Patents by Inventor Victor Mendelsberg
Victor Mendelsberg 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: 20160000274Abstract: A hands-free towel dispenser is provided which utilizes an active sensing system, preferably an infra-red system, for detecting when a dispense of toweling should occur. The control for the dispenser is designed for low power use, thereby allowing the dispenser to be battery powered. The dispenser can also be powered by a solar panel, either in addition to or in place of, the batteries. Thus, the dispenser can be used in all lighting conditions. In addition, the dispenser is microprocessor controlled, thereby reducing costs and adding flexibility and functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Patent number: 8960588Abstract: A hands-free towel dispenser is provided which utilizes an active sensing system, preferably an infra-red system, for detecting when a dispense of toweling should occur. The control for the dispenser is designed for low power use, thereby allowing the dispenser to be battery powered. The dispenser can also be powered by a solar panel, either in addition to or in place of, the batteries. Thus, the dispenser can be used in all lighting conditions. In addition, the dispenser is microprocessor controlled, thereby reducing costs and adding flexibility and functionality.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Wausu Papere Towel & Tissue, LLCInventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Publication number: 20090272836Abstract: A hands-free towel dispenser is provided which utilizes an active sensing system, preferably an infra-red system, for detecting when a dispense of toweling should occur. The control for the dispenser is designed for low power use, thereby allowing the dispenser to be battery powered. The dispenser can also be powered by a solar panel, either in addition to or in place of, the batteries. Thus, the dispenser can be used in all lighting conditions. In addition, the dispenser is microprocessor controlled, thereby reducing costs and adding flexibility and functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: Wausau Paper Towel & Tissue, LLCInventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Patent number: 7354015Abstract: A hands-free paper towel dispenser including a housing with a front cover that is pivotable between open and closed positions. A sensing mechanism is disposed entirely within the interior space of the cabinet at a location adjacent to the front cover and is oriented toward the front cover of the cabinet to permit detecting of an object adjacent the front cover without the object contacting the front cover. At least a portion of the sensing mechanism is accessible when the front cover is at the open position. A dispensing mechanism is disposed within the housing for dispensing a length of towel, with the dispensing mechanism including a drive roller and a motor in driving engagement with the drive roller. The dispenser also includes an electric power source for powering operation of the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Wausau Paper Towel & Tissue, LLCInventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Patent number: 7325768Abstract: A hands-free paper towel dispenser including a housing with a front cover that is pivotable between open and closed positions. A sensing mechanism is disposed entirely within the interior space of the cabinet at a location adjacent to the front cover and is oriented toward the front cover of the cabinet to permit detecting of an object adjacent the front cover without the object contacting the front cover. At least a portion of the sensing mechanism is accessible when the front cover is at the open position. A dispensing mechanism is disposed within the housing for dispensing a length of towel, with the dispensing mechanism including a drive roller and a motor in driving engagement with the drive roller. The dispenser also includes an electric power source for powering operation of the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Wausau Paper Towel & Tissue, LLCInventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Publication number: 20060163416Abstract: A hands-free paper towel dispenser including a housing with a front cover that is pivotable between open and closed positions. A sensing mechanism is disposed entirely within the interior space of the cabinet at a location adjacent to the front cover and is oriented toward the front cover of the cabinet to permit detecting of an object adjacent the front cover without the object contacting the front cover. At least a portion of the sensing mechanism is accessible when the front cover is at the open position. A dispensing mechanism is disposed within the housing for dispensing a length of towel, with the dispensing mechanism including a drive roller and a motor in driving engagement with the drive roller. The dispenser also includes an electric power source for powering operation of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Bay West Paper CorporationInventors: Dannie Byrd, Alain Cotnoir, Adam Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Patent number: 6854684Abstract: A hands-free paper towel dispenser including a housing with a front cover pivotally attached thereto. A sensor is disposed entirely within the housing, and mounted so that it is not attached to the front cover and oriented toward the front cover of the housing to detect an object adjacent the front cover of the housing without the object contacting the front cover. A dispensing mechanism is disposed within the housing for dispensing a length of towel, with the dispensing mechanism including a drive roller and a motor in driving engagement with the drive roller. Control circuitry controls operation of the sensor and the motor, with the control circuitry including a circuit to control the length of towel that is dispensed, and a circuit to provide a delay between dispensing cycles. The dispenser also includes an electric power source for powering operation of the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Mosinee Paper CorporationInventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Publication number: 20040041057Abstract: A hands-free paper towel dispenser including a housing with a front cover pivotally attached thereto. A sensor is disposed entirely within the housing, and mounted so that it is not attached to the front cover and oriented toward the front cover of the housing to detect an object adjacent the front cover of the housing without the object contacting the front cover. A dispensing mechanism is disposed within the housing for dispensing a length of towel, with the dispensing mechanism including a drive roller and a motor in driving engagement with the drive roller. Control circuitry controls operation of the sensor and the motor, with the control circuitry including a circuit to control the length of towel that is dispensed, and a circuit to provide a delay between dispensing cycles. The dispenser also includes an electric power source for powering operation of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: Bay West Paper CorporationInventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Publication number: 20040035976Abstract: A hands-free paper towel dispenser including a housing with a front cover that is pivotable between open and closed positions. A sensing mechanism is disposed entirely within the interior space of the cabinet at a location adjacent to the front cover and is oriented toward the front cover of the cabinet to permit detecting of an object adjacent the front cover without the object contacting the front cover. At least a portion of the sensing mechanism is accessible when the front cover is at the open position. A dispensing mechanism is disposed within the housing for dispensing a length of towel, with the dispensing mechanism including a drive roller and a motor in driving engagement with the drive roller. The dispenser also includes an electric power source for powering operation of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Applicant: Bay West Paper CorporationInventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Patent number: 6293486Abstract: A towel dispenser comprising an electronic power system, which includes an array of one or more photovoltaic cells for energizing a control circuitry which, in turn, controls operation of the dispenser. The control circuitry is responsive to a sensing device, comprised of a motion detector, which senses rapid changes in light, which in turn, activates the dispensing of a length of paper towels when an object, such as a user's hand, is moved in front of the sensing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Mosinee Paper CorporationInventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Patent number: 6105898Abstract: A towel dispenser comprising an electronic power system, which includes an array of one or more photovoltaic cells for energizing a control circuitry which, in turn, controls operation of the dispenser. The control circuitry is responsive to a sensing device, comprised of a motion detector, which senses rapid changes in light, which in turn, activates the dispensing of a length of paper towels when an object, such as a user's hand, is moved in front of the sensing device.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Mosinee Paper CorporationInventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg
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Patent number: 5772291Abstract: A towel dispenser comprising an electronic power system, which includes an array of one or more photovoltaic cells for energizing a control circuitry which, in turn, controls operation of the dispenser. The control circuitry is responsive to a sensing device, comprised of a motion detector, which senses rapid changes in light, which in turn, activates the dispensing of a predetermined length of paper towels when an object, such as a user's hand, is moved in front of the sensing device.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1996Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: Mosinee Paper CorporationInventors: Dannie D. Byrd, Alain P. Cotnoir, Adam T. Elliott, Victor Mendelsberg