Abstract: A wash basin (2) includes a bowl unit (4) and a skirt (6) that supports the bowl unit. The bowl unit (2) is made mainly or entirely of metal and the skirt (6) is made mainly or entirely of a moulded thermoplastic material. The skirt (6) includes a peripheral rim (28) that is located beneath an edge portion (29) of the bowl unit to support that bowl unit, and the bowl unit (4) and the skirt (6) are bonded together.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus for disposing of waste materials using aerobic decomposition includes a decomposition chamber, a waste inlet configured to admit waste materials into the decomposition chamber, a water feed system configured for supplying feed water to the decomposition chamber and a drain system configured for draining drain liquid from the decomposition chamber. The apparatus also includes a sensing system configured to sense the volume VF of feed water supplied to the decomposition chamber and the volume VD of drain liquid drained from the decomposition chamber, and a computing device that is configured to determine the quantity of waste material processed by the waste disposal apparatus from the sensed volumes VF and VD.

Abstract: A wash basin (2) includes a bowl unit (4) and a skirt (6) that supports the bowl unit. The bowl unit (2) is made mainly or entirely of metal and the skirt (6) is made mainly or entirely of a moulded thermoplastic material. The skirt (6) includes a peripheral rim (28) that is located beneath an edge portion (29) of the bowl unit to support that bowl unit, and the bowl unit (4) and the skirt (6) are bonded together.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus for disposing of waste materials using aerobic decomposition includes a decomposition chamber, a waste inlet configured to admit waste materials into the decomposition chamber, a water feed system configured for supplying feed water to the decomposition chamber and a drain system configured for draining drain liquid from the decomposition chamber. The apparatus also includes a sensing system configured to sense the volume VF of feed water supplied to the decomposition chamber and the volume VD of drain liquid drained from the decomposition chamber, and a computing device that is configured to determine the quantity of waste material processed by the waste disposal apparatus from the sensed volumes VF and VD.

Abstract: A grease trap (1) device for trapping waste material including water and fats, oils and/or greases (FOGs), and for removing at least some of the FOGs from the water. The device includes a first receptacle (3) having a storage volume (31) for storing waste material in a manner that enables FOGs to float on the surface of the water; an inlet (9) for receiving waste material into the first receptacle; a drain (49) having an inlet (47) positioned to capture FOGs floating at and/or near the surface of the water, and an outlet (51) positioned for transferring waste material out of the storage volume; a valve (53) for controlling the flow of waste material through the drain; an outlet (15) enabling cleaned water to exit the first receptacle; and at least one heat exchanger unit (57,59) arranged to remove heat from the waste material stored in the first receptacle.

Abstract: A tap including a body; a valve including a first part which is fixed to the body and a second part arranged for limited rotation with respect to the first part; and a handle fixed to the second part, said handle including a housing mounted over at least a part of the valve, said housing including first and second blocking members; and the body, and/or a part of the tap fixed to the body, includes third and fourth blocking members; the first blocking member arranged to engage with the third blocking member to limit rotation of the handle in a first direction; the first blocking member arranged to engage the fourth blocking member to limit rotation of the handle in the second direction; the second blocking member arranged to engage with one of the third and fourth blocking members to limit rotation of the handle in one of the first and second directions; the first, second, third and fourth blocking members located within the housing.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispensing device and a container of fluid to be dispensed. The dispensing device includes a fluid flow tube through which the fluid can flow from the container to an outlet, a valve that controls the flow of fluid through the tube, and a control system that actuates the valve to dispense fluid at predetermined intervals. The container includes an RFID tag having an ID number associated uniquely with the container, and the control system includes an RFID reader configured to read the ID number of the container. The control system includes a memory device that stores the ID numbers of containers that have been used previously and is configured to provide an alarm signal when it senses the ID number of a container that has been used previously.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus, for disposing of waste materials using aerobic decomposition, includes a decomposition chamber (14) including a waste inlet (34) for receiving waste materials, a waste outlet (70) for discharging waste materials from the chamber after aerobic decomposition thereof, and a sieve element (16) located within the decomposition chamber between the inlet and the outlet. A load sensor (90) is provided for sensing the quantity of waste material within the decomposition chamber, the load sensor configured to sense the load supported by the sieve element (16).

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus, for disposing of waste materials using aerobic decomposition, includes a decomposition chamber having a waste inlet for receiving waste materials, and a closure member for closing the inlet and sealing the decomposition chamber. The apparatus includes a stirrer for stirring waste materials in the chamber, and a waste outlet for discharging waste materials from the chamber after aerobic decomposition thereof.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus, for disposing of waste materials using aerobic decomposition, includes a decomposition chamber having a waste inlet for receiving waste materials, and a closure member for closing the inlet and sealing the decomposition chamber. The apparatus includes a stirrer for stirring waste materials in the chamber, and a waste outlet for discharging waste materials from the chamber after aerobic decomposition thereof.

Abstract: A dispensing system (2) for a grease degrading enzyme fluid includes a container (20) for fluid to be dispensed, a fluid flow tube (30) for allowing fluid to flow from the container to an outlet (36), and an electrically operated valve (32) for controlling the flow of fluid through the tube. The system also includes a control circuit (42) for actuating the valve (32) to dispense fluid at predetermined intervals and a battery (44) for supplying power to the valve and the control circuit.

Abstract: A drain connector includes a fixed unit (2) having a first drain conduit for permanent attachment to a drain pipe and a detachable unit (6) having a second drain conduit for attachment to a removable appliance (8). The fixed unit (2) includes a first drain connector element (36) and the detachable unit includes a second drain connector element (18) for detachable connection with the first drain connector element. The fixed unit (2) further includes a closure member (44) that is adjustable between an opened condition and a closed condition in which it substantially closes the first drain conduit, to prevent the passage of rodents through the conduit.

Abstract: An apparatus for coupling fluid flow lines to a mobile sink unit or appliance. The apparatus includes a first part (2) for mounting on the mobile sink unit or appliance and a second part (4) for mounting on a wall. The first and second parts being separable by relative movement in a first direction that is substantially horizontal. The first part (2) including a plurality of first connector elements (6) mounted on a first support member (10). Each first connector element (6) has a longitudinal axis that is substantially vertical. The first support member (10) is mounted for vertical reciprocating movement. The second part (4) includes a plurality of second connector elements (20) mounted on a second support member (22), each second connector element (20) having a longitudinal axis that is substantially vertical. Each second connector element (20) is connectable to one of the first connector elements (6) to make a fluid flow connection by axial movement relative thereto.

Abstract: Apparatus for coupling to a free-standing washing unit feed lines for hot and cold water and a waste line for waste water includes a wall mountable connection unit supporting first and second service line base connector elements extending away from the wall, each for connection to a different hot and cold water service line at the wall, and a waste line base connector element for connection to a waste line at the wall. First and second satellite connector elements are provided, each being engageable in fluid-tight manner to a different one of the service line base connector elements. A satellite waste line connector engageable in fluid-tight manner to the waste line base connector element.