Patents by Inventor Brian A. Chute

Brian A. Chute 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).

  • Patent number: 6584633
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for an automated fragrance dispenser for the application of a fragrance to dry fabrics during an industrial laundering process. In one embodiment, the fragrance dispenser is positioned outside the dryer, and preferably on the exit side of the steam tunnel in the laundering process. The fragrance dispenser includes a sensor for determining whether the garment passing on the conveyor is the type of garment to which the fragrance is to be applied, for example, a uniform shirt versus pants. The fragrance dispenser also includes a delivery system for applying the fragrance to selected garments. The delivery system also includes a timing device for dispensing the fragrance onto the garment for a controlled amount of time. In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, automated application of the fragrance to fabrics is provided in the dryer within the laundering process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Chute, Charles A. Hodge, Richard J. Mehus, Peter W. Rauen, Thomas L. Hennemann, William Crawford, Paul Mattia
  • Publication number: 20020069465
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provide for an automated fragrance dispenser for the application of a fragrance to dry fabrics during an industrial laundering process. In one embodiment, the fragrance dispenser is positioned outside the dryer, and preferably on the exit side of the steam tunnel in the laundering process. The fragrance dispenser includes a sensor for determining whether the garment passing on the conveyor is the type of garment to which the fragrance is to be applied, for example, a uniform shirt versus pants. The fragrance dispenser also includes a delivery system for applying the fragrance to selected garments. The delivery system also includes a timing device for dispensing the fragrance onto the garment for a controlled amount of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Brian Chute, Charles A. Hodge, Richard J. Mehus, Peter W. Rauen, Thomas L. Hennemann, William Crawford, Paul Mattia