Patents by Inventor John D. Morey
John D. Morey 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: 10596535Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for obtaining a solution from a solid product are disclosed. A solid product is housed in a dispenser. A liquid is introduced into the housing of the dispenser to interact with the solid product to form a solution. To control the concentration of the formed solution, the turbulence of the liquid introduced to the dispenser is controlled and adjusted either manually or on a real time basis to account for varying characteristics of either or both of the solid product and the liquid. The dispenser will adjust the turbulence based on the characteristics to maintain a formed solution within an acceptable range of concentration. The concentrated solution can then be discharged from the dispenser to an end use application.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Carroll, John D. Morey, Andrew Schultz, Ryan Drake, John E. Thomas, Troy A. Anderson, Joshua J. Lanz
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Patent number: 10065156Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispenser, a logic device, a nozzle, a diluent source, and a solid product. The logic device controls spray on and spray off cycles to pulse diluent supplied to the nozzle. The diluent contacts the solid product to dissolve a portion of the solid product and create a use solution. Pulsing the spray of diluent controls the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution by limiting the amount of excess dilutant added to the dispensed product. The product is more consistently dispensed and the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution is more consistent. Additionally, the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution can be controlled by changing at least one of a volume of diluent dispensed through the nozzle, a pressure of diluent, a pulsed diluent spray frequency, and a pulsed diluent spray duration.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: R. Ryan S. Carroll, Henry L. Carbone, II, Charles E. Wensman, Bruce W. White, John D. Morey
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Publication number: 20180169597Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for obtaining a solution from a solid product are disclosed. A solid product is housed in a dispenser. A liquid is introduced into the housing of the dispenser to interact with the solid product to form a solution. To control the concentration of the formed solution, the turbulence of the liquid introduced to the dispenser is controlled and adjusted either manually or on a real time basis to account for varying characteristics of either or both of the solid product and the liquid. The dispenser will adjust the turbulence based on the characteristics to maintain a formed solution within an acceptable range of concentration. The concentrated solution can then be discharged from the dispenser to an end use application.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: RICHARD R. CARROLL, JOHN D. MOREY, ANDREW SCHULTZ, RYAN DRAKE, JOHN E. THOMAS, TROY A. ANDERSON, JOSHUA J. LANZ
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Publication number: 20180141010Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispenser, a logic device, a nozzle, a diluent source, and a solid product. The logic device controls spray on and spray off cycles to pulse diluent supplied to the nozzle. The diluent contacts the solid product to dissolve a portion of the solid product and create a use solution. Pulsing the spray of diluent controls the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution by limiting the amount of excess dilutant added to the dispensed product. The product is more consistently dispensed and the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution is more consistent. Additionally, the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution can be controlled by changing at least one of a volume of diluent dispensed through the nozzle, a pressure of diluent, a pulsed diluent spray frequency, and a pulsed diluent spray duration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: R. Ryan S. Carroll, Henry L. Carbone, II, Charles E. Wensman, Bruce W. White, John D. Morey
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Patent number: 9931605Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for obtaining a solution from a solid product are disclosed. A solid product is housed in a dispenser. A liquid is introduced into the housing of the dispenser to interact with the solid product to form a solution. To control the concentration of the formed solution, the turbulence of the liquid introduced to the dispenser is controlled and adjusted either manually or on a real time basis to account for varying characteristics of either or both of the solid product and the liquid. The dispenser will adjust the turbulence based on the characteristics to maintain a formed solution within an acceptable range of concentration. The concentrated solution can then be discharged from the dispenser to an end use application.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Carroll, John D. Morey, Andrew Schultz, Ryan Drake, John E. Thomas, Troy A. Anderson, Joshua J. Lanz
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Patent number: 9901884Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispenser, a logic device, a nozzle, a diluent source, and a solid product. The logic device controls spray on and spray off cycles to pulse diluent supplied to the nozzle. The diluent contacts the solid product to dissolve a portion of the solid product and create a use solution. Pulsing the spray of diluent controls the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution by limiting the amount of excess dilutant added to the dispensed product. The product is more consistently dispensed and the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution is more consistent. Additionally, the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution can be controlled by changing at least one of a volume of diluent dispensed through the nozzle, a pressure of diluent, a pulsed diluent spray frequency, and a pulsed diluent spray duration.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: R. Ryan S. Carroll, Henry L. Carbone, II, Charles E. Wensman, Bruce W. White, John D. Morey
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Publication number: 20170151539Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for obtaining a solution from a solid product are disclosed. A solid product is housed in a dispenser. A liquid is introduced into the housing of the dispenser to interact with the solid product to form a solution. To control the concentration of the formed solution, the turbulence of the liquid introduced to the dispenser is controlled and adjusted either manually or on a real time basis to account for varying characteristics of either or both of the solid product and the liquid. The dispenser will adjust the turbulence based on the characteristics to maintain a formed solution within an acceptable range of concentration. The concentrated solution can then be discharged from the dispenser to an end use application.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: RICHARD R. CARROLL, JOHN D. MOREY, ANDREW SCHULTZ, RYAN DRAKE, JOHN E. THOMAS, TROY A. ANDERSON, JOSHUA J. LANZ
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Patent number: 9550154Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for obtaining a solution from a solid product are disclosed. A solid product is housed in a dispenser. A liquid is introduced into the housing of the dispenser to interact with the solid product to form a solution. To control the concentration of the formed solution, the turbulence of the liquid introduced to the dispenser is controlled and adjusted either manually or on a real time basis to account for varying characteristics of either or both of the solid product and the liquid. The dispenser will adjust the turbulence based on the characteristics to maintain a formed solution within an acceptable range of concentration. The concentrated solution can then be discharged from the dispenser to an end use application.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Carroll, John D. Morey, Andrew Schultz, Ryan Drake, John E. Thomas, Troy A. Anderson, Joshua J. Lanz
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Publication number: 20160325240Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispenser, a logic device, a nozzle, a diluent source, and a solid product. The logic device controls spray on and spray off cycles to pulse diluent supplied to the nozzle. The diluent contacts the solid product to dissolve a portion of the solid product and create a use solution. Pulsing the spray of diluent controls the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution by limiting the amount of excess dilutant added to the dispensed product. The product is more consistently dispensed and the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution is more consistent. Additionally, the concentration of the dispensed product in the use solution can be controlled by changing at least one of a volume of diluent dispensed through the nozzle, a pressure of diluent, a pulsed diluent spray frequency, and a pulsed diluent spray duration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: R. Ryan S. Carroll, Henry L. Carbone, II, Charles E. Wensman, Bruce W. White, John D. Morey
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Publication number: 20150102055Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for obtaining a solution from a solid product are disclosed. A solid product is housed in a dispenser. A liquid is introduced into the housing of the dispenser to interact with the solid product to form a solution. To control the concentration of the formed solution, the turbulence of the liquid introduced to the dispenser is controlled and adjusted either manually or on a real time basis to account for varying characteristics of either or both of the solid product and the liquid. The dispenser will adjust the turbulence based on the characteristics to maintain a formed solution within an acceptable range of concentration. The concentrated solution can then be discharged from the dispenser to an end use application.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Richard R. Carroll, John D. Morey, Andrew Schultz, Ryan Drake, John E. Thomas, Troy A. Anderson, Joshua J. Lanz
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Patent number: 8945476Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for obtaining a solution from a solid product are disclosed. A solid product is housed in a dispenser. A liquid is introduced into the housing of the dispenser to interact with the solid product to form a solution. To control the concentration of the formed solution, the turbulence of the liquid introduced to the dispenser is controlled and adjusted either manually or on a real time basis to account for varying characteristics of either or both of the solid product and the liquid. The dispenser will adjust the turbulence based on the characteristics to maintain a formed solution within an acceptable range of concentration. The concentrated solution can then be discharged from the dispenser to an end use application.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Carroll, John D. Morey, Andrew Schultz, Ryan Drake, John E. Thomas, Troy A. Anderson, Joshua J. Lanz
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Patent number: 8820582Abstract: A product dispenser connector comprises a front portion, a rear portion, and a connector portion. The front portion includes a receiving member configured and arranged to releasably connect a product dispenser thereto. The rear portion includes a connecting member and an adjusting member. The connecting member is configured and arranged to releasably connect the rear portion to a mounting member. The adjusting member has an engaging portion. The connector portion interconnects the front portion and the rear portion. The rear portion is rotatably operatively connected to the front portion and the connector portion. The connector portion includes a first notch and a second notch. The engaging portion engages the first notch in a first configuration and engages the second notch in a second configuration. The adjusting member is configured and arranged to deflect to disengage the connector portion to change configurations.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: John D. Morey, Brian Philip Carlson, Jay Richard Anderson
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Publication number: 20140000718Abstract: A temperature sensitive feedback mechanism may be mounted or positioned on a heat conducting diluent conduit. The temperature sensitive feedback mechanism provides visually readable feedback regarding the temperature of the diluent to help ensure that the temperature of the diluent delivered to a chemical product dispenser satisfies a target temperature or falls within a target temperature range. The temperature sensitive feedback mechanism may include one or more temperature sensitive elements that change color in response to a change in surface temperature of diluent conduit. A user may view the visually readable temperature feedback and manually adjust the temperature of the diluent if necessary until the desired diluent temperature is reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Jared R. Freudenberg, Brian P. Carlson, John D. Morey
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Publication number: 20130009027Abstract: A product dispenser connector comprises a front portion, a rear portion, and a connector portion. The front portion includes a receiving member configured and arranged to releasably connect a product dispenser thereto. The rear portion includes a connecting member and an adjusting member. The connecting member is configured and arranged to releasably connect the rear portion to a mounting member. The adjusting member has an engaging portion. The connector portion interconnects the front portion and the rear portion. The rear portion is rotatably operatively connected to the front portion and the connector portion. The connector portion includes a first notch and a second notch. The engaging portion engages the first notch in a first configuration and engages the second notch in a second configuration. The adjusting member is configured and arranged to deflect to disengage the connector portion to change configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: John D. Morey, Brian Philip Carlson, Jay Richard Anderson
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Patent number: 8286835Abstract: A product dispenser assembly including a product dispenser, a mounting member, and a connector. The connector includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a receiving member configured and arranged to operatively connect the product dispenser thereto. The second portion includes a connecting member configured and arranged to operatively connect the mounting member thereto. The first and second portions are rotatably operatively connected to position the receiving member and the connecting member in different positions relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: John D. Morey, Brian Philip Carlson, Jay Richard Anderson
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Publication number: 20100274640Abstract: A cleaning process management system monitors information concerning chemical products dispensed by automated chemical product dispensers. The cleaning process management system analyzes data received from the dispensers and generates reports regarding dispensation of chemical products. The cleaning process management system may also generate reports concerning recommended cleaning process improvements based on the analysis of the dispenser data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: John D. Morey, Bryan M. Anderson, Eric R. Balz, Timothy R. Snellen
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Publication number: 20090289163Abstract: A product dispenser assembly including a product dispenser, a mounting member, and a connector. The connector includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a receiving member configured and arranged to operatively connect the product dispenser thereto. The second portion includes a connecting member configured and arranged to operatively connect the mounting member thereto. The first and second portions are rotatably operatively connected to position the receiving member and the connecting member in different positions relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventors: John D. Morey, Brian Philip Carlson, Jay Richard Anderson