Abstract: A valve interconnector, suitable for use in combination with a receiver interconnector to couple a first hollow body to a second hollow body, is disclosed. The valve interconnector comprises a neck (7) to be secured to the first hollow body and further comprises a base cap (8) comprising an exterior tube portion (85) covering at least a portion of the external surface (7s) of the neck (7). The exterior tube portion and the neck are secured to each other with ability of relative rotation about a central axis. The valve interconnector is provided with a selector (44, 48) operative between the neck (7) and the exterior tube portion of the base cap (8) and configured for assuming at least a first position and a second position, in the first position the base cap being prevented from being axially released from the neck, in the second position the base cap being enabled to be axially released from the neck.

Abstract: Provided is a method for masking scuff and/or scratch marks that develop over time on containers. More specifically, the method includes coating the scuff and/or scratch marks on the container with a coating composition that includes renewable and sustainable oils and biodegradable surfactants, and optionally a diluting solvent. The coating composition is disposed on the outer surface of the container, thus masking or covering the scuff and/or scratch marks on the container.

Abstract: A floor treatment machine (100) is provided with a low profile housing (101); the floor treatment machine (100) has at least one transport wheel (103), a power supply (102), a brushless direct drive motor (115), a treatment tool (105) wherein the treatment tool (105) is adapted to receive a treatment pad; the direct drive motor (115) is positioned above the treatment tool upper side and presents a radial size greater than its axial size; the motor (115) is adjustable and turns the treatment tool under 500 revolutions per minute. The floor treatment machine reduces power consumption by up to about 30%. Also provided is a method of treating a surface with a low profile treatment machine.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprises vegetable oil; nonionic surfactant; water in an amount of from about 0% to about 15% by weight based on total weight of the composition; optionally biocide; and optionally chelating agent, wherein the weight ratio of vegetable oil to nonionic surfactant is in a range of from about 1:1 to about 9:1. Also disclosed is a lubricant composition that comprises about 40% to about 90% by weight of vegetable oil; from about 10% to about 40% by weight of nonionic surfactant; from about 0% to about 15% by weight of based on total weight of the composition; optionally biocide; and optionally chelating agent. The disclosed lubricant compositions may further comprise the ester of fatty alcohol. Furthermore, a method of dry lubricating surface using the lubricant composition is disclosed.

Abstract: An aqueous skin-compatible antimicrobial solution effective against yeasts and mycobacteria, comprises 2-3.8 wt % of at least one peroxygen; from 1.5 up to 7 wt % of at least one aromatic monohydroxy alcohol selected from phenoxyethanol, phenethyl alcohol, cyclopentylmethanol, cyclohexylmethanol, benzyl alcohol, or any mixture thereof; from 0.5 up to 5 wt % of at least one high foaming amine oxide amphoteric surfactant; from 2 up to 10 wt % of at least one polyol-based skin conditioning agent; an effective amount of at least one pH adjusting agent for adjusting the solution pH to 2-3. The solution has a redox potential value from 220 to 280 mV, is readily biodegradable, and is free of aromatic carboxylic acids, inorganic salts, quaternary ammonium compounds, volatile aliphatic monohydroxy alcohols, other volatile organic compounds, halogen containing compounds, and other antimicrobial agents.

Abstract: A synergistic rust stain removal composition for fabric comprises an oxalic acid in an amount of more than about 1% by weight but less than about 13% by weight; an ascorbic acid in an amount of more than about 0.5% but less than 7% by weight, all based on total weight of the composition; and water. A method of removing rust stain from fabric comprises contacting the fabric with such synergistic rust stain removal composition. Furthermore, a method of removing rust stain from fabric is disclosed that comprises contacting the fabric with a first aqueous solution comprising from about 0.5% to about 6% by weight of ascorbic acid based on total weight of the first aqueous solution; and contacting the fabric with a second aqueous solution comprising from about 1% to about 12% by weight of oxalic acid based on total weight of the second aqueous solution.

Abstract: A method of moving a robotic cleaning device through an area includes loading instructions for a plurality of geometric elements. Each geometric element includes a starting point, paths of travel, and waypoints. An ending waypoint of a first geometric element is connected to the starting point for a subsequent geometric element. The instructions for each geometric element do not include dimensions for the one or more paths of travel. The instructions cause the robotic cleaning device to move along a first path of travel of the first geometric element until a sensor of the robotic cleaning device detects that the robotic cleaning device has reached a first waypoint. Then, if the first waypoint is the ending waypoint of the first geometric element, the robotic cleaning device moves along to the subsequent geometric element or changes direction and moves along a second path of travel of the first geometric element.

Abstract: A method of cleaning and disinfecting a surface comprises producing a diluted cleaning disinfectant solution from a concentrated cleaning disinfectant solution, and contacting the surface with the diluted solution. A concentrated cleaning disinfectant solution is stable at freezing temperatures and comprises antimicrobial acid, surface cleaning acid, solubilizing agent, hydrotrope, and surfactant. The antimicrobial acid comprises a synergistic combination of (i) salicylic acid, derivative of salicylic acid, or a combination thereof, and (ii) gluconic acid, derivative of salicylic acid, or a combination thereof. The surface cleaning acid comprises at least one acid selected from mineral acid, methane sulfonic acid, formic acid, or sulfonic acid having an alkyl group with no greater than three carbon atoms. The surfactant selected from anionic surfactant, non-ionic surfactant, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Valve interconnector (1), suitable for use in combination with a receiver interconnector to couple a first hollow body associated to the valve interconnector to a second hollow body associated to the receiver interconnector, wherein the valve interconnector comprises a neck (7) to be secured to the first hollow body, a passageway (77) through the neck to allow fluid communication between the first hollow body and the second hollow body. The valve interconnector further comprises abase cap (8) secured to the neck, a valve assembly (5) secured to the base cap, the valve assembly being configured to assume at least a closed position and at least an open position. The valve interconnector further comprises a sealing ring (3) configured to provide a leakproof connection between the valve interconnector and the receiver interconnector.

Abstract: A system is capable of three-dimensional scanning in an environment containing a protrusion that extends substantially parallel to a floor. The system includes an autonomous vehicle, a planar distance sensor, and a computing device. The autonomous vehicle is configured to be located on the floor and to move across the floor. The planar distance sensor is fixedly mounted to the autonomous vehicle. A field of the planar distance sensor is at a non-parallel angle with respect to the floor when the autonomous vehicle is on the floor. The field of the planar distance sensor impinges on a surface of the protrusion when the autonomous vehicle is on the floor. The computing device is located on the autonomous vehicle and configured to develop a three-dimensional scan of the protrusion as the autonomous vehicle moves across the floor.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a chassis (138), a cleaning unit (50), and a least one suspension device (139). The cleaning unit (50) is mounted to the chassis (138) with at least one degree of freedom relative to the chassis (138) allowing the cleaning unit (50) to be lifted and lowered relative to the chassis (138). The at least one suspension device (139) is operatively active on the cleaning unit (50) and configured to transmit to the cleaning unit (50) an upwardly directed force.

Abstract: A neutralization cell is provided which may be used to increase a pH level of a chlorine solution. The neutralization cell includes a neutralization anode, a neutralization cathode, an inlet, and an outlet. The neutralization anode and the neutralization cathode are positioned to divide the neutralization cell into a middle area between the neutralization anode and the neutralization cathode, an anode area on a side of the neutralization anode furthest from the neutralization cathode, and a cathode area on a side of the neutralization cathode furthest from the neutralization anode. The inlet directs the chlorine solution into the neutralization cell by directing an incoming flow of the chlorine solution into the anode area. The outlet directs the chlorine solution out of the neutralization cell by directing an outgoing flow of the chlorine solution from the cathode area.

Abstract: A vessel includes a memory and a processor operatively coupled to the memory. The memory is configured to store a vessel identifier. The processor is configured to initiate a timer for a shelf life of a solution placed into the vessel. The processor is also configured to conduct a measurement of the solution using one or more sensors in the vessel. The processor is also configured to compare the measurement to a threshold for the solution. The processor is further configured to activate a solution indicator to indicate that the solution should be discarded responsive to a determination that the shelf life has expired or a determination that the measurement exceeds the threshold.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus (1) is provided including a cleaning assembly (500), a suction unit (10), an inlet channeling unit (20), and an outlet channeling unit (30). The suction unit (10) has a motor (11) and an impeller (12). The inlet channeling unit (20) is in fluid communication with at least one portion of the cleaning assembly (500). The outlet channeling unit (30) connects the suction unit (10) to an exhaust aperture (40). The outlet channeling unit (30) includes a first expansion chamber (31) and at least one intercepting wall (100). The first expansion chamber (31) faces the outlet side of the impeller (12). The at least one intercepting wall (100) comprises a plurality of through holes (101). The intercepting wall (100) operates inside the first expansion chamber (31).

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus (1) includes a cleaning unit (50) and a motor assembly (53). The cleaning unit (50) includes a left cleaning disc (51) and a right cleaning disc (52). Each one of the left and right cleaning discs (51, 52) have a respective lower side (51a, 52a) configured to clean the floor and a respective upper side (51b, 52b) opposite the lower side. The motor assembly (53) is configured to operate in rotation the left cleaning disc and the right cleaning disc (51, 52) around a respective axis of rotation (51x, 52x). The cleaning unit (50) includes at least one presser device (54) active on a peripheral portion of the upper side (51b) of the left cleaning disc (51) and on a peripheral portion of the upper side (52b) of the right cleaning disc (52).

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus (1) includes at least one cleaning unit (50). The cleaning unit (50) includes a support frame (63), at least one cleaner roller (110), and a first and a second connector (111, 112). The first and a second connector (111, 112) are interposed between the support frame (63) and opposite ends of the cleaner roller (110), in order to rotatably engage the cleaner roller (110) itself with the support frame (63) around a substantially horizontal axis of rotation (X). At least one of the first or the second connector (111, 112) comprises a male component (113) and a female component (114) coupled together in a removable manner.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus (1) has an air suction unit (10) and an outlet channeling unit (30), which connects an outlet side of the suction unit (10) to an exhaust aperture (40). The air outlet channeling unit (30) includes various expansion chambers (31, 32, 34, 39) and respective air compression channels interposed among the expansion chambers. At the first expansion chamber (31) an intercepting wall (100) with through holes (101) may be present.

Abstract: A vessel includes a memory and a processor operatively coupled to the memory. The memory is configured to store a vessel identifier. The processor is configured to initiate a timer for a shelf life of a solution placed into the vessel. The processor is also configured to conduct a measurement of the solution using one or more sensors in the vessel. The processor is also configured to compare the measurement to a threshold for the solution. The processor is further configured to activate a solution indicator to indicate that the solution should be discarded responsive to a determination that the shelf life has expired or a determination that the measurement exceeds the threshold.

Abstract: A synergistic disinfectant composition comprises a C1-8 organic acid, an amino acid based surfactant, an anionic surfactant, and a stabilizing agent. The C1-8 organic acid may include two or more types of the C1-8 organic acids with at least one of the C1-8 organic acids is alpha hydroxyl acid. The disinfectant composition has an antimicrobial activity of log reduction of at least 2 under Biocidal Product Registration (BPR) standard EN13727, EN1276, EN13624 or EN1499, and/or the EPA standard that applies the “Quantitative Methods for Evaluating the Activity of Microbicides used on Hard, Non-Porous Surface” issued by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In addition, the disinfectant composition may be stable during storage and retain their antimicrobial activity after at least one month at 40° C. When desired, the synergistic disinfectant composition may further comprise an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Provided is a decontamination apparatus including a base, and a source that emits UVC light at a suitable intensity to at least partially decontaminate a target object and render the target object pathogen reduced. An adjustable support is coupled to the base and includes an adjustment mechanism that can be manipulated to adjust a position of the source relative to the base. A controller is operatively connected to the source to control emission of the UVC light and establish at least one of a suitable duration of a decontamination process and a suitable intensity of UVC light to render the target object pathogen reduced.