Patents by Inventor Samuel Garofalo

Samuel Garofalo 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).

  • Continuous batch tunnel washer and method
    Patent number: 10450688
    Abstract: A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer through first and second sectors that are a pre-wash zone. Liquid can be counter flowed in the wash interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. The main wash zone can be heated as an option. In the wash zone, there is a pre-rinse and/or a rinse. The fabric articles are transferred to a water extraction device that enables removal of excess water. A sour solution can be added to the fabric articles while extracting excess water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell H. Poy, Samuel Garofalo
  • CONTINUOUS BATCH TUNNEL WASHER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170233922
    Abstract: A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer through first and second sectors that are a pre-wash zone. Liquid can be counter flowed in the wash interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. The main wash zone can be heated as an option. In the wash zone, there is a pre-rinse and/or a rinse. The fabric articles are transferred to a water extraction device that enables removal of excess water. A sour solution can be added to the fabric articles while extracting excess water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Russell H. Poy, Samuel Garofalo
  • Continuous batch tunnel washer and method
    Patent number: 9580854
    Abstract: A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer through first and second sectors that are a pre-wash zone. Liquid can be counter flowed in the wash interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. The main wash zone can be heated as an option. In the wash zone, there is a pre-rinse and/or a rinse. The fabric articles are transferred to a water extraction device that enables removal of excess water. A sour solution can be added to the fabric articles while extracting excess water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell H. Poy, Samuel Garofalo
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REMOVING STAINS DERIVED FROM CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
    Publication number: 20160090559
    Abstract: Provided herein is a composition and a method for removing CHG from textiles. The composition is an acid-surfactant-based composition that may be used to remove CHG from a textile that has not been exposed to chlorine subsequent to being exposed to CHG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Steven J. Tinker, Samuel Garofalo, Karina Nieto, Eli Cryderman
  • Composition and method for removing stains derived from chlorhexidine gluconate
    Patent number: 9228158
    Abstract: Provided herein is a composition and a method for removing CHG from textiles. The composition is an acid-surfactant-based composition that may be used to remove CHG from a textile that has not been exposed to chlorine subsequent to being exposed to CHG.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Gurtler Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Tinker, Samuel Garofalo, Karina Nieto, Eli Cryderman
  • Continuous batch tunnel washer and method
    Patent number: 9127389
    Abstract: A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer through first and second sectors that are a pre-wash zone. Liquid can be counter flowed in the wash interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. The main wash zone can be heated as an option. In the wash zone, there is a pre-rinse and/or a rinse. The fabric articles are transferred to a water extraction device that enables removal of excess water. A sour solution can be added to the fabric articles while extracting excess water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell H. Poy, Samuel Garofalo
  • CONTINUOUS BATCH TUNNEL WASHER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130291314
    Abstract: A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer through first and second sectors that are a pre-wash zone. Liquid can be counter flowed in the wash interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. The main wash zone can be heated as an option. In the wash zone, there is a pre-rinse and/or a rinse. The fabric articles are transferred to a water extraction device that enables removal of excess water. A sour solution can be added to the fabric articles while extracting excess water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell H. Poy, Samuel Garofalo
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REMOVING STAINS DERIVED FROM CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
    Publication number: 20130192006
    Abstract: Provided herein is a composition and a method for removing CHG from textiles. The composition is an acid-surfactant-based composition that may be used to remove CHG from a textile that has not been exposed to chlorine subsequent to being exposed to CHG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicants: Gurtler Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gurtler Industries, Inc., Samuel Garofalo
  • CONTINUOUS BATCH TUNNEL WASHER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100269267
    Abstract: A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer through first and second sectors that are a pre-wash zone. Liquid can be counter flowed in the wash interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. The main wash zone can be heated as an option. In the wash zone, there is a pre-rinse and/or a rinse. The fabric articles are transferred to a water extraction device that enables removal of excess water. A sour solution can be added to the fabric articles while extracting excess water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell H. Poy, Samuel Garofalo