Dispensing To Bowl Patents (Class 4/223)
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Patent number: 8500044Abstract: A multiple nozzle differential fluid delivery head is disclosed. The fluid delivery head includes a body that defines a fluid chamber having a longitudinal axis. The body includes an inlet for connection to a fluid source, and the inlet is in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. The fluid delivery head includes a plurality of outlet ports connected to and extending away from the body. Each outlet port has an interior space in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. The fluid delivery head includes a nozzle insert removably secured in an outer end of each outlet port. At least one nozzle insert has a fluid delivery aperture in fluid communication with the interior space of its associated outlet port for delivering fluid out of the interior space of its associated outlet port. One or more of the outlet ports is angled away from a plane normal to the axis of the fluid delivery head.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Sawalski, Michael J. Skalitzky, Nitin Sharma, Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Yong Chen, Allen D. Miller
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Patent number: 8484791Abstract: The present invention consists of a pad that is curved to fit the inside surface of a toilet. The pad is large enough to cover the entire inside surface of the toilet. The lower portion of the pad is submerged into the trapped water at the bottom of the toilet. A part of the trapped water sucks up to the pad through the fibers of the pad materials. The wet pad stays on the surface of the toilet bowl. The leaning agent stored in the cleaning pad works with the stain on the bowl surface to clean the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Inventor: Chien H. Lin
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Patent number: 8429767Abstract: A release device, such as a toilet freshener that releases at least one preparation into the interior of a toilet bowl, comprises a dispenser, at least one container connected to the dispenser for storing at least one preparation, a release element for releasing preparation, a line connecting the release element and the container in communicating manner, a sensor unit capable of detecting vibrations, and a fastening means for detachably fixing the dispenser to the rim of a toilet bowl. In a preferred embodiment, the fastening means rests at least in part on the toilet bowl and is configured to pick up vibrations, such as structure-borne noise, from the toilet bowl and transmit them to the sensor unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Henkel AG & CO. KGaAInventor: Daniel Frey
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Patent number: 8424122Abstract: The application relates to a release device, in particular toilet freshener, for releasing at least one preparation into the interior of a toilet bowl comprising a dispenser, at least one container connected to the dispenser for storing at least one preparation, a release element for releasing preparation, in particular into the interior of a toilet bowl, the release element being connected in communicating manner to the container via a line and the bottom of the container being arranged above the release orifice of the release element in the direction of gravity, such that a difference in level ?h is formed between the bottom of the container and the release orifice of the release element.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Henkel AG & Co., KGaAInventor: Daniel Frey
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Patent number: 8402570Abstract: A toilet freshener for releasing a preparation into a toilet bowl includes a dispenser, at least one container couplable with the dispenser for storing the preparation, a release element for releasing preparation into the toilet bowl and connected in communicating manner to the container via a line so that the bottom of the container is arranged above the release orifice of the release element in the direction of gravity, such that a difference in level is formed between the bottom of the container and the release orifice of the release element, and a pin connected to the line, which interacts with the couplable container such that, during coupling of the container with the dispenser, the pin displaces a volume of preparation in the container, whereby a pressure is produced in the container, which pressure conveys the preparation over the difference in level into the line.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Daniel Frey
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Patent number: 8381321Abstract: A toilet apparatus includes a bowl cleaning unit for mixing a detergent that removes dirt on the inner walls of the bowl with cleaning water which is to be flushed into the bowl. The detergent is stored in a detergent tank which is provided inside a housing forming the outer shell of the toilet apparatus, and is supplied to the water supply channel of the cleaning water from the detergent tank through a detergent supply unit. The detergent tank is accommodated in an internal space of the housing and is concealed inside the housing behind a detachable cover which constitutes a portion of the outer walls of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Yoshihiro Nishizaki, Takahiro Nakamura, Kenjirou Arashi
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Patent number: 8359676Abstract: A device for providing cleansing composition to the inner surface of a wall of an enclosure with a fluid, the device having: (a) a first fluid spray bar having an interior space for receiving fluid from a source of the fluid and for spraying the inner surface of the wall of the enclosure. The first fluid spray bar has at least a first spray hole through which cleansing composition may be sprayed, the first spray hole being in fluid communication with the interior space of the spray bar. Additionally, the first spray hole provides a first tangential spray.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jesse Richard, David A. Smith
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Publication number: 20120312895Abstract: A fluid dispensing device is provided that is capable of discharging fluid in multiple different directions simultaneously. The device may include a deflector which redirects an initial stream of fluid from the container into multiple sub-streams that are oriented in different directions. The device may create a spray pattern that substantially covers an entire 360 degree area surrounding the device, which may be advantageous for certain applications such as toilet bowl cleaner dispensers. A control valve or flow restrictor may be provided for preventing unintended discharge of fluid when the container is inverted.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Matthew N. Thurin, Darren K. Robling, Linda Moy Madore, Ronald H. Spang, Charles P. Althoff, Hideaki Matsui, Brook S. Kennedy, Stian Tesdal
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Patent number: 8316471Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing active ingredient fluids to the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl. Said dispensing device comprises at least two holders (6, 7) for accommodating respective reservoirs (2, 3), every reservoir (2, 3) having its own outlet opening via which the respective active ingredient fluid (4, 5) can be dispensed to the flushing liquid or to the surroundings of the dispensing device and the reservoirs (2, 3) being protected from flushing liquid entering their interior. At least one outlet opening of the reservoirs (2, 3) is arranged on the bottom when in the working position and a partial amount of the active ingredient fluid is dispensed to the flushing liquid from at least one of the reservoirs (2, 3) during flushing. The interior of at least one of the reservoirs (2, 3) communicates with a distribution element (9, 10) via the outlet opening, an arrangement preventing the free flow of the active ingredient fluid (4, 5) being interposed.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lüken, Volker Vanek
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Patent number: 8266729Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Re.Le.Vi—S.p.A.Inventor: Fabio Pagani
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Patent number: 8220080Abstract: A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device includes a container for the chemical, a spray nozzle through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally around a perimeter of the nozzle, a conduit in fluid communication with the container and the spray nozzle, fluid delivery means for delivering chemical from the container through the conduit and to the spray nozzle, and means for attaching the spray nozzle near a rim of the toilet bowl. The spray nozzle of the automatic or manual toilet bowl cleaning device can operate such that the chemical is applied to the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl whereby the entire toilet bowl is cleaned around the inner circumference of the toilet bowl.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Sawalski, Scott M. Kouri, Stephen J. Gaynes
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Publication number: 20120174304Abstract: A device for spraying an inner surface of an enclosure with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device can include a container for the chemical, a container holder, a sprayer through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally at least halfway around a perimeter of the sprayer, a clip attaching the sprayer near a rim of the toilet bowl, a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the container and the sprayer, and a retention mechanism retaining the container in the container holder. One form of the retention mechanism includes a retainer having a plurality of flexing tabs that engage a flange on the holder. In another form, the retention mechanism can include inwardly directed flanges on an inner wall of the holder, a projection spaced apart from each flange, and a retainer with a plurality of fins. A refill for a dispensing system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Ronald J. Schmidt, Barry Thrune, James R. Crapser, Thomas A. Helf, Sandy K. Foley, Jeffrey L. Crull, Jonathon Daniel Toback, Martin Rathgeber, Jon M. Hursey, Evan A. Sparks
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Publication number: 20120131738Abstract: A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device includes a container for the chemical, a container holder, a sprayer through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally at least halfway around a perimeter of the sprayer, means for attaching the sprayer near a rim of the toilet bowl, and a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the container and the sprayer. The toilet bowl cleaning device can include a hand or foot actuated lever for releasing a fluid from the container into a fluid delivery system, and a clip for mounting the sprayer adjacent an inner wall of the toilet bowl wherein the clip can be adjusted to fit different size toilet bowls.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Ronald J. Schmidt, Jeffrey L. Crull, Paresh Shroff, Kristian Buschmann, Steven V. Bisbikis
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Publication number: 20120110722Abstract: A clip for mounting a fluid delivery device adjacent a wall of an enclosure is disclosed. In one form, the clip mounts a fluid delivery device for spraying a fluid, such as a cleaner or deodorizer, on the inside surfaces of an enclosure, such as a toilet bowl, where the clip can be adjusted to fit different size toilet bowls. The clip includes a base configured to attach to the fluid delivery device, an adjustable mounting mechanism supporting the base adjacent the wall, and a biasing means for vertically biasing the base towards a top portion of the adjustable mounting mechanism. A device for spraying an inner surface of an enclosure with a fluid is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Matthew Abbondanzio, Ronald J. Schmidt, Jesse Richard, Jason R. Gebhardt, Kristian Buschmann, Steve V. Bisbikis, Paresh Shroff, Jonathan Daniel Toback, Christopher Kammerer, Saad Chaudry
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Patent number: 8146180Abstract: Devices for dispensing toilet treatment tablets into toilet bowls when a button is actuated are disclosed. In one version, the device includes: (i) a toilet cover; (ii) a dispenser mounted to the cover; (iii) a plurality of solid tablets stored in the dispenser so as to be dispensable therefrom, wherein at least one of the tablets includes a toilet treatment chemical; and (iv) an actuator for moving a tablet from a ready position of the dispenser to a release position. In another version, the invention provides a handheld device including a body having a cover and a hollow wall connected to the cover. The cover and the wall define an interior space in the body, and the cover includes a dispensing slot. The device also includes a removable tablet holder suitable for holding a plurality of solid tablets. A tablet retainer of the tablet holder is located within the cover when the tablet holder is installed within the body. The tablet retainer retains a tablet in a ready position for dispensing.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Matthew N. Thurin, Douglas A. Soller, Michael C. Fryan, Kevin L. Askling
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Publication number: 20120047640Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Nadine Warkotsch, Brigitte Giesen, Anke Ernst, Sascha Schrecker, Christian Reichert, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Hans-Georg Mühlhausen
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Patent number: 8122522Abstract: The invention relates to metering dispensers for release of a product into a WC bowl of a toilet, comprising a fixing region which is constructed in order to fix the metering dispenser in the region of the toilet, in particular under a WC lid, and a storage container for accommodating the product. Such metering dispensers have the problem that the product can be metered only inaccurately and not very variably. This problem is solved according to the invention in that the storage container is constructed for accommodation of pre-portioned products and a delivery device which is constructed in order to deliver at least one pre-portioned product from the storage container into the WC bowl is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Symrise AGInventor: Jan Looft
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Patent number: 8117682Abstract: A toilet cleaning device employs a handheld dispensing device having an internal barrier with a channel and an orifice. Water passing through the dispensing device is compelled to flow through the orifice in the barrier. An external trigger located at the handle section of the dispensing device is coupled to a shuttle which can slide in a channel and control water flowing through the orifice. A cleaning agent in the form of solid, water soluble pellets is loaded in a cavity in a barrel section of the dispensing device and then contained by attaching a nosepiece to the barrel. An elongated outlet tube cantilevered from the nosepiece has a proximal section and an obliquely angled distal section and can dispense all water flowing therethrough in a single concentrated stream into a toilet. A hose can connect the dispensing device to a supply line for a toilet. A holster mounted at the toilet can hold the dispensing device.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Inventor: Andrew Scott Bowden
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Patent number: 8099800Abstract: A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device can include a container for the chemical, a sprayer through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally at least halfway around a perimeter of the sprayer, means for attaching the sprayer near a rim of the toilet bowl, a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the container and the sprayer, and a manually operated pump for delivering chemical from the container through the fluid conduit and to the sprayer when the pump is operated. In one version, the pump includes a pump chamber in fluid communication with the container, a discharge conduit in fluid communication with the pump chamber and in fluid communication with the fluid conduit, and a piston that reciprocates in the pump chamber for drawing fluid from the container into the pump chamber and moving fluid from the pump chamber through the discharge conduit and into the fluid conduit.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Sawalski, Linda M. Madore, Timothy R. Ordiway, Thomas D. Gueldenzopf, Jeffrey L. Crull
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Publication number: 20120000013Abstract: A toilet plunger cleaning system wherein a toilet plunger is provided having a handle with an inner chamber and a plunger head. The handle chamber has a reciprocating cylinder filled with a cleaning fluid. A plurality of circumferentially spaced normally closed holes are provided in the handle communicating with holes in the cylinder. A lever on the exterior of the handle is activated to align the holes in the cylinder with the holes in the handle to release fluid about the lower portion of the handle and the plunger head to clean and/or sanitize the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventor: Carol Duboc
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Publication number: 20110302704Abstract: A release device, such as a toilet freshener that releases at least one preparation into the interior of a toilet bowl, comprises a dispenser, at least one container connected to the dispenser for storing at least one preparation, a release element for releasing preparation, a line connecting the release element and the container in communicating manner, a sensor unit capable of detecting vibrations, and a fastening means for detachably fixing the dispenser to the rim of a toilet bowl. In a preferred embodiment, the fastening means rests at least in part on the toilet bowl and is configured to pick up vibrations, such as structure-borne noise, from the toilet bowl and transmit them to the sensor unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Daniel Frey
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Publication number: 20110302705Abstract: The application relates to a release device, in particular toilet freshener, for releasing at least one preparation into the interior of a toilet bowl comprising a dispenser, at least one container connected to the dispenser for storing at least one preparation, a release element for releasing preparation, in particular into the interior of a toilet bowl, the release element being connected in communicating manner to the container via a line and the bottom of the container being arranged above the release orifice of the release element in the direction of gravity, such that a difference in level ?h is formed between the bottom of the container and the release orifice of the release element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Daniel Frey
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Publication number: 20110302706Abstract: A method of operating a toilet freshener includes the step of flushing water flow through a toilet bowl within a flushing water period [t1-t2], in which t1 represents the start of flush water flow and t2 the end of flush water flow. A sensor unit detects triggering of a flush water stream through the toilet bowl within the flushing water period [t1-t2] at a time ts. A sensor signal, which represents triggering of the flush water stream, is sent to a control unit. The sensor signal is converted, using the control unit, into a control signal for the release element, in response thereto, to release preparation from the container into the interior of the toilet bowl, release of the preparation from the container taking place with a time delay ?t after detection of the flush stream by the sensor unit and continuing for a first preparation release period ?t1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Daniel Frey
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Publication number: 20110296598Abstract: A toilet freshener for releasing a preparation into a toilet bowl includes a dispenser, at least one container couplable with the dispenser for storing the preparation, a release element for releasing preparation into the toilet bowl and connected in communicating manner to the container via a line so that the bottom of the container is arranged above the release orifice of the release element in the direction of gravity, such that a difference in level is formed between the bottom of the container and the release orifice of the release element, and a pin connected to the line, which interacts with the couplable container such that, during coupling of the container with the dispenser, the pin displaces a volume of preparation in the container, whereby a pressure is produced in the container, which pressure conveys the preparation over the difference in level into the line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Daniel Frey
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Publication number: 20110283447Abstract: Disclosed are automated aerosol dispensers for delivering chemicals (e.g. cleaners, fragrances, insect control agents) from the dispenser to selected locations (e.g. the air; a toilet bowl; a shower enclosure). There is an actuator (e.g. a push button or a foot pedal) for initiating dispensing, and a holder for an aerosol container. The aerosol container stores the chemical before use. There is a switch associated with the holder that recognizes when the aerosol container has been mounted to the holder, and when thereafter that aerosol container has been dismounted from the holder. A controller controls dispensing of the chemical from the aerosol container in response to actuation. The controller has a timer that determines the amount of time that chemical is to be delivered from the aerosol container upon the dispenser being actuated by the actuator. A database is provided for assisting the controller in varying the time that the timer permits dispensing in response to activation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Thomas A. Helf, Jeffrey L. Crull, James R. Crapser
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Publication number: 20110277227Abstract: The invention is directed to a procedure for disinfecting a toilet appliance in which water for flushing a toilet (1) is introduced from a cistern (9) into a flush pipe (7) and from there into the interior of the toilet (1). The water is channeled through an ozone generator (11), where it is enriched with ozone and flows on as ozone water containing dissolved ozone and ozone gas bubbles before it enters the cistern (9). The cistern (9) is filled with the ozone water up to a pre-determined water level (35) and the ozone gas bubbles in the ozone water rise into the gas space above the water level (35) so that when the cistern (9) is filled up to the pre-determined water level (35), a piston effect is exerted by the rising water level (35) which guides the ozone gas into the flush pipe (7) and from there into the interior of the toilet (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Klaus NONNENMACHER
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Patent number: 8051503Abstract: A device useful for the delivery of a treatment composition, and a fragrancing effect to a sanitary appliance, especially a toilet bowl, the device (10) comprising a dispenser body (200) comprising a body cavity (27) for the treatment composition; at least one inlet (28) and at least one outlet (28); at least one fragrance cavity (31,32); and a hanger (42)for hanging the device upon a portion of a sanitary appliance.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Lamson Nguyen, Steven Wu
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Publication number: 20110247131Abstract: A sanitary ware of environmental protection type is disclosed. The sanitary ware comprises: a sanitary ware body; wherein a sewage cavity is provided at the bottom of the sanitary ware body, and a sewage draining exit is arranged on the bottom of the sewage cavity; a liquid channel and a foam channel that are not in communication with each other are provided on the sanitary ware body, and the liquid channel and the foam channel are ceramic structure integrally formed in the sanitary ware body; the sanitary ware body is further provided with a water inlet and a foam inlet, the water inlet is in communication with the liquid channel; the liquid channel is provided with liquid outlets; a deodorizing device adapted to be closed and opened is provided at the bottom of the sewage draining exit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventor: Weidong Shi
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Publication number: 20110209276Abstract: The present invention relates to improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance particularly a toilet, and methods for their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Robert Zhong Lu, Dana Moseson
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Publication number: 20110203041Abstract: A toilet cleaning system, using a bifurcated communicating pipe which provides cleansing material to a toilet bowl. The system is provided as a component of a water closet, which is inexpensive to manufacture, and is capable of delivering a limited amount of cleanser to the toilet, while preventing accidental flushing of the cleanser unit into the toilet bowl. The bifurcated communicating pipe has an angled branch and allows a portion of the cleanser unit seated in the angled branch to project into the central channel of the communicating pipe for contacting the flush water, to provide cleansing action. The flush water passing through the communicating pipe dissolves or disperses a certain amount of the cleanser and therefore provides cleansing of the flush water. Optionally, a removable cap is present for sealing the angled branch, to prevent the flush water from exiting the angled branch. Anchoring means are provided for anchoring a cleanser unit within the angled branch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Yakov KOLCHEH
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Publication number: 20110173742Abstract: The present invention relates to improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance, particularly a toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2009Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventor: Hui Lian Leo
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Publication number: 20110138526Abstract: A toilet chemical dispenser includes a housing defining an accommodation chamber and a first opening, a cover plate covering the first opening and having a water outlet port. a flow-guide plate upwardly outwardly extended from the cover plate and defining with the cover plate a predetermined contained angle, a chemical box accommodated in the accommodation chamber of the housing and having a second opening facing the first opening and the water outlet port of the cover plate, and a mounting device having its one connected to the housing and its other end thereof for fastening to the top edge of the bowl of a toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventor: JIN-YANG HSU
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Publication number: 20110119817Abstract: A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device includes a container for the chemical, a spray nozzle through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally around a perimeter of the nozzle, a conduit in fluid communication with the container and the spray nozzle, fluid delivery means for delivering chemical from the container through the conduit and to the spray nozzle, and means for attaching the spray nozzle near a rim of the toilet bowl. The spray nozzle of the automatic or manual toilet bowl cleaning device can operate such that the chemical is applied to the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl whereby the entire toilet bowl is cleaned around the inner circumference of the toilet bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Michael M. Sawalski, Scott M. Kouri, Stephen J. Gaynes
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Patent number: 7934271Abstract: Toilet bowl treating/cleaning assemblies are provided. In one form the toilet seat lid has mounted on it a dispenser in a fashion so that pivoting of the lid assists in controlling dispensing of a solid pill containing a treating chemical. Also, structures are provided to avoid dispensing when a consumer determines that bowl treatment is not needed, and to facilitate dispensing in response to manual activation.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Soller, Michael C. Fryan, Matthew N. Thurin, Kevin L. Askling
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Publication number: 20110088153Abstract: A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning fluid is disclosed. The device includes a container for the fluid, a fluid spray bar through which the fluid can be sprayed on the wall of the enclosure, a pumping apparatus for delivering fluid from the container to the fluid spray bar, and a controller. The fluid spray bar includes spray nozzles with different configurations and nozzle bodies to effectively spray the inner surface of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Jesse Richard, David A. Smith, William R. Kissner
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Publication number: 20110088154Abstract: A device for providing cleansing composition to the inner surface of a wall of an enclosure with a fluid, the device having: (a) a first fluid spray bar having an interior space for receiving fluid from a source of the fluid and for spraying the inner surface of the wall of the enclosure. The first fluid spray bar has at least a first spray hole through which cleansing composition may be sprayed, the first spray hole being in fluid communication with the interior space of the spray bar. Additionally, the first spray hole provides a first tangential spray.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Jesse Richard, David A. Smith
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Patent number: 7908680Abstract: A multi-function canister, mountable within a urinal chamber, is held in place by a spring clip that is insertable in one of the flush apertures at the top of the chamber, and which biases the canister against the chamber rear wall. The canister includes an onboard fragrance tablet that continually dispenses an odor-counteracting aroma. The canister also includes a reservoir filled with a solid compound, a dissolved portion of which is released into the chamber with each flush by water flowing from the aperture in which the spring clip is installed. A deflector tray limits the amount of water flowing into the reservoir. The dissolved portion inhibits the formation of potassium phosphate scale (urine calculus) on the surfaces of the urinal chamber and drainage pipes. The solid compound may be sulfamic acid. The canister may also include a grill which covers and protects the fragrance tablet.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventor: Hiromi Akitsu
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Patent number: 7895683Abstract: A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device includes a container for the chemical, a spray nozzle through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally around a perimeter of the nozzle, a conduit in fluid communication with the container and the spray nozzle, fluid delivery means for delivering chemical from the container through the conduit and to the spray nozzle, and means for attaching the spray nozzle near a rim of the toilet bowl. The spray nozzle of the automatic or manual toilet bowl cleaning device can operate such that the chemical is applied to the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl whereby the entire toilet bowl is cleaned around the inner circumference of the toilet bowl.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Sawalski, Scott M. Kouri, Stephen J. Gaynes
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Publication number: 20110004986Abstract: A bathroom freshening device includes a container that stores an odor-mitigating agent therein; a motion sensor that senses motion, and, when motion is detected, transmits a signal indicating the motion; and an actuator that removes a predetermined amount of the odor-mitigating agent from the container. Preferably, the actuator includes a pump capable of delivering a portion of the odor-mitigating agent removed from the container through an outlet and via a conduit to a toilet bowl or the interior of a urinal. Preferably, the device is situated remotely (e.g., mounted on a wall) and the conduit is a plastic tube that extends from the device to the toilet bowl or urinal. Preferably, the bathroom freshening device further includes a timer that prevents the actuator from operating during a predetermined time period (e.g., three minutes) since the last actuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventor: Young T. Vu
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Patent number: 7861327Abstract: A water conservation system is provided public and domestic lavatories. The system includes a distinctive flush mechanism of two features. One of these features entails a “treatment button” which, upon depression, will cause to emit a fluid compound into urinated wastewater decolorizing and sanitizing it and bringing it back to its original, colorless, odorless condition. Accordingly, potable water is not used for flushing. The urinated wastewater is “treated” and, so, remains through subsequent “treatments” until such time when solid waste is deposited necessitating a conventional flush utilizing the flush lever and usual water use. The savings in volume of water is realized upon considering the number of times the “treatment button” is executed and potable water is “not withdrawn.” The system is revolutionary in that it dispenses with a “necessary flush” each time the toilet is used. Moreover, this novel system addresses the recurring local, and national, drought emergency situations.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Chester White
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Publication number: 20100299818Abstract: Lavatory treatment blocks which provide improved foaming benefit and improved foam substantivity are provided. The lavatory treatment blocks may be used with or without a lavatory treatment device, such as an in the bowl type, or in the cistern type device. Preferred embodiments of the lavatory treatment blocks provide a cleaning and/or sanitizing and/or disinfecting benefit to a sanitary appliance being treated using the lavatory treatment blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER, INC.Inventor: Robert Zhong Lu
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Patent number: 7832024Abstract: A system capable of generating foam in a sanitary appliance includes a dosing device previously filled with a foaming substance, the dosing device metering a dosage of the substance, an agitation mechanism to agitate the substance to create foam, a receptacle to retain the substance for communication with the agitation mechanism, a fluid supply to allow fluid transport of the substance to the receptacle, and a trigger for activating the fluid supply. A dosing device of this system is further provided, including a container filled with a foaming substance, a positioner to position and house the container, the positioner further including a pin capable of creating a bottom aperture of the container, a fluid supply, wherein the outlet of the fluid supply is directed at the aperture on the bottom end of the container. A container is also provided that can be used in the dosing device.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2004Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventor: Meng Chow
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Publication number: 20100257662Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic toilet cleaning device. A toilet seat is provided above a bowl and includes a toilet lid and a seat plate. By a means of infrared induction, the toilet lid can be opened automatically when a user is approaching and can be closed automatically after using the toilet. Furthermore, a seat plate cleaning unit provided on the toilet lid can be used to automatically clean the seat plate and an inner rim of the toilet. Therefore, in addition to preventing the user from manually touching the toilet, the present invention can also keep the seat plate and the toilet at the cleanest state at any time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventor: Hai-Sheng HUANG
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Publication number: 20100235976Abstract: A dispenser (1) for releasing a liquid treatment composition (33) into a toilet bowl and a fragrance into the surrounding room comprises a container (3) holding a non-perfumed liquid treatment composition (33) for treating flush water in the toilet bowl and a fragrance releasing gel block (39) for continuously fragrancing the surrounding air.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: JEYES GROUP LIMITEDInventors: Mark Stephen Joseph Cooper, Peter Virica
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Patent number: 7788740Abstract: The present invention encompasses a lavatory bowl rim-block comprising: a) a container holding a liquid, perfume-containing composition; b) a dispensing means for dispensing said composition from under the rim of a lavatory bowl; and c) a fragrance delivery component.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gian De Belder, Veronique Sylvie Metrot, Maria Papadaki, Neil John Rogers, Karl Patrick Ronn, Vincenzo Tomarchio, Michael Jakob Reynen
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Publication number: 20100205726Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
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Publication number: 20100205728Abstract: Toilet cleaner dispenser for adding at least one substance preparation to a toilet bowl, comprising at least one first container having a first preparation that may be coupled to the dosing device of the toilet cleaner dispenser, wherein the toilet cleaner dispenser comprises at least one control unit and a dispenser element and/or a pump that cooperate such that at least two different, defined dispensing amounts of at least one substance preparation may be released.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
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Publication number: 20100205727Abstract: Toilet flusher comprising an energy source, a control unit, a sensor unit, and at least one first container that contains a first preparation and may be coupled with the toilet flusher, wherein the sensor unit detects an initiation of the flow of flushing water without engaging in the flow of flush water and generates a signal that is conducted to the control unit that converts the sensor signal into a control signal for dispensing at least one preparation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
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Publication number: 20100205729Abstract: Toilet flusher comprising a power source, control unit, sensor unit, and at least one first container that contains a first preparation and that may be connected to the toilet flusher, wherein the toilet flusher comprises at least one pump that cooperates with the power source, control unit, and sensor unit such that a defined dispensing amount of at least one substance preparation is dispensed independently of the arrangement of the toilet flusher in or on the toilet bowl and/or of the amount of flushing water acting on the toilet flusher.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken
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Publication number: 20100205731Abstract: Toilet flusher for adding at least two different substance preparations to a toilet bowl or into the surroundings of a toilet bowl, comprising a first container containing a first preparation and at least one second container containing a second preparation, wherein the toilet flusher comprises one or more means that release two different substance preparations at consecutive time points t1 and t2, wherein at least one means for releasing a substance preparation is configured such that a release of at least one substance preparation in the interior of the toilet bowl is caused.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Hans-Georg Mühlhausen, Frank Pessel, Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Matthias Lueken