Manual Or Mountable Holder; E.g., Soap Holder, Etc. Patents (Class 422/266)
  • Patent number: 10378191
    Abstract: A device and method that delivers a soapy water liquid concentrate solution to a sink as the sink is filled by a stream of water from a spout. The device includes a container having a sidewall and a top wall forming an interior. The top wall includes an inlet aperture therein. The container includes at least one outlet opening. The container has within the interior a predetermined quantity of water soluble, detergent. A handle is secured to the container forming a loop above the top wall. An attachment assembly is operably securable to the spout. The attachment assembly has a first stop for retaining the handle and suspending the container therefrom. The first stop positions the container in a dispensing position wherein the inlet aperture is disposed below the spout and in the stream of water. The attachment assembly has a second stop for retaining the container in a non-dispensing position wherein the inlet aperture is not within the stream of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Soapmobile LLC
    Inventor: Steven Feig
  • Patent number: 10322977
    Abstract: Provided is an animal hair waste treating apparatus, which is intended to dissolve and treat animal hair waste, the apparatus including: a first treatment container configured to inject the animal hair waste and a treating solvent and to be heat-treated; a heating unit for heating the first treatment container; an animal hair waste storage and supply unit supplying the animal hair waste to the first treatment container; a treating solvent storage and supply unit supplying the treating solvent to the first treatment container; and a solid treating unit configured to neutralize the treating solvent and to filter and discharge remaining solids after treatment of the animal hair waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignees: GIDICHEM CO., LTD., PRIVATE COMPANY GREEN WORLD
    Inventors: Mi Hye Oh, Na Hyeon Ryu, Yeon Seok Ryu, Youn Woo Lee
  • Patent number: 9259753
    Abstract: A flow channel member includes: an ink flow channel having a horizontal flow channel; a self-sealing valve disposed on the downstream side of the ink flow channel and configured to open and close the ink flow channel; a pressurizing unit configured to apply a pressurizing force to the ink in the ink flow channel from the upstream side; and an air bubble trap provided in the middle of the horizontal flow channel for storing an air bubble, wherein the air bubble trap includes an air-bubble permeable wall formed of an air-bubble permeable member configured to allow permeation of the air bubble and is configured to cause the air bubble coming into abutment with the air-bubble permeable wall to be a flat shape and to be pressed against the air-bubble permeable wall so as to bring the air bubble into surface contact with the air-bubble permeable wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Miyuki Ataka
  • Publication number: 20150132197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical feeder that includes a support plate that is positioned within the housing chamber of the chemical feeder. The support plate includes a base plate that has one or more extensions that extend upward from an upper surface of the base plate. The extensions can, with some embodiments, be in the form of peg extensions, arcuate extensions that can together define an impeller pattern, or a spiral extension. The support plate also includes a deflection plate that is positioned vertically above at least one support plate aperture that extends through the base plate. The deflection plate also includes at least one deflection plate hole therethrough. A first portion of liquid passing up through the support plate aperture is horizontally deflected by the deflection plate and interacts with the extensions. A second portion of liquid passing up through the support plate aperture passes vertically up through the deflection plate hole(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Richard H. Ferguson, Stanley R. Pickens
  • Patent number: 9003572
    Abstract: An improved hanger 19 for a lavatory treatment device 10 which comprises: a top plate portion 20 which from an approximate midpoint 21, depends a downwardly extending stalk 22, wherein the top plate portion 20 includes a left arm section 20A section and a right arm section 20B which extends outwardly from the midpoint 21 and in a forward direction with respect to the stalk 22, wherein the left arm section 20A and the right arm section 20B are preferably essentially symmetrical about the midpoint 21 and are angled forwardly with respect to the stalk 22, and at the ends of each of the left arm section 20A section and a right arm section 20B are each a downwardly extending to grip arm, 23A, 23B, which grip arms 23A, 23B are parallel and spaced part from one another, and also each is located forward of the stalk 22.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLC
    Inventors: Stella Louise Knorr, Sasha Miu, Adrian Charles Ian Scott-Murphy, Saravanabhavan Selvalingam
  • Patent number: 8955536
    Abstract: A faucet mountable water conditioning devices include a relatively simple configuration that allows for reduced cost, easy installation, and a pleasing aesthetic. In one or more implementations, a faucet mountable water conditioning device includes a universal faucet mounting mechanism. The universal faucet mounting mechanism allows the faucet mountable water conditioning device to connect and seal to a wide variety of faucet designs and sizes simply by pressing the mounting mechanism over the faucet. The faucet mountable water conditioning device can also include a base configured to hold a water conditioning source. In one or more implementations a connector can couple the base to the mounting mechanism; thereby, allowing the base to move between active and inactive positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Russell Bell, Patrick O'Loughlin, William Ouellette, Rachel Robinette, Evan Rumberger, William L. Smith
  • Patent number: 8920743
    Abstract: A faucet mountable water conditioning devices include a relatively simple configuration that allows for reduced cost, easy installation, and a pleasing aesthetic. In one or more implementations, a faucet mountable water conditioning device includes a universal faucet mounting mechanism. The universal faucet mounting mechanism allows the faucet mountable water conditioning device to connect and seal to a wide variety of faucet designs and sizes simply by pressing the mounting mechanism over the faucet. The faucet mountable water conditioning device can also include a base configured to hold a water conditioning source. In one or more implementations a connector can couple the base to the mounting mechanism; thereby, allowing the base to move between active and inactive positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Russell Bell, Patrick O'Loughlin, William Ouellette, Rachel Robinette, Evan Rumberger
  • Patent number: 8916106
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Renato Gaj, Marco Moro, Paolo Savini
  • Patent number: 8668826
    Abstract: A container (14) with a content (8) has at least one hypochlorite compound, in particular a calcium hypochlorite compound, for generating an aqueous solution, and at least one inlet attachment (46) for attachment to a water supply line (48) and at least one outlet attachment (50) for attachment to an outlet line (52, 92) for a liquid composed of the incoming water and of the content (8), wherein the content (8) is located in accordance with the flow between the inlet attachment (46) and the outlet attachment (50), and the container (14) is designed as a transportable exchange unit that is sealed off from the outside in the unattached state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Simon Schnitzler
  • Patent number: 8668880
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus that inhibits microbial viability on a medical instrument. The apparatus has a sterilization chamber for receiving the medical instrument. A circulation system is fluidly connected to the sterilization chamber to circulate a fluid through the sterilization chamber. A well is provided to receive a chemistry container that includes a removable base portion. A device is provided to detach the removable base portion from the chemistry container. The device includes a mounting end that is mountable within the well such that the device extends into a lower portion of the well. An elongated intermediate section extends from the mounting end at a first angle. A free end extends from the elongated intermediate section at a second angle. The free end is dimensioned to matingly engage and apply a force to a mating feature on the chemistry container or on the removable base portion as the chemistry container is inserted into the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Phillip P. Franciskovich, Donald G. Rosenhamer
  • Patent number: 8613891
    Abstract: An automatic dishwashing product comprising a multi-dosing detergent delivery device comprising a housing (101, 110) for receiving therein a detergent holder (102) and a detergent holder (102) accommodating a plurality of detergent doses (104, 106) and a scenting composition wherein the scenting composition comprises a perfume and a polyolefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Pedro Vincent Vandecappelle, Giovanni Scarabaggio, Italo Corzani, Yessica De Nardin, Juana Rios
  • Patent number: 8506896
    Abstract: An automatic dishwashing product comprising a multi-dosing detergent delivery device comprising a housing (101, 110) for receiving therein a detergent holder (102) and a detergent holder (102) accommodating a plurality of detergent doses (104, 106) wherein the doses comprises at least two different types of detergent compositions, a first compositions comprising a halogen bleach and a second composition comprising enzymes and a bleach scavenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hofte, Pedro Vincent Vandecappelle, Fernando Solache Leon, Lucy Michaela Sellers
  • Patent number: 8480967
    Abstract: Soap dispensing systems are disclosed that employ concentrated forms of soap in order to permit the soap provider to decrease the costs associated with shipping soap to consumers. These dispensing systems are adapted to deliver both soap and rinse water, with the soap being delivered by dissolving or diluting a portion of the concentrated soap with water, and delivering the less concentrated soap to the user. In particular embodiments, the concentrated soap is provided in a disposable sanitary cartridge unit wherein all parts wetted with soap and carrying concentrated soap are disposable, to be replaced, when empty, with a new sanitary cartridge unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Zlatic, Dean DeCarlo, Courtney Cooper
  • Patent number: 8334224
    Abstract: Built-up roofing surfacing sheets that include a white, resin coated aluminum foil adhered to one side of an asphalt-impregnated fiberglass mat and sand adhered to the other side of the asphalt-impregnated fiberglass mat, the surfacing sheet being compliant with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 24 in effect as of Sep. 11, 2006, and methods of manufacturing the built-up roofing surfacing sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Consolidated Fiberglass Products Company
    Inventors: Daron J. Thomas, Randy Raines, John Hinds
  • Patent number: 8318506
    Abstract: A dialysis adapter cell includes a housing comprising a plurality of pillars extending between and attached to a top plate and a bottom plate to form a hollow receptacle, wherein the top plate comprises an aperture configured to provide access to the hollow receptacle; a dialysis membrane disposed about the housing and sealingly engaged to the top plate and the bottom plate; and a platform in physical communication with the bottom plate and configured to position the dialysis adapter cell in a sample holder of a United States Pharmacopoeia dissolution apparatus 4 flow-through cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: The University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Diane J. Burgess, Upkar Bhardwaj
  • Patent number: 8266729
    Abstract: The dispenser for a W.C. bowl comprises a support means (40) having a support (41, 42) for containing a first active substance in liquid or solid form and provided with at least one exit aperture (3) for said active substance; and hooking means (43) for supporting said support (41, 42) below the rim (21) of the W.C. bowl (20), in a position exposed to the action of the flushing water flow. According to the invention, at least one pocket (5) is provided, shaped to be associated with the outside of the support means (40), within said pocket (5) there being defined a chamber (6) comprising a perfuming substance or other active substance. Preferably, said perfuming substance is in the form of granules formed of absorbent plastic material. Alternatively, said perfuming substance is liquid and contained in an enclosure with an osmotic membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Re.Le.Vi—S.p.A.
    Inventor: Fabio Pagani
  • Patent number: 8075847
    Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent dispenser for dosing a quantity of solid detergent by dissolving some of the solid detergent in a liquid solvent, in particular in water, to form a detergent solution, and feeding the detergent solution to a detergent outlet. The dispenser comprises a housing (1) with a chassis (2) for wallmounting or the like and a solid detergent reservoir (3). The solid detergent reservoir (3) comprises a detergent compartment (4) holding the solid detergent, a solvent application compartment (7), a liquid solvent dispensing means (9), a solvent supply conduit (10) leading to the solvent dispensing means (9), a detergent solution collector means (11), and a solution conduit (12) connected to the detergent solution collector means (11) to carry away the detergent solution towards a detergent outlet. The invention is particularly convenient, because the solid detergent reservoir (3) is constructed as a modular unit easily separable from the housing (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Günther Zettlitzer, Ralf Heiduczek
  • Patent number: 8020578
    Abstract: A dispenser (10) uses first and second flow controls (70, 73). The flow controls maintain first and second flow ranges independent of diluent pressure within a pressure range, wherein the use solution's concentration is maintained over the pressure range. A third flow control (75) may also be utilized in a third diluent passageway for maintaining a third flow range independent of the diluent pressure within the pressure range. A bypass valve assembly (41) is operatively connected to the third incoming diluent passageway. The bypass valve has a temperature control valve. The temperature control valve having a bypass passageway, wherein additional diluent is added to the use solution, thereby controlling the use solution's concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Thomas, Robert J. Plantikow, Thomas P. Berg, Thomas J. Batcher, Daniel F. Brady, Scott T. Russell, Terrence P. Everson
  • Patent number: 7988929
    Abstract: A solid product dispenser includes a housing and a product holder. The housing includes a concentrated solution outlet, a diluent outlet, and an outlet tube in which concentrated solution from the concentrated solution outlet and diluent from the diluent outlet are mixed to form a use solution. Proximate the housing and the product holder is an overflow outlet from which a vacuum breaker is at least 3.50 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R Limback, Thomas P. Berg, Kristine J. Williams, Brian P Carlson
  • Publication number: 20110168570
    Abstract: Delivery mechanisms for dispersing a pathogen disinfectant liquid into the air or onto a surface are disclosed. There is an apparatus including a container comprising a sunlight-resistant compartment containing a pathogen disinfectant liquid, a propellant, and an actuator coupled to a valve for opening and closing the valve, wherein opening of the valve causes the propellant to move at least a portion of the pathogen disinfectant liquid through an orifice in the container. Also disclosed are a system and method for dispersing a pathogen disinfectant liquid into the air in an indoor environment where a pathogen disinfectant liquid is dispersed into circulating air in a HVAC system to disinfect the air in the indoor environment. Further disclosed is an apparatus for dispersing a pathogen disinfectant liquid into the air from a cartridge through the use of an automotive lighter receptacle or USB port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: 2140909 ONTARIO INC., O/A PATHOCEPT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ronald Benson, Dean Robert Gangbar
  • Patent number: 7892492
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for studying dissolution of a compact sample. The compact sample is typically a pharmaceutical drug sample. A flow-through apparatus includes a frame defining a flow-through channel, a removable insert having a drug sample, the insert positioned within the frame such that a fluid interacts with the sample when the fluid passes through the flow channel. The frame has an opening on the top side to allow a glass plate, typically a microscope cover slip to be positioned within the frame and allow viewing of the fluid flow and interaction with the drug sample. The hydrodynamics of the fluid flow are either known or computed. Thus, dissolution can be studied and observed in view of hydrodynamic characteristics. Typically, only a small amount of sample is necessary for a study. The flow-through apparatus is designed to fit on a microscopy stage and allow visual observation of the fluid/sample interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Robin H. Bogner, Theodore L. Bergman, Kristyn Greco, Derek J. Michaels, Szymon J. Chawarski
  • Publication number: 20110027148
    Abstract: Soap dispensing systems are disclosed that employ concentrated forms of soap in order to permit the soap provider to decrease the costs associated with shipping soap to consumers. These dispensing systems are adapted to deliver both soap and rinse water, with the soap being delivered by dissolving or diluting a portion of the concentrated soap with water, and delivering the less concentrated soap to the user. In particular embodiments, the concentrated soap is provided in a disposable sanitary cartridge unit wherein all parts wetted with soap and carrying concentrated soap are disposable, to be replaced, when empty, with a new sanitary cartridge unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Doug Zlatic, Dean DeCarlo, Courtney Cooper
  • Patent number: 7658844
    Abstract: A chemical feeder for dissolving chemical tablets includes a housing and a plurality of tapered pedestals positioned in the housing for supporting the chemical tablet as the tablet is dissolved by liquid flowing through the feeder. The housing also includes a cup configured to receive a cartridge for holding the tablet; the cup includes inlet and outlet ports for the liquid. The cartridge includes a plate at its lower end; the pedestals are formed on its interior surface. Each pedestal may have a pencil-point shape. When the chemical tablet is installed in the cartridge and the cartridge is installed in the cup, the tapered pedestals support the chemical tablet and thereby expose an underside of the tablet to the liquid. The tablet is immersed in the liquid according to the height of the pedestal; the dissolution rate of the tablet thus corresponds to the height of the pedestals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Arch Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Blanchette
  • Patent number: 7632474
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for use in a cartridge for on-line preparation of a solution for a medical procedure. The device comprises a hollow body, the body having a first end and a second end and is provided with through holes in its wall. The second end is closed, while the first end is open and adapted for receiving fluid introduced into the cartridge. The fluid leaves the device through said holes. Furthermore, the invention relates to a cartridge provided with such a device, a method of manufacturing such a cartridge and the use of a charge of concentrate in such a cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Gambro Lundia AB
    Inventor: Ernst Ingvar Losell
  • Patent number: 7410623
    Abstract: A dispenser (200) dispenses an amount of concentrate in a container (204) using a diluent to form a use solution. A dispenser includes a housing (201). A product holder (210) is positioned to support the container (204) with the concentrate in the cavity of the housing. The product holder (210) carried by a scale (240), wherein weight of the concentrate is concerned. A moveable container holder (215) is moveable between a first position and a second position. The container holder is positioned between the housing (201) and the container (204). A cover (216) is operatively connected to the container holder (215) at a connection. A cam surface is adjacent the housing (201). The cover (216) has a cam (216d) for contacting the cam surface (201a), wherein when the cover (216) is moved from a closed position to an open position, the connection moves upward, thereby carrying the container holder (215) and the container (204) which are moved upward lifting the container (204) off of the product holder (210).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Mehus, Royce D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7399389
    Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor dispensing apparatus has a housing with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A first body within the housing comprises a cathodic corrosion inhibitor. A second body within the housing comprises an anodic corrosion inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Mark R. Jaworowski
  • Publication number: 20080138261
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for studying dissolution of a compact sample. The compact sample is typically a pharmaceutical drug sample. A flow-through apparatus includes a frame defining a flow-through channel, a removable insert having a drug sample, the insert positioned within the frame such that a fluid interacts with the sample when the fluid passes through the flow channel. The frame has an opening on the top side to allow a glass plate, typically a microscope cover slip to be positioned within the frame and allow viewing of the fluid flow and interaction with the drug sample. The hydrodynamics of the fluid flow are either known or computed. Thus, dissolution can be studied and observed in view of hydrodynamic characteristics. Typically, only a small amount of sample is necessary for a study. The flow-through apparatus is designed to fit on a microscopy stage and allow visual observation of the fluid/sample interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Robin H. Bogner, Theodore L. Bergman, Kristyn Greco, Derek J. Michaels, Szymon J. Chawarski
  • Publication number: 20080107576
    Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent dispenser for dosing a quantity of solid detergent by dissolving some of the solid detergent in a liquid solvent, in particular in water, to form a detergent solution, and feeding the detergent solution to a detergent outlet. The dispenser comprises a housing (1) with a chassis (2) for wallmounting or the like and a solid detergent reservoir (3). The solid detergent reservoir (3) comprises a detergent compartment (4) holding the solid detergent, a solvent application compartment (7), a liquid solvent dispensing means (9), a solvent supply conduit (10) leading to the solvent dispensing means (9), a detergent solution collector means (11), and a solution conduit (12) connected to the detergent solution collector means (11) to carry away the detergent solution towards a detergent outlet. The invention is particularly convenient, because the solid detergent reservoir (3) is constructed as a modular unit easily separable from the housing (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: ECOLAB INC.
    Inventors: Gunther Zettlitzer, Ralf Heiduczek
  • Patent number: 7347935
    Abstract: An inline dispenser and purification device combination comprising an inline dispenser having fluid ports directly mateable to the ports of a fitted cartridge and a universal cartridge having no ports for connection with the fluid ports of the inline dispenser and a method of replacing a fitted cartridge located within a inline dispenser with a universal cartridge having no ports for connection with the fluid ports of the inline dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: King Technology, Inc
    Inventor: Joseph A. King
  • Publication number: 20070253876
    Abstract: A solid product dispenser includes a housing and a product holder. The housing includes a concentrated solution outlet, a diluent outlet, and an outlet tube in which concentrated solution from the concentrated solution outlet and diluent from the diluent outlet are mixed to form a use solution. Proximate the housing and the product holder is an overflow outlet from which a vacuum breaker is at least 3.50 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Scott R. Limback, Thomas P. Berg, Kristine J. Williams, Brian P. Carlson
  • Patent number: 7147770
    Abstract: A liquid treatment method and system with the liquid treatment system having a container for holding a liquid treatment material therein with the liquid treatment device effectively positionable in various transitional regions in the liquid system to provide for an enhanced dispersant rate in response to increased activity in the body of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: King Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph A. King
  • Patent number: 7078003
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the transfer between a solid matter and a liquid, comprising an outer drum and a perforated inner drum, means for commonly rotating the drums, and means situated inside the inner drum for moving the solid matter. In between the two drums, a number of troughs are formed which, during the rotation of the drums, bring up liquid and pour it out higher up through the inner drum. Along the front rim of each trough, the drum is provided with a drain opening, opposite to which means are provided for preventing, when the drain opening, during the rotation of the drums, is at the bottom, the penetration of solid matter through said opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: De Smet Engineering naamloze vennootschap
    Inventors: Jean Baie, Fédérico Lopez, Etienne Le Clef
  • Patent number: 7048898
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for preparing a fluid for a medical procedure by mixing of at least one medicament in the form of powder with water, the medicament is held in a vessel which defines a bottom, a side wall, and a top opening which is closed by an membrane for sealing the inside of the vessel. The apparatus includes an opener for opening the membrane of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignees: Teijin Linited, Aksys Ltd.
    Inventors: Naohiko Moriyama, Tetsuya Yano, Ken Imai, Tsuneo Deguchi
  • Patent number: 6948510
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering both quick dispensing water treatment materials and slow dispensing water treatment materials from the same dispensing unit by dispensing the slow dispensing water treatment materials over an extended period of time and the quick dispensing water treatment materials in a matter of minutes to allow the container for the quick dispensing water treatment materials to be removed and replaced with either a container containing a different quick dispensing water treatment materials or a container containing a slow dispensing water treatment material and a closed container for holding a quick dispensing water treatment materials therein and for dispensing the quick dispensing water treatment material therefrom through a process of cross circulation between a fluid stream of waster and the quick dispensing water treatment material in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: King Technology
    Inventor: Joseph A. King
  • Patent number: 6902668
    Abstract: An chemical dispensing apparatus, which has a dispenser head member and a chemical holding container for holding chemical, the dispenser head member having a flow entry means for directing fluid flow into the chemical holding container and a flow exit means for directing fluid flow out of the chemical holding container, the flow entry means being in fluid connection with a center-mounted, elongated perforated tubular member extending at least partway into the chemical holding container, the chemical holding container having an opening which is releasably engageable with the dispenser head member for refilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Roger A. Benham
  • Patent number: 6872303
    Abstract: The water treatment cartridge is a cartridge adapted to fit into a conventional water filter housing to release a sanitizing dose of a water-treating chemical, and in particular chlorine dioxide, into a water treatment system or unit process. The cartridge is filled with a water treating media, comprised preferably of a mixture of an inert filler material and a chemical composition that releases chlorine dioxide on contact with water. The concentration of the chlorine dioxide released into the water, as well as the duration of the release, may be varied by the selection of the filler material and amount of the filler material in the water treating media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Inventors: Ian M. Knapp, David B. Morris
  • Patent number: 6869529
    Abstract: There is disclosed an automatic chemical feed system for retro-fitting to any existing fluid circulating system of the type having an inlet pipe which feeds water to a fluid reservoir and an outlet pipe for feeding fluid to the circulating system, the present system including an inlet pipe adapter for inner connection with the inlet pipe, a fluid diverter connected to the adapter for diverting a portion of the flow, a chemical chamber containing a supply of fluid purification chemicals in solid particulate format, the chamber being in fluid communication with the diverter, and the chamber having an inlet opening for allowing fluid to enter the chamber, and an outlet opening for passing treated fluid out of the chamber back to the fluid reservoir for circulation in the circulating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventors: Dennis Cerny, Garrett Garcia
  • Patent number: 6848852
    Abstract: A device is provided for supplying one or several active substances to a cleaning device and makes use of a retaining device against which the active substance lies upon or is connected thereto such that the active substance is held by the retaining device. The retaining device is affixable to a conventional cleaning device, preferably one as used in sanitary and/or hygienic fields. The inventive retaining device comprises a receiving area preferably configured as a single-piece ring and connected by means of a coupling section to a fixing area which is affixed to the cleaning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Winfried Engert
  • Patent number: 6814095
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering both quick dispensing water treatment materials and slow dispensing water treatment materials from the same dispensing unit by dispensing the slow dispensing water treatment materials over an extended period of time and the quick dispensing water treatment materials in a matter of minutes to allow the container for the quick dispensing water treatment materials to be removed and replaced with either a container containing a different quick dispensing water treatment materials or a container containing a slow dispensing water treatment material and a closed container for holding a quick dispensing water treatment materials therein and for dispensing the quick dispensing water treatment material therefrom through a process of cross circulation between a fluid stream of waster and the quick dispensing water treatment material in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph A. King
  • Publication number: 20040219081
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method suitable for dispensing heterogeneous compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry James Klos, Brian Chute, Quang Dao, Brandon Carlson
  • Patent number: 6749807
    Abstract: A single-use cartridge C contains a dose of a concentrated decontaminant for providing a decontaminant solution upon mixing with water. The cartridge is inserted into the well (16) of a decontamination system (A). Fresh water and then the decontaminant solution are recirculated through the well during a decontamination cycle. The cartridge includes a porous region (42), through which the decontaminant solution flows. Impregnated in the porous region is a chemical indicator (44), such as crystal violet, which gradually changes color on exposure to the decontaminant. The indicator provides a semi-quantitative indication of the integrated level of the decontaminant in the solution over time for determining whether an acceptable level of the decontaminant was present for decontamination. A preferred embodiment of the cartridge C includes nested inner and outer water-penetrable cups (50,150,70,170) for holding first and second reagents. The two cups are sealed together adjacent upper open ends (56,92,156,192).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Steris Corporation
    Inventors: Brian E. Schindly, Christopher M. Fricker, George E. Grignol
  • Patent number: 6737028
    Abstract: A container for use with a solution dispenser, the solution dispenser generating a solution by impinging a solvent spray on a solid cast chemical product disposed within the container, the container being disposable in an inverted disposition in a solution dispenser bowl includes a container body suitable for containing a flowable chemical composition and supporting a casting of the chemical composition. The container body has a mouth for receiving the solvent spray therein; and has a container bottom being disposed generally opposed to the mouth; and further has an inclined side portion operably coupled to and extending between the container bottom portion and the container mouth, the cross sectional dimension of the side portion decreasing from the container bottom portion to the container mouth. A chemical dispenser includes at least one of the aforementioned containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Sunburst Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Scepanski, Timothy E. Laughlin
  • Patent number: 6680026
    Abstract: “Plug-in” fluid flow diverters are disclosed. Additionally disclosed is water purification equipment adapted to communicate with the diverters. Such equipment is especially (although not solely) useful in connection with circulating streams of water present in systems associated with swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas, as the circulating nature of the water permits more of its volume ultimately to be diverted into the equipment for purification. The diverters, furthermore, may have entrances oriented to receive fluid travelling in only one direction through a conduit and be keyed to one or more components of the equipment for purposes of identification, inventory control, or otherwise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond P. Denkewicz, Jr., Alvin Costa, Daniel J. Nelsen, Michael C. Pereira, Justin W. Sirotin, Michael Vieira, Aidan J. Petrie
  • Patent number: 6649050
    Abstract: A water purification system for fluid recirculating systems formed by a container having side walls, a top and bottom wall, and a front wall fixedly secured to the side walls, top wall and bottom wall. The front wall is provided with a plurality of apertures for allowing fluid to seep therein. A container is provided with a solid mass of dissolvable material intended for purification of the fluid which flows through the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: 21st Century Innovations
    Inventors: Dennis Cerny, Garrett Garcia
  • Publication number: 20030161676
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for fitting one or several active substances (8) to a cleaning device (20). To this end, the invention makes use of a retaining device against which the active substance (8) lies upon or is connected thereto such that the active substance (8) is held by the retaining device. The retaining device (1) is affixable to a conventional cleaning device (20), preferably one as used in sanitary and/or hygienic fields. The inventive retaining device comprises a receiving area (2) preferably configured as a single-piece ring and connected by means of a coupling section (4) to a fixing area (3) which is affixed to the cleaning device (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: Winfried Engert
  • Patent number: 6544414
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for stabilizing and preserving water soluble solid chemical used in erosion feeders for sanitizing water. Outside ambient air is forced through the chemical stored in a feeder chamber. Depending on the temperature of outside ambient air, the air may be heated before being introduced into the feeder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Hammonds Technical Services Inc.
    Inventor: Carl L. Hammonds
  • Patent number: 6518313
    Abstract: Solid sanitizing compositions have advantages over corresponding liquids and powders. A solid sanitizing product can be contained within a plastic bottle with a label indicating that the contents have antimicrobial or deodorizing properties containing a non-flowable solid composition having greater than about 0.02 percent by weight antimicrobial compounds. The preferred solid sanitizing compositions consist essentially of an antimicrobial compound selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium salts, fatty amines and diamines, chlorhexidine gluconate, phenol, derivatives of phenol, parachloro metaxylenol and mixtures thereof, and between 0 and 99.98 percent by weight of a cleaning composition. The solid sanitizing compositions can be effectively used with solid dispensers. The solid dispensers have a bowl with a drain at the bottom and an upward pointing spray nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Sunburst Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Scepanski
  • Patent number: 6403032
    Abstract: In assembly for dispensing agents into drains and the like, includes a retaining member having a perforate wall structure substantially surrounding and enclosing a quantity of a sanitizing agent therein. The retaining member is preferably flexible and tubular, and may be formed into a donut-shaped configuration. The retaining member may be provided of a mesh material. The mesh initially holds the sanitizing agent, provided as a powder or in granular form therein. Upon wetting of the sanitizing agent, it may assume a gel-like consistency and erode to dispense the sanitizing agent into the liquid passing through the retaining member. A mount may be employed to both hold the retaining member in a proper position and configuration, and to secure edges of the retaining member in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: West Agro, Inc.
    Inventors: James Carman Abercrombie, Scott John Abercrombie, Curtis Walter Thomas
  • Patent number: 6221244
    Abstract: A swimming pool chlorinator that utilizes a cylindrical housing that has an internal chamber. Within the internal chamber is concentrically mounted in a close fitting manner a valve member. The sidewall of the housing has a series of elongated slits and also the valve member has a series of similar elongated slits. The housing has mounted thereon at least one suction cup with the suction cup to be securable to a swimming pool wall surface or other surfaces associated with a swimming pool and beneath the surface of the water in the pool. Within the internal chamber of the housing is located one or more chlorine tablets. The valve member is to be adjusted relative to the housing so that the slits of the housing are unrestricted permitting free flow of water through the housing or the slits are restricted partially thereby limiting the amount of flow of water through the internal chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Ihssan F. Yassin
  • Patent number: 6213353
    Abstract: This solid bowl feeder and equipment tray assembly includes a bowl having an outer wall providing a seating rim and an inner wall defining a bowl, and an equipment tray having an outer wall providing an upper end attachable to the underside of the bowl. The bowl includes optional spray assembly mounting locations and the tray is adapted to receive various arrangements of the control equipment. The tray also includes a PC board cooperating with an accessible switch for selecting the duration of the spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Dema Engineering Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Haul, Jeffrey J. Smith