A method of determining an operational parameter of a washing system having a wash tank to which water and material are added. In some embodiments, the method includes establishing a communication link between a sensor and a controller. The sensor is positioned in the wash tank and transmits a signal indicative of a material concentration. The controller receives the signal. Additionally, the method includes adding material to water in the wash tank, monitoring the material concentration while material is being added, and stopping the material addition upon the material concentration reaching a predetermined material concentration. The controller then determines an operational parameter indicative of the amount of material that is needed to reach the predetermined material concentration.
D06F 33/02 - Commande d'une série d'opérations dans les machines à laver, p.ex. dispositifs de commande à programme pour les cycles de lavage et de séchage électrique
D06F 39/02 - Dispositifs pour l'addition de savon ou autres agents de lavage
A pull-behind floor finish applicator wherein a peristaltic pump is employed in conjunction with disposable conduit tubing obviate any clean up of the pump. This applicator is adaptable to receiving bag in the box floor finish, thus reducing cleaning time. The applicator employs a minimum number of disposable parts thus making it economical to produce. A mop is employed to apply floor finish to easily accessible areas in one instance, yet allows the mop to be used independently for application of floor finish to not so easily accessible areas.
A method of washing ware in an automatic ware washing machine, is disclosed, using a rinse aid composition containing a polysaccharide. The polysaccharide adsorbs on the ware resulting in a sheeting action of the rinse solution leading to improved drying of the ware.
An improved container and closure. Some embodiments are directed toward a pressurized container adapted to be utilized is any orientation. In one particular embodiment, a bladder separates a dispensable fluid in the container from a pressurizing fluid. Movement of the bladder via force from the pressuring fluid keeping the dispensable fluid in fluid communication with an outlet of the container regardless of orientation of the container. Some embodiments provide an improved sealing arrangement for a pressurized container and closure, wherein a bladder is utilized as a seal between the container and the closure.
B65D 83/14 - Récipients pour distribuer des contenus liquides ou semi-liquides par pression interne de gaz, c.-à-d. réceptacles aérosols contenant un propulseur
B65D 83/00 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu
B65D 35/28 - Réceptacles pliables, de forme tubulaire, conçus de telle sorte que l'expulsion de leur contenu leur donne une déformation permanente, p. ex. tubes souples pour dentifrice ou autres produits plastiques ou semi-liquidesSupports adéquats avec dispositifs accessoires pour expulser les contenus
A cleaning device including a mel amine sponge is employed for use in a floor scrubbing machine for cleaning uncoated, stone floors. A backing material is secured to the melamine sponge and a non-woven fabric is secured to the backing material which in turn is engaged by the driver block of the machine. The cleaning device in conjunction with the floor scrubbing machine is capable of removing dirt and scuff marks from stone floors using only water as the cleaning agent.
A fluid dispenser contains and dispenses metered amounts of fluid, and in some embodiments comprises a reservoir for containing fluid; a chamber positioned substantially within the reservoir for containing a quantity of fluid; and a piston moveable within the chamber in a first direction to draw fluid into the chamber from the reservoir, and movable in a second direction to discharge a metered amount of fluid from the chamber. A user-manipulatable control can be coupled to the piston to move the piston with respect to the chamber, and in some cases to select the desired metered amount of fluid to be dispensed. Also, a pawl can be used to selectively permit and inhibit movement of the piston in the first and/or second directions to prevent partial doses from being dispensed from the fluid dispenser.
A method of washing ware, in particular in an automatic institutional ware washing machine, is disclosed, using a detergent composition containing a polysaccharide, which eliminates the need for a surfactant in the rinse step. The polysaccharide provides a layer of polysaccharide on the ware so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step without any added rinse agent.
A cleaning bullet for use in a pipe or track includes a compressible body. In one embodiment, a sheet draped over the body is engageable with interior walls of the pipe or track to clean small contaminants, hi another embodiment, the body is formed from an absorbent material that absorbs a fluid, such as a cleaning solution, that can clean and/or disinfect the interior walls of the pipe or track. In yet another embodiment, an alignment key extends radially from a body axis for guiding the cleaning bullet in an air conveyor track.
B08B 9/055 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons utilisant des dispositifs de nettoyage introduits dans et déplacés le long des tubes déplacés le long des tubes par un fluide, p. ex. par pression de fluide ou par aspiration les dispositifs de nettoyage ayant, ou pouvant épouser, la forme de la section des tubes, p. ex. hérissons ou chariots
A floor tool is provided, and includes a handle with first and second opposite ends through which a longitudinal axis of the handle extends, and a mop head coupled to the second end of the handle, hi some embodiments, a fluid container is coupled to and carried by the handle at a location between the first and second ends of the handle. The fluid container can have a center of mass offset from the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, a portion of the handle is located between the fluid container and the first end of the handle, and is offset from the longitudinal axis more than center of mass of the fluid reservoir. The floor tool can also have a valve coupled to the handle and having a gap into which a length of conduit extending from the fluid container can be laterally inserted. A valve-actuating trigger can be coupled to the handle for rotation, such that the trigger pivot point is closer to the second end of the handle than the terminal end of the trigger squeezed by a user.
A pull-behind floor finish applicator wherein a mop with a handle is connected to the applicator, yet is readily removable therefrom. This allows the mop to be used as a component of the walk-behind applicator for applying floor finish to easily accessible areas in one instance, yet allows the mop to be used independently for application of floor finish to not so easily accessible areas. The applicator is adaptable to receiving bag in the box floor finish, thus reducing cleaning time. The applicator employs a minimum number of disposable parts thus making it economical to produce. Some embodiments utilize a pump driven by the power of the wheels. A transmission assembly is provided in some embodiments to deliver power from the wheels to a pump.
Various embodiments of a mop include a user-manipulatable control operable by a user to generate attachment of a mop pad to a mop head and/or release of the mop pad from the mop head. The user-manipulatable control can be located on a handle of the mop in some embodiments, and on the mop head in other embodiments. Also, an actuator coupled to the user-manipulatable control can be used to move one or more grips, magnet-carrying elements, slides, wings, or clamping members to releasably secure the mop pad to the mop head, or to selectively magnetize one or more magnets for release and/or attachment of the mop pad.
Conveyor lubricants comprising oil-in-water macroemulsions. The lubricants are made by combining water and least one oil and applying high sheer mixing to produce the macro emulsion. The lubricants may be applied to a conveyor surface and/or container surface to facilitate the movement of containers along a conveyor.
A fluid dispenser and method of operating the same. The fluid dispenser can include a wheel driven by diluent passing along a flow path in the fluid dispenser. The wheel can be connected to a pump to pump fluid from a reservoir for dispense into the diluent. In some embodiments, the ratio of wheel rotations to pump cycles is selected to provide a desired and repeatable dilution ratio of concentrated fluid to diluent. The fluid dispenser can be portable and/or disposable, and in some embodiments is adapted for installation on an upper rim of a reservoir wall. Also, the fluid dispenser can be provided with a baffle limiting the velocity and impact of incoming diluent to the wheel driving the pump, thereby improving dosing accuracy of the dispenser in some embodiments.
B05C 11/00 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires non prévus dans les groupes
A61L 9/05 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des substances gazeuses ou à l'état de vapeur, p. ex. de l'ozone utilisant des substances évaporées dans l'air sans chauffage spécialement adaptées pour être libérées au contact d'un liquide, p. ex. pour les toilettes
An apparatus for cleaning an inner surface of a container is provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a lid that carries a fluid dispenser and is removably supported on an opening in container having an inner surface to be cleaned. The lid can support the fluid dispenser in a position within the container to be cleaned. Two filters can be connectable in parallel between the fluid source and the fluid dispenser. A flow diverter can be connected between the fluid source and respective inlets of the first and second filters, and can be operable to selectably direct fluid flow to the respective inlets of the first and second filters so that the other of the filters can be serviced without interrupting a cleaning process.
A cleaning apparatus for cleaning an inner surface of a container includes a mount removably supportable on such a container and supporting a misting head in a position within the container, in some embodiments. A fluid pump can also be supported on the mount and can draw liquid from and pump the liquid back into the container through the misting head.
A cleaning apparatus including a spray head arranged for operable fluid communication with a source of pressurized liquid and including a nozzle that dispenses liquid in a high pressure liquid stream is provided in some embodiments. The nozzle can include a barrel having a helically rifled bore that directs fluid passing through the nozzle into a vortical stream.
B05B 1/34 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour influencer la forme de l'écoulement du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide, p. ex. pour produire une turbulence
The present invention is directed to a coating removal composition comprising at least one weak metal binding agent, a solvent system comprising at least one alcohol or ester, and a corrosion inhibition system. A method of removing a coating from an intentionally colored concrete floor is also disclosed.
A resealable closure and valve assembly adapted to be coupled to a container to selectively control the dispensing of liquid from the container. The resealable closure and valve assembly includes a non-mechanically biased stop selectively engageable with a passageway to selectively seal the passageway from a dispensable product, such as a liquid contained within a container. In some embodiments, the stop is adapted to reseal the passageway by the force of weight applied to the stop by fluid in the container. In some embodiments, the stop is adapted to reseal the passageway via a suction force.
B65D 83/76 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu pour distribuer un contenu fluent au moyen d’un piston
B65D 47/34 - Fermetures avec évacuation par pompage
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DETERGENT DISPENSER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD, FLOWABLE DETERGENT POWDERS, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME
Detergent compositions of the present invention are flowable powders comprising an alkali metal salt and a builder. Optional ingredients may include an oil and/or a surfactant. The ingredients making up the detergent composition are combined into flowable powders that may be added to a wash solution. The detergent compositions may be particularly suited for use with automated metering and dispensing devices for granulated materials.
B67D 7/08 - Aménagements des dispositifs pour commander, indiquer, mesurer ou enregistrer la quantité ou le prix du liquide transféré
C11D 17/00 - Détergents ou savons caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques
G01F 11/26 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte du poids, et pour fournir ce volume avec chambres de mesure se déplaçant au cours de l'opération dans lesquels la chambre de mesure est remplie et vidée en basculant ou en renversant le réservoir d'alimentation, p. ex. appareil à vider les bouteilles
A metering and dispensing closure for a container wherein two rotatable disks rotate in conjunction with a stationary cap member to afford accurate measuring of a powder material and dispensing of it. The disks and the container cap afford a consistent measuring of the powder material, as well as provide a variety of drive members which can be utilized with the dispensing closure.
B65D 83/06 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu pour distribuer un matériau pulvérulent ou granulaire
A modular mounting system for mounting a dispenser or dispenser assembly to a wall or other surface. The modular mounting system can also include one or more connectors that connect adjacent modular mounting members. The connectors can be sized and configured to align adjacent modular mounting members and substantially prevent relative movement between the members.
A method of operating a dispensing system having a material delivery cycle. In some embodiments, the material delivery cycle includes supplying water to a receptacle, performing an operation intended to release a material into the water, and delivering the material to a downstream component. The first step of the method is to initiate the material delivery cycle. Next, a conductivity proximate to the receptacle is monitored. Additionally, one or more error conditions are identified during the material delivery cycle based at least partially on the monitored conductivity.
A47L 15/42 - Machines à laver ou à rincer la vaisselle ou les ustensiles de table Parties constitutives
B67D 7/02 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour transférer des liquides à partir de récipients ou de réservoirs de stockage en vrac vers des véhicules ou des récipients portables, p. ex. pour la vente au détail pour transférer des liquides autres que des carburants ou des lubrifiants
The present invention relates to a method for washing a polycarbonate (PC) article, wherein the PC article is washed with an acidic concentrate containing the following components: at least one strong acid and at least one compound selected from glycolic acid, benzoic acid, bromoacetic acid, sorbic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid and caprylic acid, whereby component a) does not include any compounds from component b).
A floor finish application tool and method for applying floor finishes to a floor. Some embodiments are provided with disposable or quickly replaceable features, such as feed lines or reservoirs to eliminate the need for time consuming clean-up operations. Some embodiments are provided with a two portion hinged head having a spreading or distributing portion and a leveling portion to provide substantially uniform floor finish thickness across a floor. Some embodiments also feature an applicator pad composed of at least two different types of material. The first material is a floor finish distributing material that serves a function of substantially uniformly spreading bulk floor finish across a floor. The second material is a floor finish finishing material that is suitable for leveling the already spread floor finish.
To provide a contamination degree measurement apparatus that can find a degree of contamination adequately representing a contamination state of a measurement object such as carpet. A probe (3) detects a measurement color that is the color of a measurement surface. A main device (5) is a contamination degree measurement unit that finds the degree of contamination of the measurement surface from the measurement color by using a reference color that is the color of the reference surface corresponding to the measurement object in a non-contaminated state. The main device (5) finds the degree of contamination corresponding to a color difference between the reference color and measurement color based on a contamination degree conversion parameter representing a difference in color per unit degree of contamination. The contamination degree conversion parameter is changed according to a position of the reference color in a uniform color space. By changing the contamination degree conversion parameter, the difference in measurement results caused by the difference in color between carpets or the like is reduced, thereby identical measurement results are obtained if the color of contamination is the same.
G01N 21/94 - Recherche de souillures, p. ex. de poussières
G01N 21/25 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes
An apparatus and method for cleaning carcasses is described and illustrated, as is a device for mixing a cleaning substance that can be used in such applications. In some embodiments, the apparatus and method utilize a multi-phase cleaning substance spraying procedure in which the cleaning substance has desired levels of chlorine dioxide and is delivered to the carcasses at desired flow rates, both of which can vary between phases of the procedure and/or at different locations of the carcasses being cleaned.
The present invention relates to a method of lubricating a conveyor belt, wherein a lubricant concentrate containing at least 0.1 wt-% of at least one free fatty acid and at least one corrosion inhibitor is employed as a dry lubricant in a dry lubrication process.
Animal carcasses are disinfected by applying to the surface of the animal carcass an acidified solution of chlorine dioxide. The chlorine dioxide solution should have a pH of about 2-3 and a concentration of 1-100 ppm. The contact time for the solution onto the carcass surface should be from about 5 seconds to about 60 seconds.
A61L 2/18 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances liquides
The invention relates to a method and sensing device capable of determining a temperature of a liquid and an electrical conductivity of said liquid at said temperature. The sensing device comprises at least one temperature sensor for providing temperature measurement data arranged such that said temperature sensor is physically isolated from said liquid when said sensing device is immersed in said liquid. The device further comprises an electrical conductivity sensor, storage means containing temperature characteristics and a processor. The processor is arranged for instantly measuring an electrical conductivity of a liquid and for evaluating temperature measurement data for determining the temperature of the liquid on the basis of the temperature characteristics.
G01K 7/34 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments capacitifs
G01K 7/00 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur
A fluid delivery system for a cleaning tool. In one embodiment, the fluid delivery system includes a reservoir, a first conduit and a second conduit coupled to the reservoir and adapted to selectively dispense fluid from the reservoir, wherein an end of the second conduit is moveable relative to the first conduit to dispense fluid in a plurality of directions. In another embodiment, the fluid delivery system includes a reservoir adapted to contain at least one fluid, a first conduit coupled to the reservoir adapted to selectively dispense fluid from the reservoir, and a second conduit coupled to the reservoir adapted to selectively dispense fluid from the reservoir independent of the first conduit. In another embodiment, the fluid delivery system has a reservoir with a first and second outlet wherein the second outlet selectively dispenses fluid from the reservoir independent of the first outlet.
A method of cleaning papermaking felt (10) by applying a low concentration of a cleaning solution through the oscillating needle nozzles (14). The detergent is applied intermittently while paper is being manufactured. Each cleaning period lasts for at least the length of time required for the nozzles to cover the entire surface of the felt (10), and preferably twice that period of time. The application of cleaning solution is then discontinued for a period of time, generally equal to the time the cleaning detergent is applied to the felt (10). This cycle is repeated continuously as the paper is being manufactured. The chemistry of the cleaning solution can be changed, for example, from acidic to basic, alternately, to enhance cleaning performance.
The present invention provides an antifouling detergent composition for hard surfaces capable of imparting the material surface of bathrooms or bathtubs composed of plastic materials and also articles for bathrooms such as seats, pails, and draining boards with antifouling capability, moderating the adhesion of contamination such as soap residues, sebaceous matter, and inorganic components (scale) such as calcium and magnesium that are hard water components of tap water and well water, and easily washing and removing the adhered contamination thereof, and also provides a washing material impregnated with such a composition and washing methods using the composition and washing material. The antifouling detergent composition for hard surfaces contains: (A) 0.5 to 60 wt.% ethylene oxide - propylene oxide - ethylene oxide copolymer, (B) 0.1 to 15 wt.% surfactant, (C) 0.1 to 15 wt.% chelating agent, (D) 0.1 to 15 wt.% water-soluble solvent, and (E) water as the balance. The washing method using the antifouling detergent composition for hard surfaces or the washing material impregnated with the composition.
METHOD FOR SUPPLYING DETERGENT TO AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE, TABLET DETERGENT COMPOSITION FOR AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE USED THEREFOR, AND WASHING METHOD USING SAME
The present invention provides a method capable of supplying a detergent solution of a stable concentration to an automatic washing machine by using a detergent supply apparatus of inexpensive structure; a tablet detergent composition for an automatic washing machine that is used in the method and that excels in a dissolution characteristic, washing characteristic, storage characteristic and the like; and a washing method using the composition. A tablet detergent composition comprising (A) a metal salt of a saturated fatty acid, (B) a silicate, (C) an aminocarboxylic acid salt, and (D) a nonionic surfactant as essential components at specific content ratios is accommodated inside a casing of a detergent supply apparatus disposed in an automatic washing machine. Washing water or rinsing water sprayed inside the automatic washing machine is brought into contact with the tablet detergent composition, and a detergent solution of a high-concentration that has been dissolved is caused to flow into a washing tank of the automatic washing machine, and washing water of a desired concentration is prepared and supplied to wash the articles to be washed.
A device and method for measuring the concentration of chlorine dioxide within an aqueous solution. In some embodiments, the solution has suspended solids, color, and turbidity. The device includes a gas release device (34) in communication with a gas monitoring device (46). The gas release device is configured to cause the gas within the aqueous solution to transfer from the solution to an ambient gas phase. A chamber (42) captures the released ambient gas and directs the gas toward the gas monitoring device.
One aspect of the present invention relates to separating a gas, such as chlorine dioxide, from a solution. In another aspect of the invention, the separated gas is then used for the sterilization or sanitation of items, such as food, food storage containers, other food contact surfaces, medical devices, and the like. In yet another aspect of the invention, that gas is then decomposed or otherwise neutralized after contacting the item. In yet another aspect of the invention, the separated gas is dissolved or otherwise introduced into a pure solution, such as water, to form highly pure solution containing the gas.
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p. ex. des vapeurs
A61L 2/18 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances liquides
A closure assembly for a pressurisable container (10) is presented. The closure comprises a pressurising hand pump assembly (34), a venting relief valve assembly (18) having an actuator (66), and a cap (30) supporting the pump and vent assemblies (18, 34) and being non-rotatingly fixed to the container (10) via a seal (28) by an overcap retainer (32) comprising a conically tapering form and ribs for providing a better grip.
The chemical distribution system (100) includes at least a first chamber that is fluidly coupled to a second chamber below it, which is in turn fluidly coupled to a manifold below it. In use, water and a powdered chemical are introduced into the first chamber. Liquid chemicals, however, are injected into the second chamber through multiple chemicals inlets in the second chamber. A pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the first chamber is used to accurately measure dosages of the liquid chemical. Once the accurate dosages have been determined, the powdered and/or liquid chemicals are distributed through one of multiple manifold outlets and along a single line (116(a), 116(b)) to one of multiple washing machines (102(a), 102(b)).
A combined faucet spout and diverter valve for attaching a dispensing system to a water source. In a first mode, water flows through the diverter valve to a first outlet (19) which can be a faucet outlet. In a second mode, water is diverted to a fluid conduit (13) which is fastened to a connecting member and a chemical dispenser. The connecting member provides movement of a shuttle valve (22) which directs water in the second mode to the fluid conduit.
E03C 1/02 - Installations de plomberie pour l'alimentation en eau
F16L 37/098 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage combinés à un verrouillage automatique au moyen de crochets flexibles
F16K 15/06 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes rigides guidés par tige-guide
The present invention relates to a method for washing a glass container comprising the steps of washing the glass container with a liquid containing a chelating agent, and controlling the concentration of the free-available chelating agent within the liquid by a colorimetric detection. The invention further relates to an apparatus for carrying out such a method and the use of such an apparatus.
The present invention discloses a Bag-in-Box packaging comprising an inner bag and a rigid outer container, the inner bag provided with a closable opening, characterized in that two adjacent walls of the container are provided with recesses, which recesses are suitable to receive an insert, the insert being suitable to define a space to accommodate a dispensing means placed into the opening of the inner bag. The insert may further be suitable to protect the inner bag from external conditions. The insert preferably is made of a rigid material. The dispensing means advantageously can be placed level with the walls of the container.
A metering and dispensing closure for a container wherein two rotatable disks rotate in conjunction with a stationary cap member to afford accurate measuring of a powder material and dispensing of it. The disks and the container cap afford a consistent measuring of the powder material, as well as provide a variety of drive members which can be utilized with the dispensing closure.
G01F 11/46 - Appareils qu'il faut actionner de l'extérieur, adaptés à chaque opération répétée et identique, pour mesurer et séparer le volume prédéterminé d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent à partir d'une alimentation ou d'un récipient sans tenir compte du poids, et pour fournir ce volume avec des chambres de mesure fixes ayant un volume constant au cours du mesurage avec des soupapes d'admission ou de décharge du type à tiroir rotatif ou oscillant pour un matériau solide fluent
A47L 15/44 - Dispositifs pour l'addition de produits de nettoyage
D06F 39/02 - Dispositifs pour l'addition de savon ou autres agents de lavage
43.
PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE FILM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING FLOOR SURFACES
A pressure-sensitive adhesive film that floors that is peelably attached to a floor surface, comprising: a tacky sheet having a pressure- sensitive adhesive layer for attaching to the floor surface; and an overlaminated film that is laminated directly or via another layer on an upper surface of the tacky sheet, wherein a coat layer which forms a protective coating film and comprises at least one resin from an acryl-type resin, an urethane-type resin, and a vinyl acetate-type resin is formed on an upper surface of a substrate film constituting said overlaminated film, and the protective coating film comprising a floor polish composition is formed on a surface of said pressure-sensitive adhesive film for floors after the attachment ot the floor surface.
B32B 27/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de papier ou de carton
An apparatus for producing a cleaning solution. Specifically, the apparatus of some embodiments includes a reservoir for containing sodium chlorite. A disposable ion exchange cartridge is placed in fluid communication with the sodium chlorite reservoir via a conduit. The ion exchange cartridge is selectively disconnectable from fluid communication with the sodium chlorite reservoir or from the conduit. Generally, the ion exchange cartridge will be disconnected and replaced when the ion exchange materials in the cartridge are depleted or exhausted. A catalyst can also be placed in fluid communication with the sodium chlorite reservoir. The catalyst can be contained in disposable or selectively disconnectable cartridge that can be easily replaced when depleted. In another aspect of the invention, a color comparison chart is positioned adjacent a conduit to allow one to compare the color of the solution to the chart and determine the concentration of the solution.
G01N 21/29 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en utilisant la détection visuelle
45.
METHOD FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE TO ENZYMATIC ACTIVITY
A method is provided for evaluating potential human or animal exposure to enzymatic activity as a result of the use of enzyme-containing solutions. The method includes preparing a reactor compound comprising a component that undergoes hydrolysis upon exposure to an enzyme having enzymatic activity, and exposing the reactor compound having a cloudy appearance to an environment in which enzymatic-containing fluid comprising the enzyme is used, wherein exposure of the reactor compound to a minimum threshold volume of enzymatic-containing fluid creates a zone of clearing in the reactor compound.
C12Q 1/37 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir une hydrolase faisant intervenir une peptidase ou une protéinase
C12Q 1/24 - Méthodes d'échantillonnage, d'inoculation ou de développement d'un échantillonMéthodes pour isoler physiquement un micro-organisme intact
A fluid diverter valve for attaching a dispensing system to a water source . In a first mode, water flows through the diverter valve to a first outlet (20) which can be a faucet outlet. In a second mode, water is diverted to a fluid conduit (38,59) which is fastened to a connecting member and a chemical dispenser. The connecting member provides movement of a shuttle valve (22) which directs water in the second mode to the fluid conduit.
F16L 37/34 - Accouplements du type à action rapide avec moyens pour couper l'écoulement du fluide avec un obturateur dans chaque extrémité de tuyau avec deux clapets dont l'un au moins est ouvert automatiquement au moment de l'accouplement au moins un des clapets étant du type à manchon, c.-à-d. un manchon étant mobile autour d'un corps cylindrique fixe
A dilution control device and method of operating the same. The dilution control device can include a structure for dispensing concentrate and diluent fluid in a desired dilution ratio utilizing volumetric dosing. In some embodiments, diluent fluid drives a wheel or compresses a pliable concentrate bag in order to dispense concentrate in the desired ratio with the diluent fluid. In some embodiments, one or more floats can be used to drive a pump or actuate a valve to dispense concentrate at a particular rate proportional with the flow rate of the diluent fluid. In some embodiments, a rocker is responsive to the flow of diluent fluid to pump concentrate. In some embodiments, the dilution control device can be operable to automatically modulate the dispense rate of concentrate when the diluent fluid flow rate is varied in order to maintain a predetermined dilution ratio.
The present invention relates to a unit dose detergent for cleaning a hot and cold drink vending machine comprising a water-soluble capsule filled with a detergent composition, wherein the capsule has a substantially spherical shape with a largest cross-sectional dimension of 1-2.5 cm, and to a method of cleaning a hot and cold drink vending machine by dissolving said unit dose detergent in water in the water tank of the machine, and discharging the tank after dissolution.
A method for controlling Listeria in floor drains wherein an aqueous solution composed of a chlorinated caustic material which is soft metal compatible is introduced into a drain where Listeria is present. In a preferred manner, the aqueous solution is introduced into the drain employing a hose end dispensing device having a foam producing nozzle. The resulting aqueous solution has a sufficient viscosity to remain in the drain for about 30 seconds to 10 minutes.
A61L 2/18 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances liquides
C11D 1/24 - Esters des acides sulfoniques ou de l'acide sulfuriqueLeurs sels dérivés de composés aromatiques contenant un ester ou un groupe éther, directement attaché au noyau
C11D 11/00 - Méthodes particulières pour la préparation de compositions contenant des mélanges de détergents
A61L 101/06 - Matériaux inorganiques contenant un halogène
50.
BOTTLE CONVEYOR LUBRICANT COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
A bottle conveyor lubricant composition used for polyalkylene terephthalate containers, characterized by comprising (A) a specific chelating compound, and (B) water, and further optionally containing (C) a nonionic surfactant, (D) a water-soluble solvent, (E) a cationic surfactant, and/or (F) an anionic surfactant. Using the specific chelating compound as a main component makes it possible to obtain a bottle conveyor lubricant suitable for moving and conveying PET containers on a stainless steel conveyor. Furthermore, by adding a specific surfactant, it is possible to obtain a bottle conveyor lubricant that can be used alone to enable PET containers to be moved and conveyed not only on stainless steel conveyors but also on resin conveyors. Moreover, the composition has excellent detergency, lubricating ability, sterilizing ability, scale suppressing ability, and stress crack preventing ability, and has an excellent effect of suppressing occurrence of deposit upon being mixed with a beverage. A method of using the composition is also provided.
A device (12) and method for coupling a floor cleaning implement (14) to a floor cleaning machine (10). The device (12) and method selectively couple a floor cleaning implement (14), such as a pad or brush (18), in manner that can be easily released and connected. In one embodiment the coupling device (12) comprises a plate having a first and second channel (32) coupled to opposite edges of the plate. The channels (32) are dimensioned and configured to receive edges (16,22,24) of the cleaning implement (14). At least one channel (32) has projecting members (40) that selectively prevent the cleaning implement from leaving the channel (32). In some embodiments, the plate has a plurality of recesses (28) dimensioned and configured to selectively receive projections (26) extending from the cleaning implement (14). The projections (26) of the cleaning implement (14) only fully engage the recesses (28) of the coupling device when an actuator presses the cleaning implement (14) against a floor.
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52.
METHOD OF REMOVING SCALE AND ACIDIC COMPOSITION USED THEREOF
The corrosion inhibiting activity of quaternary ammonium compounds is enhanced by the addition of a carbamide, specifically urea, in particular, the aryfquinoiinium halide corrosion inhibitor's activity with respect to a galvanized surface is significantly enhanced by the addition of the urea.
C23F 14/02 - Prévention de l'entartrage ou des incrustations dans les appareils destinés à chauffer des liquides à des fins physiques ou chimiques par des moyens chimiques
C02F 5/00 - Adoucissement de l'eauPrévention de l'entartrageAddition à l'eau d'agents antitartre ou détartrants, p. ex. addition d'agents séquestrants
C23F 11/10 - Inhibition de la corrosion de matériaux métalliques par application d'inhibiteurs sur la surface menacée par la corrosion ou par addition d'inhibiteurs à l'agent corrosif dans d'autres liquides au moyen d'inhibiteurs organiques
C02F 5/10 - Traitement de l'eau avec des produits chimiques complexants ou des agents solubilisants pour l'adoucissement, la prévention ou l'élimination de l'entartrage, p. ex. par addition d'agents séquestrants en utilisant des substances organiques
C23G 1/06 - Nettoyage ou décapage de matériaux métalliques au moyen de solutions ou de sels fondus avec des solutions acides avec emploi d'inhibiteurs inhibiteurs organiques
C23G 1/10 - Nettoyage ou décapage de matériaux métalliques au moyen de solutions ou de sels fondus avec des solutions acides des autres métaux lourds
C09K 8/528 - Compositions pour éviter, limiter ou éliminer les dépôts, p. ex. pour le nettoyage les dépôts inorganiques, p. ex. sulfates ou carbonates
A vacuum bag (10) attachment device and method. One embodiment provides a device for attaching a vacuum bag to a suction port of a vacuum cleaner (11), wherein the vacuum cleaner has a fixation projection (22) positioned adjacent the suction port (17). The attachment device comprises a holding plate (12) having a first aperture (15) configured and adapted to be received on the suction port of the vacuum. The holding plate also has a hinged portion (18) with a second aperture (21) positioned within the hinged portion. The hinged portion is moveable between a first position in which the hinged portion does not secure the holding plate to the vacuum and a second position in which the hinged portion secures the holding plate to the vacuum. The second aperture is configured and dimensioned to be received on the projection (22) adjacent the suction port of the vacuum cleaner when the hinged portion is in the second position.
A device and method for regulating the pressure between a floor cleaning implement (22) and a floor, wherein the floor cleaning implement (22) is coupled to a floor cleaning machine (10). The device of one embodiment comprises a cantilevered arm (28) coupled to the floor cleaning machine (10) and a sensor (30) coupled to the cantilevered arm (28) and positioned to sense deflection or other deformation of the cantilevered arm (28). An actuator (26) is coupled between the cantilevered arm (28) and cleaning implements (22). The actuator (26) is also coupled to the sensor (30) and adapted to receive signals from the sensor (30) to cause actuation of the actuator (26). When pressure other than a predetermined amount causes the cantilevered arm (28) to deform, the sensor (30) senses this deformation and cause the actuator (26) to actuate in a direction that allows the cantilevered arm (28) to return to a position in which the pressure is within the predetermined amount.
A floor cleaning machine having a speed control and steering member which operates under operator-applied deformation thereof. The invention provides improved consumer convenience at steering and/or speed control.
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B62D 1/02 - Commandes de direction, c.-à-d. moyens pour produire un changement de direction du véhicule montées sur le véhicule
56.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDlNG TREATMENT CHEMICALS TO PROCESS WATER SYSTEMS
Forward osmosis is utilized to dispense chemicals into a process water system such as a cooling tower, chilled water system, boiler, or pulp and paper plant. The dispenser (10) includes a flexible pouch (14) filled with treatment chemicals (44) and an osmotic membrane (34). The dispenser is placed in the process water system. Water passing through the membrane (34) increases internal pressure, which forces chemical (44) into the process water system. The exposed surface area of the osmotic membrane (34) can be aftered to control dispensing rate. The apparatus can either utilize the chemical treatment agent as the osmotic agent, or can be divided into two separate areas utilizing a separate osmotic agent such as sodium chloride. The dispenser can be positioned in the process water system at a location where water flows onto the osmotic membrane only when the process water system is in operation.
C02F 1/68 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par addition de substances spécifiées, pour améliorer l'eau potable, p. ex. par addition d'oligo-éléments
B01J 4/04 - Dispositifs d'alimentationDispositifs de commande d'alimentation ou d'évacuation utilisant la pression osmotique
C02F 103/02 - Eau non contaminée, p. ex. pour l'alimentation industrielle en eau
The present invention relates to an improved squeegee assembly (30). Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to a uniquely shaped squeegee configuration that has been found to remove liquids from a floor in an efficient manner. One particular embodiment utilizes a W-shaped squeegee. Other embodiments are directed to a squeegee fixation device (38). Yet other embodiments are directed toward a squeegee orientation device (40). Some embodiments are also directed toward a lifting mechanism (88) and the connection between the squeegee assembly and the lifting mechanism.
A47L 11/30 - Machines à frotter le plancher caractérisées par des moyens pour évacuer le liquide sale à aspiration
A47L 11/40 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des machines non prévus dans les groupes , ou non limités à un de ces groupes, p. ex. poignées, dispositions des interrupteurs, bords, amortisseurs ou leviers
A method and device to insure that a particular dispensing package (18) can only be engaged into an appropriate dispensing location (14) . Specifically, the package and the dispenser have mating concentric rings (24, 30) (or portions thereof) to prevent engagement and dispensing of an inappropriate product. In one embodiment, the package (18) is provided with one or more concentric ring projections (24) (or portions thereof) and the dispenser (10) is provided with one or more matching concentric ring recesses (30) . The projections and the recesses have similar diameters to define a mating set. In some embodiments, the concentric ring projections are placed on a closure (20) , such as a cap, of the package. In alternative embodiments, the projections are placed on the dispenser and the recesses are placed on the package .
B67D 7/34 - Moyens pour empêcher un débit de liquide non autorisé
B67D 7/02 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour transférer des liquides à partir de récipients ou de réservoirs de stockage en vrac vers des véhicules ou des récipients portables, p. ex. pour la vente au détail pour transférer des liquides autres que des carburants ou des lubrifiants
A conveyor lubricating apparatus (10) which includes a roller member (18, 18, 20, 52) to distribute a lubricant on a belt-type conveyor (12). In one embodiment, the lubricant is dispensed onto a roller which is employed to distribute the lubricant on the belt. In another embodiment, a combined dispensing and roller device distributes the lubricant on the conveyor belt.
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