Abstract: A floor cleaning machine is provided. The floor cleaning machine includes a solution tank for a cleaning solution. A pre-canister sensor receives the cleaning solution and measures the concentration of any dissolved solids. A canister assembly receives a portion of the cleaning solution from the pre-canister sensor and dissolves portions of a solid chemical form into the cleaning solution thereby forming blended droplets. The canister assembly has a spray nozzle positioned vertically above the solid chemical form. A post-canister sensor receives a mixture of the cleaning solution from the pre-canister sensor and the blended droplets from the canister assembly. The post-canister sensor measures the concentration of any dissolved solids within the mixture of the cleaning solution from the pre-canister sensor and the blended droplets from the canister assembly. A comparison of the baseline and post-canister measurements outside of a desired range results in replacement of the solid chemical form.

Abstract: A programmable locking dispenser is provided and includes a reservoir configured to store material and release the material upon demand. A pump/valve mechanism is configured for fluid connection with the reservoir. An output structure is configured for fluid connection with the pump/valve mechanism. A controller is configured to generate and send dispensing signals to the pump/valve mechanism. The controller is further configured to store lock and unlock codes. A sensing mechanism is configured to generate activation signals upon an occurrence of an activating event and further configured to convey the activation signals to the controller. An input device is configured to receive programming signals and convey the programming signals to the controller. The controller is further configured to selectively lock and unlock the dispenser such that in a locked mode, the dispenser is disabled from use and in a locked mode, the dispenser is enabled for use.

Abstract: An open cover detector for a dispenser is provided. The open cover detector includes a cathode connector electrically connected to a cathode of a dispenser power supply and an anode connector electrically connected to an anode of a dispenser power supply. A bridge is configured to electrically connect the cathode connector to the anode connector with a dispenser cover in a closed orientation and further configured to electrically disconnect the cathode connector from the anode connector with a dispenser cover in an open orientation.

Abstract: A dispenser device is provided. The dispenser device includes a reservoir configured to store dispensing material and release the dispensing material upon demand. A pump/valve mechanism is configured for fluid connection with the reservoir. An output structure is configured for fluid connection with the pump/valve mechanism. A controller is configured to generate and send dispensing signals to the pump/valve mechanism to release the dispensing material. A display device is in communication with the controller. The display device is configured to illustrate techniques for proper hand hygiene.

Abstract: A programmable locking dispenser is provided. The programmable locking dispenser includes a reservoir configured to store material and release the material upon demand. A pump/valve mechanism is configured for fluid connection with the reservoir. An output structure is configured for fluid connection with the pump/valve mechanism. A controller is configured to generate and send dispensing signals to the pump/valve mechanism. The controller is further configured to store lock and unlock codes. A sensing mechanism is configured to generate activation signals upon an occurrence of an activating event and further configured to convey the activation signals to the controller. An input device is configured to receive programming signals and convey the programming signals to the controller. The controller is further configured to selectively lock and unlock the dispenser such that in a locked mode, the dispenser is disabled from use and in a locked mode, the dispenser is enabled for use.

Abstract: A urinal screen assembly is provided. The urinal screen assembly includes a base having opposing major surfaces, a plurality of apertures extending therebetween and a rim. The base is configured to seat in a contoured orientation against contours on a surface of a urinal bowl. The base includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents. A retention structure extends from one of the major surfaces of the base. A block is positioned within the retention structure. The block includes one or more deodorizing and cleaning agents configured to deodorize and clean the urinal bowl. The deodorizing and cleaning agents in the base and the deodorizing and cleaning agents in the block are configured to combine to form a deodorizing and cleaning zone that extends radially beyond the edges of the block.

Abstract: A lockable assembly for a urinal valve is provided. The lockable assembly includes a shaft assembly configured to displace portions of the urinal valve and a housing body configured to connect to the urinal valve and further configured to support the shaft assembly. The lockable assembly is configured to allow selective operation of the urinal valve between an unlocked flushable state and a locked non-flushable state. In the locked non-flushable state, the shaft assembly is prevented from displacing portions of the urinal valve and in the unlocked flushable state, the shaft assembly is configured to displace portions of the urinal valve to allow a flow of water to pass through the urinal valve.

Abstract: This coating composition is useful as a floor finish. The floor finish includes a polymer having a controlled particle size, a controlled particle size distribution, and higher than normal weight percent solids content. This unique polymer provides a floor finish that has a higher than normal solids content and a lower than expected viscosity. The preferred polymer is a vinyl acrylic copolymer. The preferred floor finish has a solids content of 30-40 weight percent and a viscosity of less than 10 centipoise (cps). These unique properties allows the floor finish to be spread with a conventional string mop. Two to three applications of this floor exhibit equal or better gloss and protection than three to six coats of a normal floor finishes having solids of 15-25 percent by weight.

Abstract: This invention is an anti-microbial coating including an anti-microbial agent which has proven to be effective in preventing the growth of the test microorganisms. Special manufacturing steps were needed to uniformly add the anti-microbial agent to the coating. Preferably, dissolving anti-microbial agent in tributoxyethyl phosphate (TBEP) is the best way to get the agent into the coating. In another embodiment, the coating provides a continual, disinfecting action.