Patents by Inventor Dana Paul Gruenbacher

Dana Paul Gruenbacher 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: 9696702
    Abstract: Included are embodiments for wireless control and management. Some embodiments include receiving a first signal regarding a device condition of a service device in an environment, determining a condition type of the device condition, and sending a first request for to correct the device condition, based on the condition type. Some embodiments also include receiving a second signal indicating whether the device condition was corrected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Erik John Hasenoehrl, Faiz Feisal Sherman, William Paul Mahoney, III
  • Publication number: 20170165390
    Abstract: A method of connecting a cartridge comprising a fluid composition with a microfluidic delivery system is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a housing comprising electrical contacts, wherein the electrical contacts of the housing are disposed on a first plane; providing a cartridge comprising a reservoir for containing a fluid composition, a die comprising a nozzle, and electrical contacts that are in electrical communication with the die, wherein the electrical contacts of the cartridge are disposed along a second plane that is parallel with the first plane; and connecting the cartridge with the housing by moving the cartridge in a direction parallel with the second plane toward the housing until the electrical contacts of the cartridge are in electrical communication with the electrical contacts of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Simon DODD, David S. HUNT, Joseph Edward SCHEFFELIN, Faiz Feisal SHERMAN
  • Patent number: 9636430
    Abstract: A cartridge for a microfluidic delivery system is defined by a longitudinal axis. The cartridge includes a reservoir for containing a fluid composition. The cartridge also includes a nozzle operatively connected with the reservoir. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the reservoir for releasing the fluid composition. The cartridge includes an outer cover operatively connected with the reservoir. The outer cover comprises an orifice that is adjacent to the nozzle. An air flow path is formed by a gap between the reservoir and the outer cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Martin Diehl, Jannik Scheele, Joseph Edward Scheffelin, Uwe Schober
  • Publication number: 20170094720
    Abstract: A microfluidic refill includes a reservoir having a hollow body and an opening; a transport member in fluid communication with the reservoir; and a lid enclosing the opening of the reservoir. The lid is in fluid communication with the transport member. The lid comprises a rigid microfluidic delivery member. The rigid microfluidic delivery member includes a die and electrical traces that are in electrical communication with the die, wherein the electrical traces terminate at electrical contacts, wherein the electrical traces are disposed on only one plane. The die has a fluid chamber in fluid communication with the transport member at an inlet of the fluid chamber and with an orifice at an outlet of the fluid chamber and.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, David S. HUNT, Joseph Edward SCHEFFELIN, Simon DODD
  • Publication number: 20170072086
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a cartridge for a microfluidic delivery system. The cartridge has a longitudinal axis. The cartridge includes a reservoir for containing a fluid composition and a microfluidic delivery member connected with the reservoir. The microfluidic delivery member has a die having a nozzle and electrical traces that are in electrical communication with the die and terminate at electrical contacts. The die is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The cartridge includes an outer cover connected with the reservoir. The outer cover defines an interior and an exterior and includes an orifice that is adjacent to the nozzle. The outer cover at least partially covers the electrical contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Martin DIEHL, Jannik SCHEELE, Joseph Edward SCHEFFELIN, Uwe SCHOBER
  • Publication number: 20170072085
    Abstract: A cartridge for a microfluidic delivery system is provided. The cartridge includes a reservoir for containing a fluid composition. The cartridge includes a capillary tube having a first end portion and a second end portion opposing the first end portion. The first end portion of the capillary tube is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The second end portion of the capillary tube is operatively connected with the reservoir. The cartridge includes a restriction member that is in fluid communication with the capillary tube and that is configured to restrict fluid flow. The cartridge comprises a microfluidic delivery member connected with and in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein the microfluidic delivery member comprises a die having at least one nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Simon DODD, David S. HUNT, Joseph Edward SCHEFFELIN, Faiz Feisal SHERMAN
  • Publication number: 20170072084
    Abstract: A cartridge for a microfluidic delivery system is defined by a longitudinal axis. The cartridge includes a reservoir for containing a fluid composition. The cartridge also includes a nozzle operatively connected with the reservoir. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the reservoir for releasing the fluid composition. The cartridge includes an outer cover operatively connected with the reservoir. The outer cover comprises an orifice that is adjacent to the nozzle. An air flow path is formed by a gap between the reservoir and the outer cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Martin DIEHL, Jannik SCHEELE, Joseph Edward SCHEFFELIN, Uwe SCHOBER
  • Patent number: 9579597
    Abstract: A device for filtering air having a base, a fan functionally attached to the base, an air filter releasably attached to the base, and a substantially air impermeable outer sleeve is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Steven James Schroeck, Jessica Elizabeth Leon, Paolo Dal Bo, Uwe Schober
  • Patent number: 9573088
    Abstract: A method for filtering air of about 1 to about 10 microns particles at a greater than 40% filtering efficiency is provided. The method includes providing an air filtering device having a base, a fan functionally attached to the base, an air filter releasably attached to the base, and a substantially air impermeable outer sleeve; and activating the device for at least about 20 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Steven James Schroeck, Jessica Elizabeth Leon, Paolo Dal Bo, Uwe Schober
  • Publication number: 20170021048
    Abstract: A method of delivering a volatile material to the atmosphere in a continuous manner is disclosed. The method includes providing a delivery engine having a reservoir that includes a volatile material mixture. The volatile material mixture includes about 40% to about 100%, by total weight, of the volatile materials each having a vapor pressure at 25° C. of less than about 0.1 torr. The delivery system also includes a microporous membrane enclosing the reservoir, wherein the microporous membrane comprises an average pore size of about 0.01 to about 0.03 microns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Jason John OLCHOVY, Scott Kendyl STANLEY, James Douglas STILL, Rhonda Jean JACKSON, Zaiyou LIU, Walter SORDO, Stefano DEFLORIAN, Cedric MORHAIN
  • Patent number: 9554459
    Abstract: A microfluidic refill includes a reservoir having a hollow body and an opening; a transport member in fluid communication with the reservoir; and a lid enclosing the opening of the reservoir. The lid is in fluid communication with the transport member. The lid comprises a rigid microfluidic delivery member. The rigid microfluidic delivery member includes a die and electrical traces that are in electrical communication with the die, wherein the electrical traces terminate at electrical contacts, wherein the electrical traces are disposed on only one plane. The die has a fluid chamber in fluid communication with the transport member at an inlet of the fluid chamber and with an orifice at an outlet of the fluid chamber and.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, David S Hunt, Joseph Edward Scheffelin, Simon Dodd
  • Publication number: 20160354505
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a volatile material in a continuous manner is disclosed. The apparatus includes a delivery engine having a reservoir for containing a volatile material; a rupturable substrate secured to the reservoir; a rupture element positioned adjacent to the rupturable substrate; and a breathable membrane enclosing the reservoir, rupturable substrate and rupture element. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a housing having a notch for compressing the rupture element and breaching the rupturable substrate as it is inserted into the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Jason John OLCHOVY, Scott Kendyl STANLEY, James Douglas STILL, Walter SORDO, Stefano DEFLORIAN, Cedric MORHAIN
  • Publication number: 20160354799
    Abstract: A microfluidic fluid delivery device and method. The device includes a reservoir and a transport member. The device includes a microfluidic delivery member including a microfluidic die configured to release a fluid composition from the device. The microfluidic delivery member includes an adapter configured to receive an end portion of the transport member, wherein a capillary passage is formed between the adapter and the transport member. The capillary passage has a largest effective pore size that is smaller than the average effective pore size of the transport member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Dave HUNT, Joseph SCHEFFLIN, Timothy James HOEKSTRA, Simon DODD, Roberto BRIOSCHI
  • Patent number: 9468697
    Abstract: A method of delivering a volatile material to the atmosphere in a continuous manner is disclosed. The method includes providing a delivery engine having a reservoir that includes a volatile material mixture. The volatile material mixture includes about 40% to about 100%, by total weight, of the volatile materials each having a vapor pressure at 25° C. of less than about 0.1 torr. The delivery system also includes a microporous membrane enclosing the reservoir, wherein the microporous membrane comprises an average pore size of about 0.01 to about 0.03 microns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Jason John Olchovy, Scott Kendyl Stanley, James Douglas Still, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Walter Sordo, Stefano Deflorian, Cedric Morhain
  • Publication number: 20160279278
    Abstract: A volatile composition dispenser is configured to be used in a vehicle. The volatile composition dispenser comprises a housing and a fan positioned at least partially within the housing. The fan is configured to intermittently activate to move a volume of air. The volatile composition dispenser further comprises a controller in electrical communication with the fan and positioned within the housing, and a replaceable unit configured to be attached to the housing and positioned at least partially within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Mark William BAIZE, Stephan Gary BUSH, Frank Peter KRESSMANN, Uwe SCHOBER
  • Publication number: 20160271639
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing method including steps of: providing a dispensing device having a refill time (RT) and repeatedly energizing the activation elements at a frequency greater than about 1/(RT). The device includes: a plurality of liquid dispensing elements, each element including: a chamber having a height (H), a nozzle having a diameter (D), an activation element having a length (L), and the refill time (RT); a liquid containing reservoir in fluid communication with the liquid dispensing elements; and a control element in electrical communication with the liquid dispensing elements. The ratio of the nozzle diameter (D) to chamber height (H) is between about 3 and about 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Stephan Gary Bush, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Dana Paul Gruenbacher
  • Patent number: 9439993
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a volatile material in a continuous manner is disclosed. The apparatus includes a delivery engine having a reservoir for containing a volatile material; a rupturable substrate secured to the reservoir; a rupture element positioned adjacent to the rupturable substrate; and a breathable membrane enclosing the reservoir, rupturable substrate and rupture element. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a housing having a notch for compressing the rupture element and breaching the rupturable substrate as it is inserted into the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Jason John Olchovy, Scott Kendyl Stanley, James Douglas Still, Walter Sordo, Stefano Deflorian, Cedric Morhain
  • Patent number: 9433696
    Abstract: A microfluidic fluid delivery device and method. The device includes a reservoir and a transport member. The device includes a microfluidic delivery member including a microfluidic die configured to release a fluid composition from the device. The microfluidic delivery member includes an adapter configured to receive an end portion of the transport member, wherein a capillary passage is formed between the adapter and the transport member. The capillary passage has a largest effective pore size that is smaller than the average effective pore size of the transport member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, David S Hunt, Joseph Edward Scheffelin, Timothy James Hoekstra, Simon Dodd, Roberto Brioschi
  • Publication number: 20160220938
    Abstract: A collapsible device for filtering air comprising a base, a fan functionally attached to the base, an air filter releasably attached to the base, and a substantially air impermeable outer sleeve is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Steven James SCHROECK, Jessica Elizabeth LEON, Paolo DAL BO, Uwe SCHOBER
  • Patent number: D762292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bryan Gabriel Comstock, Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Pamela Marie Morison, Eiro Fukuda