Abstract: A gripping head for a handler in a sorting machine and an operating method thereof is disclosed. The gripping head includes: a support frame; a gripping tool having a socket for a control line and a first retainer; a revolver-shaped carrier on the support frame having a first releasable engagement unit coupled with the corresponding first retainer, the gripping tools furthermore having a second retainer; and a transfer platform equipped with second releasable engagement unit coupled with the second retainer. The transfer platform moves on the support frame between: a home position wherein the first retainers are engaged with the first releasable engagement unit of the carrier; an attachment position wherein the second releasable engagement units are coupled with the second retainer; and an operating position wherein the first retainers are uncoupled from the first releasable engagement units and the selected gripping tool is spaced away from the carrier.

Abstract: A sanitary agent for treatment of a sanitary appliance includes a solid or semi-solid active body, designed to adhere to a wall of the sanitary appliance and including a treatment compound having at least an active element for treatment of the sanitary appliance. The body has an external surface thereof covered by a water-soluble film. In this way, the sanitary agent can be manipulated by hand for application thereof to a moist ceramic wall of a sanitary appliance to be treated, without the user's hands entering into contact with the components of the sanitary agent itself. Furthermore, any undesired loss of the components of the sanitary agent is avoided; these can be due to deformation of the sanitary agents before use thereof, displacements thereof and/or any dripping. A method for applying the sanitary agent for deterging, disinfecting and/or perfuming the sanitary appliance is also provided.

Abstract: A sanitary agent for treatment of a sanitary appliance includes a solid or semi-solid active body, designed to adhere to a wall of the sanitary appliance and including a treatment compound having at least an active element for treatment of the sanitary appliance. The body has an external surface thereof covered by a water-soluble film. In this way, the sanitary agent can be manipulated by hand for application thereof to a moist ceramic wall of a sanitary appliance to be treated, without the user's hands entering into contact with the components of the sanitary agent itself. Furthermore, any undesired loss of the components of the sanitary agent is avoided; these can be due to deformation of the sanitary agents before use thereof, displacements thereof and/or any dripping. A method for applying the sanitary agent for deterging, disinfecting and/or perfuming the sanitary appliance is also provided.

Abstract: A sanitary agent for treatment of a sanitary appliance includes a solid or semi-solid active body, with a treatment compound having at least an active element for treatment of the sanitary appliance and at least a non-ionic surfactant. The treatment compound includes at least an adhesive element derived from colophony resin, destined to realise adhesion of the active body to a wall of the sanitary appliance. In this way, good adhesion of the sanitary agent to the sanitary appliance to be treated is obtained.

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.

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.

Abstract: The dispenser comprises, for containing active substance (R) in the liquid state, a bottle (11) having an exit mouth (12) and supported by a support means (20) in an inverted position, with its mouth (12) facing downwards in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow. The support means (20) comprises, for containing the active substance, a reservoir (21) located in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow and arranged to receive the mouth (12) of the bottle, and a member (30) positioned in said containing reservoir (21) to close the mouth (12) of the bottle (11), an active substance descent passageway (35) enabling the active substance to descend in a gauged manner into the containing reservoir (21), and a ventilation passage which, when in use, connects the internal chamber of the bottle (11) to the ambient air, the containing reservoir (21) defines a volume for containing a quantity of active substance which closes said active substance descent passageway (35).

Abstract: The dispenser comprises a closed bottle (11) containing active substance (R) in the liquid state, and a support means (50) for supporting said bottle (11). According to the invention there are provided a collection tray (15) supported by the support means and collecting water from the flushing flow in such a manner as to increase the water level in its interior, and a half-siphon (20) with an inlet (23) which draws water from the collection tray (15), and an outlet (24) positioned at a lower level than the inlet (23), to discharge water to the outside of the collection tray (15). Said half-siphon (20), on its action being triggered by the water level in the tray (15), draws water from the tray (15).

Abstract: The dispenser comprises at least two bottles (11) having separate internal chambers, each for containing an active substance (R) in the liquid state and having an exit mouth (12) for the active substance (R), and a support means (20) for supporting said bottles (11) in an inverted position, with their mouth (12) facing downwards, in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow, said bottles (11) being separate from the support means (20).

Abstract: The dispenser comprises a bottle (11) containing in its interior active substance (R) in the liquid state and having an exit mouth (12), and a support means (20) for supporting said bottle (11) in an inverted position, with its mouth (12) facing downwards, in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow. According to the invention, the support means (20) comprises: a closed transition chamber (30) positioned below the exit mouth (12) to contain and retain, for at least part of its volume, the active substance and, for closing the mouth (12), a member (21) which connects the mouth to the transition chamber (30) via a sized hole through which the active substance descends, said transition chamber (30) having an aperture (35) for the exit of the active substance from the chamber. There is also provided a substantially horizontal diffuser plate (25) positioned adjacent to said active substance exit aperture (35).

Abstract: The dispenser comprises at least two bottles (11) having separate internal chambers, each for containing an active substance (R) in the liquid state and having an exit mouth (12) for the active substance (R), and a support means (20) for supporting said bottles (11) in an inverted position, with their mouth (12) facing downwards, in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow, said bottles (11) being separate from the support means (20).

Abstract: The dispenser comprises a bottle (11) for containing the active substance (R) in the liquid state and provided with an exit mouth (12) for the active substance (R), and a support means (20) for supporting said bottle (11) in an inverted position, in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow. The support means (20 comprises, for containing the active substance, a reservoir (21) located in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow and arranged to receive the mouth (12) of the bottle, and a member (30) positioned in said containing reservoir (21) to close the mouth (12) of the bottle (11); there is also provided for the active substance at least one passageway associated with said closure member (30) to enable the active substance to pass from the internal chamber of the bottle (11) to the containing reservoir (21). The containing reservoir (21) defines a volume for containing a quantity of active substance which closes said passageway for the active substance.

Abstract: The dispenser comprises a bottle (11) for containing the active substance (R) in the liquid state and provided with an exit mouth (12) for the active substance (R), and a support means (20) for supporting said bottle (11) in an inverted position, in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow. The support means (20 comprises, for containing the active substance, a reservoir (21) located in a position subjected to the action of the flushing water flow and arranged to receive the mouth (12) of the bottle, and a member (30) positioned in said containing reservoir (21) to close the mouth (12) of the bottle (11); there is also provided for the active substance at least one passageway associated with said closure member (30) to enable the active substance to pass from the internal chamber of the bottle (11) to the containing reservoir (21). The containing reservoir (21) defines a volume for containing a quantity of active substance which closes said passageway for the active substance.