Soap, sanitizer and lotion refill units management and tracking

US11299386B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Jason M. Slater · Barberton, US
• Mark A. Bullock · Wooster, US
• Tamara M. Cross · Uniontown, US
• John Harry Lerner · Hudson, US
• April Bertram · Canton, US
• Bradley Lightner · Akron, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 24, 2021
• Grant date: Apr 12, 2022
• Expiry date: Feb 24, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47K5/1217
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary methodology for managing soap, sanitizer and lotion refills includes associating a first refill unit with a first dispenser, determining one or more usage rates for the first dispenser, determining an expected depletion date for the first refill unit. The methodology further includes associating a second refill unit with a second dispenser, determining one or more usage rates for the second dispenser, and determining an expected depletion date for the second refill unit. The methodology further includes providing instructions to move the first refill unit to the second dispenser and the second refill unit to the first dispenser.