Patents by Inventor Thomas H Schulz
Thomas H Schulz 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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Publication number: 20240262579Abstract: A scaling and dispensing structure for a container for storing and dispensing cleaning articles includes a scaling and dispensing structure. The sealing and dispensing structure includes a floor defining a bottom of the sealing and dispensing structure and a perimetric flange adjoined to the floor at an interior bottom. The perimetric flange and the floor at least partially defining a side and a bottom of a dispensing compartment. The sealing and dispensing structure further includes a dispensing orifice extending through the floor for individually dispensing the cleaning articles into the dispensing compartment and an access orifice extending through at least a portion of the floor for accessing the cleaning articles stored in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: JongSoo Jacob Lee, Ming-Huang Lin, Traneil C. Morgan, Thomas H. Schulz, Ning Yang
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Publication number: 20230116934Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for maintenance of a plurality of washroom facilities by maintenance personnel, wherein each of the washroom facilities has one or more consumable product dispensers that require periodic refill. For each of the washroom facilities, the product dispensers are configured with a sensor that detects a product level or amount condition of the product dispenser, the sensors in communication with a monitoring station assigned to the washroom facility. A set of instructions unique to each of the washroom facilities is generated based upon the detected product level or amount conditions of the dispensers in the respective washroom facility, the set of instructions including instructions as to the amount of product refill to be added to the dispensers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene B. Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy M. Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, JR., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Patent number: 11531937Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for maintenance of a plurality of washroom facilities by maintenance personnel, wherein each of the washroom facilities has one or more consumable product dispensers that require periodic refill. For each of the washroom facilities, the product dispensers are configured with a sensor that detects a product level or amount condition of the product dispenser, the sensors in communication with a monitoring station assigned to the washroom facility. A set of instructions unique to each of the washroom facilities is generated based upon the detected product level or amount conditions of the dispensers in the respective washroom facility, the set of instructions including instructions as to the amount of product refill to be added to the dispensers.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene B. Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy M. Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Patent number: 11367099Abstract: A system and associated method for encouraging individual employees of a business, or members of a ten, to practice proper washroom activities is provided. The employees or team members are enrolled a washroom rewards program, and certain washroom facilities are designated as available to the individuals for use in the rewards program. The washroom facilities are configured with an identification (ID) system that automatically identifies enrolled employees or team members that enter the facility. Point values me assigned in the washroom rewards program for defined washroom activities performed by the individuals in the designated washroom facilities, and upon performance of such activities, the individual is identified via the ID system and a personal account assigned to the individual is automatically credited with the point value. The points are redeemable by the individuals for an award value.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T. Zielinski
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Publication number: 20210279654Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for maintenance of a plurality of washroom facilities by maintenance personnel, wherein each of the washroom facilities has one or more consumable product dispensers that require periodic refill. For each of the washroom facilities, the product dispensers are configured with a sensor that detects a product level or amount condition of the product dispenser, the sensors in communication with a monitoring station assigned to the washroom facility. A set of instructions unique to each of the washroom facilities is generated based upon the detected product level or amount conditions of the dispensers in the respective washroom facility, the set of instructions including instructions as to the amount of product refill to be added to the dispensers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene B. Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy M. Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, JR., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Patent number: 11030553Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for maintenance of a plurality of washroom facilities by maintenance personnel, wherein each of the washroom facilities has one or more consumable product dispensers that require periodic refill. For each of the washroom facilities, the product dispensers are configured with a sensor that detects a product level or amount condition of the product dispenser, the sensors in communication with a monitoring station assigned to the washroom facility. A set of instructions unique to each of the washroom facilities is generated based upon the detected product level or amount conditions of the dispensers in the respective washroom facility, the set of instructions including instructions as to the amount of product refill to be added to the dispensers.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Publication number: 20210004859Abstract: A system and associated method for encouraging individual employees of a business, or members of a team, to practice proper washroom activities is provided. The employees or team members are enrolled a washroom rewards program, and certain washroom facilities are designated as available to the individuals for use in the rewards program. The washroom facilities are configured with an identification (ID) system that automatically identifies enrolled employees or team members that enter the facility. Point values are assigned in the washroom rewards program for defined washroom activities performed by the individuals in the designated washroom facilities, and upon performance of such activities, the individual is identified via the ID system and a personal account assigned to the individual is automatically credited with the point value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, JR., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T. Zielinski
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Patent number: 10810611Abstract: A system and associated method for encouraging individual employees of a business, or members of a team, to practice proper washroom activities is provided. The employees or team members are enrolled a washroom rewards program, and certain washroom facilities are designated as available to the individuals for use in the rewards program. The washroom facilities are configured with an identification (ID) system that automatically identifies enrolled employees or team members that enter the facility. Point values are assigned in the washroom rewards program for defined washroom activities performed by the individuals in the designated washroom facilities, and upon performance of such activities, the individual is identified via the ID system and a personal account assigned to the individual is automatically credited with the point value. The points are redeemable by the individuals for an award value.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Publication number: 20200311626Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for maintenance of a plurality of washroom facilities by maintenance personnel, wherein each of the washroom facilities has one or more consumable product dispensers that require periodic refill. For each of the washroom facilities, the product dispensers are configured with a sensor that detects a product level or amount condition of the product dispenser, the sensors in communication with a monitoring station assigned to the washroom facility. A set of instructions unique to each of the washroom facilities is generated based upon the detected product level or amount conditions of the dispensers in the respective washroom facility, the set of instructions including instructions as to the amount of product refill to be added to the dispensers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, JR., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T. Zielinski
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Patent number: 10719790Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for maintenance of a plurality of washroom facilities by maintenance personnel, wherein each of the washroom facilities has one or more consumable product dispensers that require periodic refill. For each of the washroom facilities, the product dispensers are configured with a sensor that detects a product level or amount condition of the product dispenser, the sensors in communication with a monitoring station assigned to the washroom facility. A set of instructions unique to each of the washroom facilities is generated based upon the detected product level or amount conditions of the dispensers in the respective washroom facility, the set of instructions including instructions as to the amount of product refill to be added to the dispensers.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Patent number: 10679236Abstract: A system and control method are provided for encouraging patron use of washrooms at commercial establishments. A plurality of commercial establishments are enrolled in a washroom rewards program, as well as patrons that may frequent or visit such establishments. Respective point values in the washroom rewards program are established for defined washroom activities performed by the patrons in the washrooms of the commercial establishments. The identity and location of the commercial establishments are provided to the patrons. Upon the patrons performing one of the defined washroom activities in one of the commercial establishments, the patron is identified and awarded credit of the points for the defined activity to a player account assigned to the patron. Provisions are made for the patrons to redeem accumulated points in their respective account for an award.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Publication number: 20190378159Abstract: A system and control method are provided for encouraging patron use of washrooms at commercial establishments. A plurality of commercial establishments are enrolled in a washroom rewards program, as well as patrons that may frequent or visit such establishments. Respective point values in the washroom rewards program are established for defined washroom activities performed by the patrons in the washrooms of the commercial establishments. The identity and location of the commercial establishments are provided to the patrons. Upon the patrons performing one of the defined washroom activities in one of the commercial establishments, the patron is identified and awarded credit of the points for the defined activity to a player account assigned to the patron. Provisions are made for the patrons to redeem accumulated points in their respective account for an award.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Publication number: 20190378065Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for maintenance of a plurality of washroom facilities by maintenance personnel, wherein each of the washroom facilities has one or more consumable product dispensers that require periodic refill. For each of the washroom facilities, the product dispensers are configured with a sensor that detects a product level or amount condition of the product dispenser, the sensors in communication with a monitoring station assigned to the washroom facility. A set of instructions unique to each of the washroom facilities is generated based upon the detected product level or amount conditions of the dispensers in the respective washroom facility, the set of instructions including instructions as to the amount of product refill to be added to the dispensers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, JR., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T. Zielinski
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Patent number: 10395267Abstract: A system and control method are provided for encouraging patron use of washrooms at commercial establishments. A plurality of commercial establishments are enrolled in a washroom rewards program, as well as patrons that may frequent or visit such establishments. Respective point values in the washroom rewards program are established for defined washroom activities performed by the patrons in the washrooms of the commercial establishments. The identity and location of the commercial establishments are provided to the patrons. Upon the patrons performing one of the defined washroom activities in one of the commercial establishments, the patron is identified and awarded credit of the points for the defined activity to a player account assigned to the patron. Provisions are made for the patrons to redeem accumulated points in their respective account for an award.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, IncInventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Patent number: 10395192Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for maintenance of a plurality of washroom facilities by maintenance personnel, wherein each of the washroom facilities has one or more consumable product dispensers that require periodic refill. For each of the washroom facilities, the product dispensers are configured with a sensor that detects a product level or amount condition of the product dispenser, the sensors in communication with a monitoring station assigned to the washroom facility. A set of instructions unique to each of the washroom facilities is generated based upon the detected product level or amount conditions of the dispensers in the respective washroom facility, the set of instructions including instructions as to the amount of product refill to be added to the dispensers.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Publication number: 20180075375Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for maintenance of a plurality of washroom facilities by maintenance personnel, wherein each of the washroom facilities has one or more consumable product dispensers that require periodic refill. For each of the washroom facilities, the product dispensers are configured with a sensor that detects a product level or amount condition of the product dispenser, the sensors in communication with a monitoring station assigned to the washroom facility. A set of instructions unique to each of the washroom facilities is generated based upon the detected product level or amount conditions of the dispensers in the respective washroom facility, the set of instructions including instructions as to the amount of product refill to be added to the dispensers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H. Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Publication number: 20180033037Abstract: A system and associated method for encouraging individual employees of a business, or members of a team, to practice proper washroom activities is provided. The employees or team members are enrolled a washroom rewards program, and certain washroom facilities are designated as available to the individuals for use in the rewards program. The washroom facilities are configured with an identification (ID) system that automatically identifies enrolled employees or team members that enter the facility. Point values are assigned in the washroom rewards program for defined washroom activities performed by the individuals in the designated washroom facilities, and upon performance of such activities, the individual is identified via the ID system and a personal account assigned to the individual is automatically credited with the point value. The points are redeemable by the individuals for an award value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2015Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Publication number: 20180018689Abstract: A system and control method are provided for encouraging patron use of washrooms at commercial establishments. A plurality of commercial establishments are enrolled in a washroom rewards program, as well as patrons that may frequent or visit such establishments. Respective point values in the washroom rewards program are established for defined washroom activities performed by the patrons in the washrooms of the commercial establishments. The identity and location of the commercial establishments are provided to the patrons. Upon the patrons performing one of the defined washroom activities in one of the commercial establishments, the patron is identified and awarded credit of the points for the defined activity to a player account assigned to the patron. Provisions are made for the patrons to redeem accumulated points in their respective account for an award.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2015Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Stephen Becker, Charlene Dunbar, Jason Kirkland, Warren Moede, Thomas H Schulz, Chrissy Sheehan, Peter W. Shipp, Jr., Paul F. Tramontina, Matthew T Zielinski
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Patent number: D1057561Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: JongSoo Jacob Lee, Ning Yang, Thomas H. Schulz, Traneil C. Morgan, Jae Hun Gu, YuGu Lee