Abstract: A method is described for supplying management services for a plurality of industrial cleaning processes or machines at remote sites and/or operated by different organizations. A service center computer is provided with a database for storing process/machine information together with a process/machine identification. Information on the processes/machines is obtained in the service center computer and the information is processed to generate reports on the processes or operation of the machines of a plurality of organizations. A website is provided via which each organization can obtain the reports on its processes or machines. In a system for supplying management services for a plurality of industrial cleaning processes or machines at remote sites and/or operated by different organizations, a service center computer is operated by a service organization at a location remote from the location(s) of the local units.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a coupling for a liquid product packaging and dispensing assembly in which liquid is pumped from a container via the coupling through a tube to the point of use. The coupling has a first interconnectable member with a hollow post and a biased sleeve closing openings in the hollow post and a second interconnectable member with a hollow sheath and a biased piston closing an opening at the end of the sheath. The parts are configured so that, upon connection, the post unseats the piston while the sheath displaces the sleeve, thereby allowing liquid flow. An elastic ring is present between the sheath and the sleeve which ring is compressed in the axial direction and expanded in the radial direction toward the post so as to establish a close fit around the post.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a coupling for a liquid product packaged and dispensing assembly in which liquid is pumped from a container via the coupling through a tube to the point of use. The coupling has a first interconnectable member with a hollow post and a biased sleeve closing openings in the hollow post and a second interconnectable member with a hollow sheath and a biased piston closing an opening at the end of the sheath. The parts are configured so that, upon connection, the post unseats the piston while the sheath displaces the sleeve, thereby allowing liquid flow. The piston and the post are configured such that, upon connection, any fluid residing between them is displaced.

Abstract: A system is described for monitoring an industrial cleaning process or machine. A plurality of operating devices are used for controlling the process or operation of the machine. The system comprises a processing unit and a plurality of sensors for sensing operating parameters of the process or machine. The sensors provide parameter dependent signals to the processing unit. At least one set of at least two sensors sensing mutually dependent parameters is provided and the processing unit is programmed with at least one algorithm using as input signals the parameter dependent signals of a set of sensors sensing mutual dependent parameters. The algorithm comprises an alarm setting for at least one of the input signals and this alarm setting is activated by at least the other input signal.

Abstract: A general purpose cleaning composition for non-water soluble contaminants is described. The cleaning composition contains a cationic surfactant and a Group IIIa metal salt, and does not require a water treatment chemical to separate the contaminants from an emulsion made with the cleaning composition.

Abstract: A method is described for supplying management services from a service center for a plurality of industrial cleaning processes or machines at remote sites and/or operated by different organizations. A local unit is provided at each process or machine, which is programmed to forward process/machine information with a process/machine identification to the service center. The information received from the local units is processed in a service center computer to obtain management reports on the process or operation of the machines. In a system for monitoring a plurality of industrial cleaning processes or machines operated by at least one organization, each process or machine uses a local unit with a plurality of sensors for sensing operating parameters of the process or machine. The sensors provide parameter dependent signals to the local unit and the local unit stores the operating parameter data.

Abstract: A chemical cleaning system for a multi-tank or a single-tank laundry washing machine, having at least two separate components for aqueousdissolution or dilution to respective use concentrations, a first component comprising a proteolytic enzyme, and a second component comprising an imidoperoxycarboxylic acid, particularly phthaloylaminoperoxycaprbic acid (PAP), wherein the first component is introduced into a prewash zone or step, and the second component is introduced into a main wash zone or step. When using this system, it was found that effective cleaning could be obtained even at relatively low main wash temperatures of 45-55° C. As a result, much less energy was needed and a considerable reduction of textile damage was observed as compared with cleaning systems of the prior art.

Abstract: A method is provided for dosing powdered material from a supply container having a vertically suspending discharge tube of an elastically deformable material, by squeezing said discharge tube at locations, which periodically move along a part of the discharge tube length. In this method, the squeezing of the discharge tube is effected in a similar way as the flexible tube of a peristaltic pump of the type, with which the tube engages a support wall on one side and with which a peristaltic mechanism is provided on the opposite side for squeezing the tube according to a travelling wave, the length of which does not exceed one single wave length.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning floors having an undercarriage including front and rear axles (1,3) bearing at least one wheel (2,4) and a driver's seat. A steering mechanism is connected to one of the axles (1,3) for steering the apparatus. There are provided front cleaning element (5) near the front axle (1) for carrying out a first cleaning step and rear cleaning element (6) for carrying out a second cleaning step. The front and rear axles (1,3) are operatively connected in order to steer both axles in a predetermined relationship, such that the front and rear cleaning elements (5,6) follow substantially the same path.

Abstract: A container (1) for storing and dispensing fluid material, in particular liquid detergents or the like, comprises a flexible collapsible storage portion (4) for storing the fluid material, and a dispensing portion (5) in communication with the storage portion in order to dispense the fluid material from the storage portion in a controlled manner. The storage portion has a substantially rectangular rounded shape. One side (7) thereof contains the dispensing portion. The dispensing portion (5) is pivotally connected to the edge (6) of said one side (7) of the storage portion (4), which slopes away inwardly from the dispensing portion in order to accommodate the folded-in dispensing portion. The invention also includes a combination package which comprises said container (1) and an outer cover (2, 2′). The outer cover has a rectangular shape and includes walls (14, 15) fitting around the filled container and having a portion allowing the passage of the dispensing portion when in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for a head of a surface maintenance machine, said assembly comprising: scrubbing means for directly contacting, scrubbing/maintaining surfaces such as floors, walls and the like; support means for the scrubbing means, whereunder the scrubbing means are arranged; buffer means arranged on the opposite side of the support means to the scrubbing means, for absorbing forces exerted during operation of the surface maintenance machine; coupling means in association with the buffer means for coupling the scrubbing means to a motor of the surface maintenance machine, wherein the buffer means are centrally positioned with regard to the coupling and scrubbing

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for dispensing material such as detergent powder or the like from a material container (2), the device comprising a dispensing chamber (16) arrangeable on the material container, the dispensing chamber comprising: an open distal end (20) wherethrough powder is introducible into the device from the material container, a proximal end (22) provided with one or more material release openings (42), wherethrough material is dispensable from the device, a cover (18) mounted over the proximal end of the dispensing chamber, said cover provided with one or more material release openings (54), and displaceable securing means (74;55) for displaceably securing the cover to the dosing chamber in such a way that the cover and chamber are mutually displaceable between a dispensing arrangement, wherein the dispensing chamber openings (42) are alignable with the cover openings (54), and a non-dispensing arrangement, wherein the dispensing arranging openings are non-alignable with the cove

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for dosing a predetermined amount of concentrate into a spray dispenser, said device being insertable between a spray head and the spray dispenser, the device comprising:a reservoir chamber for storing a predetermined amount of concentrate;a dosing chamber associated with said reservoir chamber, wherein concentrate is transferable into the dosing chamber from the reservoir chamber, said dosing chamber having such a form as to be able to dose a predetermined amount of concentrate into the spray dispenser.

Abstract: Chemical deterioration of permanent applied ceramic or colored labels of bottles cleaned in a bottle washer is minimized by soaking the bottles in a highly caustic composition which does not include any phosphorus compounds, ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid or nitrilotriacetic acid. The soaking composition includes the sodium hydroxide dissolved in water, in combination with polycarboxylic acid crystal growth inhibitors. Preferably the soaking solution further includes a chelant such as a gluconate, glucoheptonate, or boroheptonate. The soaking solution can be added by either combining a liquid or powder built detergent composition which also forms a portion of the present invention or, alternately, an additive package, not including the sodium hydroxide, can be added.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine for wet cleaning of a floor surface is provided, the machine having:a frame (1);at least one cleaning member (3), particularly a brush or pad, arranged rotatably on the frame;a first conduit system (6) for feeding a first treatment solution to the floor surface in the region of the cleaning member for carrying out a first cleaning step;a first suction unit (4) having a squeegee;a second conduit system (9) for feeding a second treatment solution to the floor surface located behind the first suction unit as seen in the direction of normal forward movement of the machine, for carrying out a second cleaning step;a second suction unit (5) having a squeegee;tanks for fresh respectively used cleaning solution,whereby both suction units are connected to the used cleaning solution tank.Such machines were found to provide good cleaning performance and favorable hygienic result.

Abstract: A lubricant composition dispensing device comprising a hollow body (1) which houses a collecting pipe (2) is described. The collecting pipe has perforations (2b) that allows for lubricant composition to extend to a high density felt cloth (5) which contacts and delivers the lubricant composition to conveyor belts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device coupled to a fluid container. The device contains a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and is capable of dispensing fluid into the fluid container. The device also contains an alarm to warn a user that the container is substantially empty.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning and/or disinfecting composition comprising a tertiary alkyl amine and an alkyl betaine.

Abstract: An antibacterial cleaning composition is described which has about 0.05 to about 1 wt. % of a cationic polymer having a charge density of 0.0025 or higher, about 0.2 to about 5% of a zwitterionic surfactant, about 0.2 to about 5 wt. % of at least one biguanide compound, and optionally a nonionic surfactant and a polymeric biocide compound. The composition has a pH of 7.5 or greater.

Abstract: A container for dispersing liquid through a dispenser is described. The container has a resealable outlet which has an outlet passageway in a tube and a stop wedged in the passageway to seal the liquid in the container. The passageway is accessible beneath the stop by a dispenser peg for insertion in the tube to push the stop inward toward the interior of the container. A means for containing the stop is adjacent the passageway inlet. The stop reseals the passageway by covering the passageway inlet after a dispenser peg is removed from the passageway.