Patents by Inventor Dan Wanninger

Dan Wanninger 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: 12458181
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insert module which is configured to be removably positioned in a dispenser for liquid, wherein the dispenser comprises a dispensing mechanism which causes liquid to be discharged, and wherein the dispenser is suited for comprising a replaceable liquid container for said liquid. The insert module is configured for accommodating said liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG
    Inventors: Dan Wanninger, Erol Searfoss, Peter Bergman
  • Patent number: 11882968
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dispenser system comprising a dispenser and a replaceable liquid container, and a dispensing mechanism causing fluid to be discharged from the liquid container upon actuation and comprising a pump unit for discharging said liquid; said dispenser also comprising a detection unit for detecting displacement of said pump unit; and wherein information related to said displacement can be transmitted to an external computer unit. The pump unit is configured with a displaceable element which, upon actuation, has a linear motion during discharging of liquid, that the displaceable element interacts with a rotating gear element, and that the gear element is associated with a sensor of the magnetometer type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG
    Inventors: Dan Wanninger, Erol Searfoss, Peter Bergman
  • Publication number: 20230240481
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insert module which is configured to be removably positioned in a dispenser for liquid, wherein the dispense comprises a dispensing mechanism which causes liquid to be discharged, and wherein the dispenser is suited for comprising a replaceable liquid container for said liquid. The insert module is configured for accommodating said liquid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Dan Wanninger, Erol Searfoss, Peter Bergman
  • Publication number: 20230240480
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dispenser system comprising a dispenser and a replaceable liquid container, and a dispensing mechanism causing fluid to be discharged from the liquid container upon actuation and comprising a pump unit for discharging said liquid; said dispenser also comprising a detection unit for detecting displacement of said pump unit; and wherein information related to said displacement can be transmitted to an external computer unit. The pump unit is configured with a displaceable element which, upon actuation, has a linear motion during discharging of liquid, that the displaceable element interacts with a rotating gear element, and that the gear element is associated with a sensor of the magnetometer type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Dan Wanninger, Erol Searfoss, Peter Bergman
  • Publication number: 20230214610
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dispenser system comprising a dispenser and a replaceable liquid container, wherein said liquid container has a unique identity and is provided with a transponder unit with stored identification data representing said identity; wherein a transponder reader unit for cooperating with said transponder unit is located within the dispenser and wherein the transponder reader unit is configured for communicating with an external computer unit; and wherein the dispenser system is configured for detecting the usage of said liquid container so as to indicate whether said liquid container needs to be replaced. Furthermore, the dispenser system comprises an insert module which is removably arranged in said dispenser and which is configured for accommodating a liquid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Dan Wanninger, Erol Searfoss, Peter Bergman