Patents by Inventor Erika Woelfel

Erika Woelfel 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: 9737157
    Abstract: A display assembly is provided with a base, and a plurality of receptacles supported by the base. Each of the plurality of receptacles is sized to receive a plurality of cards. Each of the plurality of receptacles has a distal end with an opening for display, receipt and removal of at least one of the plurality of cards and a proximal end to provide a limit to a depth of receipt for the plurality of cards within the receptacle. Each receptacle is oriented such that a direction from the distal end to the proximal end is angularly offset from vertical about a fore/aft axis relative to the base for customer access of at least one of the plurality of cards. Multiple arrays of receptacles are provided with a central array having a quantity of receptacles that is different than the other arrays to create a non-rectangular overall profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Mark Germain, Amy Tow Harmon, Sarah Furnari, Joel Barenbrugge, Michael J. Ebert, Thomas E. Hubley, Jeffrey B. Fridrich
  • Publication number: 20170013975
    Abstract: A display assembly is provided with a base, and a plurality of receptacles supported by the base. Each of the plurality of receptacles is sized to receive a plurality of cards. Each of the plurality of receptacles has a distal end with an opening for display, receipt and removal of at least one of the plurality of cards and a proximal end to provide a limit to a depth of receipt for the plurality of cards within the receptacle. Each receptacle is oriented such that a direction from the distal end to the proximal end is angularly offset from vertical about a fore/aft axis relative to the base for customer access of at least one of the plurality of cards. Multiple arrays of receptacles are provided with a central array having a quantity of receptacles that is different than the other arrays to create a non-rectangular overall profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Mark Germain, Amy Tow Harmon, Sarah Furnari, Joel Barenbrugge, Michael J. Ebert, Thomas E. Hubley, Jeffrey B. Fridrich
  • Patent number: 9483963
    Abstract: A display assembly is provided with a base, and a plurality of receptacles supported by the base. Each of the plurality of receptacles is sized to receive a plurality of cards. Each of the plurality of receptacles has a distal end with an opening for display, receipt and removal of at least one of the plurality of cards and a proximal end to provide a limit to a depth of receipt for the plurality of cards within the receptacle. Each receptacle is oriented such that a direction from the distal end to the proximal end is angularly offset from vertical about a fore/aft axis relative to the base for customer access of at least one of the plurality of cards. Multiple arrays of receptacles are provided with a central array having a quantity of receptacles that is different than the other arrays to create a non-rectangular overall profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Mark Germain, Amy Tow Harmon, Sarah Furnari, Joel Barenbrugge, Michael J. Ebert, Thomas E. Hubley, Jeffrey B. Fridrich
  • Patent number: 9280227
    Abstract: A display unit comprising a plurality of display modules arranged in a row and having an upper display section and a lower display section. One of the display modules includes an interactive Kiosk, and a second of the display modules includes at least one computer controlled card reading video station. A consumer may pass a coded paint color sample card past a code reader in the video station and is thereafter presented with a display of a color present on the sample card followed by a selectable sequence of video display screens, which may comprise part of a color selection application program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: BEHR PROCESS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Damien Reynolds, Erika Woelfel
  • Publication number: 20150170552
    Abstract: A display assembly is provided with a base, and a plurality of receptacles supported by the base. Each of the plurality of receptacles is sized to receive a plurality of cards. Each of the plurality of receptacles has a distal end with an opening for display, receipt and removal of at least one of the plurality of cards and a proximal end to provide a limit to a depth of receipt for the plurality of cards within the receptacle. Each receptacle is oriented such that a direction from the distal end to the proximal end is angularly offset from vertical about a fore/aft axis relative to the base for customer access of at least one of the plurality of cards. Multiple arrays of receptacles are provided with a central array having a quantity of receptacles that is different than the other arrays to create a non-rectangular overall profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Mark Germain, Amy Tow Harmon, Sarah Furnari, Joel Barenbrugge, Michael J. Ebert, Thomas E. Hubley, Jeffrey B. Fridrich
  • Publication number: 20140240269
    Abstract: A display unit comprising a plurality of display modules arranged in a row and having an upper display section and a lower display section. One of the display modules includes an interactive Kiosk, and a second of the display modules includes at least one computer controlled card reading video station. A consumer may pass a coded paint color sample card past a code reader in the video station and is thereafter presented with a display of a color present on the sample card followed by a selectable sequence of video display screens, which may comprise part of a color selection application program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: BEHR PROCESS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Damien Reynolds, Erika Woelfel
  • Patent number: 8752762
    Abstract: A display unit comprising a plurality of display modules arranged in a row and having an upper display section and a lower display section. One of the display modules includes an interactive Kiosk, and a second of the display modules includes at least one computer controlled card reading video station. A consumer may pass a coded paint color sample card past a code reader in the video station and is thereafter presented with a display of a color present on the sample card followed by a selectable sequence of video display screens, which may comprise part of a color selection application program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Damien Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20130284802
    Abstract: A display unit comprising a plurality of display modules arranged in a row and having an upper display section and a lower display section. One of the display modules includes an interactive Kiosk, and a second of the display modules includes at least one computer controlled card reading video station. A consumer may pass a coded paint color sample card past a code reader in the video station and is thereafter presented with a display of a color present on the sample card followed by a selectable sequence of video display screens, which may comprise part of a color selection application program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Damien Reynolds, Erika Woelfel
  • Patent number: 8517267
    Abstract: A display unit comprising a plurality of display modules arranged in a row and having an upper display section and a lower display section. One of the display modules includes an interactive Kiosk, and a second of the display modules includes at least one computer controlled card reading video station. A consumer may pass a coded paint color sample card past a code reader in the video station and is thereafter presented with a display of a color present on the sample card followed by a selectable sequence of video display screens, which may comprise part of a color selection application program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Damien Reynolds, Erika Woelfel
  • Publication number: 20110266337
    Abstract: A display unit comprising a plurality of display modules arranged in a row and having an upper display section and a lower display section. One of the display modules includes an interactive Kiosk, and a second of the display modules includes at least one computer controlled card reading video station. A consumer may pass a coded paint color sample card past a code reader in the video station and is thereafter presented with a display of a color present on the sample card followed by a selectable sequence of video display screens, which may comprise part of a color selection application program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Damien Reynolds, Erika Woelfel
  • Patent number: D642399
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Edmond Giroux, Erika Woelfel
  • Patent number: D698189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Edmond Giroux
  • Patent number: D699056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Edmond Giroux
  • Patent number: D707991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Sarah Furnari, Mark Germain, Amy Tow Harmon, Joel Barenbrugge, Michael J. Ebert, Thomas E. Hubley, Jeffrey B. Fridrich
  • Patent number: D708872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Edmond Giroux
  • Patent number: D715079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Sarah Furnari, Mark Germain, Amy Tow Harmon, Joel Barenbrugge, Michael J. Ebert, Thomas E. Hubley, Jeffrey B. Fridrich
  • Patent number: D757465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Woelfel, Sarah Furnari, Mark Germain, Amy Tow Harmon, Joel Barenbrugge, Michael J. Ebert, Thomas E. Hubley, Jeffrey B. Fridrich
  • Patent number: D776463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Larayne Boaz, Mark Germain, Brendan Gerrity, Amy Tow Harmon, Erika Woelfel
  • Patent number: D829027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Marianne Hales, Peter Schumerth, Cody Berry, Erika Woelfel, Diana Olvera, Doug Dow, Lindsey Burr
  • Patent number: D847545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Behr Process Corporation
    Inventors: Marianne Hales, Peter Schumerth, Cody Berry, Erika Woelfel, Diana Olvera, Doug Dow, Lindsey Burr