister includes one of a catch and a latch and a cap. A wall mounting bracket is included. The wall mounting bracket includes an opening for receiving the wipes dispensing canister, a first wall located on the inside of the opening and a second wall located on the inside of the opening. A cap ridge is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The wall mounting bracket further includes one of a catch and a latch. When the wipes dispensing canister is located within the wall mounting bracket, a bottom edge of the cap is located proximate the cap edge.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Mann, Mark E. Rosenkranz, John P. Cichello, II, Aaron D. Marshall, Mark Wesley Moore, Richard E. Corney, Ann Marie Hicho
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Publication number: 20230142876Abstract: An exemplary tabletop foam sanitizer dispenser includes a bottle comprising a reservoir for containing liquid sanitizer. The bottle has a base for sitting on a surface. The base has a base diameter. The bottle has a top and a neck located proximate the top having an opening. The opening has an inner neck diameter. The base diameter is at least 3 times the inner neck diameter. A pump assembly is also included. The pump assembly has a cylindrical housing. The cylindrical housing having an outer housing diameter. The outer housing diameter is less than the inner neck diameter. The cylindrical housing is inserted into the bottle through the neck opening. A pump is located in the cylindrical housing. The pump includes a liquid inlet, an air inlet, a liquid outlet and an air outlet. A pump is motor located in the cylindrical housing. A battery is also located in the cylindrical housing. A nozzle housing is located above the cylindrical housing. A liquid and air mixing chamber located in the outlet nozzle housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Aaron D. Marshall, Richard E. Corney
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Publication number: 20230044422Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensing systems, wipes dispensing canisters and wipes dispensing mounting brackets are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispensing system includes a wipes dispensing canister. The wipes dispensing canister includes one of a catch and a latch and a cap. A wall mounting bracket is included. The wall mounting bracket includes an opening for receiving the wipes dispensing canister, a first wall located on the inside of the opening and a second wall located on the inside of the opening. A cap ridge is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The wall mounting bracket further includes one of a catch and a latch. When the wipes dispensing canister is located within the wall mounting bracket, a bottom edge of the cap is located proximate the cap edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Mann, Mark E. Rosenkranz, John P. Cichello, II, Aaron D. Marshall, Mark Wesley Moore, Richard E. Corney, Ann Marie Hicho
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Patent number: 11439279Abstract: A dispensing system includes a container within which a material is contained and an actuation device movably supported with respect to the container. The actuation device is movable between a first position and a second position. The dispensing system includes a control system. The control system includes an engagement portion in movable engagement with the actuation device. The control system includes a control portion. As the actuation device is moved from the first position to the second position a first time, the control portion does not restrain movement of either the engagement portion or the actuation device. As the actuation device is moved between the first position and the second position a second time within a predetermined time period after the first time, the control portion restrains movement of at least one of the engagement portion or the actuation device.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Shelby Jay Buell, Richard E. Corney
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Patent number: 11439280Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensing systems, wipes dispensing canisters and wipes dispensing mounting brackets are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispensing system includes a wipes dispensing canister. The wipes dispensing canister includes one of a catch and a latch and a cap. A wall mounting bracket is included. The wall mounting bracket includes an opening for receiving the wipes dispensing canister, a first wall located on the inside of the opening and a second wall located on the inside of the opening. A cap ridge is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The wall mounting bracket further includes one of a catch and a latch. When the wipes dispensing canister is located within the wall mounting bracket, a bottom edge of the cap is located proximate the cap edge.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Mann, Mark E. Rosenkranz, John P. Cichello, Aaron D. Marshall, Mark Wesley Moore, Richard E. Corney, Ann Marie Hicho
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Publication number: 20220183511Abstract: A dispensing system comprises a first electronic sensor and a controller. The first electronic sensor may be configured to detect a first change from a first amount of a fluid product in a dispensing system reservoir to a second amount of the fluid product in the dispensing system reservoir. The controller may be coupled to the first electronic sensor and configured to receive a first signal from the first electronic sensor indicative of the first change. The dispensing system reservoir may be disposed in the dispensing system. A method for determining a remaining service interval for a dispensing system reservoir is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Jackson William Wegelin, Nick Ermanno Ciavarella, Scott Theodore Proper, Richard E. Corney
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Publication number: 20220135393Abstract: Exemplary sanitary soap refilling systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill refilling system includes a housing, a pump located within the housing, and a bulk storage tank connector. The bulk storage tank connector having a liquid outlet and an air inlet. A liquid inlet conduit is in fluid communication with the pump the liquid outlet. A refill connector is included. The refill connector has a liquid inlet and an air outlet. The refill connector air outlet and the bulk storage tank connector air inlet are in fluid communication with one another. The refill liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Aaron D. Marshall, Nick E. Ciavarella, John J. McNulty, Matthew J. Archer, Emily Barbara Kennedy, Bradley L. Lightner, Richard E. Corney, Jason Fokens, Chet J. Bonner
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Patent number: 11220420Abstract: Exemplary sanitary soap refilling systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill refilling system includes a housing, a pump located within the housing, and a bulk storage tank connector. The bulk storage tank connector having a liquid outlet and an air inlet. A liquid inlet conduit is in fluid communication with the pump the liquid outlet. A refill connector is included. The refill connector has a liquid inlet and an air outlet. The refill connector air outlet and the bulk storage tank connector air inlet are in fluid communication with one another. The refill liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the pump.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Marshall, Nick E. Ciavarella, John J. McNulty, Matthew J. Archer, Emily Barbara Kennedy, Bradley L. Lightner, Richard E. Corney, Jason Fokens, Chet J. Bonner
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Patent number: 11202535Abstract: A dispensing system comprises a first electronic sensor and a controller. The first electronic sensor may be configured to detect a first change from a first amount of a fluid product in a dispensing system reservoir to a second amount of the fluid product in the dispensing system reservoir. The controller may be coupled to the first electronic sensor and configured to receive a first signal from the first electronic sensor indicative of the first change. The dispensing system reservoir may be disposed in the dispensing system. A method for determining a remaining service interval for a dispensing system reservoir is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jackson William Wegelin, Nick Ermanno Ciavarella, Scott Theodore Proper, Richard E. Corney
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Publication number: 20210198092Abstract: A counter mountable fluid dispenser includes a below deck reservoir for storing a fluid comprising at least one of a soap, an anti-bacterial cleanser, a disinfectant, and a lotion, an above deck spout including an outlet port in fluid communication with the reservoir for dispensing fluid stored in the reservoir and an external supply port connected with the reservoir by a supply passage to supply fluid to the reservoir, a supply access valve connected with the supply passage and operable to block flow from the external supply port to the reservoir in a closed position and to permit flow from the external supply port to the reservoir in the open position, and a controller in communication with the supply access valve for controller operation of the supply access valve from a closed position to an open position in response to receipt of an authorized supply signal at the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Scott T. Proper, Richard E. Corney, Paul Brown
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Publication number: 20210179418Abstract: Exemplary sanitary soap refilling systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill refilling system includes a housing, a pump located within the housing, and a bulk storage tank connector. The bulk storage tank connector having a liquid outlet and an air inlet. A liquid inlet conduit is in fluid communication with the pump the liquid outlet. A refill connector is included. The refill connector has a liquid inlet and an air outlet. The refill connector air outlet and the bulk storage tank connector air inlet are in fluid communication with one another. The refill liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Aaron D. Marshall, Nick E. Ciavarella, John J. McNulty, Matthew J. Archer, Emily Barbara Kennedy, Bradley L. Lightner, Richard E. Corney, Jason Fokens, Chet J. Bonner
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Publication number: 20210137322Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensing systems, wipes dispensing canisters and wipes dispensing mounting brackets are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispensing system includes a wipes dispensing canister. The wipes dispensing canister includes one of a catch and a latch and a cap. A wall mounting bracket is included. The wall mounting bracket includes an opening for receiving the wipes dispensing canister, a first wall located on the inside of the opening and a second wall located on the inside of the opening. A cap ridge is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The wall mounting bracket further includes one of a catch and a latch. When the wipes dispensing canister is located within the wall mounting bracket, a bottom edge of the cap is located proximate the cap edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Christopher J. Mann, Mark E. Rosenkranz, John P. Cichello, Aaron D. Marshall, Mark Wesley Moore, Richard E. Corney, Ann Marie Hicho
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Patent number: 10974951Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes a reservoir for storing a fluid, an outlet port connected with the reservoir by a dispense passage for dispensing fluid stored in the reservoir, an external supply port connected with the reservoir by a supply passage to supply fluid to the reservoir, a supply access valve defining a portion of the supply passage between the external supply port and the reservoir, and a controller in circuit communication with the supply access valve for controller operation of the supply access valve from a closed position to an open position in response to receipt of an authorized supply signal at the controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Scott T. Proper, Richard E. Corney, Paul Brown
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Patent number: 10961107Abstract: Exemplary sanitary soap refilling systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill refilling system includes a housing, a pump located within the housing, and a bulk storage tank connector. The bulk storage tank connector having a liquid outlet and an air inlet. A liquid inlet conduit is in fluid communication with the pump the liquid outlet. A refill connector is included. The refill connector has a liquid inlet and an air outlet. The refill connector air outlet and the bulk storage tank connector air inlet are in fluid communication with one another. The refill liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the pump.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Marshall, Nick E. Ciavarella, John J. McNulty, Matthew J. Archer, Emily Barbara Kennedy, Bradley L. Lightner, Richard E. Corney, Jason Fokens, Chet J. Bonner
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Patent number: 10786122Abstract: An exemplary foam dispensing system includes a dispenser housing configured to be mounted below a counter, a spout configured to be mounted above a counter, a container supported by the dispenser housing, a pump in fluid communications with the container and configured to be mounted below a counter. The pump includes an air pump portion and a liquid pump portion. The pump also includes a mixing chamber. Liquid pumped from the liquid pump portion is mixed with air pumped from the air pump portion in the mixing chamber. A dispense tube is included that is configured to extend from the mixing chamber below a countertop to one or more mix media located above the countertop proximate an end of the spout. The one or more mix media are located near an end of the spout. An outlet nozzle is also provided and is located downstream of the one or more mix media.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Scott T. Proper, Nick E. Ciavarella, Richard E. Corney, Mark W. Moore
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Patent number: D953151Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Mann, Mark E. Rosenkranz, Richard E. Corney, Matthew Hern
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Patent number: D953152Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Mann, Mark E. Rosenkranz, Richard E. Corney, Matthew Hern