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).

  • Patent number: 10004366
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for dispensing paper product, such as folded towels, and having a dispensing mechanism that restricts the movement of the product holding platform during replenishment (e.g., when the dispenser lid is open) and allows free movement of the platform when dispensing (e.g., when the dispenser lid is closed).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Klemen Erzen, Randall W. LeCates, David Kapiloff
  • Publication number: 20180116473
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for dispensing paper product, such as folded towels, and having a dispensing mechanism that restricts the movement of the product holding platform during replenishment (e.g., when the dispenser lid is open) and allows free movement of the platform when dispensing (e.g., when the dispenser lid is closed).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Eric M. Chalko, Klemen Erzen, Randall W. LeCates, David Kapiloff
  • Publication number: 20150251892
    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: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Nick Ermanno Ciavarella, Scott Theodore Proper, Chin Richards, Eric M. Chalko, Aaron Daniel Marshall, Scott E. Urban
  • Publication number: 20140263421
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of dispensing systems and refill units for dispensing systems are provided. One exemplary refill unit for a counter mount dispenser includes a collapsed bag and a tube extending down into the collapsed bag. A fitment is secured to the collapsed bag. The fitment has a filling orifice. A pump for pumping fluid out of the bag is also provided. The collapsed bag fits through an opening in a countertop so that the collapsed bag may be inserted from above the countertop through the opening and at least a part of the collapsed bag extends below the countertop. The collapsed bag is configured to be filled with a liquid after being inserted through the opening in the countertop and the volume of the collapsed bag expands when the collapsed bag is filled with liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Urban, Paul R. Metcalfe, Eric M. Chalko, Nick E. Ciavarella, Gregory L. Sliwinski, Rick J. Henry
  • Patent number: D784039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M Chalko, Eric B Maclean, Paris Lowitz, Tim Mckeown, Michael Sauer, Michael Run, Teuta Elshani, Klemen Erzen