Patents by Inventor Erol Searfoss
Erol Searfoss 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).
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Patent number: 11882968Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dispenser system comprising a dispenser and a replaceable liquid container, and a dispensing mechanism causing fluid to be discharged from the liquid container upon actuation and comprising a pump unit for discharging said liquid; said dispenser also comprising a detection unit for detecting displacement of said pump unit; and wherein information related to said displacement can be transmitted to an external computer unit. The pump unit is configured with a displaceable element which, upon actuation, has a linear motion during discharging of liquid, that the displaceable element interacts with a rotating gear element, and that the gear element is associated with a sensor of the magnetometer type.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAGInventors: Dan Wanninger, Erol Searfoss, Peter Bergman
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Publication number: 20230240480Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dispenser system comprising a dispenser and a replaceable liquid container, and a dispensing mechanism causing fluid to be discharged from the liquid container upon actuation and comprising a pump unit for discharging said liquid; said dispenser also comprising a detection unit for detecting displacement of said pump unit; and wherein information related to said displacement can be transmitted to an external computer unit. The pump unit is configured with a displaceable element which, upon actuation, has a linear motion during discharging of liquid, that the displaceable element interacts with a rotating gear element, and that the gear element is associated with a sensor of the magnetometer type.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Dan Wanninger, Erol Searfoss, Peter Bergman
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Publication number: 20230240481Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insert module which is configured to be removably positioned in a dispenser for liquid, wherein the dispense comprises a dispensing mechanism which causes liquid to be discharged, and wherein the dispenser is suited for comprising a replaceable liquid container for said liquid. The insert module is configured for accommodating said liquid container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Dan Wanninger, Erol Searfoss, Peter Bergman
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Publication number: 20230214610Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dispenser system comprising a dispenser and a replaceable liquid container, wherein said liquid container has a unique identity and is provided with a transponder unit with stored identification data representing said identity; wherein a transponder reader unit for cooperating with said transponder unit is located within the dispenser and wherein the transponder reader unit is configured for communicating with an external computer unit; and wherein the dispenser system is configured for detecting the usage of said liquid container so as to indicate whether said liquid container needs to be replaced. Furthermore, the dispenser system comprises an insert module which is removably arranged in said dispenser and which is configured for accommodating a liquid container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Dan Wanninger, Erol Searfoss, Peter Bergman
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Patent number: 11548315Abstract: A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: TRACER IMAGING LLCInventors: Steven M. Spiro, Stephen S. Daniell, Theodore Petroulas, Paul Dowd, Ryan Kelly, Bennet Otto Poepping, Kevin Skeuse, Erol Searfoss, Jack Fernandez
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Publication number: 20210276363Abstract: A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Steven M. Spiro, Stephen S. Daniell, Theodore Petroulas, Paul Dowd, Ryan Kelly, Bennet Otto Poepping, Kevin Skeuse, Erol Searfoss, Jack Fernandez
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Patent number: 10981415Abstract: A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: TRACER IMAGING LLCInventors: Steven M. Spiro, Stephen S. Daniell, Theodore Petroulas, Paul Dowd, Ryan Kelly, Bennet Otto Poepping, Kevin Skeuse, Erol Searfoss, Jack Fernandez
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Publication number: 20190217658Abstract: A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Steven M. Spiro, Stephen S. Daniell, Theodore Petroulas, Paul Dowd, Ryan Kelly, Bennet Otto Poepping, Kevin Skeuse, Erol Searfoss, Jack Fernandez
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Patent number: 10189299Abstract: A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Tracer Imaging LLCInventors: Steven M. Spiro, Stephen S. Daniell, Theodore Petroulas, Paul Dowd, Ryan Kelly, Bennet Otto Poepping, Kevin Skeuse, Erol Searfoss, Jack Fernandez
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Publication number: 20170151772Abstract: A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Steven M. Spiro, Stephen S. Daniell, Theodore Petroulas, Paul Dowd, Ryan Kelly, Bennett Poepping, Kevin Skeuse, Erol Searfoss, Jack Fernandez
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Publication number: 20160255809Abstract: A washing device including a connector configured to removably couple the washing device to a fluid source, an encapsulating element including a first segment and a second segment, the encapsulating element including a plurality of openings, a pivoting mechanism coupling the first and second segments, the pivoting mechanism providing relative adjustment between the first and second segments, and a flow path providing fluid communication from the fluid source to the plurality of openings when the washing device is coupled to the fluid source via the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Paul DOWD, Ryan Andrew DIEZ, Erol SEARFOSS
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Patent number: 9174095Abstract: Apparatus and methods for using a plurality of golf balls to train a person to swing a golf club are described. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a ramp, a golf ball holder and a trigger, which may be mechanical or electrical. The ramp conveys the plurality of golf balls, one at a time, from a first end of the ramp to a second end of the ramp. At least a portion of the ramp is angled downward from the first end to the second end. The holder contains the plurality of golf balls. It is arranged near the first end of the ramp to release one of the plurality of golf balls at a time onto the ramp. The holder further has an input. The trigger is connected to the input of the holder and arranged so that it can sense the golf swing, wherein when the trigger senses the golf swing, it triggers the input of the holder to cause the holder to release one of the plurality of golf balls into the ramp.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Inventors: George A. Goebel, Norman Barrigas, Paul Dowd, Erol Searfoss
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Publication number: 20150247643Abstract: A ventless fireplace is provided, including a protective fireplace door, a wall positioned behind the protective fireplace door, a hearth surface positioned adjacent the wall, the protective fireplace door, wall and hearth surface defining a cavity the hearth surface further defining an opening therein, and a mechanical structure for housing one or more fuel cells positioned below the hearth surface, so that when operational, one or more flames emanating from the one or more fuel cells supported by the mechanical structure pass through the opening in the hearth surface. The protective door further includes a door frame, a door bezel hingedly attached to the door frame by one or more hinges, a door screen fixed within the door bezel, and a latch assembly fixed to the door frame to selectively engage the door bezel from the door frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2014Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Michael Bebon, Paul Dowd, Erol Searfoss, Philippe Putzeys
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Patent number: 8915732Abstract: A ventless fireplace is provided, including a protective fireplace door, a wall positioned behind the protective fireplace door, a hearth surface positioned adjacent the wall, the protective fireplace door, wall and hearth surface defining a cavity the hearth surface further defining an opening therein, and a mechanical structure for housing one or more fuel cells positioned below the hearth surface, so that when operational, one or more flames emanating from the one or more fuel cells supported by the mechanical structure pass through the opening in the hearth surface. The protective door further includes a door frame, a door bezel hingedly attached to the door frame by one or more hinges, a door screen fixed within the door bezel, and a latch assembly fixed to the door frame to selectively engage the door bezel from the door frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Bebon Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Bebon, Paul Dowd, Erol Searfoss, Philippe Putzeys
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Patent number: 8220822Abstract: Convertible strollers having connecting mechanisms for joining single strollers to each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventors: Eric Cohen, Paul Dowd, Robert Victor, Robert L. Marvin, Jr., Erol Searfoss
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Publication number: 20100044984Abstract: Convertible strollers having connecting mechanisms for joining single strollers to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Eric COHEN, Paul Dowd, Robert Victor, Robert L. Marvin, JR., Erol Searfoss
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Patent number: D850297Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Rachio, Inc.Inventors: Bradley W. Alcorn, Grant D. Miller, Erol Searfoss, Thomas J. Dooley, J. Daniel Massam, Mark R. Clark
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Patent number: D850298Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Rachio, Inc.Inventors: Bradley W. Alcorn, Grant D. Miller, Erol Searfoss, Thomas J. Dooley, J. Daniel Massam, Mark R. Clark