Abstract: A fluid dispensing device is disclosed having a housing and a fluid discharge device. The fluid discharge device is arranged to be actuated by one or more levers so as to apply a force transversely to the fluid discharge device which is used to move a container forming part of the fluid discharge device along a longitudinal axis of the fluid discharge device to cause actuation of a pump forming part of the fluid discharge device. A pre-load means is used to prevent actuation of the pump until a pre-determined force is applied to each lever of sufficient magnitude to guarantee the production of a well developed efficient spray from the fluid dispensing device.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which creates a signal that indicates when a door has remained open for a predetermined amount of time. The apparatus includes a switch element responsive to the opening of the door and the closing of the door for monitoring the positional status of the door. The apparatus further includes electrical circuit components responsive to the monitoring switch for detecting when the door has been open for the predetermined period of time. The apparatus also includes electrical circuit components responsive to the detecting components for generating the signal indicating that the door has been open for the predetermined period of time.