Abstract: An applicator for gel-form products, in particular a toilet cleaning product is provided. The applicator includes a receiving space for a first gel-form product, the receiving space comprising a first orifice and a second orifice. The first orifice releases the gel-form product and the second orifice accommodates a piston movable in the receiving space, by means of which the gel-form product may be forced through the first orifice. On the applicator, around the first orifice of the receiving space, at least three spacer elements are arranged that are configured such that, when the applicator is pressed onto a, in particular ceramic, toilet surface to which the gel-form product is to be applied, a gap A is formed between the first orifice and the surface and the gel-form product may flow freely around the spacer elements on discharge.

Abstract: A toilet cleaner composition containing perfume, at least one non-ionic surfactant, at least one alkylbenzene sulfonate, and at least one olefin sulfonate, is sufficiently malleable that it may be shaped into rotationally symmetrical toilet cleaner blocks, and in particular into spherical blocks, using a rolling machine or a press. The resulting rotationally-symmetrical toilet cleaner block may be part of a toilet cleaning system comprising at least one toilet cleaner block and at least one dispenser device for use in a toilet.

Abstract: An applicator for gel-form products, in particular a toilet cleaning product is provided. The applicator includes a receiving space for a first gel-form product, the receiving space comprising a first orifice and a second orifice. The first orifice releases the gel-form product and the second orifice accommodates a piston movable in the receiving space, by means of which the gel-form product may be forced through the first orifice. On the applicator, around the first orifice of the receiving space, at least three spacer elements are arranged that are configured such that, when the applicator is pressed onto a, in particular ceramic, toilet surface to which the gel-form product is to be applied, a gap A is formed between the first orifice and the surface and the gel-form product may flow freely around the spacer elements on discharge.

Abstract: A dispensing system for the interior of a dishwashing machine includes a component carrier on which components are detachably or nondetachably arranged, including at least a dispensing chamber, an actuator, and a closing element as well as an energy source and/or a control unit and/or a sensor unit. The closing element is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator displaces the closing element into a closure or a release position. The at least one dispensing chamber is connected in communicating manner with at least one cartridge chamber and includes an inlet for inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dispensing chamber into its surrounding environment. The outlet of the dispensing chamber is closable or openable by the closing element.

Abstract: Toilet flusher (1) comprising a power source (3), a control unit (4), and at least one first container (9) containing a first preparation (10), wherein the first container can be coupled to the toilet flusher (1), wherein at least the first preparation (10) has a viscosity less than 3,000 mPas, and wherein a pump (6) and/or a dispensing element (43) is configured so that when the pump (6) is idle or the dispensing element (43) is in the closed position, the preparation (10) is prevented from freely flowing into the surrounding area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure system for a container comprising a closure and container opening portion. The closure releasably seals the container opening and has a cylindrical collar comprising a plurality of elastically designed tabs. The free ends of the tabs deflect radially and comprise latching elements on at least one part At least one radially extending holding element is molded on the enveloping surface of the container and forms a snap-in connection with the latching elements. A plurality of guidance elements interact with the tabs and latching elements such that upon rotation of the closure in an opening direction, a spreading of the tabs radially releases the snap-in connection.

Abstract: A toilet cleaner composition containing perfume, at least one non-ionic surfactant, at least one alkylbenzene sulfonate, and at least one olefin sulfonate, is sufficiently malleable that it may be shaped into rotationally symmetrical toilet cleaner blocks, and in particular into spherical blocks, using a rolling machine or a press. The resulting rotationally-symmetrical toilet cleaner block may be part of a toilet cleaning system comprising at least one toilet cleaner block and at least one dispenser device for use in a toilet.

Abstract: System for replenishing washing or cleaning agents, comprising a spout placeable on the opening of a bottle and having a first collar with a fastener for fastening the spout to a bottle, a second collar with a fastener for fastening a closure and/or metering cap on the spout, a wall extending from the first collar or second collar, a funnel, and an adapter element connectable to the pouring opening of a replenishing container and that comprises a cylinder element and a peripheral collar, a membrane for closing the replenishing container and preventing leakage of washing or cleaning agents out of the replenishing container, wherein the cylinder element of the adapter element has a guide groove configured such that the cylinder element can be detachably placed over the funnel and the web of the spout, whereby the positioning of the adapter element relative to the spout is determined.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a dosing device which may be positioned within a domestic device for dispensing at least one washing or cleaning agent preparation, the cartridge having at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing liquid or powder washing or cleaning agent preparation and the cartridge is protected against ingress of rinsing water into the chamber(s) when coupled to the dosing device. The cartridge is provided with at least one outlet opening on the lower side in gravity direction, in particular for gravity fed dispensing of preparation from at least one chamber and at least one ventilation opening on the underside in the direction of gravity for ventilation of at least one chamber, wherein the ventilation opening is separate from the outlet opening and the ventilation opening has a communicating connection with at least one chamber of the cartridge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a metering device for dispensing at least one washing and/or cleaning agent preparation from the cartridge into the inside of a household appliance, wherein the cartridge comprises at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing or pourable washing and/or cleaning agent preparation, wherein at least one light guide into which a light signal can be coupled from outside of the cartridge is arranged in or on the cartridge.

Abstract: An actuator/closing element combination for a dispenser of a dispensing system for flowable washing or cleaning agents includes a closing element in the form of an open/close valve element, and an actuator coupled to the closing element in such a manner that the closing element may be displaced by the actuator into a closure position and into a passage position, the actuator being configured such that, when driven by an appropriate pulse, it determinably occupies alternately one of two end positions and, without actuation, stably retains the end position reached, such that the actuator/closing element combination forms a pulse-controlled, bistable open/close valve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing system configured for positioning inside a dishwashing machine, and in particular between the tines of the dish rack as per a dinner plate, comprising a detachable cartridge comprising a number of chambers used to physically separate and contain various washing or cleaning agents, wherein the outlet openings of the dosing system are positioned downward in the direction of gravity when the system is in operation in the dishwasher. The chambers of the cartridge and the various outlets are of such size and arrangement that complete emptying of the cartridge chambers is possible by gravity even if the dosing system is tilted from vertical by 2°-20° degrees during use.

Abstract: A cartridge for flowable washing or cleaning agents for use in a dispenser includes at least two elements, each having a connecting edge by which the at least two elements are connected and bonded together to define an interior space; a plurality of chambers within the interior space for spatially separate accommodation of different preparations of a flowable washing or cleaning agent; a cartridge bottom surface which in a service position is directed downwards in the direction of gravity; and at least two chambers, each of which comprises at least one outlet orifice arranged on the cartridge bottom, wherein the connecting edge of the elements extends across the cartridge bottom surface at a distance from the outlet orifices such that the connecting edge does not intersect with or come into contact with the outlet orifices.

Abstract: A dispensing system for the interior of a dishwashing machine includes a component carrier on which components are detachably or nondetachably arranged, including at least a dispensing chamber, an actuator, and a closing element as well as an energy source and/or a control unit and/or a sensor unit. The closing element is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator displaces the closing element into a closure or a release position. The at least one dispensing chamber is connected in communicating manner with at least one cartridge chamber and includes an inlet for inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dispensing chamber into its surrounding environment. The outlet of the dispensing chamber is closable or openable by the closing element.

Abstract: System for replenishing washing or cleaning agents, comprising a spout placeable on the opening of a bottle and having a first collar with a fastener for fastening the spout to a bottle, a second collar with a fastener for fastening a closure and/or metering cap on the spout, a wall extending from the first collar or second collar, a funnel, and an adapter element connectable to the pouring opening of a replenishing container and that comprises a cylinder element and a peripheral collar, a membrane for closing the replenishing container and preventing leakage of washing or cleaning agents out of the replenishing container, wherein the cylinder element of the adapter element has a guide groove configured such that the cylinder element can be detachably placed over the funnel and the web of the spout, whereby the positioning of the adapter element relative to the spout is determined.