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).

  • Dispenser for dispensing volatile compositions
    Patent number: 9393337
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Mark William Baize, Stephan Gary Bush, Frank Peter Kressmann, Uwe Schober
  • METHOD OF FILTERING PARTICULATES FROM THE AIR USING A COMPOSITE FILTER SUBSTRATE COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF FIBERS
    Publication number: 20160175754
    Abstract: A method of filtering air using a composite filter substrate having a mixture of fiber shapes and sizes layer is disclosed. The method provides improved particle cleaning efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Pamela Marie MORISON, Rajeev CHHABRA, Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, David Wesley MONEBRAKE, Susan L. WILKING
  • COMPOSITE FILTER SUBSTRATE COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF FIBERS
    Publication number: 20160175751
    Abstract: A composite filter substrate is disclosed. The substrate comprises a mixture of fiber shapes and sizes to provide improved particle cleaning efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Rajeev CHHABRA, Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, David Wesley MONEBRAKE, Pamela Marie MORISON, Susan L WILKING
  • METHOD FOR DELIVERING A VOLATILE MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20160136316
    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: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Jason John OLCHOVY, Scott Kendyl STANLEY, James Douglas STILL, Rhonda Jean JACKSON, Zaiyou LIU, Walter SORDO, Stefano DEFLORIAN, Cedric MORHAIN
  • Device for evaporating volatile compositions
    Patent number: 9327046
    Abstract: A device comprises a delivery engine comprising a volatile composition and a microporous membrane, and an evaporation assistance element. In some embodiments the device includes a fan is configured to move a volume of air over the microporous membrane to facilitate evaporation of the volatile composition into the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ronald David Turner, Erik John Hasenoehrl, Jeannine Rebecca Bahm, Dana Paul Gruenbacher
  • Collapsible air filtering device
    Patent number: 9327223
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Steven James Schroeck, Jessica Elizabeth Leon, Paolo Dal Bo, Uwe Schober
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR DEPOSITING MATERIALS ON HARD SURFACES
    Publication number: 20160114349
    Abstract: A device and method for applying a material to a hard surface. The device has a sensor and one or more applicator nozzles. The device further includes a reservoir for containing a material to be deposited, and a CPU. The method includes providing information from the sensor about the surface to the CPU, which uses the information to identify where the material is to be deposited and/or how much to deposit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Stephan Gary BUSH, Ted DE CASTRO, Gayle Marie FRANKENBACH, Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Kenneth Lee MORAND, Thomas Elliot RABE, Faiz Feisal SHERMAN, Nicola John POLICICCHIO, Philip Andrew SAWIN, Jeremy Michael CARTER
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR APPLYING COMPOSITIONS TO FABRIC SURFACES
    Publication number: 20160102424
    Abstract: A device and method for applying a material to a surface of a fabric. The device has a sensor and a microfluidic die. The device further includes a reservoir for containing a material to be deposited, and a CPU. The method includes providing information from the sensor about the surface to the CPU, which uses the information to identify where the material is to be deposited and/or how much to deposit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Stephan Gary BUSH, Ted DE CASTRO, Gayle Marie FRANKENBACH, Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Kenneth Lee MORAND, Thomas Elliot RABE, Faiz Feisal SHERMAN, Todd Michael WERNICKE
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING SURFACES
    Publication number: 20160101434
    Abstract: A device and method for applying a material to a surface to repair, restore or refurbish at least a portion of the surface. The device has a sensor and one or more applicator nozzles. The device further includes a reservoir for containing a material to be deposited, and a CPU. The method includes providing information from the sensor about the surface to the CPU, which uses the information to identify where the material is to be deposited and/or how much to deposit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Stephan Gary BUSH, Ted DE CASTRO, Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Kenneth Lee MORAND, Thomas Elliot RABE, Faiz Feisal SHERMAN, Todd Michael WERNICKE
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR APPLYING COMPOSITIONS TO SURFACES
    Publication number: 20160096192
    Abstract: A device and method for applying a material to a surface. The device has a sensor and one or more applicator nozzles. The device further includes a reservoir for containing a material to be deposited, and a CPU. The method includes providing information from the sensor about the surface to the CPU, which uses the information to identify where the material is to be deposited and/or how much to deposit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Stephan Gary BUSH, Ted DE CASTRO, Gayle Marie FRANKENBACH, Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Kenneth Lee MORAND, Thomas Elliot RABE, Faiz Feisal SHERMAN, Todd Michael WERNICKE
  • MICROFLUIDIC DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR RELEASING FLUID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20160081181
    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: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Dave HUNT, Joseph SCHEFFLIN, Simon DODD
  • Method of delivering a dose of a fluid composition from a microfluidic delivery cartridge
    Patent number: 9278150
    Abstract: Microfluidic delivery systems and methods for dispensing a fluid composition into the air comprising microfluidic die and at least one heating element that is configured to receive an electrical signal comprising a certain on-time and wave form to deliver a fluid composition into the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Stephan Gary Bush, Teck Khim Neo, David S. Hunt, Joseph Edward Schefflin, Steven L Webb, Domenico Giusti, Simon Dodd, Faiz Feisal Sherman
  • Method for delivering a volatile material
    Patent number: 9272063
    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: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 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
  • MICROFLUIDIC DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR RELEASING FLUID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20150368001
    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: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, David S HUNT, Joseph Edward SCHEFFELIN, Simon DODD
  • MICROFLUIDIC DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR RELEASING FLUID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20150367016
    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: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, David S HUNT, Joseph Edward SCHEFFELIN, Timothy James HOEKSTRA, Simon DODD, Roberto BRIOSCHI
  • METHOD OF DELIVERING A DOSE OF A FLUID COMPOSITION FROM A MICROFLUIDIC DELIVERY CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20150367013
    Abstract: Microfluidic delivery systems and methods for dispensing a fluid composition into the air comprising microfluidic die and at least one heating element that is configured to receive an electrical signal comprising a certain on-time and wave form to deliver a fluid composition into the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Stephan Gary BUSH, Teck Khim NEO, Dave Hunt, Joseph SCHEFFLIN, Steven WEBB, Domenico GIUSTI, Simon DODD, Faiz Feisal SHERMAN
  • MICROFLUIDIC DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150367356
    Abstract: Microfluidic delivery systems for dispensing a fluid composition into the air comprising microfluidic die and at least one heating element that is configured to receive an electrical signal comprising a certain on-time and wave form to deliver a fluid composition into the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Stephan Gary BUSH, Teck Khim NEO, Dave Hunt, Joseph SCHEFFLIN, Steven WEBB, Domenico GIUSTI, Simon DODD
  • METHOD OF DELIVERING A DOSE OF A FLUID COMPOSITION FROM A MICROFLUIDIC DELIVERY CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20150367014
    Abstract: Microfluidic delivery systems and methods for dispensing a fluid composition into the air comprising microfluidic die and at least one heating element that is configured to receive an electrical signal comprising a certain on-time and wave form to deliver a fluid composition into the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Dana Paul GRUENBACHER, Stephan Gary BUSH, Teck Khim NEO, Dave Huny, Joseph SCHEFFLIN, Steven WEBB, Domenico GIUSTI, Simon DODD, Faiz Feisal SHERMAN
  • Microfluidic delivery system for releasing fluid compositions
    Patent number: 9211980
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dana Paul Gruenbacher, David S Hunt, Joseph Edward Scheffelin, Simon Dodd
  • Filter bag
    Patent number: D750334
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bryan Gabriel Comstock, Dana Paul Gruenbacher, Pamela Marie Morison, Eiro Fukuda