Patents by Inventor Karl WALHEIM

Karl WALHEIM 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: 12226059
    Abstract: An adaptor assembly for use in a dispenser for a replaceable fluid container comprising a fluid reservoir and a fluid pump. The adapter assembly is used in conjunction with the dispenser to allow a use of a fluid container having a pump being actuated by laterally compressing it. The adaptor assembly comprises an actuation part being movable, when mounted in the dispenser, and comprises a first contact surface for abutting against the user actuator and a second contact surface for abutting against the pump. The adaptor assembly also comprises a first connecting support for removably connecting the actuation part to the dispenser and/or the fluid container mounted in the compartment. A fixed dolly is configured to abut against the pump, wherein the pump is able to be configured between the second contact surface of the actuation part. A fluid dispensing system and a dispenser including the adaptor assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG
    Inventors: Sebastiano Crismann, Sofia Hodossy, Karl Walheim, Joel Olsson
  • Patent number: 12207771
    Abstract: An adaptor assembly for use in a dispenser for a replaceable fluid container comprising a fluid reservoir and a fluid pump. The adapter assembly is used in conjunction with the dispenser to allow a use of a fluid container having a pump being actuated by laterally compressing it. The adaptor assembly comprises an actuation part being movable, when mounted in the dispenser, and comprises a first contact surface for abutting against the user actuator and a second contact surface for abutting against the pump. The adaptor assembly also comprises a first connecting support for removably connecting the actuation part to the dispenser and/or the fluid dispensing package mounted in the compartment. A fluid dispensing system including the adaptor assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG
    Inventors: Sebastiano Crismann, Sofia Hodossy, Karl Walheim, Joel Olsson
  • Publication number: 20240418007
    Abstract: A lock assembly includes a lock housing including a top portion and a body portion; an operation part which is movably mounted in or on the lock housing, wherein the operation part is operable by a user for unlocking the lock assembly; a blocking member, provided for blocking movement of a part of the lock assembly, wherein the blocking member is movable between a non-blocking position and a blocking position, in which the blocking member blocks the movement of the part of the lock assembly; and an electric motor for driving the movement of the blocking member between the non-blocking position and the blocking position. The blocking member and the electric motor are included in a void underneath the operation part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Essity Hygiene and Health Aktiebolag
    Inventors: Robert KLING, Per MÖLLER, Karl WALHEIM, Michael STEVENSSON
  • Publication number: 20240278986
    Abstract: Kit of parts for fitting a waste bin with a waste basket, comprising: a hinge element, the hinge element being arranged for being attached to the waste bin, a waste basket, the waste basket comprising a waste receptacle for retaining waste, the waste receptacle having apertures extending through a wall of the waste receptacle to allow for air to circulate between the inside and the outside of the waste receptacle, wherein the hinge element and the waste basket are arranged so that the waste basket can be releasably rotatably supported by the hinge element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Kling, Karl Walheim, Per Möller
  • Patent number: 11963642
    Abstract: A dispenser insert for being mounted in an existing cabinet, the dispenser insert including a frame configured to be mounted in the cabinet, a dispensing mechanism mounted to the frame, the dispensing mechanism including a magazine part for accommodating a stack of sheet products and a dispensing part for dispensing the sheet products, the magazine part having a refilling access at its bottom, wherein the dispensing part is at least translationally moveable relative to the magazine part into a refilling position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG
    Inventors: Per Möller, Karl Walheim, Lars Thorén
  • Publication number: 20230220702
    Abstract: A lock structure is provided for use with a dispenser comprising a housing have an interior volume for holding a dispensable product, the housing having openable part for providing access to the interior of the housing. The lock structure has a lock housing, a latch operable between a locked position and an unlocked position, a lock cylinder structure comprising a rotation means insert portion, and a resilient member for biasing the latch toward the locked position. The lock structure is provided with an overload protection mechanism formed by a resilient obstruction positioned to define an extreme position that corresponds to the locked or unlocked position of the latch and is adapted to give way upon experiencing an overload force to allow the lock cylinder structure to rotate beyond the extreme position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Mark W. Henson, Per Möller, Karl Walheim
  • Publication number: 20230210316
    Abstract: An adaptor assembly for use in a dispenser for a replaceable fluid container comprising a fluid reservoir and a fluid pump. The adapter assembly is used in conjunction with the dispenser to allow a use of a fluid container having a pump being actuated by laterally compressing it. The adaptor assembly comprises an actuation part being movable, when mounted in the dispenser, and comprises a first contact surface for abutting against the user actuator and a second contact surface for abutting against the pump. The adaptor assembly also comprises a first connecting support for removably connecting the actuation part to the dispenser and/or the fluid container mounted in the compartment. A fixed dolly is configured to abut against the pump, wherein the pump is able to be configured between the second contact surface of the actuation part. A fluid dispensing system and a dispenser including the adaptor assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Sebastiano Crismann, Sofia Hodossy, Karl Walheim, Joel Olsson
  • Publication number: 20230180971
    Abstract: An adaptor assembly for use in a dispenser for a replaceable fluid container comprising a fluid reservoir and a fluid pump. The adapter assembly is used in conjunction with the dispenser to allow a use of a fluid container having a pump being actuated by laterally compressing it. The adaptor assembly comprises an actuation part being movable, when mounted in the dispenser, and comprises a first contact surface for abutting against the user actuator and a second contact surface for abutting against the pump. The adaptor assembly also comprises a first connecting support for removably connecting the actuation part to the dispenser and/ or the fluid dispensing package mounted in the compartment. A fluid dispensing system including the adaptor assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Sebastiano Crismann, Sofia Hodossy, Karl Walheim, Joel Olsson
  • Publication number: 20220133100
    Abstract: A set for mounting a dispensing mechanism for dispensing sheet products within an existing dispenser cabinet that comprises a bottom wall having a dispensing opening, the set comprising the dispensing mechanism, wherein the dispensing mechanism comprises a lower portion, the lower portion comprising a first connection portion, a mounting structure comprising a second connection portion to which the first connection portion of the lower portion is attachable to support the dispensing mechanism, wherein the mounting structure is fastenable to the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Essity Hygiene and Health Aktiebolag
    Inventors: Per MÖLLER, Karl WALHEIM, Lars THORÉN
  • Publication number: 20220039617
    Abstract: A dispenser insert for being mounted in an existing cabinet, the dispenser insert including a frame configured to be mounted in the cabinet, a dispensing mechanism mounted to the frame, the dispensing mechanism including a magazine part for accommodating a stack of sheet products and a dispensing part for dispensing the sheet products, the magazine part having a refilling access at its bottom, wherein the dispensing part is at least translationally movable relative to the magazine part into a refilling position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Essity Hygiene and Health Aktiebolag
    Inventors: Per MÖLLER, Karl WALHEIM, Lars THORÉN
  • Patent number: D979978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG
    Inventors: Sofia Hodossy, Karl Walheim, Joel Olsson