Patents Assigned to Diversey, Inc.
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Patent number: 9174179Abstract: A multi-station liquid mixing and dispensing apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that defines a first pocket for supporting a first container, a second pocket for supporting a second container, and a third pocket disposed vertically above at least one of the first pocket and the second pocket. The apparatus also includes a first door pivotably coupled to the housing and enclosing the first pocket, and a second door pivotably coupled to the housing and enclosing the second pocket. The apparatus also includes a valve coupled to the housing to control flow of chemical concentrate to at least one of the first container and the second container.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Michael H. Bertucci, Curtis H. Hubmann, Christopher F. Lang, Steven E. Schiller
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Patent number: 9139799Abstract: Provided are scale-inhibition compositions comprising (a) a first acrylic acid polymer having an average molecular weight of about 3000 to about 6000; (b) a second acrylic acid polymer having an average molecular weight of about 6000 to about 10000; (c) an aminocarboxylic acid selected from methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA), glutamic acid diacetic acid (GLDA), diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA), hydroxyethyl ethylene diamine triacetic acid (HEDTA), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and a combination thereof; and (d) a phosphonic acid selected from 1-hydroxyethane 1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP), amino tris(methylenephosphonic acid) (ATMP), ethylenediamine tetra(methylene phosphonic acid) (EDTMP), tetramethylenediamine tetra(methylene phosphonic acid) (TDTMP), hexamethylenediamine tetra(methylene phosphonic acid) (HDTMP), diethylenetriamine penta(methylene phosphonic acid) (DTPMP), and a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Anant Kondiram Parte, Prashant Kumar Pandey, Farida Hakim Tinwala
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Patent number: 9131824Abstract: A floor tool including a handle, a mop head, and an actuator. The handle includes first and second opposite ends through and between which a longitudinal axis of the handle extends. The handle lies in a plane and further includes a first portion that is located at the first end of the handle and a second portion that is offset from the longitudinal axis. The mop head is coupled at the second end of the handle. A first grip is coupled to the first portion of the handle, and a second grip is coupled to the second portion of the handle. The actuator is positioned adjacent the first end and is contiguous with the first grip, and a fluid reservoir is coupled to and carried by the handle between the second portion and the second end.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Crawford, Andrew M. Bober, Craig Conner, Mark Cors, Nicholas Reback, Daniel Lee
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Patent number: 9119516Abstract: A device and method for regulating the pressure between a floor cleaning implement (22) and a floor, wherein the floor cleaning implement (22) is coupled to a floor cleaning machine (10). The device of one embodiment comprises a cantilevered arm (28) coupled to the floor cleaning machine (10) and a sensor (30) coupled to the cantilevered arm (28) and positioned to sense deflection or other deformation of the cantilevered arm (28). An actuator (26) is coupled between the cantilevered arm (28) and cleaning implements (22). The actuator (26) is also coupled to the sensor (30) and adapted to receive signals from the sensor (30) to cause actuation of the actuator (26). When pressure other than a predetermined amount causes the cantilevered arm (28) to deform, the sensor (30) senses this deformation and cause the actuator (26) to actuate in a direction that allows the cantilevered arm (28) to return to a position in which the pressure is within the predetermined amount.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Heinrich-Tito Mayer, Franz Oberhaensli
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Patent number: 9090450Abstract: A method and device to insure that a particular dispensing package (18) can only be engaged into an appropriate dispensing location (14). Specifically, the package and the dispenser have mating concentric rings (24, 30) (or portions thereof) to prevent engagement and dispensing of an inappropriate product. In one embodiment, the package (18) is provided with one or more concentric ring projections (24) (or portions thereof) and the dispenser (10) is provided with one or more matching concentric ring recesses (30). The projections and the recesses have similar diameters to define a mating set. In some embodiments, the concentric ring projections are placed on a closure (20), such as a cap, of the package. In alternative embodiments, the projections are placed on the dispenser and the recesses are placed on the package.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Kirk M. Reimann, William E. Simpson, Nancy D. Trafelet, Andy Swain, David Holden, Garry W. Crossdale, Brian D. Haworth, Bert Van Der Heijden, Shirley A. Webb
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Patent number: 9078438Abstract: Hand wash compositions including ?-phthalimido-peroxyhexanoic acid are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Arnoud U. M. Gengler, Meredith O. Theelen, Ragna M. S. van den Heuvel
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Patent number: 9051091Abstract: A metering and dispensing closure for a container. A rotor and a movable member rotate in conjunction with a cap member to afford accurate measuring of a powder material and dispensing of it. The rotor, the movable member, and the container cap afford a consistent measuring of the powder material, as well as provide a variety of drive members which can be utilized with the dispensing closure.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Tyson L. Webster, M. Rinley Deeds, James W. Livingston, Andy Swain, David Holden, Kenneth J. Bird
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Patent number: 9028617Abstract: A cleaning device may include a solution tank configured to store cleaning solution. The solution tank may include an inlet and an outlet. The cleaning device may include at least one discharge line filter in fluid communication with the solution tank and a pump having a pump intake and a pump discharge. The pump may be configured to direct cleaning solution from the solution tank outlet through the at least one discharge line filter. The cleaning device may include a cleaning head in fluid communication with the pump discharge and a bypass line in fluid communication with the pump discharge and the inlet. The bypass line may be configured to divert cleaning solution received from the pump discharge away from the cleaning head and toward the solution tank.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Balas, Stephen D. Herr, Henry L. Hillman, Jr., Victor Chi-Chih Huang, Ralph McCann, Kevin L. Thomas
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Patent number: 8998042Abstract: A liquid dispenser includes a container having an interior adapted to hold a fluid. An air vent is coupled to the container, and a balloon is disposed in the container and in fluid communication with the air vent to provide selective fluid communication between the interior and an exterior of the container, the balloon movable from an undeployed state to a deployed state, and the balloon in the deployed state having a position in which the balloon establishes fluid communication between the exterior of the container and the interior of the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Barry Hague, David J. Holden
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Patent number: 8978186Abstract: The invention relates to a self-contained and wireless monitoring device (10) for use in a washing machine (1) to indicate shortage of detergent in said washing machine. The monitoring device comprises a sensor (13) arranged to monitor detergent concentration in washing liquid (5) of said washing machine and to provide an alarm signal (A) when said monitored detergent concentration is below a target value. The monitoring device is capable of floating in said washing liquid and comprises signalling means (11) for indicating said shortage of detergent in response to said alarm signal. The invention further relates to a package containing such a monitoring device and a method for indicating shortage of detergent.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Jan Eduard Veening, Lambertus Gerardus Petrus Van Der Heijden, Robert-Jan Reinier Uhlhorn
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Patent number: 8973738Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a conveyor system including a slotted track that defines an elongate path along which product is moved and that has opposed glide surfaces from which product is suspended. The conveyor system also includes a wall that is disposed above the track and that cooperates with the track to define a product passageway along the elongate path. The cleaning device includes a drive unit, a wheel rotatably coupled to the drive unit and engageable with the wall within the product passageway to move the drive unit along the slotted track, a glide coupled to the drive unit and engageable with the glide surfaces to support the drive unit on the slotted track, and a cleaning implement coupled to the drive unit to clean the track.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Jim J. Hilarides, Curtis H. Hubmann, Andrew M. Bober, Stephen C. Cook, Jonathan L. Ludtke, Justin M. Nunez, Daniel Bullis, Douglas E. Seals, Daniel J. Lee, Todd J. Bakken, Chris Sherwin
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Patent number: 8959699Abstract: Various embodiments of a mop include a user-manipulatable control operable by a user to generate attachment of a mop pad to a mop head and/or release of the mop pad from the mop head. The user-manipulatable control can be located on a handle of the mop in some embodiments, and on the mop head in other embodiments. Also, an actuator coupled to the user-manipulatable control can be used to move one or more grips, magnet-carrying elements, slides, wings, or clamping members to releasably secure the mop pad to the mop head, or to selectively magnetize one or more magnets for release and/or attachment of the mop pad.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Andrew M. Bober, Eric R. Evenson, Daniel S. Pica, Joseph C. Fields, Axel Schmitz, Alfred Widmer, Alexandra M. Berger, Nick Angel, Daniel Meier
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Patent number: 8950271Abstract: A dispensing system and method for delivering material to a washing device using a capacitance sensor configuration is disclosed. The capacitance sensor configuration allows a controller to monitor and determine a flow rate of fluid exiting a reservoir. The dispensing system uses the flow rate information, along with downstream conductivity information, to control the dispensing of material. Additionally, one or more error conditions are identified during the material delivery cycle based at least partially on the monitored conductivity and capacitance.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: William J. Fienup, Keith Grider, Sean Corrigan
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Patent number: 8951954Abstract: Disclosed herein are low volatile organic compound cleaner compositions which include a diethylene glycol monoalkyl ether, benzyl alcohol, and a fluorosurfactant. Also disclosed are low volatile organic compound cleaner compositions which include a diethylene glycol monoalkyl ether, benzyl alcohol, and an ethanolamine. Methods of using the compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Ryan E. Kron, Lance D. Brown
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Patent number: 8918954Abstract: A squeegee assembly for removing liquids from a floor. The squeegee assembly includes a frame that is movable in a direction of travel and that includes a base and opposed walls defining a channel extending along the width of the frame, and a squeegee blade partially disposed in the frame within the channel adjacent one of the walls. The squeegee blade has a first longitudinal edge positioned adjacent the base of the channel and a second longitudinal edge extending outward from the channel. The squeegee assembly also includes a jam member that is engageable with the frame within the channel so that the squeegee blade is positioned between the frame and the jam member to couple the squeegee blade to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Franz Oberhaensli, Heinrich-Tito Mayer
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Patent number: 8876982Abstract: Disclosed is a method of washing ware in an automatic institutional warewashing machine wherein the method includes contacting ware with a cleaning composition containing a surfactant and further includes contacting the washed ware in a rinse step with a potable aqueous rinse, the aqueous rinse being substantially free of an intentionally added rinse agent. A surfactant is employed in the wash step in an amount not to exceed 15 wt % based on weight of the detergent. The amount of surfactant is sufficient to provide a layer of surfactant on the ware so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step without any added rinse agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Antonius Maria Neplenbroek, Bouke Suk, Petrus Adrianus Angevaare, Perrino Marie Portier, Bérengère Idelon
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Patent number: 8875338Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved squeegee assembly. Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to a uniquely shaped squeegee configuration that has been found to remove liquids from a floor in an efficient manner. One particular embodiment utilizes a W-shaped squeegee. Other embodiments are directed to a squeegee fixation device. Yet other embodiments are directed toward a squeegee orientation device. Some embodiments are also directed toward a lifting mechanism and the connection between the squeegee assembly and the lifting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Franz Oberhaensli, Heinrich-Tito Mayer
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Patent number: D719712Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Alfred Widmer, Mehmet Avci, Axel Schmitz, Andrew M. Bober, Michael Bachmann, Andreas Staub, Markus Zbinden
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Patent number: D723928Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: David J. Holden, Jonathan D. Bradshaw, Barry Hague, Michael Bertucci, Lambertus Gerardus P. Van Der Heijden
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Patent number: D738062Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Carol A. Rouillard, Andrew M. Bober, Alfred A. Widmer, Andrew R. J. Russell, Dave Clark, Roderick J. McBrien