Patents by Inventor Richard S. Walters
Richard S. Walters 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: 10898010Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing cutlery may include a housing configured to contain a plurality of utensils for dispensing, a dispensing mechanism that includes at least one threaded separating member configured to be driven and separate a utensil from a stack of utensils, and at least one drive mechanism configured to drive the at least one threaded separating member. The dispenser may further include a receptacle configured to receive the utensil separated from the stack of utensils.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventor: Richard S. Walters
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Patent number: 10595647Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing cutlery may include a housing configured to contain a plurality of utensils for dispensing, a dispensing mechanism that includes at least one belt configured to be driven and separate a utensil from a stack of utensils, and at least one drive mechanism configured to drive the at least one belt. The dispenser may further include a receptacle configured to receive the utensil separated from the stack of utensils.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Nathan J. Erickson, Richard S. Walters
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Patent number: 9345340Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing cutlery may include a housing configured to contain a plurality of utensils for dispensing, a dispensing mechanism comprising at least one pair of indexing members configured to separate a utensil from a stack of utensils, and a receptacle configured to receive the utensil separated from the stack of utensils. A dispensing mechanism may alternatively include a plurality of linked members configured to separate a utensil from a stack of utensils.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: DIXIE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Richard S. Walters, Morgan J. Lowery
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Patent number: 9339841Abstract: An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Charles T. Buckel, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
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Patent number: 9226634Abstract: A floor surface maintenance vehicle, and methods of using a floor surface maintenance vehicle, the vehicle including a frame, a plurality of wheels, a cleaning component extending from an underside of the frame, a steering wheel having a central aperture and rotatable about a central axis, and a steering wheel hub located within the central aperture of the steering wheel and having a panel, wherein the panel is stationary relative to the central axis. Buttons are provided on the panel, including a first button that is C-shaped and extends around a portion of a periphery of the panel. The C-shaped button may be used to control frequently used functions such as cleaning functions or operation of a horn, for example.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Tennant CompanyInventors: John C. Ickes, III, Matthew R. Hetler, Daniel A. Leitschuh, Adam S. Foley, Richard S. Walters
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Publication number: 20150255860Abstract: A bracelet configured to interface with a mobile device includes: a first housing having a generally semicircular shape; and a second housing having a generally semicircular shape that is hingedly coupled to the first housing. The first housing includes: an inner cover manufactured from a metallic material; and an outer cover comprising at least a first bent plate and a second bent plate each manufactured from a metallic material. The second housing includes: an inner cover manufactured from a metallic material; and an outer cover manufactured from a metallic material. The bracelet also comprises: a plastic insert positioned within the first housing and comprising a plurality of plastic spacing elements positioned at at least an end of the first bent plate, an end of the second bent plate, and between the first bent plate and the second bent plate; and a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the first bent plate and the second bent plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Johnny Bernard Lienau, Richard S. Walters, Matt Gonia, Joe Bonniwell, Robb Allan Peebles
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Publication number: 20150235550Abstract: A system and method for performing hand hygiene compliance. The method includes receiving a notification that an individual has entered a physical location. The notification is received by a node in a wireless mesh network that includes a plurality of nodes corresponding to objects in the physical location. A hand hygiene protocol is identified for the individual. It is determined that the individual has not followed the hand hygiene protocol. The determining is performed by software executing on the nodes in the wireless mesh network and responsive to a previous and a current location of the individual relative to the objects in the physical location. The individual is notified in response to determining that the individual has not followed the hand hygiene protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Michael J. Pelland, Morgan Lowery, Richard S. Walters
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Patent number: 9000930Abstract: A system and method for performing hand hygiene compliance. The method includes receiving a notification that an individual has entered a physical location. The notification is received by a node in a wireless mesh network that includes a plurality of nodes corresponding to objects in the physical location. A hand hygiene protocol is identified for the individual. It is determined that the individual has not followed the hand hygiene protocol. The determining is performed by software executing on the nodes in the wireless mesh network and responsive to a previous and a current location of the individual relative to the objects in the physical location. The individual is notified in response to determining that the individual has not followed the hand hygiene protocol.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Michael J. Pelland, Morgan J. Lowery, Richard S. Walters
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Publication number: 20150038308Abstract: An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: Charles T. Buckel, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
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Patent number: 8839522Abstract: A utensil that includes a functional end and a handle associated with the functional end. The handle includes a longitudinal axis, a first surface, and a second surface. The first surface includes at least one protrusion configured to separably couple the utensil to a second utensil. The second surface is configured to receive at least a portion of a third utensil. The at least one protrusion is configured such that the utensil and the second utensil are configured to be at least one of coupled and decoupled with respect to one another via relative movement in a plane parallel to a reference plane that intersects a plane extending between the first and second surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Dixie Consumer Products LLCInventor: Richard S. Walters
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Patent number: 8776379Abstract: An elongated apparatus for releasably retaining a plurality of utensils in a grouping includes an elongated base and at least one protrusion. The apparatus includes an elongated base having a longitudinal axis and at least one protrusion extending from the elongated base. The at least one protrusion is configured to be removably coupled to a handle end of a utensil such that coupling of the handle end occurs via movement of the handle end along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongated base. Upon coupling of the handle end of the utensil to the at least one protrusion, the utensil is restricted from rotating about the longitudinal axis so long as the handle end of the utensil is coupled to the at least one protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Dixie Consumer Products LLCInventor: Richard S. Walters
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Publication number: 20140157540Abstract: An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: Charles T. Buckel, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, JR., Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
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Patent number: 8671501Abstract: An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Charles T. Buckel, Jr., Michael C. Lambertson, Jr., Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
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Publication number: 20120145734Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing cutlery may include a housing configured to contain a plurality of utensils for dispensing, a dispensing mechanism that includes at least one threaded separating member configured to be driven and separate a utensil from a stack of utensils, and at least one drive mechanism configured to drive the at least one threaded separating member. The dispenser may further include a receptacle configured to receive the utensil separated from the stack of utensils.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: DIXIE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Richard S. Walters
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Publication number: 20120145736Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing cutlery may include a housing configured to contain a plurality of utensils for dispensing, a dispensing mechanism comprising at least one pair of indexing members configured to separate a utensil from a stack of utensils, and a receptacle configured to receive the utensil separated from the stack of utensils. A dispensing mechanism may alternatively include a plurality of linked members configured to separate a utensil from a stack of utensils.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: DIXIE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Richard S. Walters, Morgan J. Lowery
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Publication number: 20120145735Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing cutlery may include a housing configured to contain a plurality of utensils for dispensing, a dispensing mechanism that includes at least one belt configured to be driven and separate a utensil from a stack of utensils, and at least one drive mechanism configured to drive the at least one belt. The dispenser may further include a receptacle configured to receive the utensil separated from the stack of utensils.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: DIXIE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Nathan J. Erickson, Richard S. Walters
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Publication number: 20120117742Abstract: An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: Charles T. Buckel, JR., Michael C. Lambertson, JR., Sara-Jane A. Anderson, Andrew K. Marsden, David Schmitz, Richard S. Walters
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Publication number: 20120047744Abstract: An elongated apparatus for releasably retaining a plurality of utensils in a grouping includes an elongated base and at least one protrusion. The apparatus includes an elongated base having a longitudinal axis and at least one protrusion extending from the elongated base. The at least one protrusion is configured to be removably coupled to a handle end of a utensil such that coupling of the handle end occurs via movement of the handle end along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongated base. Upon coupling of the handle end of the utensil to the at least one protrusion, the utensil is restricted from rotating about the longitudinal axis so long as the handle end of the utensil is coupled to the at least one protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: DIXIE CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Richard S. Walters
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Patent number: D706548Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventors: David Laudon, Frank Starr, Richard S Walters
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Patent number: D726572Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: MEMI LLCInventors: Richard S. Walters, Kishen Gohil