Abstract: An interactive sanitizer controller/display pad and method for controlling and selecting a dispensing rate in a sanitizer dispensing system based on the time the system is in a periodic dispensing mode and for indicating when a sanitizing dispenser needs replacement.

Abstract: An inline dispersal valve that can be used with or without a base. One embodiment includes a rotatable member that is rotatable from a fluid stream obstructing condition to an out-of-the-way condition to prevent fluid diversion into the dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a lever handle for quickly setting the amount of fluid being diverted into the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes an indicator that can be viewed from a position above the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a cap that can be secured or removed without the aid of tools. Another embodiment includes a clip that allows one to disassemble the inline dispersal valve for servicing. Another embodiment includes a dispensing valve that can be reversed and still properly divert fluid into a dispersant chamber. Another embodiment includes an inline dispersal valve with a bleed valve positioned to allow one to bring the air volume in the dispersant chamber to the proper level.

Abstract: A power paint applicating unit includes a horizontal base having a paint pump, an upright member projecting from the base and having manually operable controls, and a horizontal top pivotally connected to the upright member and overlying a portion of the base unit so that standard paint cans fit therebetween. The hinged top member includes an intake dip tube for drawing paint from the paint can and feeding it through a variable pressure shut-off to a paint applicator unit, such as a roller. A rest is provided for the roller in the hinged top which is formed to provide a handle for lifting.

Abstract: A seal disposed in the interior of a roller which is used in a system wherein paint is supplied under pressure to the interior of the roller consists of porous resilient filter material which simultaneously performs the function of sealing the exterior opening which must be present to permit rotation and assembly of the roller parts, filtering pigment from the paint so that if any leakage does occur only non-pigment containing liquid will exit, and permitting relative rotation of rotatable parts of the roller with respect to stationary parts of the roller while maintaining the seal. The seal is in the form of a grommet or elongated washer which completely surrounds a shaft support carried on a rotatable part of the roller to which the paint-applying knap is affixed, the support in turn receiving a shaft of a stationary part of the roller to which paint is supplied under pressure in the interior of the roller.