Systems, methods, and computer program products for monitoring a level of product in a reservoir of a chemical dispensing system. A lid configured to engage an opening of a container includes a level sensor having a transceiver that transmits an output signal and receives a portion of the output signal reflected back to the transceiver. The level sensor determines an amount of the product in the container by comparing a characteristic of the reflected signal, such as time the reflected signal was received, to the characteristic of the output signal, such as the time the output signal was transmitted. The level sensor may also determine the size of the container based on the reflected signal, and take this size into account when determining the amount of product in the container. The level sensor transmits product level data to a mobile device in response to receiving an interrogation signal therefrom.
G01F 23/28 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
Systems, methods, and software program products for dispensing chemical solutions. A controller receives a signal from a pressure sensor indicative of a pressure of a diluent. The controller determines an expected flow rate of the diluent through an eductor based at least in part on the pressure of the diluent. The controller may further determine an expected concentration of a chemical product in the solution dispensed from a discharge port of the eductor. Based on the expected flow rated and concentration of the chemical product, the controller determines a duration of a dispense stage of a dispensing operation required to dispense a predetermined dose of the chemical product. The controller then causes the diluent to flow through the eductor for the determined duration of the dispense stage. A check valve on the output of the eductor prevents dissimilar chemicals from mixing and reduces a response time of the eductor.
D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with Venturi elementsDetails thereof
G05D 11/08 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material with auxiliary non-electric power by sensing concentration of mixture, e.g. by measuring pH-value
G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
G05D 21/02 - Control of chemical or physico-chemical variables, e.g. pH-value characterised by the use of electric means
A chemical dispenser includes a housing, a controller disposed in the housing for operating the chemical dispenser, at least one module bay in the housing and at least one module selectively coupled to the at least one module bay and operatively coupled to the controller for operation with the chemical dispenser. The at least one module may be selected from a plurality of modules each capable of being coupled to the at least one module bay and operating under the control of the controller. A low-maintenance piston pump module for use with the chemical dispenser is also disclosed.
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Liquid proportioning and metering instruments and apparatus in the nature of an industrial mixer for mixing detergents and chemicals with a water stream in the industrial cleaning field, namely, chemical and liquid proportioners; Fluid dispensing machines for industrial use, namely, programmable pump dispensing unit for commercial dishwasher and laundry applications; automatic laundry and dish detergent dispenser; Fluid dispensing machines for industrial use, namely, automatic dispensers for proportioning, dispensing and pumping chemicals and cleaning solvents Liquid proportioning and metering instruments and apparatus, namely, pumps for proportioning and testing purposes in the field of industrial cleaning for mixing detergents and chemicals with a water stream in non-medical, non-dental and nonveterinary applications; Automatic dispensers for measuring and dispensing of cleaning chemicals; Automatic dispensers for measuring and dispensing of laundry and dish detergent; Automatic dispensers for measuring and dispensing of chemicals and cleaning solvents
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Electromechanical devices, namely, probes for monitoring
fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in
underground and aboveground storage tanks.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electromechanical devices, namely, probes for monitoring
fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in
underground and aboveground storage tanks.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Safety devices, namely, load sensors for use in preventing overloading or turning over of heavy industrial machinery; Electronic safety components for heavy industrial machinery, namely, load moment indicators for use in preventing overloading or turning over of heavy industrial machinery; Electronic rated capacity indicators for monitoring the load moment of heavy industrial machinery; Heavy industrial machinery operator warning systems primarily comprised of emergency warning lights, electronic warning bells, and mounted video display monitors showing load information; Heavy machinery load limiters for use as a safety device, namely, load moment indicators for use in preventing overloading or turning over of heavy industrial machinery; Electronic switches, electronic position indicators and electronic devices for monitoring load moment, all used as operational safety device aids for heavy industrial machinery; Weighing devices primarily comprised of computers, electric sensors, document printers, video display monitors and transmitters and receivers for sending and receiving data from the electric sensors, all for use in weighing loads of loading equipment, shipping equipment and transportation equipment
Systems and method for dispensing chemical include an eductor having a diluent inlet, a chemical pickup port, a discharge port, and a venturi fluidly coupled between the diluent inlet and the discharge port; a selector valve fluidly coupled to the diluent inlet and configured to control a flow of diluent into the diluent inlet; a sensor configured to measure a flow characteristic of the flow of diluent; and a controller operatively coupled to the selector valve. The controller includes at least one processor and memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the at least one processor to perform operations including opening the selector valve to allow the flow of diluent into the diluent inlet; determining a dispense duration based on the measured flow characteristic and an amount of a chemical to be dispensed; and in response to determining that the dispense duration has elapsed, closing the selector valve.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning and leveling apparatus and moving and handling equipment; lifting and hoisting equipment; moving and handling equipment for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning and leveling apparatus and power equipment; hoists; conveyors; parts, components and fittings for the aforementioned goods. Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment; communications equipment; computer components and parts; computer networking and data communications equipment; computers and computer hardware; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); electrical and electronic components; optical apparatus and instruments; inspecting apparatus and instruments; monitoring instruments; remote control apparatus; monitoring apparatus; computer software applications, downloadable; computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable; computer software, recorded; all aforementioned goods for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; computerized mechanical measuring devices for identifying and analyzing structural damage to vehicles; parts, components and fittings for all the aforementioned goods. Installation, maintenance and repair of lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning and leveling apparatus and power equipment and the parts, components, fittings and accessories thereof; installation, maintenance and repair of lifting, hoisting, moving, and handling equipment and the parts, components, fittings and accessories thereof; lift installation, maintenance and repair.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning and leveling apparatus and power equipment, namely, automotive vehicle service lifts, mechanical and hydraulic lifts, mechanical vehicle stacking elevators, elevating work platforms, winches; lifting and hoisting equipment, namely, automotive vehicle service lifts, mechanical and hydraulic lifts, mechanical vehicle stacking elevators, elevating work platforms, winches; moving and handling equipment for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning and leveling apparatus and power equipment namely, automotive vehicle service lifts, mechanical and hydraulic lifts, mechanical vehicle stacking elevators, elevating work platforms, winches; hoists; conveyors being machines; parts, components and fittings for the aforementioned goods Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling equipment being crane load sensors, load moment indicators, capacity indicators, load limiters, crane operator warning systems, anti-two block devices, electronic switches and indicators for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; communications equipment being crane load sensors, load moment indicators, capacity indicators, load limiters, crane operator warning systems, anti-two block devices, electronic switches and indicators for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; electronic computer components and parts for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; computer networking and data communications equipment being crane load sensors, load moment indicators, capacity indicators, load limiters, crane operator warning systems, anti-two block devices, electronic switches and indicators for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; computers and computer hardware for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; electrical and electronic components being crane load sensors, load moment indicators, capacity indicators, load limiters, crane operator warning systems, anti-two block devices, electronic switches and indicators for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; optical apparatus and instruments being crane load sensors, load moment indicators, capacity indicators, load limiters, crane operator warning systems, anti-two block devices, electronic switches and indicators for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; inspecting apparatus and instruments being crane load sensors, load moment indicators, capacity indicators, load limiters, crane operator warning systems, anti-two block devices, electronic switches and indicators for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; monitoring instruments being crane load sensors, load moment indicators, capacity indicators, load limiters, crane operator warning systems, anti-two block devices, electronic switches and indicators for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; remote control apparatus being crane load sensors, load moment indicators, capacity indicators, load limiters, crane operator warning systems, anti-two block devices, electronic switches and indicators for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; monitoring apparatus being crane load sensors, load moment indicators, capacity indicators, load limiters, crane operator warning systems, anti-two block devices, electronic switches and indicators for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; computer software applications, downloadable, for providing information regarding Work Area Definition (WAD), crane configuration, diagnostics, and gauge readings for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; computer software platforms, recorded or and downloadable, for Work Area Definition (WAD), crane configuration, diagnostics, gauge readings, Monitoring and reporting speed and direction, providing boom angle position data for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; computer software, recorded, for Work Area Definition (WAD), crane configuration, diagnostics, gauge readings, Monitoring and reporting speed and direction, providing boom angle position data for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus; computerized mechanical measuring devices for measuring identifying and analyzing structural damage to vehicles; parts, components and fittings for all the aforementioned goods; electrical and mechanical data processing equipment and accessories being crane load sensors, load moment indicators, capacity indicators, load limiters, crane operator warning systems, anti-two block devices, electronic switches and indicators for hoists, conveyors, lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, moving equipment, handling equipment, power equipment, and for lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning, and leveling apparatus Installation, maintenance and repair of lifting, elevating, lowering, positioning and leveling apparatus and power equipment and the parts, components, fittings and accessories thereof being installation, maintenance and repair of automotive vehicle service lifts, mechanical and hydraulic lifts, mechanical vehicle stacking elevators, elevating work platforms, winches, hoists, conveyors; installation, maintenance and repair of lifting, hoisting, moving, and handling equipment and the parts, components, fittings and accessories thereof being installation, maintenance and repair of automotive vehicle service lifts, mechanical and hydraulic lifts, mechanical vehicle stacking elevators, elevating work platforms, winches, hoists, conveyors; lift installation, maintenance and repair
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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(1) Electromechanical devices, namely, probes for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Electromechanical devices, namely, probes for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks.
A chemical dispenser for a chemical dispensing system is disclosed. The chemical dispenser includes an input selector valve having an opened position and a closed position and configured to be coupled to a diluent source, a diverter valve coupled to the input selector valve, and a plurality of eductors coupled to the diverter valve. The diverter valve includes a valve head having a diluent port, a valve seat having a plurality of eductor ports, wherein each eductor port is in communication with a respective one of the plurality of eductors, and a drive mechanism coupled to the valve head and configured to move the valve head relative to the valve seat. The valve head may include one or more pressure relief ports for equalizing the diluent pressure across the valve head. A chemical dispensing system including the chemical dispenser and a method of using the chemical dispenser are also disclosed.
B01F 23/40 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying
B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with Venturi elementsDetails thereof
D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
Systems and methods for dispensing chemicals include an eductor having a diluent inlet, a chemical pickup port, a discharge port, and a venturi fluidly coupled between the diluent inlet and the discharge port. A diluent valve having an outlet is coupled to the diluent inlet. A chemical manifold includes a plurality of chemical inlets and a chemical outlet fluidly coupled to the chemical pickup port. A plurality of chemical valves are each coupled to one of the plurality of chemical inlets; and a controller is communicatively coupled to the diluent valve and the plurality of chemical valves and configured to operate the diluent valve and the chemical valves to dispense measured doses of individual chemicals through the chemical pickup port.
G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
Systems and methods for dispensing chemicals include an eductor having a diluent inlet, a chemical pickup port, a discharge port, and a venturi fluidly coupled between the diluent inlet and the discharge port. A diluent valve having an outlet is coupled to the diluent inlet. A chemical manifold includes a plurality of chemical inlets and a chemical outlet fluidly coupled to the chemical pickup port. A plurality of chemical valves are each coupled to one of the plurality of chemical inlets; and a controller is communicatively coupled to the diluent valve and the plurality of chemical valves and configured to operate the diluent valve and the chemical valves to dispense measured doses of individual chemicals through the chemical pickup port.
D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
D06F 34/14 - Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
D06F 103/00 - Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
A system for preventing shifting between a plurality of gear ratios in a mechanical gearset. An operating sensor detecting rotation of a moving component in the mechanical gearset, a shift solenoid controlling shifting among the plurality of gear ratios, and a microcontroller communicatively coupled to the shift solenoid and the operating sensor that prevents activation of the shift solenoid when rotation is detected by the rotation sensor.
F16H 61/16 - Inhibiting shift during unfavourable conditions
F16H 3/46 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears
F16H 61/28 - Generation or transmission of movements for final actuating mechanisms with at least one movement of the final actuating mechanism being caused by a non-mechanical force, e.g. power-assisted
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electromechanical devices, namely, probes for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electromechanical devices, namely, probes for monitoring fuel and water temperature, pressure, flow, and levels in underground and aboveground storage tanks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Safety devices, namely, heavy machinery load sensors for use in preventing overloading or turning over of construction cranes, loaders, telehandlers, excavators, skid steers, compact track loaders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts heavy machinery; electronic components for heavy machinery, namely, load moment indicators in the nature of overload indicators for use in preventing overloading or turning over of heavy machinery; electronic rated capacity indicators for monitoring the load moment or tipping point of heavy machinery, namely, visual or audio alarms, visual displays, sensors and gauges; heavy machinery operator warning systems primarily comprised of emergency warning lights, electronic warning bells, and mounted video display monitors showing load information; heavy machinery load limiters for use as a safety device to prevent overloading or turning over of heavy machinery, namely, safety devices, namely, crane load sensors for use in preventing overloading or turning over of construction cranes; Electronic proximity switches, electronic indicators in the nature of electronic indicator panels and electronic monitoring devices as used as operational aids for heavy machinery; Weighing devices in the nature of weighing apparatus and instruments, namely computers, sensors, printers, displays and transmitters and receivers for sending and receiving data from the sensors, all for use in weighing loads of loading equipment, shipping equipment and transportation equipment
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Safety devices, namely, load sensors for use in preventing overloading or turning over of heavy industrial machinery; Electronic safety components for heavy industrial machinery, namely, load moment indicators for use in preventing overloading or turning over of heavy industrial machinery; Electronic rated capacity indicators for monitoring the load moment of heavy industrial machinery; Heavy industrial machinery operator warning systems primarily comprised of emergency warning lights, electronic warning bells, and mounted video display monitors showing load information; Heavy machinery load limiters for use as a safety device, namely, load moment indicators for use in preventing overloading or turning over of heavy industrial machinery; Electronic switches, electronic position indicators and electronic devices for monitoring load moment, all used as operational safety device aids for heavy industrial machinery; Weighing devices primarily comprised of computers, electric sensors, document printers, video display monitors and transmitters and receivers for sending and receiving data from the electric sensors, all for use in weighing loads of loading equipment, shipping equipment and transportation equipment
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for compliance, auditing, accounting, data management, data analysis, financial management, internal controls management, governance, risk management, quality management, performance management, performance data, business metrics, vendor data, risk profiling, regulatory compliance, information technology security, business assurance and business intelligence
A system for preventing shifting between a plurality of gear ratios in a mechanical gearset. An operating sensor detecting rotation of a moving component in the mechanical gearset, a shift solenoid controlling shifting among the plurality of gear ratios, and a microcontroller communicatively coupled to the shift solenoid and the operating sensor that prevents activation of the shift solenoid when rotation is detected by the rotation sensor.
A process includes obtaining a target thermal load profile and a target location; determining weather conditions associated with the target location; simulating regulation of the target thermal load profile by different temperature regulation systems having different corresponding sets of components, subject to the weather conditions, to obtain energy consumption data for each of the different temperature regulation systems; and providing at least one of the different temperature regulation systems based on the energy consumption data, to cause use of the at least one of the different temperature regulation systems having the corresponding set of components.
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
31.
Product reservoir including intelligent level sensor
Systems, methods, and computer program products for monitoring a level of product in a reservoir of a chemical dispensing system. A lid configured to engage an opening of a container includes a level sensor having a transceiver that transmits an output signal and receives a portion of the output signal reflected back to the transceiver. The level sensor determines an amount of the product in the container by comparing a characteristic of the reflected signal, such as time the reflected signal was received, to the characteristic of the output signal, such as the time the output signal was transmitted. The level sensor may also determine the size of the container based on the reflected signal, and take this size into account when determining the amount of product in the container. The level sensor transmits product level data to a mobile device in response to receiving an interrogation signal therefrom.
G01F 23/28 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
Electric soldering apparatus, namely, soldering irons, soldering hand-pieces, soldering stations, soldering work stands, soldering systems, soldering rework systems, soldering tips, and soldering cartridges; electric power units for supplying power to soldering apparatus
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer for an industrial machine-learning operation model monitoring system, that include the actions of receiving monitoring data for an industrial machine-learning operations model, determining, from the monitoring data, to retrain the industrial machine-learning operations model, where the determining includes computing drift parameters, each of the drift parameters being indicative of a type of observable drift of the industrial machine-learning operations model, where the drift parameters include (i) a usage drift, (ii) a performance drift, (iii) a data drift, and (iv) a prediction drift, and where each drift parameter includes a respective retraining criteria, and confirming, from the drift parameters, the respective retraining criteria is met by at least one of the drift parameters, and triggering, in response to the determining to retrain the industrial machine-learning operations model, an update of the industrial machine-learning operations model.
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer for an industrial machine-learning operation model monitoring system, that include the actions of receiving monitoring data for an industrial machine-learning operations model, determining, from the monitoring data, to retrain the industrial machine-learning operations model, where the determining includes computing drift parameters, each of the drift parameters being indicative of a type of observable drift of the industrial machine-learning operations model, where the drift parameters include (i) a usage drift, (ii) a performance drift, (iii) a data drift, and (iv) a prediction drift, and where each drift parameter includes a respective retraining criteria, and confirming, from the drift parameters, the respective retraining criteria is met by at least one of the drift parameters, and triggering, in response to the determining to retrain the industrial machine-learning operations model, an update of the industrial machine-learning operations model.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
39.
PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR DETERMINING OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS (OEE) IN INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Among other things, systems and techniques are described for a predictive model for determining overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in industrial equipment. Data including spectral features is obtained. A probability of survival is determined by fitting at least one degradation function to degradation data associated with the industrial equipment. An overall equipment effectiveness metric is predicted as a product of predicted planned production time, predicted performance, and predicted quality output by trained machine learning models.
Among other things, systems and techniques are described for a predictive model for determining overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in industrial equipment. Data including spectral features is obtained. A probability of survival is determined by fitting at least one degradation function to degradation data associated with the industrial equipment. An overall equipment effectiveness metric is predicted as a product of predicted planned production time, predicted performance, and predicted quality output by trained machine learning models.
Systems, methods, and software program products for dispensing chemical solutions. A controller receives a signal from a pressure sensor indicative of a pressure of a diluent. The controller determines an expected flow rate of the diluent through an eductor based at least in part on the pressure of the diluent. The controller may further determine an expected concentration of a chemical product in the solution dispensed from a discharge port of the eductor. Based on the expected flow rated and concentration of the chemical product, the controller determines a duration of a dispense stage of a dispensing operation required to dispense a predetermined dose of the chemical product. The controller then causes the diluent to flow through the eductor for the determined duration of the dispense stage. A check valve on the output of the eductor prevents dissimilar chemicals from mixing and reduces a response time of the eductor.
D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with Venturi elementsDetails thereof
G05D 11/08 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material with auxiliary non-electric power by sensing concentration of mixture, e.g. by measuring pH-value
G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
G05D 21/02 - Control of chemical or physico-chemical variables, e.g. pH-value characterised by the use of electric means
Systems and methods for dispending chemical products to a washing machine in a multi-washing machine environment. A chemical dispensing system includes a system controller and a protocol gateway. The system controller is configured to cause the chemical dispensing system to selectively dispense a respective amount of one or more products to one or more washing machines of a plurality of washing machines. The protocol gateway is configured to receive first information indicative of a state of a first washing machine of the plurality of washing machines. The first information received by the protocol gateway is transmitted over a first physical layer according to a first communication protocol. The protocol gateway adapts the first information from the first communication protocol to a second communication protocol, and transmits the first information to the system controller according to the second communication protocol over a second physical layer.
D06F 34/04 - Signal transfer or data transmission arrangements
D06F 31/00 - Washing installations comprising an assembly of several washing machines or washing units, e.g. continuous flow assemblies
D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
Among other things, techniques are described for an after-market service process digitization. Service data is obtained that is associated with at least one asset and comprises at least historical warranty data and current IoT data. Predictive analysis to generate an asset survival prediction is performed based on current data associated with a first asset and the service data. Troubleshooting data associated with the first asset from at least one knowledge data source is received. A warranty coverage metric is determined based on the asset survival prediction and the troubleshooting data, wherein the warranty coverage metric is calculated in real time according to the asset survival prediction and the troubleshooting data. The warranty coverage metric is transformed at a device into human-readable form.
A seal assembly for selectively sealing an open end of a liquid supply cartridge is provided. The seal assembly includes a seal body having an annular sidewall that extends between a first end and an opposite second end, a base wall having an opening defined by an annular sealing member, and a yoke that projects from the base wall so as to be coaxial with the opening and a central axis of the seal assembly. The seal assembly further includes a shuttle movably retained within the seal body by the yoke and having a plunger configured to seal closed the opening and a biasing element located between the shuttle and the yoke for biasing the shuttle in a direction toward the opening formed in the base wall of the seal body. The shuttle being movable between at least a parked position, an open position, and an intermediate closed position.
F16J 15/3204 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip
F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor
F16K 3/16 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor with special arrangements for separating the sealing faces or for pressing them together
Among other things, systems and techniques are described for predictive maintenance of industrial equipment. Sensor data is obtained, e.g., using sensor hubs that are configured to capture sensor data associated with one or more operating conditions of the industrial equipment. The sensor data is input to a trained machine learning model. The trained machine learning model includes a physics based feature extraction model and a deep learning based automatic feature extraction model. Operating conditions associated with operation of the industrial equipment are predicted using the trained machine learning models.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Providing online non-downloadable computer software for the
design of fluid film bearings; providing online
non-downloadable computer software for the design of parts
for reciprocating compressors, namely, valves, packing
cases, and rod packing rings; providing online
non-downloadable computer software for the design of bearing
protection devices for industrial machines, namely, bearing
isolators, shaft seals, and shaft grounding; providing
online non-downloadable computer software for the design of
machine parts, namely, stators, rotors, spacers, retainers
and seals; providing technical support services in
connection with the foregoing.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for the operation, control, monitoring, analysis and management of fuel dispensers, fuel inventory, point of sale systems, underground fuel storage tanks, fleets of vehicles, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems, retail convenience stores, non-retail fueling sites and video security systems; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for compliance and asset management for tracking compliance certificates, monitoring expiration dates, and tracking service calls and service history; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for management of pricing and pricing margins, sales tracking, inventory tracking, and delivery tracking
A system for measuring a load lifted by a lifting machine includes a winch with a rope wound onto a drum, the drum being rotatable to wind and unwind the rope affixed to the load to lift and lower the load, end supports affixing the drum to the lifting machine, and at least one strain gauge affixed to the end supports and measuring a strain applied to the end supports by the load on the rope.
G01L 5/101 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands using electrical means using sensors inserted into the flexible member
B66D 1/58 - Safety gear responsive to excess of load
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
B66C 23/00 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes
B66D 1/46 - Control devices non-automatic electric
B66D 1/60 - Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanismsCapstans adapted for special purposes
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SYSTEM FOR BOOM AND EXTENSION GEOMETRY DETERMINATION AND REPORTING
A first sensor node is fixed to a tool on a derrick truck, and a second sensor node fixed to the derrick truck at a location that does not move when either of the boom and the tool move. The first sensor node measures a position of the tool and a distance between the tool and the first sensor the second sensor node. The measured position of the tool and the distance between the first and second sensor node is reported to a load moment computer.
B66C 23/00 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes
B66C 15/06 - Arrangements or use of warning devices
E02F 3/06 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging screws
51.
SYSTEM FOR BOOM AND EXTENSION GEOMETRY DETERMINATION AND REPORTING
A first sensor node is fixed to a tool on a derrick truck, and a second sensor node fixed to the derrick truck at a location that does not move when either of the boom and the tool move. The first sensor node measures a position of the tool and a distance between the tool and the first sensor the second sensor node. The measured position of the tool and the distance between the first and second sensor node is reported to a load moment computer.
B66C 13/46 - Position indicators for suspended loads or for crane elements
B66C 23/36 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes
B66C 13/16 - Applications of indicating, registering, or weighing devices
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Battery charging device for electric vehicles; vehicle
charging stations for electric vehicles; electrical
apparatus, namely, charging stations for charging electric
vehicles; electric cords for use with charging stations for
electric vehicles; electric car charging piles; electrical
plug device enabling connection and disconnection of power
and/or control cables for charging electric vehicles. Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for
use in the electric vehicle charging industry for the
operation and management of electric vehicle charging
stations; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring
software for the control, monitoring, analysis and
management of electric vehicle charging stations, point of
sale systems, price signage, car wash machinery, media
content delivery systems and video security systems;
providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based
software for use in the electric vehicle charging industry
for operating electric vehicle charging stations; providing
temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for
the control, monitoring, analysis and management of electric
vehicle charging stations, point of sale systems, price
signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems
and video security systems; consultancy in the design and
development of computer hardware and software for use in the
electric vehicle charging industry; design of computer
hardware and software for use in the electric vehicle
charging industry.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Battery charging device for electric vehicles; vehicle charging stations for electric vehicles; electrical apparatus, namely, charging stations for charging electric vehicles; electric cords for use with charging stations for electric vehicles; electric car charging piles; electrical plug device enabling connection and disconnection of power and/or control cables for charging electric vehicles. (1) Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in the electric vehicle charging industry for the operation and management of electric vehicle charging stations; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of electric vehicle charging stations, point of sale systems, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in the electric vehicle charging industry for operating electric vehicle charging stations; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of electric vehicle charging stations, point of sale systems, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems.
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for an end-to-end wireless sensor hub include: configuring a sensor hubs in an order using a sequence established by 5 a time of addition to a network. The sensor hubs is grouped into one or more groups. Sensor data captured by the one or more groups is obtained according to a current group number, wherein the sensor data is obtained from each group of the one or more groups according to a predetermined schedule.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing online non-downloadable computer software for the design of fluid film bearings; Providing online non-downloadable computer software for the design of parts for reciprocating compressors, namely, valves, packing cases, and rod packing rings; Providing online non-downloadable computer software for the design of bearing protection devices for industrial machines, namely, bearing isolators, shaft seals, and shaft grounding; Providing online non-downloadable computer software for the design of machine parts, namely, stators, rotors, spacers, retainers and seals; Providing technical support services in connection with the foregoing
A machine stability detection and indication for a load moving machine. The machine has a chassis, a boom mount carried by said chassis, a boom assembly pivotally affixed to said boom mount, and a load carrying structure affixed to an end of said boom mount. The machine may be configured in a desired load handling geometry by manipulating components including a boom assembly, a pivot arm connected to said boom assembly, and forks. A control system for facilitating a selected configuration of said load handling geometry. Position sensors generate position data of the components. Pressure cylinders move the components and pressure sensors operatively located on one or more said pressure cylinders generate pressure data. A computer processes the position data and the pressure data for determining a load moment and for calculating a weight of a load being lifted by utilizing said pressure data and said position data.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 9/065 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks non-masted
A machine stability detection and indication for a load moving machine. The machine has a chassis, a boom mount carried by said chassis, a boom assembly pivotally affixed, to said boom mount, and a load carrying structure affixed to an end of said boom mount. The machine may be configured in a desired load handling geometry by manipulating components including a boom assembly, a pivot arm connected to said boom assembly, and forks. A control system for facilitating a selected configuration of said load handling geometry. Position sensors generate position data of the components. Pressure cylinders move the components and pressure sensors operatively located on one or more said pressure cylinders generate pressure data. A computer processes the position data and the pressure data for determining a load moment and for calculating a weight of a load being lifted by utilizing said pressure data and said position data.
B66C 13/20 - Control systems or devices for non-electric drives
B66C 13/22 - Control systems or devices for electric drives
B66C 13/46 - Position indicators for suspended loads or for crane elements
B66C 13/50 - Applications of limit circuits or of limit-switch arrangements
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66C 13/16 - Applications of indicating, registering, or weighing devices
61.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING LOAD ON WINCH HOOK
A system for measuring a load lifted by a lifting machine includes a winch with a rope wound onto a drum, the drum being rotatable to wind and unwind the rope affixed to the load to lift and lower the load, end supports affixing the drum to the lifting machine, and at least one strain gauge affixed to the end supports and measuring a strain applied to the end supports by the load on the rope.
G01L 5/102 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands using electrical means using sensors located at a non-interrupted part of the flexible member
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Battery charging device for electric vehicles; Vehicle charging stations for electric vehicles; Electrical apparatus, namely, charging stations for charging electric vehicles; Electric cords for use with charging stations for electric vehicles; Electric car charging piles; Electrical plug device enabling connection and disconnection of power and/or control cables for charging electric vehicles Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in the electric vehicle charging industry for the operation and
management of electric vehicle charging stations; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for the control,
monitoring, analysis and management of electric vehicle charging stations, point of sale systems, price signage, car wash
machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloudbased software for use in the electric vehicle charging industry for operating electric vehicle charging stations; Providing
temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of electric vehicle
charging stations, point of sale systems, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security
systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Liquid proportioning and metering instruments and apparatus in the nature of an industrial mixer for mixing detergents and chemicals with a water stream in the industrial cleaning field, namely, chemical and liquid proportioners; Fluid dispensing machines for industrial use, namely, programmable pump dispensing unit for commercial dishwasher and laundry applications; automatic laundry and dish detergent dispenser; Fluid dispensing machines for industrial use, namely, automatic dispensers for proportioning, dispensing and pumping chemicals and cleaning solvents Liquid proportioning and metering instruments and apparatus, namely, pumps for proportioning and testing purposes in the field of industrial cleaning for mixing detergents and chemicals with a water stream in non-medical, non-dental and nonveterinary applications; Automatic dispensers for measuring and dispensing of cleaning chemicals; Automatic dispensers for measuring and dispensing of laundry and dish detergent; Automatic dispensers for measuring and dispensing of chemicals and cleaning solvents
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Chemicals, emulsifiers, adhesives and agents used in the manufacture of photosensitive emulsions; chemicals, emulsifiers, adhesives and agents for use in the textile, printing and graphic industries; detergents, degreasing agents and solvents for use in the textile, printing and graphic industries; photosensitive emulsions. Printing inks; inks for leather; inks for skin-dressing; printers' pastes; filled ink cartridges; fabric paints; printing toner; printing inks, coatings, pigments and dispersions; ink jet printer inks; digital inks; sublimation inks; inks for textile printing; copying inks; inks for use in the textile, printing, and graphic industries; varnishes; lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; natural resins, raw; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art. Printing machines; machines, namely, plaiting machines, finishing machines, coating machines, laminating machines, feeding machines, handling machines, electrically-powered textile printers, industrial inkjet printing machines; finishing machines for the textile, printing, and graphic industries; coating machines for the textile, printing, and graphic industries; laminating machines for the textile, printing, and graphic industries; machines for the production of paints, varnishes, lacquers and inks; machines for reeling paper; structural parts and spare parts of the aforementioned goods, as far as contained in this class. Downloadable computer software for operating printing machines, plaiting machines, finishing machines, coating machines, laminating machines, feeding machines, handling machines, textile printers, industrial inkjet printing machines, machines for the production of paints, varnishes, lacquers, and inks, machines for reeling paper, plotters, drying apparatus, drying installations, steam generating apparatus and steam generating installations; plotters; print heads for plotters; measuring scales; computer hardware and software for storing data in the textile, printing, and graphic industries; spectrophotometer for use in identifying and measuring colors; software for controlling and monitoring of printing processing for tinting plants, mixing systems, storage systems, spectrophotometers, color proofing, color matching and color calibration; feeding units comprised of stands adapted for printers featuring ink feeders, floor stands for ink feeders, platforms for ink feeders, ink tanks, cartridges, and ink cups for plotters and digital printers and automatic inks feeding systems with embedded management software; structural parts and spare parts of the aforementioned goods, as far as contained in this this class. Paper; printing paper; paper for use in the printing and graphics industries. Advertising, business management, and business consulting in the textile, printing, and graphics industries; retail services relating to products and services in the textile, printing and graphics industries. Installation, repair and maintenance of apparatus in the textile, printing, and graphic industries. Printing services; textile treatment services. Education and training services in the textile, printing, and graphic industries.
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
(1) Semi-processed plastics for use in the manufacture of air and gas compressor components and hydrodynamic bearing linings and components, namely, rod packing rings, wiper rings, seal rings, piston rings, rider rings, and compressor valve parts.
Among other things, techniques are described for an after-market service process digitization. Service data is obtained that is associated with at least one asset and comprises at least historical warranty data and current IoT data. Predictive analysis to generate an asset survival prediction is performed based on current data associated with a first asset and the service data. Troubleshooting data associated with the first asset from at least one knowledge data source is received. A warranty coverage metric is determined based on the asset survival prediction and the troubleshooting data, wherein the warranty coverage metric is calculated in real time according to the asset survival prediction and the troubleshooting data. The warranty coverage metric is transformed at a device into human-readable form.
Among other things, systems and techniques are described for predictive maintenance of industrial equipment. Sensor data is obtained, e.g., using sensor hubs that are configured to capture sensor data associated with one or more operating conditions of the industrial equipment. The sensor data is input to a trained machine learning model. The trained machine learning model includes a physics based feature extraction model and a deep learning based automatic feature extraction model. Operating conditions associated with operation of the industrial equipment are predicted using the trained machine learning models.
Among other things, techniques are described for predictive maintenance using vibration analysis of vane pumps. Sensor data is obtained and pre-processed the sensor data according to at least one feature extraction system. The features are extracted from the pre-processed sensor data and classified into at least one operating condition. A representation of the at least one operating condition is rendered at a device.
A chemical dispenser (14) includes a housing (40), a controller (34) disposed in the housing (40) for operating the chemical dispenser (14), at least one module bay (64) in the housing (40) and at least one module (66) selectively coupled to the at least one module bay (64) and operatively coupled to the controller (34) for operation with the chemical dispenser (14). The at least one module (66) may be selected from a plurality of modules each capable of being coupled to the at least one module bay (64) and operating under the control of the controller (34). A low-maintenance piston pump module (90, 240, 340) for use with the chemical dispenser (14) is also disclosed.
Systems, methods, and computer program products for configuring and managing chemical dispensers (41). A mobile device (18) scans for and wirelessly connects to dispensers (41) within range of the wireless device (18). The wireless device (18) downloads one or more configuration files from a database (28) of dispenser configuration files for configuring the dispenser (41). In response to the user selecting a configuration file, one or more configuration parameters defined by the configuration file are uploaded into the dispenser (41). The wireless device (18) may then step the user through setup of the dispenser (41) using data in the configuration file. The mobile device (16) may further determine the location of the dispenser (41), and upload the location to the database (28). The database (28) may then associate the dispenser (41) with the location as well as keep track of how the dispenser is configured.
A solid-state anemometer mounted to an upper location of a load boom and detecting a wind speed reading at the upper location on the load boom. A wireless transmitter communicatively coupled to the solid-state anemometer and obtains the wind speed reading and wirelessly transmits the same to a receiver.
G01P 5/02 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft by measuring forces exerted by the fluid on solid bodies, e.g. anemometer
B66C 15/06 - Arrangements or use of warning devices
A solid-state anemometer mounted to an upper location of a load boom and detecting a wind speed reading at the upper location on the load boom. A wireless transmitter communicatively coupled to the solid-state anemometer and obtains the wind speed reading and wirelessly transmits the same to a receiver.
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
semi-processed plastics for use in the manufacture of air and gas compressor components and hydrodynamic bearing linings and components, namely, rod packing rings, wiper rings, seal rings, piston rings, rider rings, and compressor valve parts
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
Goods & Services
Polymers for use in the manufacture of air and gas compressor components, namely, rod packing rings, wiper rings, seal rings, piston rings, rider rings, and compressor valve parts; Polymers for use in the manufacture of hydrodynamic bearing linings and components
89.
Product reservoir including intelligent level sensor
Systems, methods, and computer program products for monitoring a level of product in a reservoir of a chemical dispensing system. A lid configured to engage an opening of a container includes a level sensor having a transceiver that transmits an output signal and receives a portion of the output signal reflected back to the transceiver. The level sensor determines an amount of the product in the container by comparing a characteristic of the reflected signal, such as time the reflected signal was received, to the characteristic of the output signal, such as the time the output signal was transmitted. The level sensor may also determine the size of the container based on the reflected signal, and take this size into account when determining the amount of product in the container. The level sensor transmits product level data to a mobile device in response to receiving an interrogation signal therefrom.
G01F 23/28 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring the variations of parameters of electromagnetic or acoustic waves applied directly to the liquid or fluent solid material
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Computer software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of point of sale systems; Computer software for use in the fuel dispensing industry; Computer software for the operation and management of fuel dispensers; Computer software for retail fueling that controls and monitors fuel dispensers, point of sale systems, credit, debit and smart card processing, electronic cash registers, payment terminals, underground storage tanks, price signage and video security systems; Computer software for retail transactions; Computer software for securing customer information entered at a fuel dispenser and car wash payment terminals. Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of point of sale systems; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in the fuel dispensing industry; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for the operation and management of fuel dispensers; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for retail fueling that controls and monitors fuel dispensers, point of sale systems, credit, debit and smart card processing, electronic cash registers, payment terminals, underground storage tanks, price signage and video security systems; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for retail transactions; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for securing customer information entered at a fuel dispenser and car wash payment terminals.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic measurement system comprising microcontrollers,
firmware, sensors and electromechanical controls for the
remote observation, management and operation of heavy
equipment and machinery.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Electronic measurement system comprised of microcontrollers, firmware for remote monitoring of hardware, distance sensors and electromechanical controls for the remote observation, management and operation of heavy equipment and machinery for use in measuring distance.
An eductor for mixing a diluent with a chemical. The educator includes an eductor body having a nozzle section with an inlet portion and an air gap portion, the inlet portion configured to couple to a diluent source and the air gap portion open to the atmosphere, and a venturi section coupled to the nozzle section. The nozzle section and venturi section may be connected by a swivel joint. The venturi section includes a venturi configured to couple to a chemical source for drawing chemical into the venturi with the flow of diluent through the venturi. A nozzle assembly positioned in the nozzle section of the eductor body. The nozzle assembly is selected from a plurality of nozzle assemblies each configured to be positioned in the nozzle section and operable with the eductor body, and each corresponding to a different volume flow rate through the eductor.
A liquid dispenser includes a housing configured to receive a liquid supply cartridge, and a reservoir disposed in the housing that holds a volume of the product. The reservoir includes an access port for receiving the liquid supply cartridge and placing the liquid supply cartridge and the reservoir in communication. A dosing tank is connected to the reservoir and configured to hold a metered volume of the product. A control valve is movable between an opened position and a closed position, wherein when the control valve is in the opened position, product in the dosing tank is permitted to flow from the liquid dispenser and product flow from the reservoir to the dosing tank is prevented, and when the control valve is in the closed position, product in the dosing tank is prevented from flowing from the liquid dispenser and product flow from the reservoir to the dosing tank is permitted.
G01F 11/32 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement with supply and discharge valves of the lift or plug-lift type for liquid or semiliquid
B67D 3/02 - Liquid-dispensing valves having operating members arranged to be pressed upwards, e.g. by the rims of receptacles held below the delivery orifice
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
A reciprocating gas compressor valve having a plurality of clusters of kidney shaped holes positioned along a common circular or annular locus in the main body and a sealing element with a top portion, a bottom portion and a tubular section. The tubular section is integrally connected to the top portion and bottom portion. In an open position, a flow pathway is provided through the clusters of kidney shaped holes and the tubular section and the bottom profile abuts a stop surface of the valve. In a closed position, the top profile abuts the seat for sealing gas flow within the valve.
F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
F04B 39/10 - Adaptation or arrangement of distribution members
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic measurement system comprising microcontrollers, recorded firmware, sensors and electromechanical controls for the remote observation, management and operation of heavy equipment and machinery
Systems, methods, and software program products for dispensing chemical solutions. A controller receives a signal from a pressure sensor indicative of a pressure of a diluent. The controller determines an expected flow rate of the diluent through an eductor based at least in part on the pressure of the diluent. The controller may further determine an expected concentration of a chemical product in the solution dispensed from a discharge port of the eductor. Based on the expected flow rated and concentration of the chemical product, the controller determines a duration of a dispense stage of a dispensing operation required to dispense a predetermined dose of the chemical product. The controller then causes the diluent to flow through the eductor for the determined duration of the dispense stage. A check valve on the output of the eductor prevents dissimilar chemicals from mixing and reduces a response time of the eductor.
D06F 33/37 - Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of metering of detergents or additives
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
G05D 11/08 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material with auxiliary non-electric power by sensing concentration of mixture, e.g. by measuring pH-value
G05D 21/02 - Control of chemical or physico-chemical variables, e.g. pH-value characterised by the use of electric means
G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with Venturi elementsDetails thereof
A portable chemical dispenser for dispensing a chemical with a diluent includes a valve housing having a valve with an opened position and a closed position, an eductor housing coupled to the valve housing and including one or more eductors, and a nozzle coupled to the eductor housing and configured to direct the flow of a chemical solution to a receptacle, wherein the joint between the valve housing and the eductor housing permits relative rotations between the two housings. The portable chemical dispenser may also be devoid of metering elements that control the dosing of the chemical. A method of using the portable chemical dispenser is also disclosed.
B05B 7/30 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device in which one liquid or other fluent material is fed or drawn through an orifice into a stream of a carrying fluid the first liquid or other fluent material being fed by gravity, or sucked into the carrying fluid
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
100.
Chemical dispenser having a motorized rotary diverter valve and method of using same
A chemical dispenser for a chemical dispensing system is disclosed. The chemical dispenser includes an input selector valve having an opened position and a closed position and configured to be coupled to a diluent source, a diverter valve coupled to the input selector valve, and a plurality of eductors coupled to the diverter valve. The diverter valve includes a valve head having a diluent port, a valve seat having a plurality of eductor ports, wherein each eductor port is in communication with a respective one of the plurality of eductors, and a drive mechanism coupled to the valve head and configured to move the valve head relative to the valve seat. The valve head may include one or more pressure relief ports for equalizing the diluent pressure across the valve head. A chemical dispensing system including the chemical dispenser and a method of using the chemical dispenser are also disclosed.
B01F 23/40 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying
B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with Venturi elementsDetails thereof
D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
F16K 11/074 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members with flat sealing faces
