Patents by Inventor Todd J. Muderlak
Todd J. Muderlak 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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Patent number: 11793365Abstract: Dispensers of the present technology are configured to receive a replaceable refill cartridge, and may include a back housing, a front cover, a control unit, a refill housing configured to receive a refill cartridge, and a switch board positioned between the refill housing and the back housing. Dispensers may also include at least one refill guide removably connected to the refill housing. The switch board may include at least one switch operatively connected to the control unit. The at least one switch may be a refill recognition switch configured to send at least a refill recognition signal to the control unit indicating that a refill cartridge is present in the refill housing, or a refill size switch configured to send a refill size signal to the control unit indicating a size of the refill cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLCInventor: Todd J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 11796219Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing air and an air treatment preparation includes a drying module, an air treatment preparation module, and an air diverter. The drying module has an air dispensing outlet and an air diverter outlet. The air treatment preparation module has an air diverter inlet and an air treatment preparation. The air diverter has a one-way valve. The air diverter connects the air diverter outlet of the drying module to the air diverter inlet of the air treatment preparation module via the one-way valve.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLCInventor: Todd J. Muderlak
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Publication number: 20210338017Abstract: Dispensers of the present technology are configured to receive a replaceable refill cartridge, and may include a back housing, a front cover, a control unit, a refill housing configured to receive a refill cartridge, and a switch board positioned between the refill housing and the back housing. Dispensers may also include at least one refill guide removably connected to the refill housing. The switch board may include at least one switch operatively connected to the control unit. The at least one switch may be a refill recognition switch configured to send at least a refill recognition signal to the control unit indicating that a refill cartridge is present in the refill housing, or a refill size switch configured to send a refill size signal to the control unit indicating a size of the refill cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventor: Todd J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 11089915Abstract: Dispensers of the present technology are configured to receive a replaceable refill cartridge, and may include a back housing, a front cover, a control unit, a refill housing configured to receive a refill cartridge, and a switch board positioned between the refill housing and the back housing. Dispensers may also include at least one refill guide removably connected to the refill housing. The switch board may include at least one switch operatively connected to the control unit. The at least one switch may be a refill recognition switch configured to send at least a refill recognition signal to the control unit indicating that a refill cartridge is present in the refill housing, or a refill size switch configured to send a refill size signal to the control unit indicating a size of the refill cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: XELA Innovations, LLCInventor: Todd J. Muderlak
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Publication number: 20210121024Abstract: Dispensers of the present technology are configured to receive a replaceable refill cartridge, and may include a back housing, a front cover, a control unit, a refill housing configured to receive a refill cartridge, and a switch board positioned between the refill housing and the back housing. Dispensers may also include at least one refill guide removably connected to the refill housing. The switch board may include at least one switch operatively connected to the control unit. The at least one switch may be a refill recognition switch configured to send at least a refill recognition signal to the control unit indicating that a refill cartridge is present in the refill housing, or a refill size switch configured to send a refill size signal to the control unit indicating a size of the refill cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Todd J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 10638893Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for automatically dispensing air, for example, for hand drying, through either a dedicated air only spout (side mount embodiment) or through a multi-use spout configured for dispensing water, soap and/or air. The air drying module, which is typically positioned below a counter, can be modified according to the system needs to operate with hot and/or cold air and to optionally include a filter and/or fragrance dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Publication number: 20200132336Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing air and an air treatment preparation includes a drying module, an air treatment preparation module, and an air diverter. The drying module has an air dispensing outlet and an air diverter outlet. The air treatment preparation module has an air diverter inlet and an air treatment preparation. The air diverter has a one-way valve. The air diverter connects the air diverter outlet of the drying module to the air diverter inlet of the air treatment preparation module via the one-way valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventor: Todd J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 10626591Abstract: The disclosure provides a urinal screen comprising a flexible screen in a circular configuration having a center portion and a contiguous outer portion encircling the center portion, the outer portion being separated into one or more elongated strips extending outwardly from the center portion, and the center portion having a center hole extending therethrough. When positioned on a surface of a urinal or other fixture, the screen is substantially conformable to the urinal surface without sacrificing the screen objective to keep debris from entering drain. In embodiments, the center portion of the screen can be adjustable in height such that the screen is in a mound- or dome-like configuration and still preventing any debris from entering the drain.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Xeia Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Publication number: 20180328015Abstract: The disclosure provides a urinal screen comprising a flexible screen in a circular configuration having a center portion and a contiguous outer portion encircling the center portion, the outer portion being separated into one or more elongated strips extending outwardly from the center portion, and the center portion having a center hole extending therethrough. When positioned on a surface of a urinal or other fixture, the screen is substantially conformable to the urinal surface without sacrificing the screen objective to keep debris from entering drain. In embodiments, the center portion of the screen can be adjustable in height such that the screen is in a mound- or dome-like configuration and still preventing any debris from entering the drain.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 10066382Abstract: The disclosure provides a urinal screen comprising a flexible screen in a circular configuration having a center portion and a contiguous outer portion encircling the center portion, the outer portion being separated into one or more elongated strips extending outwardly from the center portion, and the center portion having a center hole extending therethrough. When positioned on a surface of a urinal or other fixture, the screen is substantially conformable to the urinal surface without sacrificing the screen objective to keep debris from entering drain. In embodiments, the center portion of the screen can be adjustable in height such that the screen is in a mound- or dome-like configuration and still preventing any debris from entering the drain.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 9663932Abstract: A fixture cleaning and deodorizing apparatus including a container assembly with a wick assembly and a solution container, wherein the wick assembly is secured to at least one of the solution container and a dispenser, the dispenser receives at least one of the container assembly and solution container therein, and the dispenser is configured to dispense solution from the solution container; and a fan assembly situated in the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: XELA Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak, Roland E. C. Schwarz
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Publication number: 20170105590Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for automatically dispensing air, for example, for hand drying, through either a dedicated air only spout (side mount embodiment) or through a multi-use spout configured for dispensing water, soap and/or air. The air drying module, which is typically positioned below a counter, can be modified according to the system needs to operate with hot and/or cold air and to optionally include a filter and/or fragrance dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 9562721Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for automatically dispensing air, for example, for hand drying, through either a dedicated air only spout (side mount embodiment) or through a multi-use spout configured for dispensing water, soap and/or air. The air drying module, which is typically positioned below a counter, can be modified according to the system needs to operate with hot and/or cold air and to optionally include a filter and/or fragrance dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLCInventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Publication number: 20160305107Abstract: The disclosure provides a urinal screen comprising a flexible screen in a circular configuration having a center portion and a contiguous outer portion encircling the center portion, the outer portion being separated into one or more elongated strips extending outwardly from the center portion, and the center portion having a center hole extending therethrough. When positioned on a surface of a urinal or other fixture, the screen is substantially conformable to the urinal surface without sacrificing the screen objective to keep debris from entering drain. In embodiments, the center portion of the screen can be adjustable in height such that the screen is in a mound- or dome-like configuration and still preventing any debris from entering the drain.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 9464421Abstract: The disclosure provides a lock assembly to lock a flush valve system, the handle lock assembly configured for placement on a flushing valve handle of a urinal or toilet comprising a top component and a bottom component comprising first and second arm sections and a center support section situated there between, each arm section pivotally connected to the first end of the top component. The arm sections also comprise a locking element for releasably locking with a mating locking element on the top component. A major advantage of the methods, systems and apparatuses disclosed herein is the savings in water that can be achieved without having to replace the current water-based urinal with a no-water urinal or expensive urinal with automatic flushing devices that control flushing.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: XELA INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 9458614Abstract: A water conservation fixture system comprises a handle lock assembly configured for placement on a handle of a fixture and at least one other structure selected from a fixture drain insert trap assembly, a fixture screen and combinations of both. The handle lock assembly comprises a top component and at least one locking arm pivotally attached to the top component, and the locking arm further comprising a locking element for releasably locking with a mating locking element on the top component. The fixture system may be integrated into existing fixture to significantly reduce or control water usage or otherwise convert the fixture to a low-water or no-water fixture without having to replace the current water-based fixture. The fixture system may also be integrated into new fixtures with corresponding mating features to optimize fit and function of the system with the new fixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: XELA INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 9452905Abstract: Disclosed herein is a handle cover assembly. The assembly is structured to dispense and recover handle cover material, such as a hygienic handle cover material in the form of a sheet, web, sleeve, or the like. The assembly includes a housing configured and/or structured to serve as a handle and which provides an interior in which handle cover assembly components and handle cover material are at least partially contained, from which handle cover material is dispensed, and to which handle cover material is recovered. In at least some embodiments, the handle cover material is dispensed from the interior of the assembly to at least partially cover at least a portion of the outer surface of the assembly housing. The assembly can be connected to a structure, such as cart (e.g., shopping cart, luggage cart), that includes a handle as a retrofit, or installed during manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: XELA INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Patent number: 9453330Abstract: A fixture cleaning and deodorizing apparatus including a container assembly with a wick assembly and a solution container, wherein the wick assembly is secured to at least one of the solution container and a dispenser, the dispenser receives at least one of the container assembly and solution container therein, and the dispenser is configured to dispense solution from the solution container; and a fan assembly situated in the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: XELA INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Todd J. Muderlak, Kenneth J. Muderlak
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Patent number: D936195Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLCInventor: Todd J. Muderlak
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Patent number: D959626Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Xela Innovations, LLCInventor: Todd J. Muderlak