System and method for developing individual and team washroom compliance practices

US11367099B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Stephen Becker · Cumming, US
• Charlene Dunbar · Lilburn, US
• Jason Kirkland · Cumming, US
• Warren Moede · Atlanta, US
• Thomas Schulz · Austin, US
• Chrissy Sheehan · Media, US
• Peter W. Shipp, Jr. · Woodstock, US
• Paul Francis Tramontina · Alpharetta, US
• Matthew T Zielinski · Darien, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 18, 2020
• Grant date: Jun 21, 2022
• Expiry date: Sep 18, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q30/0207
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

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.