Patents by Inventor Eric M. Chalko

Eric M. Chalko 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).

  • Publication number: 20260151005
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing sheet material from one or more rolls of sheet material is provided. The dispenser includes a housing having an interior volume so as to retain a first roll of sheet material and a dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing to dispense sheet material. The dispensing mechanism including a drive roller and a pressure roller biased against the drive roller forming a nip through which sheet material is dispensed. The pressure roller includes a plurality of ribs with at least one of the plurality of ribs having a concave portion, such that during rotation of the pressure roller at least a portion of the rib is not in contact with the drive roller. Methods for dispensing sheet material are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Jae Hun Gu, Eric M. Chalko
  • Publication number: 20260144416
    Abstract: A roll retaining device for dispensing sheet material from one or more rolls of sheet material is provided. The roll retaining device includes a core plug configured to be placed in a core of a roll of sheet material, an arm having a first end and a second end; a core plug mating device coupled to the first end of the arm. The core plug mating device comprising an annular surface and protrusion extending from the annular surface. A cavity is disposed in the protrusion and includes an annular rib. The protrusion includes an end surface disposed away from the annular surface. The protrusion has an outer wall with a first portion of the outer wall having a first slope that is less than a second slope of a second portion of the outer wall. Dispensers and methods for dispensing sheet material are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Jae Hun Gu
  • Publication number: 20260047725
    Abstract: A dispenser for sheet materials is disclosed. The dispenser includes a housing having an including a cover assembly, a back frame member comprising a first side and a second and opposite side forming an interior surface of the housing, and the first side of the back frame member comprising at least one mating receptor; and a plate comprising a carrier member primarily made from plastic and a decorative facia, wherein the carrier member has a facia side coupled to the decorative facia and a back and opposite side, including a locking element, wherein the plate is configured to be removably coupled to the first side of the back frame member when the locking element of the carrier member is releasably engaged to the mating receptor of the back frame member such that the decorative facia forms an exterior surface of the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2025
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Inventors: Alice S. Gordon, Eric M. Chalko, Phillip L. Hutchison
  • Patent number: 12507837
    Abstract: A dispenser for sheet materials is disclosed. The dispenser includes a housing having an including a cover assembly, a back frame member comprising a first side and a second and opposite side forming an interior surface of the housing, and the first side of the back frame member comprising at least one mating receptor; and a plate comprising a carrier member primarily made from plastic and a decorative facia, wherein the carrier member has a facia side coupled to the decorative facia and a back and opposite side, including a locking element, wherein the plate is configured to be removably coupled to the first side of the back frame member when the locking element of the carrier member is releasably engaged to the mating receptor of the back frame member such that the decorative facia forms an exterior surface of the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Alice S. Gordon, Eric M. Chalko, Phillip L. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20240415338
    Abstract: A dispenser for sheet materials is disclosed. The dispenser includes a front plate assembly that allows for easy removal and replacement of the front plate for changing design elements and/or functionality. In one embodiment, the front plate is removably attachable to a back frame member and forms a flush fit with the back frame member when attached. The front plate can be disengaged from the back frame member by opening the dispenser housing and accessing push pins from an interior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Alice Susan Gordon, Eric M. Chalko, Phillip L. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20240415337
    Abstract: A dispenser for sheet materials is disclosed. The dispenser includes a front plate assembly that allows for easy removal and replacement of the front plate for changing design elements and/or functionality. In one embodiment, the front plate is removably attachable to a back frame member and forms a flush fit with the back frame member when attached. The front plate can be disengaged from the back frame member by opening the dispenser housing and accessing push pins from an interior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Alice Susan Gordon, Eric M. Chalko, Phillip L. Hutchison
  • Patent number: 12150598
    Abstract: A dispenser for sheet materials is disclosed. The dispenser includes a front plate assembly that allows for easy removal and replacement of the front plate for changing design elements and/or functionality. In one embodiment, the front plate is removably attachable to a back frame member and forms a flush fit with the back frame member when attached. The front plate can be disengaged from the back frame member by opening the dispenser housing and accessing push pins from an interior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Alice Susan Gordon, Eric M. Chalko, Phillip L. Hutchison
  • Patent number: 12075950
    Abstract: A drop assembly for a paper product dispenser is provided that transitions an upper carriage for a second roll of paper product into a primary or first position after depletion of a first or primary roll of paper product without user intervention. The drop assembly transitions the upper carriage into approximately the same position previously occupied by the lower carriage, allowing a small aperture in a front face of a dispenser to be used. Additionally, the drop assembly can include a reset connection to transition the drop assembly back to the firsts position upon opening of a dispenser front face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Jae Gu, Thomas Cahoon
  • Patent number: 11786085
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for dispensing of paper products. A paper product dispenser comprising a housing comprising a back, two sides, and a product holding area defined by the back and two sides, wherein each of the two sides includes a vertical track and wherein one of the two sides is movably attached to the housing; and a support device configured to movably engage the vertical tracks of the first and second sides and to support a first roll and a second roll, vertically offset from one another, in the product holding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Richard P. Lewis, Eric M. Chalko, Anita Neidert
  • Publication number: 20230148803
    Abstract: A dispenser for sheet materials is disclosed. The dispenser includes a front plate assembly that allows for easy removal and replacement of the front plate for changing design elements and/or functionality. In one embodiment, the front plate is removably attachable to a back frame member and forms a flush fit with the back frame member when attached. The front plate can be disengaged from the back frame member by opening the dispenser housing and accessing push pins from an interior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Alice Susan Gordon, Eric M. Chalko, Phillip L. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20220386829
    Abstract: A dispenser for sheet materials is disclosed. The dispenser includes a housing having an including a cover assembly, a back frame member comprising a first side and a second and opposite side forming an interior surface of the housing, and the first side of the back frame member comprising at least one mating receptor; and a plate comprising a carrier member primarily made from plastic and a decorative facia, wherein the carrier member has a facia side coupled to the decorative facia and a back and opposite side, including a locking element, wherein the plate is configured to be removably coupled to the first side of the back frame member when the locking element of the carrier member is releasably engaged to the mating receptor of the back frame member such that the decorative facia forms an exterior surface of the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Alice S. Gordon, Eric M. Chalko, Phillip L. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20220369871
    Abstract: A drop assembly for a paper product dispenser is provided that transitions an upper carriage for a second roll of paper product into a primary or first position after depletion of a first or primary roll of paper product without user intervention. The drop assembly transitions the upper carriage into approximately the same position previously occupied by the lower carriage, allowing a small aperture in a front face of a dispenser to be used. Additionally, the drop assembly can include a reset connection to transition the drop assembly back to the firsts position upon opening of a dispenser front face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Jae Gu, Thomas Cahoon
  • Patent number: 11471005
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes a dispensation conduit and a refill conduit. A refill system includes a refill reservoir and a refill distribution conduit. The refill distribution conduit is configured for selective fluid coupling with the refill conduit to facilitate refilling of the fluid dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick E. Ciavarella, Scott T. Proper, Chin P. Richards, Eric M. Chalko, Aaron D. Marshall, Scott E. Urban, Christopher S. Welsh, Paul R. Metcalfe
  • Patent number: D985303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Alice S. Gordon, Alyssa G. Mellett, Julia B. Kemper, Suzuko Hisata
  • Patent number: D995142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Alice S. Gordon, Alyssa G. Mellett, Julia B. Kemper, Suzuko Hisata
  • Patent number: D1011074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Alice S. Gordon, Alyssa G. Mellett, Julia B. Kemper, Suzuko Hisata
  • Patent number: D1015011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Alice S. Gordon, Alyssa G. Mellett, Julia B. Kemper, Suzuko Hisata
  • Patent number: D1031306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Alice Susan Gordon, Jae Hun Gu
  • Patent number: D1032229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Phillip L Hutchison, Alice S. Gordon
  • Patent number: D1047496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Phillip L Hutchison, Alice S. Gordon