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02-09-2021 дата публикации

Устройство для дозированной выдачи средства для обработки рук

Номер: RU0000206246U1
Автор: Инна Владимировна Кузьмина
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "ВАДИС"

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для дозированной выдачи средств для обработки рук, в том числе кожных антисептиков, лекарственных антисептических средств различной степени вязкости в виде жидкостей, гелей, кремов и т.д., используемых для обработки кожных покровов рук, а также надетых на руки перчаток. Предлагаемое устройство для дозированной выдачи средства для обработки рук включает корпус с установленным в нем узлом дозирования с насосной системой, снабженной поршневым дозатором с рабочей камерой и трубкой подачи, ручным приводом в виде подвижного рычага в форме скобы, поворотным упором, выполненным в виде диска с равномерно размещенными по окружности ограничителями хода и смонтированным на верхнем торце рабочей камеры поршневого дозатора с возможностью упора рычага в ограничители хода при нажатии на переднюю часть скобы, при этом узел дозирования закреплен на консоли, снабженной клавишей для ее извлечения, поршневой дозатор выполнен в виде поршня одностороннего действия, трубка подачи выполнена в виде патрубка струйной подачи, концы скобы рычага подвижно закреплены в отверстиях, расположенных на боковых стенках консоли, на нижней поверхности верхней стенки корпуса выполнены дополнительные ребра жесткости, в нижней части задней стенки корпуса выполнена ниша с отверстием под замок для крепления антивандальной крышки, в нижней части корпуса установлена съемная ванночка-каплесборник, снабженная клавишей для ее извлечения. В частных случаях выполнения устройства клавиша извлечения консоли и клавиша съемной ванночки-каплесборника снабжены углублением под палец. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 206 246 U1 (51) МПК A47K 5/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A47K 5/12 (2021.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020134980, 23.10.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "ВАДИС" (RU) Дата регистрации: ...

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Номер записи: 1
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Method of operation of photochromic optically keyed dispenser

Номер: US20120068056A1
Автор: Andrew Jones, Heiner Ophardt
Принадлежит: Individual

A removable and replaceable keying component which is required for operation of a mechanism and which component includes a waveguide having a photochromic portion. A method of controlling operation of a mechanism, preferably a dispenser, having a removable component comprising the steps of measuring electromagnetic radiation passing through a waveguide carrying at least in part on the removable component and permitting operation of the mechanism only when the measured electromagnetic radiation corresponds with one or more pre-selected parameters. Preferably, the method involves directing emitted electromagnetic radiation with pre-selected input parameters selected from a plurality of input parameters.

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Номер записи: 2
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Automatic dispenser for hand-sanitizer lotion

Номер: US20120085780A1
Автор: Konrad Landauer
Принадлежит: Individual

An automatic dispensing apparatus for dispensing hand-sanitizer lotion, which is powered using a rechargeable battery pack rechargeable via solar cells, which battery pack is pivotally mounted in the upper interior section of the main frame of the dispenser, above the liquid-storage bag, whereby as the liquid storage bag is depleted after continual use, the weight of the battery pack serves to compress the storage bag to thereby increase the pressure therein, so that the delay of the dispensing of the liquid does not increase over time as the bag becomes depleted. Also provided is a lower, pivotal tray located below the dispensing nozzle of the dispensing apparatus by which drippings and excess dispensed amounts are caught by the tray and do not fall upon the floor therebelow. A front cover is rotatable to an upper position such that it does not rotate back down by itself in order to allow unencumbered access to the interior of the apparatus for changing storage bags and batteries. The apparatus also contains an aerosol spray canister for spraying a sanitizing mist into the ambient surroundings after the apparatus has dispensed sanitizing fluid onto the hands.

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Номер записи: 3
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Container retainer

Номер: US20120111890A1
Автор: James Moore, William Peter Herring
Принадлежит: Hornbeam Ivy Ltd

A container retainer ( 5 ) is provided in which a locking member ( 11 ) which can be mounted on the neck of a bottle ( 3 ) is itself rotatably held in a bore ( 8 ) of a body part ( 9 ). The body part ( 9 ) is mountable on a suitable surface, such as a wall. With such an arrangement, it is possible to secure the locking member ( 11 ) to the bottle ( 3 ) by rotation, without having to rotate the bottle ( 3 ) itself, or the body part ( 9 ). The container retainer ( 5 ) then will normally be wall mounted, to form a liquid dispenser to dispense liquid from the bottle ( 3 ) or other container ( 3 ).

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Номер записи: 4
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Liquid dispenser

Номер: US20120111895A1
Автор: Bryan Scott Ritchie, Kevin Thomas Fitzpatrick, Matthew Scott Kepner
Принадлежит: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS LLC

The liquid dispenser comprises a ratchet assembly, a rotor assembly, a reservoir assembly, and a drive mechanism. The reservoir assembly includes a reservoir and a reservoir tube; and the rotor assembly includes a drive gear and at least one compression element. The ratchet assembly includes a pawl configured to engage the drive gear when the drive mechanism is actuated. Optionally, the liquid dispenser includes a venting assembly and/or a dose control assembly. The venting assembly automatically vents the reservoir when the reservoir is mounted in the liquid dispenser. The dose control assembly allows the user to control the distance the drive mechanism may be actuated and thereby control the amount of liquid that is dispensed. The liquid dispenser of the invention provides accurate control over the amount of liquid that is dispensed as well as ease in replacing the reservoir.

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Номер записи: 5
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Toothpaste Dispensing Toothbrush with Mouthwash Strip Roll Compartment

Номер: US20120160261A1
Автор: Vanessa Lynn HARDEN
Принадлежит: Individual

A toothbrush combined with a toothpaste dispenser with a wall mounted holder. The present invention comprises of a twist knob that is able to push a piston up a toothpaste compartment. The piston creates pressure inside the toothpaste compartment and causes the toothpaste to travel up a main channel. The main channel branches into a plurality of smaller tubes. Each tube has a respective rubber tube dispenser that protrudes and extends from the brush head. The rubber tube dispensers allow the toothpaste to be dispensed on top of the bristles. The toothbrush additionally comprises of a mouthwash strip roll dispensing mechanism positioned in the knob. The present invention additionally comprises of audio and visual indicators to provide users with visual or hearing impairments with a signal notification of toothpaste depletion.

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Номер записи: 6
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Pull actuated foam pump

Номер: US20120160879A1
Автор: David D. Hayes, Nick E. Ciavarella
Принадлежит: Go-Jo Industries Inc

A foam dispenser having an actuator and a dispenser housing. The actuator releasably mates with a pomp of a refill unit and is moveable from a first position to a second position. Wherein the second position is further from the refill unit than the first position. Movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position causes the foam dispenser to dispense foam when a refill unit is inserted in the foam dispenser.

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Номер записи: 7
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Bottle mounting system including separable bottle and clamp

Номер: US20120181405A1
Автор: Doug Zlatic, Mark E. Rosenkranz, Steve P. Casteel
Принадлежит: Go-Jo Industries Inc

A bottle mounting system includes a bottle holder and a clamp. The clamp can mount to a variety of support members to provide a clamp mount extending either from a vertical surface of the clamp or a horizontal surface of the clamp. The bottle holder has both a rear mount and a bottom mount, each of which can be selectively mounted to the clamp mount depending upon the orientation of the clamp mount. Each of the rear mount and bottom mount of the bottle holder can be mated to the clamp mount in multiple orientations such that there are a large number of different configurations in which the bottle mounting system can be implemented.

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Номер записи: 8
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Fluid Delivery System

Номер: US20120187152A1
Автор: Dong XiaoYou, Xianzhi Zhou
Принадлежит: Reckitt and Colman Overseas Ltd

A fluid delivery system comprising a pump arranged to draw fluid, in use, from a reservoir ( 1 ) and dispense it through a dispensing tube ( 4 ), the pump comprising a cylinder ( 21 ) in which a piston ( 22 ) is reciprocally movable; an inlet into the cylinder; a one-way inlet valve ( 17 ) for controlling flow through the inlet; an outlet from the cylinder and leading to the dispensing tube; and an outlet valve ( 27 ) controlling flow through the outlet, wherein the piston is arranged to selectively contact the outlet valve to maintain it open during the initial portion of its downstroke and to allow it to close for the remainder of the downstroke.

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Номер записи: 9
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Structure having a mounting means

Номер: US20120193491A1
Автор: Charles Frederick Burrows, Jonathan Harry Tooley
Принадлежит: Individual

A structure for removable attachment to a substantially vertical surface for example of glass, glazed tiles or metal. The structure includes a suction disk for sealingly contacting a surface, a pulling member attached to the suction disk for drawing a part of the suction disk away from the surface, so that a partial vacuum is created between the suction disk and the surface. Rotation of the rotatable member draws the pulling member and respective part of the suction disk away from the surface. An intermediate member is provided which engages the suction disk and supports the rotatable member. A structural member is mounted in or on the intermediate member. The outer diameter of the rotatable member is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the adjacent part of the intermediate member, so that a user's fingers will grip the rotatable member without catching on parts of the intermediate member.

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Номер записи: 10
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Container and associated dispenser for liquid materials

Номер: US20120205402A1
Автор: Joseph Powell Chapin
Принадлежит: Individual

A container and associated dispenser for liquid is configured to dispense residual liquid from the container after the bulk of liquid has been dispensed from the container. This is accomplished by having a conical projection on the bottom of the container which causes residual liquid to flow into a gutter defined by the wall of the container and the surface of the conical projection. A dip-tube is connected to the dispenser and is rotatable in order to revolve the open free end of the dip-tube to access any circumferential location in the gutter in order to pick up residual liquid.

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Номер записи: 11
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Foam pump

Номер: US20120217267A1
Автор: Etienne Vincent Bunoz, Jeremy Rossall
Принадлежит: Brightwell Dispensers Ltd

A foam pump is disclosed which includes a fluid cylinder, an air cylinder, and a mixing chamber. The mixing chamber includes a fluid throughflow axis, a fluid inlet and an air inlet. The fluid cylinder and the air cylinder both include a stroke axis which is substantially normal to the fluid throughflow axis. The fluid cylinder is adapted to draw a fluid therein in a priming stroke and to pump the fluid into the mixing chamber through the fluid inlet in a dispensing stroke. The air cylinder is adapted to draw air therein in a priming stroke and to pump the air into the mixing chamber through the air inlet in a dispensing stroke. The fluid inlet and the air inlet face in substantially opposite directions.

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Номер записи: 12
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Dispenser Assembly For Dispensing Disinfectant Fluid And Method For Use Thereof And Data Collection And Monitoring System For Monitoring And Reporting Dispensing Events

Номер: US20120218106A1
Автор: Bradley Ahlgren, Harold Zaima
Принадлежит: Bradley Ahlgren, Harold Zaima

A dispenser assembly for dispensing disinfectant to a user and associated monitoring systems and methods. The dispenser assembly includes a main housing defining a cavity and a container disposed within the cavity and releasably secured to the main housing. The container contains a fluid therewithin. An electronics unit is coupled to the main housing and includes a sensor for detecting an activation signal. The electronics unit includes a controller for producing a reminder signal in response to the detection of the activation signal to remind the user to dispense fluid from the container.

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Номер записи: 13
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Dispenser with palm reader

Номер: US20120234858A1
Автор: Heiner Ophardt
Принадлежит: Gotohti com Inc

An improved dispenser for dispensing fluid onto a hand including a thermometer to make a determination of the temperature of the hand.

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Номер записи: 14
01-11-2012 дата публикации

Sani Clean

Номер: US20120273524A1
Автор: Cheskel Goldenberg, Elimelech Leifer
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention provides a disinfectant solution conveniently packaged in a compact wall mounted pump dispenser, enabling users to treat various surfaces with the disinfectant formula prior to making direct contact. The Sani Clean comprises a hypoallergenic disinfecting, antibacterial and antiviral solution formulated to kill germs and bacteria on contact.

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Номер записи: 15
08-11-2012 дата публикации

Wearable hand sanitizer dispenser

Номер: US20120282011A1
Автор: Gregory Francois
Принадлежит: Individual

A wearable hand sanitizer dispenser that is user friendly, leak-proof, and cost-effective is disclosed. The wearable hand sanitizer dispenser comprises a sponge enclosed in a silicone case which then is placed in a pocket located on a wristband. The silicone case has a plurality of self-sealing slits to control release of sanitizer and a plurality of refill apertures for allowing the user to fill it up with a large quantity of sanitizer or the like. The pocket also contains a plurality of openings to control release of sanitizer. When the pocket on the wristband is not compressed, the sponge inside the silicone case absorbs sanitizer so that inadvertent fluid leakage will not occur.

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Номер записи: 16
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Touchless optically controlled dispenser

Номер: US20130001241A1
Автор: Andrew Jones, Heiner Ophardt
Принадлежит: Gotohti com Inc

An automatically controlled apparatus whose operation is controlled at least in part by the input of a signal that an object is sensed in a selected positioned relative the apparatus, the apparatus having an emitter to emit electromagnetic radiation and a sensor to sense electromagnetic radiation emitted by the emitter which is reflected off an object suitably positioned relative the apparatus, the improvement comprising a carriage member mounted to the apparatus for relative pivoting about a pivot axis, the emitter and sensor carried by carriage member, the emitter being generally directional emitting radiation to emanate outwardly from the emitter generally along a longitudinal emission axis, the sensor being generally directional and sensing radiation which emanates generally along a longitudinal sensing axis terminating in the sensor, the emission axis and the sensing axis generally disposed in a common plane which includes the horizontal axis.

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Номер записи: 17
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Low cost radio frequency identification (rfid) dispensing systems

Номер: US20130001244A1
Автор: Aaron R. Reynolds, Chip W. Curtis, Jackson W. Wegelin
Принадлежит: Individual

A radio frequency identification (RFID) dispenser is configured to communicate with an RFID tag provided by a refill cartridge utilizes a multi band pass filter to convert the radio frequency identification into a digital signal. The digital signal read by the dispenser is processed by a controller to enable a dispensing function that is representative of the code associated with the RFID tag. In addition, the dispenser includes a pair of transistors that write to the RFID tag provided by the refill cartridge. The dispenser may also be configured to communicate with the RFID tags that are disposed upon cartridges utilized by the dispenser. In addition, the dispenser may be configured to utilize cartridges that include adjustable or telescoping partitions that allow the size of the cartridge to vary.

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Номер записи: 18
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods Involving Product Dispensers

Номер: US20130018506A1
Автор: Antonio M. Cittadino
Принадлежит: Georgia Pacific Consumer Products LP

A method includes determining whether an object is sensed by a sensor, dispensing a product responsive to determining that the object has been sensed, setting an object clear time value to a first value, setting a first timer to a first time period and starting the timer, starting a second timer with the set object clear time, determining whether the first timer has expired, determining whether an object is sensed by the sensor responsive to determining that the first timer has not expired, determining whether the second timer has expired responsive to determining that an object is not sensed by the sensor, setting the first timer to a second time period and starting the first timer responsive to determining that the second timer has expired.

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Номер записи: 19
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Bottle With A Secure Cap

Номер: US20130020275A1
Автор: Christopher Leonard Padain, Xianzhi Zhou
Принадлежит: Reckitt and Colman Overseas Ltd

A bottle ( 1 ) with a secure cap ( 7 ), comprising a bottle having an open neck ( 2 ) and a first retaining flange ( 3 ) around at least a portion of the neck; and a push-on cap ( 7 ) fitted over the neck ( 2 ), the cap having an outlet with a valve ( 32 ) for controlling flow through the outlet and a second retaining flange ( 9 ) positioned so that, upon placement of the cap ( 7 ) on the bottle ( 1 ), the first and second retaining flanges ( 3,9 ) deflect relatively to one another as they pass and snap back into place once they have passed with a shoulder ( 41 ) of the first retaining flange engaging a shoulder ( 131 ) on the second retaining flange to hold the cap securely on the bottle.

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Номер записи: 20
07-02-2013 дата публикации

Dispenser lockout mechanism

Номер: US20130032613A1
Автор: David D. Hayes, Nick E. Ciavarella
Принадлежит: Go-Jo Industries Inc

A product dispensing system includes a locking mechanism to prevent actuation of the system absent an authorized product refill unit. More specifically, the dispensing system includes a housing and an actuator slidably secured within the housing and including at least one locking post extending therefrom. The actuator is adapted to actuate a pump to cause dispensing of a product. A release ring is rotatably secured within the housing and includes at least one locking post extending therefrom and aligned with the locking post of the actuator. The release ring also includes at least one ramped surface. The locking posts of the actuator and release ring engage one another in a locked position to prevent actuation of the dispensing system, and the release ring is adapted to be rotated to an unlocked position upon insertion of an authorized refill unit.

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Номер записи: 21
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Interlocking mechanism for a fluid dispenser

Номер: US20130062367A1
Автор: John Wiseman, Laurie Schmidt
Принадлежит: SPORTS SOLUTIONS Inc

An interlocking mechanism for a fluid dispenser includes a container body and a top portion. The container body includes a first sidewall having a first slot therein and a second sidewall having a second slot therein. The top portion includes a first lock channel, a first magnet adjacent to the first lock channel, a second lock channel, and a second magnet adjacent to the second lock channel. A first sliding lock member is positioned within and slidable along the first lock channel. The first sliding lock member has a tip portion configured to engage and disengage with the first slot, and a base portion having a third magnet disposed therein.

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Номер записи: 22
18-04-2013 дата публикации

WALL-MOUNTED METERING DISPENSER

Номер: US20130092708A1
Автор: GEIBERGER Christoph
Принадлежит: ADA COSMETIC GMBH

A wall-mounted metering dispenser for liquids, comprising a wall mounting element, on which a reservoir is detachably mounted, which can be actuated by applying compressive force to the reservoir wall. The reservoir and removal device form an exchangeable refilling unit, detachably connectable to the wall mounting element at two fastening points, the first fastening point is a connecting element detachably mounted on the wall mounting element and the second fastening point engages at the end face area of the reservoir facing away from the connecting element such that the refilling unit is secured against forces acting in the longitudinal and transverse directions. The second fastening point has a fastening hook. In the mounted position of the refilling unit, the fastening hook is inserted into a depression on the end face area of the reservoir facing away from the connecting element so the refilling unit is secured against swiveling. 1123345245467362451510210117366214614342163534141893. A wall-mounted metering dispenser () for liquids , comprising a wall holder () on which there is releasably retained a storage container () formed of an elastic material , that is exposed and can be subjected to pressure at least in a compliant sub-region of a container wall thereof , and from which the liquid is removable via a removal device which is openable or actuable by pressure activation of the container wall , the storage container () and the removal device form an exchangeable refill unit which has first and second spaced-apart fastening points ( , ) , the refill unit is releasably connectable to the wall holder () at the two spaced-apart fastening points ( , ) , of which the first fastening point () is a connecting element () that is retained releasably on the wall holder , and the second fastening point acts on an end face region () of the storage container () that is remote from the connecting element () so that the refill unit is mountable on the wall holder () , ...

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Номер записи: 23
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Diaphragm foam pump for foam dispensers and refill units

Номер: US20130094983A1
Автор: Keith Allen Pelfrey
Принадлежит: Go-Jo Industries Inc

A refill unit for a foam dispenser including a liquid container and a diaphragm foam pump connected to the liquid container and diaphragm foam pumps. The diaphragm foam pump includes an elastomeric diaphragm having an air piston bore and a bellows. The air piston bore forms at least a portion of an air chamber. A reservoir is located at least partially within the bellows that includes a liquid inlet. The diaphragm foam pump includes a piston that forms a portion of the air chamber wherein the piston bore may be moved relative to the piston. Movement in a first direction causes air in an air chamber to be compressed and draws liquid into the reservoir and further movement in the same direction causes compressed air to flow into the reservoir where it mixes with the liquid and is expelled as a foam.

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Номер записи: 24
25-04-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATED FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130098940A1
Автор: BABIKIAN DIKRAN, BEM BRANKO
Принадлежит: BOBRICK WASHROOM EQUIPMENT, INC.

A system and method for automated dispensing of a fluid. The system and method includes accounting for ambient light proximate a dispensing location and generating a reference voltage in response to the ambient light. A second voltage is generating in response to a reflected signal from the location. Dispensing occurs if the difference between the reference voltage and the second voltage is greater than a predetermined amount. 1. A fluid dispenser comprising:a dispensing outlet;a fiber optic cable extending to a location proximate the dispensing outlet;a light source for generating a light pulse, said light pulse traveling through the fiber optic cable to said location;a sensor for sensing light received via the fiber optic cable;a microcontroller coupled to the light source and for generating a voltage in response to the light sensed by the sensor;a comparator for comparing voltages generated by the microcontroller and sending a signal to the microcontroller; anda pump for pumping a fluid to the dispenser outlet in response to a signal received from said microcontroller.2. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the fiber optic cable is a single core plastic fiber optic cable.3. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the light source is an infrared LED.4. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein said light pulse has a power in the range of 500 to 1000 milliamps.5. The dispenser of claim 4 , wherein the light pulse has a duration of one microsecond or less.6. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the light pulse has a duration of one microsecond or less.7. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the fiber optic cable comprises at least one end which is not polished.8. The dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a splitter coupled to the fiber optic cable claim 1 , the sensor and the light source9. A fluid dispenser comprising:a dispensing outlet;a first fiber optic cable extending to a location proximate the dispensing outlet;a second fiber optic cable extending to a located proximate ...

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Номер записи: 25
25-04-2013 дата публикации

DISPENSER WITH SOUND GENERATORS

Номер: US20130099929A1
Автор: Kortleve-Snider Tony, Ophardt Heiner
Принадлежит:

In combination a fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid and a sound sensing mechanism remote from the fluid dispenser, the fluid dispenser dispensing fluid when activated, the fluid dispenser including a sound generator which generates a sound when the fluid dispenser is activated, the sound sensing mechanism separate from and spaced from the fluid dispenser, the sound sensing mechanism including a sound sensor to sense the sound generated by the sound generator, the sound sensing mechanism including a communication system to transmit data representative of the sound sensed by the sound generator. 1. In combination a fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid and a sound sensing mechanism remote from the fluid dispenser ,the fluid dispenser dispensing fluid when activated by a user,the fluid dispenser including a sound generator which generates a sound when the fluid dispenser is activated by the user,the sound sensing mechanism separate from and spaced from the fluid dispenser,the sound sensing mechanism including a sound sensor to sense the sound generated by the sound generator,the sound sensing mechanism including a communication system to transmit data representative of the sound sensed by the sound generator.2. The combination as claimed in wherein the fluid dispenser is a manually operated dispenser in which an actuator is moved by the user to dispense fluid.3. The combination as claimed in wherein the fluid dispenser includes a fluid pump for dispensing fluid on movement of the actuator.4. The combination as claimed in wherein the fluid dispenser includes an air pump for pressurizing air on movement of the actuator claim 3 , the sound generator comprises a air driven device which produces sound on the air pressurized by the air pump being discharged therepast.5. The combination as claimed in wherein the sound generator comprises a resilient member which on movement of the actuator is deflected and then suddenly released and on the release of the resilient member the ...

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Номер записи: 26
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Dispenser and liquid container

Номер: US20130105519A1
Автор: Per MØLLER, Robin Sundberg
Принадлежит: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB

A dispenser includes a replaceable liquid container. A nozzle cap is arranged to at least partly enclose a foam pump during storage, transport and use of the replaceable liquid container. The nozzle cap is integral with the replaceable liquid container and is displaceable in the first direction so as to activate the foam pump in said first direction. The first end surface of the nozzle cap includes a dispensing opening aligned with the foam pump through which a quantity of liquid in the form of a foam is discharged upon activation of the foam pump.

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Номер записи: 27
09-05-2013 дата публикации

WITHDRAWAL DISCHARGING PISTON PUMP

Номер: US20130112715A1
Автор: Ophardt Heiner
Принадлежит: GOTOHTI.COM INC.

A pump assembly with a first pump which draws liquid from a reservoir and dispenses it to a second pump. The second pump receives the discharge from the first pump and air such that the second pump discharges both liquid and air. The first pump preferably has a piston movable in a first inner chamber and the second pump utilizes the same piston movable in a second outer chamber. Preferably, the second pump discharges in the withdrawal stroke, that is, while moving from a retracted position to a withdrawn position. 1. A pump for dispensing liquid from a reservoir comprising:a piston chamber-forming member having an inner cylindrical chamber, an intermediate cylindrical chamber and an outer cylindrical chamber,the inner chamber, intermediate chamber and outer chamber each having a diameter, a chamber wall, an inner end and an outer end,the diameter of the inner chamber being greater than the diameter of the intermediate chamber, the diameter of the outer chamber being less than the diameter of the intermediate chamber,the inner chamber, intermediate chamber and outer chamber being coaxial withthe outer end of the inner chamber opening into the inner end of the intermediate chamber, and the outer end of the intermediate chamber opening into the inner end of the outer chamber,the inner end of the inner chamber in fluid communication with the reservoir,a piston-forming element received in the piston chamber-forming member axially slidable inwardly and outwardly therein between an inward retracted position and an outward extended position,said piston-forming element having a central axially extending hollow stem having a central passageway closed at an inner end and having an outlet proximate an outer end,an inner disc extending radially outwardly from the stem, the inner disc adapted to engage the chamber wall of the inner chamber,an intermediate disc extending radially outwardly from the stem spaced axially outwardly from the inner disc, the intermediate disc adapted to ...

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Номер записи: 28
16-05-2013 дата публикации

OZONE FOAM DISPENSER

Номер: US20130119083A1
Автор: Jones Andrew, Ophardt Heiner
Принадлежит:

A method of generating ozone containing fluid comprising: drawing atmospheric air into an air compartment, generating ozone within the air compartment from air in the air compartment by conversion within the compartment of oxygen in the air within the compartment into ozone to form ozonated air, discharging the ozonated air from the air compartment, mixing the ozonated discharged air with a flowable fluid to form a ozonated fluid-air mixture, and passing the ozonated fluid-air mixture out a discharge outlet. Preferrably the method is carried out in a dispenser utilizing a piston pump to draw air through a corona discharge ozone generator and to draw liquid from a liquid reservoir and simultaneously pass both the ozonated air and liquid through a foam generator to generate foam. 1. A dispenser dispensing ozone containing foam comprising:an ozone generator comprising an ozone generating chamber, the ozone generating chamber having an air inlet in communication with a source of air and an outlet, an ozone generator within the ozone generating chamber to generate ozone from air in the ozone generating chamber by conversion within the ozone generating chamber of oxygen in the air within the ozone generating chamber into ozone to form ozonated air,a fluid containing reservoir containing a fluid capable of foaming,a liquid pump,an air pump,the air pump comprising a piston pump having a piston-forming element reciprocally coaxially slidable within a piston chamber-forming member in which an air compartment is formed between the piston-forming element and the piston chamber-forming member,the piston-forming element reciprocally movable relative the piston chamber-forming member in a cycle of operation between a retracted position and an extended position, the air compartment having a variable volume which changes from a minimum volume to a maximum volume, the volume of the air compartment being at the maximum volume when the piston-forming element is in a first position of ...

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Номер записи: 29
30-05-2013 дата публикации

LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20130134183A1
Автор: Padain Christopher Leonard, VAN DIEPEN Jacobus Simon Petrus, Zhou XianZhi
Принадлежит: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited

A liquid delivery system comprising a base unit () comprising a liquid inlet in an upwardly facing surface, a liquid duct leading from the inlet to a liquid outlet above the liquid inlet; a pump for pumping the liquid from the inlet to the outlet; a motor to drive the pump; and a shroud extending upwardly in a manner which surrounds the inlet, the system further comprising a vessel () received within the shroud in an inverted configuration with its outlet lowermost and in communication with the fluid inlet, the vessel () having a refill opening () towards the end opposite to the outlet. 2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein there is no valve at the outlet from the vessel.3. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the refill is selectively closable by a closure element.4. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the base unit further comprises a sensor to sense the presence of an object in the vicinity of the outlet to trigger a dispensing operation.5. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the base unit is a free standing unit.6. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the base unit contains batteries to power the motor.7. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the vessel has a bottle-like configuration.8. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the vessel has a cup-like configuration. The present invention is directed to a liquid delivery system.In particular, it is directed to the base unit of the liquid delivery system described in our earlier application GB 0820981.9.The fluid delivery system comprises a base unit into which a liquid container containing the material to be dispensed is fitted in an inverted configuration, namely with its outlet at the lowermost end. The base unit contains a liquid inlet in an upwardly facing surface, a liquid duct leading from the inlet to a liquid outlet above the liquid inlet; a pump for pumping the liquid from the inlet to the outlet; a motor to drive the pump; and a shroud extending upwardly in a manner which surrounds ...

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Номер записи: 30
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Liquid foaming soap dispenser

Номер: US20130140323A1
Автор: Jian Zhang, Jing Li, Sheng Yun
Принадлежит: Shanghai Kohler Electronics Ltd

The present application relates to a foaming soap dispenser. The soap dispenser includes a housing, a liquid storage tank, a pump, a main control assembly and an output assembly. The arrangement of the pump allows for control of the output which prevents the air-liquid mixture from freely back flowing or dripping. The soap dispenser includes a controller configured to reverse the fluid pumping direction of the pump allowing for some liquid provided to the outlet to be returned to the liquid storage tank. Return of some liquid to the liquid storage tank prevents contamination.

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Номер записи: 31
06-06-2013 дата публикации

LIQUID DISPENSER

Номер: US20130140331A1
Автор: Renfrew Andrew Boulton
Принадлежит: Wallgate Limited

A liquid dispenser having an outlet for dispensing liquid, mixing means for mixing liquid and gas, liquid supply means, and gas supply means, the outlet, mixing means, liquid supply means and/or gas supply means are so arranged that in a first condition liquid and gas may be supplied by the liquid supply means and gas supply means respectively through the mixing means to the outlet thereby dispensing foamed liquid from the outlet, or in a second condition liquid may be supplied to the outlet, thereby dispensing unfoamed liquid from the outlet. 1. A liquid dispenser comprising ,an outlet for dispensing liquid,mixing means for mixing liquid and gas,liquid supply means, andgas supply means,wherein the outlet, mixing means, liquid supply means and/or gas supply means are so arranged that in a first condition liquid and gas may be supplied by the liquid supply means and gas supply means respectively through the mixing means to the outlet thereby dispensing foamed liquid from the outlet, or in a second condition liquid may be supplied to the outlet, thereby dispensing unfoamed liquid from the outlet.2. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the second condition liquid is supplied through the mixing means to the outlet.3. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the liquid is soap.4. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gas is air.5. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gas supply means is so arranged that it may be put in a first condition for supplying gas to the mixing means thereby providing foamed liquid claim 1 , or in a second condition where gas is not supplied to the mixing means thereby providing unfoamed liquid.6. A dispenser as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mixing means comprises one or more shear regions.7. A dispenser as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the mixing means comprises one or more of the following components: mesh claim 6 , gauze claim 6 , baffle claim 6 , orifice claim 6 , mixing manifold claim 6 , and passageway.8. ...

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Номер записи: 32
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Vortex atomizing foam pump and refill unit utilizing same

Номер: US20130140380A1
Автор: Jackson W. Wegelin, John J. MCNULTY, Keith Allen Pelfrey, Nick E. Ciavarella, Richard C. Sayers
Принадлежит: Go-Jo Industries Inc

Foam dispensers, refill units for foam dispensers, and liquid pumps for use in foam dispensers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an inverted foam pump includes a compression chamber having an inlet valve and an outlet valve. The compression chamber is in fluid communication with a flow restrictor, an atomizer, a mixing chamber, a foaming chip and an outlet. The inlet valve, outlet valve, flow restrictor, atomizer, mixing chamber, foaming chip and outlet extend along a common axis. An air inlet is included that extends into the mixing chamber; the air inlet is an opening to atmospheric pressure. During operation, the liquid pump is located below the liquid container and liquid flowing from the compression chamber is accelerated and atomized. The atomized liquid enters the mixing chamber at a velocity sufficient to draw in air from the air inlet to mix with the liquid to form a foam.

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Номер записи: 33
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for reducing cross-talk between capacitive sensors

Номер: US20130186196A1
Автор: II Randy L. Schneider, Joel D. Sawaski, Michael J. VEROS
Принадлежит: Masco Corporation of Indiana

An apparatus and method is provided to reduce cross-talk between multiple capacitive sensors used in an electronic toilet and between multiple capacitive sensors used in an electronic faucet and an electronic soap dispenser.

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Номер записи: 34
08-08-2013 дата публикации

LIQUID DISPENSING UNITS

Номер: US20130200097A1
Автор: Cardenas Orlando, Sandor Joseph, Wolbert David, Yang Frank
Принадлежит: SIMPLEHUMAN, LLC

A soap dispenser can be configured to dispense an amount of liquid soap, for example, upon detecting the presence of an object. Certain embodiments of the dispenser include a housing, reservoir, pump, motor, sensor, electronic processor, and nozzle. In certain embodiments, the sensor can be configured to generate a signal based on a distance between an object and the sensor. In certain embodiments, the electronic processor can be configured to receive the signal from the sensor and to determine a dispensation volume of the liquid. The dispensation volume can vary as a function of the distance between the object and the sensor. The processor can be configured to control the motor to dispense approximately the dispensation volume of the liquid. 1. A liquid dispenser comprising:a housing;a reservoir configured to store a liquid;a fluid passage disposed in the housing, the fluid passage having an inlet and an outlet;a pump disposed in the housing, the pump having an opening disposed in a pump body, the opening in fluid communication with the reservoir, the pump configured to allow air disposed therein to pass through the opening;a motor disposed in the housing, the motor configured to drive the pump, the pump configured to encourage a flow of soap from the reservoir into the inlet and out of the outlet of the fluid passage; anda first sensor configured to generate a signal based on a distance between an object and the first sensor; andan electronic processor configured to receive the signal from the first sensor and to determine a dispensation volume of the liquid, the dispensation volume varying as a function of the distance between the object and the first sensor, the processor further configured to control the motor to dispense approximately the dispensation volume of the liquid.2. The soap dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the liquid comprises liquid soap.3. The soap dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the motor is configured to dispense a first volume of the liquid when ...

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Номер записи: 35
08-08-2013 дата публикации

FOAMING SOAP DISPENSERS AND METHODS

Номер: US20130200109A1
Автор: Pirshafiey Nasser, Wolbert David, Yang Frank
Принадлежит:

A soap dispenser can be configured to dispense an amount of foam soap. In some embodiments, the dispenser can include a venturi device with an air inlet and a soap inlet. In certain implementations, the dispenser can include a flexible impeller pump. In some such embodiments, the pump can be configured to draw liquid soap through the soap inlet of the venturi device and air through the air inlet of the venturi device. The soap and air can mix to form foam, which can be drawn into the pump and dispensed via a nozzle in communication with the pump. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a screen, which can modify the texture of the foam. 1. A soap dispenser comprising:a housing;a reservoir configured to store liquid soap;an aspirator comprising a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet, the first inlet in fluid communication with the reservoir, the second inlet in fluid communication with the ambient environment, the outlet in fluid communication with the first and second inlets via a channel;a pump disposed in the housing and comprising a body and an impeller, the impeller disposed in an inner cavity of the body, the inner cavity in fluid communication with the aspirator outlet, the pump configured to encourage a flow of liquid soap from the reservoir through the first inlet and to encourage a flow of air from the ambient environment through the second inlet, the channel of the aspirator configured to encourage mixing of the flows of liquid soap and air to generate soap foam; anda discharge nozzle configured to discharge a portion of the soap foam, the discharge nozzle in fluid communication with the inner cavity of the pump body.2. The soap dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a valve disposed along a flow path between the reservoir and the aspirator.3. The soap dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the aspirator further comprises a first tapered portion in fluid communication with the channel and a second tapered portion in fluid communication with the ...

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Номер записи: 36
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Fluid reservoir docking station

Номер: US20130206280A1
Автор: Brandon Schirmer, David Falbaum, Richard Jondall Mehus
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

A fluid dispensing system may include a fluid outlet connected to a flexible fluid reservoir and a docking station configured to receive the fluid outlet and align the fluid outlet. In some examples, a fluid pump that defines a driveshaft aperture that is connected to the fluid outlet. In some additional examples, a drive motor is attached to the docking station that includes a driveshaft for driving the fluid pump. The docking station may align the fluid outlet so that the driveshaft aperture defined by the fluid pump is co-axially aligned with the driveshaft. This may allow an operator to efficiently take an empty reservoir out of service and replace it with a new reservoir full of fluid.

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Номер записи: 37
15-08-2013 дата публикации

LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20130206789A1
Автор: Padain Christopher Leonard, VAN DIEPEN Jacobus Simon Petrus
Принадлежит: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited

A liquid delivery system comprising a base unit () comprising a liquid inlet in an upwardly facing surface, a liquid duct leading from the inlet to a liquid outlet above the liquid inlet; a pump for pumping the liquid from the inlet to the outlet; a motor to drive the pump; and a shroud extending upwardly in a manner which surrounds the inlet, the shroud having an upper edge which has a downwardly extending recess () for a part of its circumference; characterised by the system further comprising an insert () in the recess () which forms a liquid-tight seal with the recess () and defines, with the shroud, a liquid cavity in communication with the liquid inlet in the base. 1. A liquid delivery system comprising: a liquid inlet in an upwardly facing surface;', 'a liquid duct leading from the inlet to a liquid outlet above the liquid inlet;', 'a pump for pumping the liquid from the inlet to the outlet;', 'a motor to drive the pump; and', 'a shroud extending upwardly in a manner which surrounds the inlet, the shroud having an upper edge which has a downwardly extending recess for a part of its circumference; and', 'an insert in the recess which forms a liquid-tight seal with the recess and defines, with the shroud, a liquid cavity in communication with the liquid inlet in the base., 'a base unit comprising'}2. A system according to claim 2 , wherein the shroud has one or more additional recesses or openings claim 2 , and the system further comprises corresponding further inserts dimensioned to fit in the additional recesses or openings.3. A system according to claim 1 , further comprising a cover to cover the cavity.4. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the base unit further comprises a sensor to sense the presence of an object in the vicinity of the outlet to trigger a dispensing operation.5. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the base unit is a free standing unit.6. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the base unit contains batteries to power the motor. ...

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Номер записи: 38
15-08-2013 дата публикации

TWO FLUID PUMP

Номер: US20130206794A1
Автор: Ciavarella Nick E., McNulty John J.
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

Pumps with housing and a diaphragms located within the housing are disclosed herein. A diaphragm connected to an actuator separates the housing into a first chamber and a second chamber. Each chamber includes a one-way inlet valve and a one-way outlet valve. Movement of the actuator in a first direction causes the volume of the first chamber to contract and causes the first fluid to be expelled from the first chamber while causing the volume of the second chamber to expand and draw in the second fluid through the second one-way inlet valve. Movement of the actuator in the second direction has the opposite effect causing the first fluid to be drain to the first chamber and the second fluid to be expelled through the second one-way outlet valve. The first and second fluid combine in a mixing chamber and form a foam, which is expelled at an outlet. 1. A pump comprising:a housing;a diaphragm located within the housing;the diaphragm separating the housing into a first chamber and a second chamber;a first one-way inlet valve for allowing a first fluid into the first chamber;a first one-way outlet valve for allowing the first fluid out of the first chamber;a second one-way inlet valve for allowing a second fluid into the second chamber;a second one-way outlet valve for allowing the second fluid out of the second chamber;an actuator connected to the diaphragm;wherein movement of the actuator in a first direction causes the volume of the first chamber to contract and causes the first fluid to be expelled from the first chamber and causes the volume of the second chamber to expand and draw in the second fluid through the second one-way inlet valve; andmovement of the actuator in the second direction causes the volume of the first chamber to expand drawing the first fluid past the first one-way inlet valve into the first chamber and contracts the second chamber causing the volume of the second fluid to be expelled through the second one-way outlet valve.2. The pump of further ...

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Номер записи: 39
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Mouthwash Dispenser

Номер: US20130221026A1
Автор: Fuqua Mary Elizabeth Coleman
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses a liquid dispenser having a body capable of attaching to an upright support surface. The body having a top wall, sidewalls, and a bottom wall, and a first orifice present in the bottom wall. The first orifice leads into an intermediary chamber said intermediary chamber having a second orifice. The second orifice may be located substantially opposite said first orifice. The intermediary chamber having an open end for admitting a control mechanism, with the control mechanism axially or reciprocally disposed within the intermediary chamber. Also present is a refill opening that is disposed along the sidewalls. 1: A liquid dispenser for dispensing a predetermined quantity of said liquid , comprising:a liquid reservoir having an openable refill lid that provides a substantially horizontal cover over said liquid reservoir; anda dispensing chamber assembly located substantially below, and in fluid contact with said liquid reservoir via a tube; an inner dispensing chamber comprising a hollow cylinder having a first closed end and a second open end, an inner inlet orifice located on a wall of said hollow cylinder and an inner outlet orifice located on a wall of said hollow cylinder;', 'an outer dispensing chamber comprising a hollow cylinder sized and shaped to rotatably fit over said inner dispensing chamber, having a first closed end and a second open end, an outer inlet orifice located on a wall of said hollow cylinder and an outer outlet orifice located on a wall of said hollow cylinder;', 'and a fluid sealing element located between said inner dispensing chamber and said outer dispensing chamber;', 'said inner dispensing chamber being located within said outer dispensing chamber with said second open end of said inner dispensing chamber being positioned proximate to said closed end of the outer dispensing chamber; said inner dispensing chamber being rotatably adjustable between a first position and a second position;', 'said first ...

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Номер записи: 40
29-08-2013 дата публикации

HAND SANITIZER AND DISPENSER

Номер: US20130221027A1
Автор: Lins Claudio Lucio Kolling, Woelbing Jayme D., Woelbing Paul Alan
Принадлежит: CARMA LABORATORIES, INC.

A dispenser for dispensing hand sanitizer powder includes a base, a container supported on the base and including the hand sanitizer powder therein, and a tray coupled to the base beneath the container. The tray includes an opening. The dispenser also includes a body at least partially positioned within the tray and rotatable about an axis. The body includes at least one compartment exposed to an outer periphery of the body. The body is rotatable between a first position, in which the compartment is in facing relationship with the container to receive the hand sanitizer powder therefrom, and a second position, in which the compartment is aligned the opening in the tray for dispensing the hand sanitizer powder through the opening. 1. A dispenser for dispensing hand sanitizer powder , comprising:a base;a container removably supported on the base and including the hand sanitizer powder therein;a tray coupled to the base beneath the container, the tray including an opening; anda body at least partially positioned within the tray and rotatable about an axis, the body including at least one compartment exposed to an outer periphery of the body and rotatable between a first position, in which the compartment is in facing relationship with the container to receive the hand sanitizer powder therefrom, and a second position, in which the compartment is aligned with the opening in the tray for dispensing the hand sanitizer powder through the opening.2. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the body is a paddle wheel including at least two paddles at least partially defining therebetween the compartment.3. The dispenser of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the paddles is engageable with an inner peripheral surface of the tray as the paddle wheel is rotated between the first and second positions.4. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the compartment is a first compartment claim 1 , and wherein the body includes a second compartment exposed to the outer periphery of the body and ...

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Номер записи: 41
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Customizable dispensing systems and dispensing systems delivering a dose of fragrance upon actuation

Номер: US20130254136A1
Автор: Amanda Jo Copeland, Diane Hillman, Matthew J. Archer, Nick E Ciavarella, Todd Cartner
Принадлежит: Go-Jo Industries Inc

A customizable fluid product dispensing system includes a container including a volume of fluid product, a pump secured to the container and in fluid communication with the fluid product, and a cover assembly positioned over a portion of the pump and secured to the pump or container. The pump may include a plastic component infused with a fragrance for imparting the fragrance to the fluid dispensed from the system. The cover assembly may also include a plastic component with an infused fragrance for providing an air freshening function to the dispensing system. A vignette may be provided on the cover assembly, and may correspond to the fragrance of one or both of the pump and cover assembly. An air freshener base unit is provided to interact with the dispensing systems or with common desktop type dispensers.

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Номер записи: 42
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Machine with engageable tank for ice creams, granita or iced beverages

Номер: US20130263747A1
Автор: Marco Corrado Ugolini
Принадлежит: UGOLINI SPA

A machine ( 10 ) for producing and dispensing products such as ice cream, iced beverages or granita comprises a removable product-containing tank ( 12 ) which is provided at its front end with a tap ( 14 ) for dispensing the product and which, via its rear opening ( 18 ), sealingly houses a cooling element ( 19 ) with a substantially horizontal axis ( 20 ) and a motor-driven mixer element ( 21 ). The tank is removable from the machine by means of extraction from its operating position in a disassembly direction ( 26 ) which is substantially parallel to the axis of the cooling element, and snap-engaging means ( 30 ) for locking the movement of the tank are provided between the tank and its seat on the base of the machine, said means being able to be manually released by means of operation of at least one operating lever ( 31 ).

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Номер записи: 43
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Motion-Activated, Upward-Directed Soap Dispenser

Номер: US20130264355A1
Автор: Jodoin Michael
Принадлежит:

A motion-activated soap dispenser is provided having a vertically directed motion detector and a vertically oriented dispensing stream of hand cleaning solution. The device comprises a counter or wall mounted housing having a reservoir of hand soap or hand sanitizer that is ejected in short bursts in an upward direction and onto a user's palm placed over a top-mounted motion sensor. The reservoir is a refillable liquid container that is pumped for its contents, or alternatively the reservoir is a replaceable cartridge of compressed hand cleaning solution that utilizes internal pressure to eject the contents therefrom. The solution is routed through a conduit and into a nozzled aperture along the upper portion of the housing, whereby the solution is dispensed in liquid or foam consistency. An electric motor and timer circuit controls the burst of dispensed fluid from the reservoir, upon activation by the motion detector change in state. 1) A motion-sensing hand cleaning solution dispenser , comprising:a housing having sidewalls, a base, and an upper portion;a motion sensor along said upper portion for monitoring movement above said housing;an aperture through said upper portion for dispensing a pressurized cleaning solution therethrough;a cleaning solution reservoir within said housing for storing said cleaning solution;an electric motor for communicating said cleaning solution from a reservoir, through a conduit, and through said upper portion aperture;a control circuit for energizing said electric motor and receiving signals from said motion sensor;a power source;said cleaning solution dispensing upwardly from said housing upper portion aperture upon said electric motor energizing when a user's hand is placed over said motion sensor.2) The device of claim 1 , wherein:said cleaning solution reservoir further comprises a pressurized cartridge having a valve;said electric motor operably actuating said valve to release said pressurized cleaning solution into said ...

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Номер записи: 44
10-10-2013 дата публикации

DISPENSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130264358A1
Автор: Croft Robert J., Fallat II Peter J., Greer Lester R., Short Martin C.
Принадлежит: Colgate-Palmolive Company

Disclosed is a dispensing apparatus for dispensing a multi-component composition such as an oral care composition. The apparatus comprises a plurality of compartments, each containing a respective component of an composition, an orifice communicating with the plurality of compartments, and a common electrical drive mechanism for simultaneously dispensing the respective components from the plurality of compartments through the orifice. The electrical drive mechanism may comprise a single motor. Each compartment may include a respective piston for extruding a respective component of the composition from the apparatus, the pistons of the plurality of compartments being driven by a common gear mechanism coupled to the motor. 1. A dispensing apparatus for dispensing a multi-component composition , the apparatus comprising a plurality of compartments , each containing a respective component of an composition , an orifice communicating with the plurality of compartments , and a common electrical drive mechanism for simultaneously dispensing the respective components from the plurality of compartments through the orifice.2. The dispensing apparatus according to wherein the electrical drive mechanism comprises a single motor.3. The dispensing apparatus according to wherein each compartment includes a respective piston for extruding a respective component of the composition from the apparatus claim 1 , the pistons of the plurality of compartments being driven by a common gear mechanism coupled to the motor.4. The dispensing apparatus according to wherein the electrical drive mechanism includes a controller for controlling a dose of at least one of the components in a single dispensing cycle.5. The dispensing apparatus according to wherein the electrical drive mechanism includes a switch for alternating between dosed dispensing and continuous dispensing.6. The dispensing claim 1 , apparatus according to wherein the plurality of compartments are comprised in a detachable ...

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Номер записи: 45
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Automatic liquid supply system

Номер: US20130282172A1
Автор: Cheng-feng Chen
Принадлежит: Bobson Hygiene International Inc

An automatic liquid supply system includes an assembly of a storage component and a pump device operable to allow liquid flow out of the storage component, an installation component for installing the assembly, an RFID tag that records an authentication code and that is disposed on the assembly, a storage unit storing qualified authentication codes, a transmission unit controlling the pump device, and a control unit. The control unit controls the transmission unit to activate the pump device to allow the liquid flow when the control unit determines that the authentication code matches one of the qualified authentication codes.

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Номер записи: 46
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Liquid Dosing Dispenser

Номер: US20130284765A1
Автор: Alex S. Szekely
Принадлежит: Plastek Industries Inc

A dispenser ( 20 ) has a container body ( 22 ), a closure valve assembly ( 24 ), and a cap. The closure valve assembly has: a seat ( 100 ) having an opening ( 122 ); a valve element ( 90 ); and a plurality of radially inwardly directed petals ( 106 ). The valve element is shiftable between: an open position depressed clear of the opening; and a closed position closing the opening. The petals support the valve element with flex spring bias toward the closed position. The cap has: a closed condition depressing the valve element to the valve element's open position; and an open condition disengaged from the valve element.

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Номер записи: 47
07-11-2013 дата публикации

FLUID DISPENSERS WITH ADJUSTABLE DOSING

Номер: US20130292410A1
Автор: Anderson Troy A., Carlson Brian P., Pelkey John T., Stahel Brian K.
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC.

A fluid dispenser includes an adjustable dosing mechanism that permits adjustment of the amount of fluid to be dispensed. An adjustable dosing mechanism may be inserted into the dispenser in either a high dose orientation or a low dose orientation. The body further includes pair of dose adjusting flanges. When the adjustable dosing mechanism body is received into the dispenser in the high dose orientation, a relatively larger quantity of fluid product is dispensed. When the adjustable dosing mechanism body is received into the dispenser in the low dose orientation, a relatively smaller quantity of fluid product is dispensed. 1. A dispenser comprising:a housing;a container inside of the housing having a supply of fluid to be dispensed;a dispensing actuator that when actuated by a user results in a quantity of the fluid being dispensed from the container;an adjustable dosing mechanism body comprising a high dose surface, a low dose surface, an inner edge and an outer edge, the body further including one or more dose adjusting flanges positioned relatively nearer the low dose surface than the high dose surface; andthe housing further including an adjustable dosing mechanism receiving area positioned inside of the housing and sized to receive the adjustable dosing mechanism body in either a high dose orientation or a low dose orientation; andsuch that when the adjustable dosing mechanism body is received into the adjustable dosing mechanism receiving area in the high dose orientation, a relatively larger quantity of fluid product is drawn into a pump for subsequent dispensing, and when the adjustable dosing mechanism body is received into the adjustable dosing mechanism receiving area in the low dose orientation, a relatively smaller quantity of fluid product is drawn into the pump for subsequent dispensing.2. The dispenser of wherein the adjustable dosing mechanism body comprises a generally horseshoe-shaped body.3. The dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the generally ...

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Номер записи: 48
07-11-2013 дата публикации

NO-TOUCH FLUID DISPENSER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20130292411A1
Автор: BEM BRANKO
Принадлежит: BOBRICK WASHROOM EQUIPMENT, INC.

A fluid dispenser includes a container configured to store a fluid, a pump for placement in an interior of the container and for pumping contents of the container to an exterior of the container, a motor system for driving the pump and including a rotor for placement in the interior of the container, and a stator for placement on the exterior of the container, wherein an electric current is passed through the stator for causing rotation of the rotor. 2. The fluid dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a cap configured to be coupled to the container claim 1 , wherein the pump is configured to be seated on the cap.3. The fluid dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the cap is threadably coupled to the container.4. The fluid dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the stator comprises at least three coils electrically coupled in a delta pattern or a star pattern.5. The fluid dispenser of claim 4 , wherein the three coils are shaped to form a ring and are configured to be driven by three half bridges in an open loop.6. The fluid dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising:a processor for regulating the electric current through the stator; anda sensor for sensing an object proximate the sensor and for sending a sensor signal to the processor.7. The fluid dispenser of claim 6 , wherein the pump pumps the contents in response to the sensor signal generated by the sensor.8. The fluid dispenser of claim 6 , wherein the electric current through the stator is regulated using at least one of a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal or variable frequency.9. The fluid dispenser of claim 6 , wherein the sensor signal is generated upon detection of a user.10. The fluid dispenser of claim 9 , wherein the processor is configured to have the electric current passed through the stator upon receiving the sensor signal.11. The fluid dispenser of claim 6 , further comprising a circuit for carrying at least one of the sensor signal and the electric current through the stator.12. The fluid dispenser of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 49
07-11-2013 дата публикации

BIFURCATED FOAM PUMP, DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS

Номер: US20130292419A1
Автор: Quinlan Robert L., Reynolds Aaron R., Rosenkranz Mark E.
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of foam dispensers including a housing, an air compressor connected to the housing and an actuator for actuating the air compressor are disclosed herein. The air compressor releasably mates with a refill unit. The dispenser has an “empty state” and a “refilled state.” The empty state occurs when there is not a refill unit positioned in the dispenser, and the refilled state occurs when the refill unit is positioned in the dispenser. The air compressor remains connected to the housing during the refilled state and remains connected to the housing during the empty state. One refill unit for a foam pump dispenser includes a container for containing a foamable liquid and liquid pump housing connected to the container. The liquid pump housing is configured to releasably mate with an air compressor that is not part of the refill unit but is secured to a foam pump dispenser housing, and the refill unit is configured to be removed from the foam dispenser without removing the air compressor from the foam dispenser. The air inlet passage is in fluid communication with the atmosphere prior to being installed in a foam dispenser and the air inlet passage is in fluid communication with an air compressor when the refill unit is placed in the foam dispenser. 1. A disposable refill unit for a dispenser having a permanent air compressor residing therein , the disposable refill unit comprising:a container containing a foamable liquid;a liquid pump secured to the container;a chamber in the liquid pump for receiving liquid and compressed air;a liquid passage from the container to the chamber;a one-way air inlet member for allowing air into the chamber and preventing liquid from exiting the chamber past the one-way air inlet member;an air passage located upstream of the one-way air inlet member;the air passage in fluid communication with an air compressor and configured to pass compressed air from an air compressor to the chamber when the refill unit is installed in a ...

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Номер записи: 50
14-11-2013 дата публикации

FOAM DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS FOR FOAM DISPENSERS

Номер: US20130299518A1
Автор: Ciavarella Nick E., Fawcett Jonathan E., Hayes David D., McNulty John J., Quinlan Robert L., Smith David J.
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

A refill unit for a foam dispenser that has an air compressor permanently attached to the dispenser is provided herein. The refill unit includes a liquid container and a body portion having a first end and a second end. The first end of the body portion is fluidly coupled to the liquid container. A liquid chamber is located in the pump body, the liquid chamber having an expanded state and a contracted state. An outlet nozzle is located proximate a second end of the body portion. A mixing chamber is located within the body portion. An air inlet is located through the body portion and is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber. A sanitary seal is located proximate the air inlet. The sanitary seal allows air to enter into the mixing chamber and prevents liquid from traveling out of the body portion through the air inlet. 1. A refill unit for a foam dispenser that has an air compressor permanently attached to the dispenser , comprising:a liquid container for holding liquid material;a body portion having a first end and a second end, the first end of the body portion fluidly coupled to the liquid container;a resilient member secured to the body portion;a liquid chamber formed at least partially by the resilient member, the liquid chamber having a first expanded state and a second contracted state;an outlet nozzle located proximate the second end of the body portion;a mixing chamber located within the body portion in fluid communication with the liquid chamber;an air inlet located through a wall of the body portion in fluid communication with the mixing chamber;the air inlet configured to releasably connect to an air compressor that is permanently attached to a dispenser;a sanitary seal located proximate the air inlet;the air inlet opens to the atmosphere prior to being installed in a dispenser;wherein the sanitary seal allows air into the mixing chamber and prevents liquid from traveling out of the body portion through the air inlet.2. The refill unit of wherein ...

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Номер записи: 51
21-11-2013 дата публикации

DISPENSER HOUSING WITH LOCKING MECHANISM

Номер: US20130306677A1
Автор: Hayes David D., JR. Robert L., Quinlan, Rosenkranz Mark E.
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

A dispenser housing has a closure mechanism that serves to hold the dispenser housing closed. A key either can be carried by an individual to be employed to override the closure mechanism to permit the opening of the dispenser or can be selectively mounted to the dispenser housing to position a release mechanism appropriately to permit the release mechanism to be manipulated to override the closure mechanism. When the key is not mounted to the dispenser, the release mechanism cannot be appropriately manipulated to override the closure mechanism. 1. A dispenser housing comprising:a base;a cover movable between an open position and a closed position relative to said base;a closure mechanism;a release mechanism having a rest position and a key-induced position, wherein, in said rest position, said release mechanism cannot be manipulated to override said closure mechanism, and, in said key-induced position, said release mechanism can be manipulated to override said closure mechanism;a keyhole;a key selectively carried by an individual or selectively mounted to said dispenser housing, wherein, when selectively mounted to said dispenser housing, said key moves said release mechanism to said key-induced position, and, when carried by an individual, said key can be selectively inserted into said keyhole to override said closure mechanism.2. A dispenser housing of comprising:a base;a cover movable between an open position and a closed position relative to said base;a closure mechanism;a release mechanism having a rest position and a key-induced position, wherein, in said rest position, said release mechanism cannot be manipulated to override said closure mechanism, and, in said key-induced position, said release mechanism can be manipulated to override said closure mechanism;a keyhole;a key selectively carried by an individual or selectively mounted to said dispenser housing, wherein, when selectively mounted to said dispenser housing, said key moves said release mechanism ...

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Номер записи: 52
21-11-2013 дата публикации

LIQUID AND FOAMED SOAP DISPENSING

Номер: US20130306678A1
Автор: Criswell Scott, Happ Lawrence R., Hirte Mark, Stahl Casey B.
Принадлежит: Buckeye International, Inc.

A soap dispensing assembly includes a soap container and a universal dispenser. The soap container is capable of having a liquid pump or a foaming pump attached to it. The universal dispenser is adapted to house and dispense soap from the soap container regardless of whether the container has a liquid pump or a foaming pump. Using this assembly, a manufacturer may sell the universal dispenser and offer to sell the consumer liquid and foamable soap for use with the same dispenser. 1. A dispenser for a soap container , the dispenser comprising:a container mount configured to retain a soap container having a pumpa cover pivotally secured to the container mount, the cover being pivotable relative to the container mount between open and closed positions;an actuator for selectively actuating operation of the pump of the soap container when the soap container is retained by the container mount and the cover is in the closed position, the actuator including an engagement member configured to engage the pump of the soap container and movable between forward and rearward positions for producing a pumping action of the pump, and at least one spring arm extending upward from the engagement member and pivotally connected to the cover for pivoting about a pivot axis and to allow the engagement member to move between its forward and rearward positions, wherein the at least one spring arm is elastically deformable to bias the engagement member to the forward position.2. A dispenser set forth in claim 1 , wherein an upper portion of the at least one spring arm is disposed above the pivot axis claim 1 , said upper portion of the at least one spring arm being elastically deformable to bias the actuator to the forward position.3. A dispenser set forth in claim 2 , wherein the spring arm comprises first and second spring arms extending upward from the actuator.4. A dispenser set forth in claim 3 , wherein the upper portion of the at least one spring arm is bowed.5. A dispenser set forth ...

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Номер записи: 53
28-11-2013 дата публикации

HAND SANITIZER DEVICE

Номер: US20130312170A1
Автор: GJERDE Elden S.
Принадлежит:

A device that applies liquid soap and/or hand sanitizer to a user's hand when the user manually actuates the flush mechanism of a toilet or urinal. 1. A device for use with a toilet facility having a manual flush actuator , for applying liquid to a user's hand when the user manipulates the flush actuator , the device comprising:a reservoir for containing liquid;a dispenser for dispensing liquid responsive to a compressive force and in use located at a manual flush actuator; anda conduit connecting the reservoir and dispenser for permitting liquid to flow from the reservoir to the dispenser.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the dispenser comprises:a housing having a port connected to the conduit for receiving liquid from the reservoir;a finger pad configured to permit liquid to pass therethrough, and movably attached to the housing so as to permit limited movement of the finger pad relative to the housing, the finger pad and housing defining an internal volume, the size of which internal volume depending on the movement of the finger pad relative to the housing; anda liquid holder, being an absorbent material contained within the internal volume, wherein the liquid holder and housing define a liquid chamber in fluid communication with the port;whereby hand manipulation of the finger pad relative to the housing so as to reduce size of the internal volume compresses the liquid holder causing liquid to pass through the finger pad to the user's hand.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the absorbent material is a sponge material.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the sponge material is polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) sponge.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the vertical dimension of the liquid chamber between the housing and a portion of the PVA sponge overlying the liquid chamber is about ¼″ and the vertical dimension of the overlying portion of the PVA sponge is about ⅛″.6. The device of claim 2 , wherein the finger pad is pivotally movably attached to the housing whereby the ...

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Номер записи: 54
28-11-2013 дата публикации

FOAM DISPENSER

Номер: US20130313285A1
Автор: IIZUKA Shigeo, MIZUSHIMA Hiroshi
Принадлежит: YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO., LTD.

Provided is a foam dispenser that is capable of preventing water or the like from entering an air cylinder. In the foam dispenser, a liquid piston is fitted in a liquid cylinder portion, and an air piston is fitted in an air cylinder portion, and upward and downward displacement of the actuator causes a content liquid within the liquid cylinder portion and air within the air cylinder portion to be mixed and foamed and then dispensed from a nozzle, and a partition wall is provided with an ambient air introducing hole, and from at least a portion of a hole periphery of the ambient air introducing hole, a water entering prevention side wall portion stands for preventing water from entering the ambient air introducing hole. 1. A foam dispenser , comprising:a placing member that includes a placing tubular portion adapted to be fitted to an outer surface of a neck of a container and an inwardly directed flange-shaped top wall portion provided in an upper portion of the placing tubular portion;a cylinder that includes a lower portion and an upper portion and that is suspended from a lower surface of the inwardly directed flange-shaped top wall portion into the container, the lower portion of the cylinder being formed as a small-diameter liquid cylinder portion and the upper portion of the cylinder being formed as an air cylinder portion, the air cylinder portion having a larger diameter than the small-diameter liquid cylinder portion; andan actuator that includes a liquid piston adapted to slide in the liquid cylinder portion, a stem standing from the cylinder, a ring-shaped partition wall surrounding a middle portion of the stern in a vertical direction thereof, an air piston provided on an outer circumferential portion of the partition wall, and a depression head placed over the stem and including a nozzle, whereinthe liquid piston is slidably fitted in the liquid cylinder portion, and the air piston is slidably fitted in the air cylinder portion, and upward and downward ...

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Номер записи: 55
19-12-2013 дата публикации

DISPENSER FOR HAND SANITIZER

Номер: US20130334248A1
Автор: Hardman Jori, Iseri Mert, Malina Yuri
Принадлежит:

In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a sanitizer dispenser may comprise a dispenser intake, a diaphragm pump comprising a diaphragm and a pump chamber, a dispenser outlet, a first one-way valve having an intake in fluid communication with the dispenser intake and an output in fluid communication with the pump chamber, a second one-way valve having an intake in fluid communication with the pump chamber and an outlet in fluid communication with the dispenser outlet, and a push plate comprising an outer surface and configured to press an outer surface of the diaphragm when the push plate is pressed. 1. A sanitizer dispenser , comprising:a dispenser intake;a diaphragm pump comprising a diaphragm and a pump chamber;a dispenser outlet;a first one-way valve having an intake in fluid communication with the dispenser intake and an output in fluid communication with the pump chamber;a second one-way valve having an intake in fluid communication with the pump chamber and an outlet in fluid communication with the dispenser outlet; anda push plate comprising an outer surface and configured to press an outer surface of the diaphragm when the push plate is pressed.2. The sanitizer dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising an interchangeable pouch comprising sanitizer in fluid communication with the dispenser intake.3. The sanitizer dispenser of claim 2 , wherein:the pouch comprises a collapsible plastic bag and a fitment;the fitment comprises a locking device; andthe dispenser intake comprises an intake locking device configured to engage the locking device.4. The sanitizer dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the pouch comprises a flap valve configured to:close when the pouch is decoupled from the dispenser intake; andopen when the pouch is coupled to the dispenser intake.5. The sanitizer dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the dispenser intake comprises:a tip configured to pierce a seal of the pouch;an intake locking device configured to engage a fitment of the ...

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Номер записи: 56
26-12-2013 дата публикации

BATTERY OPERATED TOOTHPASTE DISPENSER

Номер: US20130341353A1
Автор: Harris Charles
Принадлежит:

An oral care product dispenser having an internal mechanism to apply a dose of oral care product to a toothbrush or the like. More specifically an oral care product dispenser with ergonomic grips for easy handling and reduced chance of slippage from a user's hands. The dispensing device dispenses a predetermined amount of toothpaste, thereby eliminating waste and greatly reducing the mess associated with toothpaste tubes. 1. An oral care product dispenser comprising:a base having a base platform;a outer casing forming an internal cavity having a lid, a nozzle and a push button control disposed thereon, wherein said lid being hingeably connected to said outer casing;a battery compartment internally disposed within the internal cavity; andan oral care product compartment having a roller mechanism in electrical communication with said battery compartment, wherein said oral care product compartment comprises a substantial portion of the internal cavity and wherein said roller mechanism comprises at least one roller and a track mechanism for the roller.2. An oral care product dispenser as in wherein said oral care product is selected from the group consisting of toothpaste claim 1 , tooth whitening agent claim 1 , and denture cream.3. An oral care product dispenser as in wherein said casing further comprises a second roller .4. An oral care product dispenser as in wherein said casing further comprises at least one ergonomic grip.5. An oral care product dispenser as in wherein the oral care product dispenser further comprises a motion sensor.6. A method of using an oral care product dispenser having a base platform claim 1 , an outer casing and a lid claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a nozzle and a push button control on the outer casing;providing a battery compartment internally disposed within an internal cavity of the outer casing;providing an oral care product compartment, having a roller mechanism in electrical communication with said battery compartment, and ...

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Номер записи: 57
26-12-2013 дата публикации

PORTABLE LIQUID DISPENSER

Номер: US20130341354A1
Автор: Archer Matthew
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

Portable liquid dispensers are disclosed herein, including a bracket and a pouch. The pouch comprises a container portion, a flange portion surrounding the container portion, and a channel portion formed in the flange portion for providing fluid communication from an interior of the container portion through the flange portion. The bracket holds the flange portion of the pouch in order to form the liquid dispenser. 1. A liquid dispenser comprising a bracket and a pouch , whereinthe bracket comprises a first portion and a second portion, such that the first portion may be releasably connected to the second portion in a closed bracket position;the pouch comprises a container portion, a flange portion at least partially surrounding the container portion, and a channel portion formed in the flange portion for providing fluid communication from an interior of the container portion through the flange portion;wherein the first portion and the second portion of the bracket hold the flange portion of the pouch when in the closed bracket position in order to form the liquid dispenser.2. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the first portion and the second portion of the bracket are permanently connected to each other by a living hinge.3. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a releasable connection means for releasably connecting the first portion and the second portion of the bracket in the closed bracket position.4. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the bracket comprises a receptacle and the second portion of the bracket comprises a post claim 1 , such that the post snap-fits into the receptacle when the bracket is in the closed bracket position.5. The liquid dispenser of claim 4 , wherein the pouch further comprises an aperture to receive the post when the bracket is in the closed bracket position.6. The liquid dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the bracket comprises an outer edge lip element and the second ...

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Номер записи: 58
26-12-2013 дата публикации

GRIT AND FOAM DISPENSER

Номер: US20130341356A1
Автор: Buell Shelby J., Corney Richard E., Khamphilapanyo Touby, Richards Chin P.
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

One embodiment discloses a dispenser having a liquid container for holding a liquid, a liquid pump for moving the liquid from the liquid container to a first outlet, a grit container for holding grit, and an air pump for moving the grit from the container to a second outlet. The dispenser includes an actuator for actuating the liquid pump and the air pump. During operation, the liquid pump dispenses a liquid and the air pump causes air to flow through a first passageway into the grit container causing at least some grit to flow through a second passageway, out of the second outlet and into the liquid. 1. A dispenser comprising:a liquid container for holding a liquid;a liquid pump for moving the liquid from the first container to a first outlet;a grit container for holding grit;an air pump;a first passageway extending from the air pump to the grit container;a second passageway extending from the grit container to a second outlet; andan actuator for actuating the liquid pump and the air pump;wherein the air pump causes air to flow through the first passageway into the grit container and causes at least some grit to flow through the second passageway and out of the second outlet.2. The dispenser of further comprising a mixing chamber located downstream of the liquid pump and upstream of the first outlet claim 1 , wherein the mixing chamber receives a liquid from the liquid pump and air from an air source and mixes the liquid and air to form a mixture that is dispensed at the first outlet in the form of a foam.3. The dispenser of wherein the second outlet is directed toward the first outlet so that the grit contacts the foam when the grit and foam are dispensed.4. The dispenser of wherein the air source is a second air pump.5. The dispenser of wherein at least one of the first and second air pumps is attached to the container and remains attached to the container when at least one of the liquid and grit containers is removed from the dispenser.6. The dispenser of ...

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Номер записи: 59
26-12-2013 дата публикации

FOAM SOAP DISPENSER WITH STATIONARY DISPENSING TUBE

Номер: US20130341358A1
Автор: Ciavarella Nick E., Hayes David D.
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

Dispensers are provided including pumps for dispensing a foamed product out of an outlet provided in a dispensing tube. The foam is created from the mixing of a foamable liquid and air, with separate pumps being provided for each component. The dispensing tube is stationary, although the pumps themselves have parts that must move to dispense the foamed product. A single actuator operates both the liquid and air pumps. Additionally, in some embodiments, the air pump advances air before the liquid pump advances liquid. These pumps are particularly suited to the dispensing of a foamed skin care or skin sanitizing product. 1. An under counter mount dispenser comprising:a container for holding a foamable liquid;the container having a neck portion and an opening at the top of the neck portion;a pump housing having a mounting member for mounting the pump housing below a countertop and a connecting member for connecting to the container;a compressible air pump and a compressible liquid pump located above an upper liquid level of the container when the container is filled with the foamable liquid; andwherein the compressible liquid pump is configured to draw the foamable liquid up from the container;a stationary dispensing tube in communication with an outlet of the liquid pump and an outlet of the air pump;a mixing chamber configured to be located above the countertop in communication with the stationary dispensing tube;the stationary dispensing tube having a first passageway for providing passage of the foamable liquid to the mixing chamber, and a second passageway for providing passage of air to the mixing chamber;wherein the air and foam\sable liquid can be mixed in the mixing chamber to form a mixture;a foaming member located proximate the mixing chamber for receiving the mixture; andan outlet for dispensing the mixture in the form of a foam.2. The dispenser of wherein the stationary dispensing tube is a bilumen.3. The dispenser of wherein the stationary dispensing tube ...

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Номер записи: 60
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Hygiene compliance module

Номер: US20140015670A1
Автор: Jackson W. Wegelin, Matthew J. Archer
Принадлежит: Go-Jo Industries Inc

A hygiene compliance module is configured to be retrofit with a compatible dispenser to enable hygiene compliance monitoring functions. The hygiene compliance module is configured to be coupled to the dispenser via a communication interface to receive power, ground, and dispenser actuation signals therefrom. In addition, the hygiene compliance module is enabled to communicate with a wireless data tag that is worn by a user of the dispenser and with a remote hygiene compliance monitoring station.

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Номер записи: 61
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Iodine Liquid Soap, Dispenser and Method

Номер: US20140023728A1
Автор: David Ricketts, SR.
Принадлежит: Devtech Marketing Inc

A iodine liquid soap dispenser having a reservoir containing an iodine solution. The dispenser has a head communicating with the reservoir capable of delivering the solution to the exterior of the reservoir in the form of foam. The solution comprises water, iodine and iodide, and contains iodine in a range of concentration between 0.35% and 0.05% by weight of the solution. The solution may also contain one or more of the following: an anionic surfactant, Hydrogen Iodide, glycerine, and sodium hydroxide.

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Номер записи: 62
23-01-2014 дата публикации

LOW ALCOHOL ANTIMICROBIAL CLEANSING COMPOSITION

Номер: US20140024711A1
Автор: Hedbom Torsten, Snell Stefan
Принадлежит: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB

An antimicrobial cleansing composition including (a) 20 to less than 60 wt. % of at least one alcohol selected from ethanol and propanol; (b) 0.5 to 10 wt. % of a surfactant selected from sulfate salt surfactants and amphoteric surfactants. The composition shows effective cleansing and antimicrobial properties. Hence, using this composition, it will no longer be required to provide in hospitals two separate dispensers one for foam soap and one for antimicrobial alcohol-based composition. The antimicrobial cleansing composition can be used for making foam. Also, a dispenser contains the above antimicrobial cleansing composition. 1. An antimicrobial cleansing composition comprising(a) 20 to less than 60 wt. % of at least one alcohol selected from ethanol and propanol,(b) 0.5 to 10 wt. % of a surfactant selected from sulfate salt surfactants and amphoteric surfactants, andwater.2. The antimicrobial cleansing composition according to claim 1 , wherein surfactant (b) is a sulfate salt surfactant and comprises (i) an anionic molecule comprising a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 8 to 20 carbon atoms claim 1 , which is linked via an alkyleneoxy unit or polyalkyleneoxy unit with a sulfate group and (ii) as cationic counter-ion a protonated amine.3. The antimicrobial cleansing composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic counter-ion of the surfactant comprises propane substituted by one amino group and one hydroxyl group.4. The antimicrobial cleansing composition according to claim 1 , further comprising one or more components selected from secondary surfactants claim 1 , antibacterial agents claim 1 , antiviral agents claim 1 , antifungal agents claim 1 , thickening agents claim 1 , humectant agents claim 1 , film-forming agents claim 1 , skin care actives claim 1 , hydrophilic solvents claim 1 , pH-regulating substances and other auxiliary agents.5. The antimicrobial cleansing composition according to having a pH of 5 to 7.6. The antimicrobial cleansing ...

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Номер записи: 63
06-02-2014 дата публикации

FOAM DISPENSING PUMP WITH DECOMPRESSION FEATURE

Номер: US20140034679A1
Автор: Fitzpatrick Kevin, Vulcu Emil
Принадлежит:

A dispenser comprises a liquid piston and a gas piston coupled for movement. The pistons are mounted for movement relative to one another to define a mixing chamber therebetween. An actuator simultaneously moves the pistons in a first direction such that the air piston delivers air from an air chamber to the mixing chamber and the liquid piston delivers a liquid from a liquid chamber to the mixing chamber where the air and liquid are mixed in the mixing chamber to create a foam. Movement of one of the air piston and the liquid piston is stopped such that the pistons move relative to one another such that only air is delivered to the mixing chamber. The movement of the pistons in a second direction draws residual foam from a delivery tube and delivers the residual foam to the air chamber. 1. A dispenser comprising:a liquid piston and a gas piston coupled for movement;an actuator for moving the liquid piston and the air piston in a first direction such that the air piston delivers air from an air chamber to a mixing chamber and the liquid piston delivers a liquid from a liquid chamber to the mixing chamber where the air and liquid are mixed in the mixing chamber to create a foam;a delivery tube for dispensing the foam;wherein movement of the liquid piston and the gas piston in a second direction draws residual foam from the delivery tube and delivers the residual foam from the delivery tube to the air chamber.2. The dispenser of wherein the air chamber is in communication with a source of the liquid via a drain valve.3. The dispenser of wherein the drain valve opens when the liquid piston and the gas piston move in the first direction.4. The dispenser of wherein movement of the liquid piston and the gas piston in the second direction draws liquid from a container into the liquid chamber.5. The dispenser of wherein movement of the liquid piston and the gas piston in the second direction opens a valve between the container and the liquid chamber.6. The dispenser of ...

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Номер записи: 64
13-02-2014 дата публикации

SMART MULTI-SOAP DISPENSER

Номер: US20140042184A1
Автор: DANNENBERG Andreas
Принадлежит: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH

A water amount controlling device includes a control unit for controlling an amount of water to be supplied, and a washing agent receptacle including a detection unit , wherein the detecting unit is adapted for detecting and identifying e.g. a type, a consistency or an amount of washing agent dispensed from a washing agent reservoir to be received in the washing agent receptacle, and wherein the control unit is adapted for controlling an amount of water based on the detected and identified property of the quantity of washing agent. 1. A water amount controlling device , comprising:a control unit for controlling an amount of water to be supplied,a washing agent receptacle including a detection unit,wherein the detecting unit is adapted for detecting and identifying a property of a quantity of washing agent dispensed from a washing agent reservoir to be received in the washing agent receptacle; andwherein the control unit is adapted for controlling an amount of water based on the detected and identified property of the quantity of washing agent.2. The water amount controlling device according to claim 1 , further comprising a dispensing unit claim 1 , wherein the washing agent receptacle is adapted for receiving a washing agent container claim 1 , and wherein the dispensing unit is adapted for dispensing an amount of an washing agent out of a washing agent container upon user request.3. The water amount controlling device according to claim 1 , wherein the detection unit is adapted for detecting and identifying a consistency of a dispensed washing agent claim 1 , and wherein the control unit is adapted to control the amount of water based thereon.4. The water amount controlling device according to claim 1 , wherein the detection unit is adapted for detecting and identifying an amount of a dispensed washing agent claim 1 , and wherein the control unit is adapted to control the amount of water based thereon.5. The water amount controlling device according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 65
27-02-2014 дата публикации

OFF-AXIS INVERTED DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS

Номер: US20140054320A1
Автор: Harris Donald R., Rosenkranz Mark E.
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

Exemplary embodiments of inverted dispenser systems and refill units are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a dispenser housing and an actuating lever. A rack is engaged by the actuating lever. An actuator carriage is included that is movable back and forth in a linear motion. The rack is linked to the actuating carriage and the rack is movable back and forth in a linear motion. Movement of the rack toward the back of the dispenser causes the actuator carriage to move toward the front of the dispenser. 1. A dispenser comprising:a dispenser housing;an actuating lever;a rack engaged by the actuating lever;an actuator carriage movable back and forth in a linear motion;the rack linked to the actuating carriage;the rack movable back and forth in a linear motion; andwherein movement of the rack toward the back of the dispenser causes the actuator carriage to move toward the front of the dispenser.2. The dispenser of further comprising one or more gears linking the rack to the actuator carriage.3. The dispenser of further comprising a lost motion connector secured to the actuator carriage.4. The dispenser of wherein the actuating lever is configured to pivot about a hinge pin.5. The dispenser of further comprising a refill unit.6. The dispenser of wherein the refill unit contains a foam pump.7. The dispenser of further comprising a pump locking mechanism secured to a door of the dispenser.8. The dispenser of wherein the housing stops short of the top of the refill unit leaving at least a portion of the refill unit exposed.9. A dispenser system comprising:a refill unit having a container and a pump;a dispenser housing configured to receive a portion of the refill unit;the housing having a housing cross-sectional shape;the container having a container cross-sectional shape;wherein the housing cross-sectional shape has substantially the same shape as the container cross-sectional shape.10. The dispenser system of wherein the housing cross-sectional shape has ...

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Номер записи: 66
27-02-2014 дата публикации

OFF-AXIS INVERTED FOAM DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS

Номер: US20140054322A1
Автор: Ciavarella Nick E., Harris Donald R., McNulty John J., Quinlan Robert L., Tederous Cory J.
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

An exemplary embodiment of a dispensing system includes a dispenser housing and a replaceable refill unit. The replaceable refill unit has a container that has a neck portion and a horizontal foam pump. The pump has an inlet orientated along an inlet axis and an outlet orientated along an outlet axis. A fluid passage extends from the pump chamber to the outlet. The inlet axis is offset from the outlet axis and the outlet axis is located closer to the front of the dispenser. An actuator is also located within the housing. In addition, an air compressor and an air passage to direct air into the fluid passage to mix the air with the fluid are included. The actuator is configured to drive the horizontal pump toward the front of the dispenser to dispense a fluid in the form of a foam. 1. An foam dispensing system having inverted containers comprising:a dispenser housing;a replaceable refill unit inserted at least partially in the housing; the container having a neck portion at the bottom of the container;', the pump having an inlet orientated along an inlet axis;', 'the pump having a liquid pump chamber;', 'the pump having a stationary outlet orientated along an outlet axis;', 'the pump having a fluid passage extending from the pump chamber to the outlet;', 'wherein the inlet axis is offset from the outlet axis; and', 'the outlet axis is located closer to the front of the dispenser than the inlet axis;, 'a horizontal foam pump secured to the neck portion;'}], 'a container;'}, 'the replaceable refill unit having'}an actuator located within the housing; and 'wherein the actuator is configured to drive the horizontal pump toward the front of the dispenser to dispense a fluid.', 'the air compressor having an air passage to direct air into the fluid passage;'}, 'an air compressor;'}2. The foam dispensing system of wherein the container has a center axis and a center of the neck portion is positioned along the center axis.3. The foam dispensing system of wherein the outlet ...

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Номер записи: 67
27-02-2014 дата публикации

LIQUID DISPSENSER

Номер: US20140054329A1
Автор: Savage Mark
Принадлежит: FINGERTISER LIMITED

A liquid dispenser () having a chamber () configured to contain a liquid, the chamber () having a dispensing aperture (), a liquid dispensing member () comprising a dispensing shaft (A, B) disposed through the dispensing aperture (), and a releasable latching mechanism, wherein the liquid dispensing member () is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position in each of which the dispensing member () and the dispensing aperture () form a liquid-tight seal, the dispensing shaft (A, B) is disposed through the dispensing aperture () in both the retracted position and the extended position, the liquid dispensing member () is configured to dispense a portion of liquid onto a liquid transfer portion (B) of the dispensing shaft when the dispensing member () is extended towards the extended position and the liquid transfer portion is moved from inside the chamber () to outside the chamber (), and the latching mechanism is configured to bias the dispensing member () into the retracted position when the dispensing member () is extended by less than a first threshold extension, and is further configured to retain the dispensing member () in an extended position when the dispensing member () is extended by more than a second threshold extension 1. A liquid dispenser havinga chamber configured to contain a liquid, the chamber having a dispensing aperture,a liquid dispensing member comprising a dispensing shaft that has a liquid transfer portion for dispensing a portion of liquid from within the chamber, anda releasable latching mechanism, whereinthe liquid dispensing member is configured to move between a retracted position in which the liquid transfer portion is inside the chamber and an extended position in which the liquid transfer portion is outside the chamber,the dispensing shaft is disposed through the dispensing aperture in both the retracted position and the extended position,in the retracted position and in the extended position the dispensing ...

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Номер записи: 68
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Augmenting Cleaning Chemicals

Номер: US20140057003A1
Автор: Johnson Raymond C.
Принадлежит:

Device, system and method for electrochemical generation of a liquid soap by electrolyzing a surfactant in an aqueous carrier in a cathode compartment of an electrolytic cell and electrolyzing an antimicrobial agent in an aqueous carrier in an anode compartment of the electrolytic cell with the compartments separated by a semipermeable membrane. Portions of the electrolyzed surfactant solution and portions of the electrolyzed antimicrobial solution are withdrawn from the cathode compartment and the anode compartment and combined to form the liquid soap. Skin benefiting agents such as vitamins may be added to the liquid soap with the surfactant and/or antimicrobial agent. 1. A device for dispensing a liquid soap , the device comprising:a flow through electrolytic cell comprising an anode compartment containing an anode and a cathode compartment containing a cathode, said anode and cathode compartments separated by a semipermeable membrane;a first container for a surfactant in an aqueous carrier and a second container for an antimicrobial agent in an aqueous carrier, said first container flowably connected to the cathode compartment and said second container flowably connected to the anode compartment;a drain in the electrolytic cell for withdrawing at least a portion of an aqueous solution formed in the anode compartment and at least a portion of an aqueous solution formed in the cathode compartment after electrolysis, said aqueous solutions forming a liquid soap when brought together.2. The device of that is powered by power-over-ethernet (PoE) claim 1 , a battery or an AC current.3. The device of wherein the surfactant or the antimicrobial agent or both undergo ionization in the electrolytic cell.4. The device of wherein the surfactant or the antimicrobial agent or both undergo de-ionization in the electrolytic cell.5. The device of wherein the surfactant or the antimicrobial agent or both are molecularly broken apart in the electrolytic cell.6. The device of ...

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Номер записи: 69
06-03-2014 дата публикации

DISPENSER WITH TABLE CLAMP

Номер: US20140061230A1
Автор: Jonsson Mikael
Принадлежит: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB

A dispenser for disposable hygienic articles such as wipes or towels in stacks or rolls, or soap, includes a clamp suitable for securing the dispenser to a supporting structure such as the edge of a shelf or a table. The clamp includes a stationary clamping part for engaging one side of the supporting structure, a movable clamping part for engaging an opposite side of the supporting structure, and a device for urging the clamping parts towards each other so as to tighten the clamp about the supporting structure. The stationary and the movable clamping part each have a clamping face. Spacing between the clamping faces of the stationary clamping part and the movable clamping part is variable so as to adapt the clamp to supporting structures of different thicknesses. 1. A dispenser for disposable hygienic articles comprising a dispenser housing for accommodating the hygienic articles , and a clamp suitable for securing the dispenser to a supporting structure ,the clamp including a stationary clamping part that engages one side of the supporting structure, and a movable clamping part that engages an opposite side of the supporting structure,wherein the movable clamping part is urged towards the stationary clamping part so as to tighten the clamp about the supporting structure,wherein the stationary and the movable clamping part each have a clamping face,wherein spacing between the clamping faces of the stationary clamping part and the movable clamping part is variable so as to adapt the clamp to supporting structures of different thicknesses, andwherein either the stationary clamping part or the movable clamping part is formed integral with the dispenser housing.2. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the clamping faces are arranged in a spaced parallel relationship.3. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the spacing between the clamping faces of the stationary clamping part and the movable clamping part is variable in a direction which is essentially perpendicular to the ...

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Номер записи: 70
06-03-2014 дата публикации

HORIZONTAL PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND FOAM DISPENSERS

Номер: US20140061245A1
Автор: Ciavarella Nick E., McNulty John J., Quinlan Robert L., Tederous Cory
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

Disposable refill units, and pumps for disposable refill units for foam dispensers are disclosed herein. Exemplary embodiments include a container for holding a foamable liquid and a pump secured to the container. The pump includes a liquid chamber formed between a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. In addition, the pump includes a sleeve that is located at least partially within the liquid chamber. One or more liquid passages are defined at least in part by an area located between an exterior wall of the sleeve and a wall of the liquid chamber. The pump also includes a piston body having a head and a sealing member located at a first end of the piston. The sealing member forms a seal against the interior wall of the sleeve and the piston head moves within the sleeve to reduce and enlarge the volume of the liquid chamber. 1. A disposable refill unit for a foam dispenser comprising:a container for holding a foamable liquid;a pump secured to the container;a liquid chamber formed between a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve;a sleeve located at least partially within the liquid chamber;a liquid passage defined at least in part by an area located between an exterior wall of the sleeve and a wall of the liquid chamber;a piston body having a head and a sealing member located at a first end;wherein the piston head moves within the sleeve and the sealing member forms a seal with an interior wall of the sleeve.2. The disposable refill unit of wherein a first vertical axis passing through the center of the liquid inlet valve is offset from a second vertical axis passing through the center of the liquid outlet valve.3. The disposable refill unit of wherein the liquid outlet valve is located closer to the front of the dispenser than the liquid inlet valve.4. The disposable refill unit of wherein the piston body comprises a second head and second sealing member claim 1 , wherein the second sealing member seals against an air cylinder and wherein movement of ...

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Номер записи: 71
06-03-2014 дата публикации

HORIZONTAL PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND FOAM DISPENSERS

Номер: US20140061246A1
Автор: Ciavarella Nick E., McNulty John J., Quinlan Robert L., Tederous Cory J.
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

Disposable refill units, and pumps for disposable refill units for foam dispensers are disclosed herein. Exemplary embodiments include a container for holding a foamable liquid and a pump secured to the container. The pump includes a liquid chamber formed between a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. In addition, the pump includes a sleeve that is located at least partially within the liquid chamber. One or more liquid passages are defined at least in part by an area located between an exterior wall of the sleeve and a wall of the liquid chamber. The pump also includes a piston body having a head and a sealing member located at a first end of the piston. The sealing member forms a seal against the interior wall of the sleeve and the piston head moves within the sleeve to reduce and enlarge the volume of the liquid chamber. 1. A refill unit comprising:a container for holding a foamable liquid;a pump housing connected to the container;the pump housing including a cavity, a liquid inlet passage and a liquid outlet passage;the liquid inlet passage placing the container in fluid communication with the cavity;the liquid outlet passage placing the cavity in fluid communication with a mixing chamber;a liquid outlet valve located downstream of the liquid outlet passage and upstream of the mixing chamber;a liquid inlet valve located between the container and the cavity;a cylindrical sleeve located at least partially within the cavity;a liquid piston reciprocally movable within the cylindrical sleeve;the cylindrical sleeve forming at least a portion of a liquid pump chamber;an air compressor;an air passageway placing the air compressor in fluid communication with the mixing chamber; andan outlet nozzle in fluid communication with the mixing chamber for dispensing a mixture of foamable liquid and air.2. The refill unit of wherein the liquid inlet valve is a flexible membrane located at least partially within the cavity claim 1 , the flexible membrane having one or ...

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Номер записи: 72
13-03-2014 дата публикации

ADAPTATION DEVICE FOR PRODUCTION OF FOAM

Номер: US20140069959A1
Автор: Poizot Francis
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to an adaptation device arranged to transform a pump not specific to the production of foam into a foam pump. The device comprises a supply conduit extending from the inlet of the pump as far as an elbow below the level of foaming liquid and rising above the level of the liquid to terminate in air added to the structure of a pump for fluids. The supply conduit comprises a suction hole enabling suction of liquid when air circulates before the hole. A filtering grate is added to a discharge conduit and connected to the pumping outlet. The foaming liquid comprises, in part, water to produce foam without additional water. 1a tank for containing fluid,a pump configured to suction fluid via a pumping inlet and expelling fluid via a pumping outlet,a discharge conduit connected to the pumping outlet,a supply conduit having a first end connected to the pumping inlet and a second end terminating in air, part of the supply conduit positioned such that the pump is operable if a level of the foaming liquid in the tank is above the part of the supply conduit, the supply conduit and both its first and second ends connected and arranged in the tank so the fluid in the tank does not flow into the interior of the supply conduit, except for fluid flowing through (a) the second end and (b) at least one suction hole formed in a wall of the supply conduit positioned such that the pump is operable if the level of the foaming liquid is above the suction hole, the area(s) of the suction hole being such that liquid having a speed less than a predetermined speed is able to flow through the hole, except while air is circulating in the supply conduit at a speed greater than the predetermined speed, anda filtering net screen obstructing the discharge conduit.. A device for producing foam, the device comprising: The present application is based on, and claims priority from, French Application Number 05 07949, filed Jul. 26, 2005, the disclosure of which is hereby ...

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Номер записи: 73
13-03-2014 дата публикации

FOAM OR MOUSSE-PRODUCING DEVICE

Номер: US20140069960A1
Автор: Poizot Francis, Sannier Gerard
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a device for the production of foam by emulsion of a liquid substance () placed in a reservoir () consisting of a deformable resilient sealed container () and an end piece (), wherein the device is hand-held and produces foam when a manual pressure is exerted to deform the container (). 1. A device for the production of foam , comprising:a resiliently deformable container to contain in use a foamable liquid, with air in the container above the foamable liquid;an end piece sealingly fixed to the container and defining a dispensing orifice and one or more air intake orifices, the end piece and container defining a reservoir;one or more foam-forming elements, structure defining a variable flow rate passage, and a magazine communicating with said passage, the interior of the reservoir communicating with the dispensing orifice through said magazine, said passage and said one or more foam-forming elements;the magazine having an upper part connecting to the variable flow rate passage, a first orifice part-way up the magazine and a second orifice at the bottom of the magazine;the first orifice serving for the passage of air from the reservoir interior into the magazine when the container is deformed by pressure and for discharge of liquid from the magazine back into the container when a level of the liquid in the magazine exceeds the level of the first orifice; andthe second orifice communicating with a dip tube extending down into the container to admit liquid into the magazine from the container via a non-return valve.2. The device according to wherein said variable flow rate passage comprises a needle movable in a sleeve between a seat and a stop claim 1 , whereby the needle is raised from the seat when the container is deformed to pressurise its interior and drive a mixture of liquid and air through the passage from the magazine.3. The device according to wherein the variable flow rate passage is divergent with respect to the direction of ...

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Номер записи: 74
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Dispenser For A Foaming Liquid Composition With Improved Foam Recovery Feature

Номер: US20140076924A1
Автор: Liang ZhiHao, Zhou XianZhi
Принадлежит: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited

Disclosed is a foaming pump mechanism for dispensing a foamable or foaming liquid composition, as well as dispensers for delivery of a foaming or foamable liquid composition therefrom which is operable by a non-contact interaction with the user. The foaming pump mechanism includes an improved foam recovery means. 1. A foaming pump mechanism for dispensing a foamable or foaming liquid composition comprising:a liquid cylinder in fluid communication with a supply of a foaming or foamable liquid composition and in fluid communication with a dispensing nozzle, the liquid cylinder further including a bore and a liquid cylinder piston movable with the bore;an air cylinder in fluid communication with the dispensing nozzle, the air cylinder further including a bore and an air cylinder piston movable within the bore; anda foam recovery cylinder in fluid communication with the dispensing nozzle, the foam recovery cylinder further including a bore and a foam recovery piston within the bore;wherein the dispensing nozzle having a body which includes an a liquid inlet port in fluid communication with the liquid cylinder, an air inlet port in fluid communication with the air cylinder, at least one screen within the body of the dispensing nozzle, and downstream of the at least one mesh a foam recovery port within a foam recovery zone prior to a nozzle outlet.2. The foaming pump mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein:the volumetric ratios of the volumes of the liquid cylinder, the air cylinder and the foam recovery cylinder between the base and peak of their respective stroke cycles is between 1:8-12:0.8-1.2.3. The foaming pump mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein:the volumetric ratios of the volumes of the liquid cylinder, the air cylinder and the foam recovery cylinder between the base and peak of their respective stroke cycles is between 1:9-11:0.9-1.1.4. The foaming pump mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein:the volumetric ratios of the volumes of the liquid cylinder, ...

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Номер записи: 75
20-03-2014 дата публикации

PUMP SAFETY DEVICE FOR VARIOUS CONTAINERS

Номер: US20140076935A1
Автор: Kim Young Joon
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a pump safety device for various containers which makes it possible to freely adjust a discharge amount of contents from a container and to securely fix a pump in such as way to install an adjusting member and a safety pin at a pump for various containers which are used to contain cosmetics, shampoo and kitchen rinses. The pump safety device for various containers comprises a female screw part which is provided at an inner side of the cap; and an adjusting member which is engaged to the female screw part of the cap and is installed at the top of the cap and is capable of adjusting upward or downward. 1. A pump safety device for various containers , comprising:a pumping means which is engaged to the top of a container containing contents and sucks contents, the pumping means being provided in various types and being formed of a press button and a discharge tube which integrally projects from one side of the press button and discharge contents to the outside, which are provided at the top, a cylinder part installed at an outer side of a support tubular member engaged to the bottom of the press button, and a cap and a lid which are installed at the top of the cylinder part, the lid being engaged to the top of the container containing contents;a female screw part which is provided at an inner side of the cap; andan adjusting member which is engaged to the female screw part of the cap and is installed at the top of the cap and is capable of adjusting upward or downward.2. A pump safety device for various containers according to claim 1 , wherein the adjusting member comprises a male screw part which is formed at an outer side of the bottom for an engagement with the female screw part of the cap; and a tooth-shaped adjusting part which is formed at the top and is manually rotatable.3. A pump safety device for various containers according to claim 1 , wherein when in not use claim 1 , the adjusting member is disengaged from the cap and is moved upward for the ...

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Номер записи: 76
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Dispenser And Refill Unit

Номер: US20140084021A1
Автор: Padain Christopher Leonard, VAN DIEPEN Jacobus Simon Petrus, Xianzhi Zhou, You Dong Xiao
Принадлежит: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited

A dispenser including a base unit with an actuation mechanism for dispensing liquid and a refill unit insertible into the base unit in an inverted configuration with its outlet lowermost for the supply of liquid to the base unit. The refill unit includes an annular wall projecting into the refill unit and defining an outlet from the refill unit, the annular wall being closable at its innermost end by a valve element biased onto the annular wall. The base unit includes a hollow spigot and an annular seal surrounding and spaced from the top of the spigot whereby insertion of the refill unit into the base unit causes the spigot to enter the annular wall and to lift the valve element from the annular wall to define a flow path from the refill unit, and the annular seal to seal between the spigot and the annular wall. 1. A dispenser and refill unit comprising:a base unit with an actuation mechanism for dispensing liquid; anda refill unit insertible into the base unit in an inverted configuration with its outlet lowermost for the supply of liquid to the base unit; a pump selectively operable to pump a metered dose of liquid along a dispensing tube and out of a dispensing head;', 'a proximity sensor in the form of a capacitive sensor; and', 'control circuitry to react to a signal from the proximity sensor to activate the pump;, 'the activation mechanism comprisingthe refill unit comprising an annular wall projecting into the refill unit and defining an outlet from the refill unit, the annular wall being closable at its innermost end by a valve element biased onto the annular wall; andthe base unit comprising a hollow spigot and an annular seal surrounding and spaced from the top of the spigot whereby insertion of the refill unit into the base unit causes the spigot to enter the annular wall and to lift the valve element from the annular wall to define a flow path from the refill unit, through one or both of at least one cut-out portion formed in the top of the spigot and ...

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Номер записи: 77
06-01-2022 дата публикации

DISPENSER UNIT FOR LIQUID PRODUCTS

Номер: US20220000320A1
Автор: MARINELLI Umberto Maria
Принадлежит:

A dispenser unit has a bottle suitable for containing a liquid product, a dispenser and a fixing system with a first plate suitable for being fixed to a wall, a second plate suitable for being fixed to the bottle in a recessed seat of the bottle and coupled with the first plate, and a key suitable for uncoupling the first plate from the second plate. 1. Dispenser unit comprising:a bottle suitable for containing a liquid product, said bottle having a recessed seat that is open on the bottom and extends in longitudinal direction;a dispenser applied on the bottle to dispense the liquid product; anda fixing system suitable for fixing the bottle to a wall;{'b': '3', 'wherein said fixing system () comprisesa first plate suitable for being fixed to the walls;a second plate suitable for being fixed to the bottle in the recessed seat of the bottle and coupled with the first plate; anda key suitable for uncoupling the first plate from the second plate.2. The dispenser unit of claim 1 , further comprising a blocking device applied to the second plate for fixing the second plate to the bottle.3. The dispenser unit of claim 1 , wherein said bottle comprises at least one blind hole obtained in the recessed seat that extends radially towards the interior of the bottle and said second plate comprises at least one fixing pin suitable for engaging in the blind hole of the bottle.4. The dispenser unit of claim 3 , wherein the fixing pin of the second plate has a cylindrical or truncated-conical shape with a through hole and a plurality of notches that define a plurality of flexible ends provided with a retention tooth that projects outwards.5. The dispenser unit of claim 4 , wherein the blocking device comprises a plate and at least one pin that protrudes frontally from the plate in order to be engaged in the hole of the fixing pin of the second plate claim 4 , in such a way to diverge the flexible tabs of the fixing pin of the second plate that are held inside the blind hole of the ...

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Номер записи: 78
03-01-2019 дата публикации

POINT-OF-CARE HYGIENE COMPLIANCE MODULE

Номер: US20190000279A1
Автор: Archer Matthew J., WEGELIN JACKSON W.
Принадлежит:

A point-of-care hygiene compliance module includes a housing that is adapted to be attached to a dispensing container that dispenses material through a dispensing nozzle when actuated. The housing includes a pivoting actuation arm that is configured so as to be placed in operative contact with the dispensing nozzle. Thus, when the actuation arm is actuated, material is dispensed from the dispensing container, and a switch in operative contact with the actuation arm is actuated. The triggering of the switch updates a count value that is maintained by a controller, which may then be displayed or acquired by a remote computer to assess the amount of usage of the dispensing container. 1. A hygiene compliance module for a dispensing container that dispenses material through a dispensing nozzle when actuated , the hygiene compliance module comprising:a housing that is adapted to be attached to the dispensing container;an actuation arm attached to the housing, the actuation arm adapted to operatively contact the dispensing nozzle;a switch attached to the housing, the switch in operative contact with the actuation arm, such that the switch is actuated when the actuation arm is actuated; anda controller coupled with the switch, wherein when the actuation arm is actuated, the actuation arm actuates the dispensing nozzle of the dispensing container to dispense material therefrom and actuates the switch to update a count value maintained by the controller.2. The hygiene compliance module of claim 1 , wherein the housing is adapted to be attached to the dispensing container claim 1 , such that the dispensing container supports an entire weight of the housing.3. The hygiene compliance module of claim 1 , wherein:the actuation arm comprises a first guide and a second guide, andthe first guide is spaced apart from the second guide so as to receive the dispensing nozzle of the dispensing container therebetween.4. The hygiene compliance module of claim 1 , wherein the housing ...

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Номер записи: 79
02-01-2020 дата публикации

DISPENSER

Номер: US20200000291A1
Автор: Krishnan Srinivasan, LO James Chi Wai, Pan Yong
Принадлежит: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER

A connecting system comprising a hollow transfer tube having at least two openings and one or more walls defining an aperture sealed at one end with a polymeric seal, the aperture being large enough to accommodate the transfer tube. The invention is also directed to a refill cartridge and to a dispenser. The dispenser includes a housing having an opening suitable for accommodating the refill cartridge. The housing includes at least one of i) one or more walls defining an aperture sealed at one end with a polymeric seal, the aperture being large enough to accommodate a transfer tube, the opening being in fluid communication with a conduit within the housing or ii) a hollow transfer tube, having at least two openings, extending from the housing, one opening being in communication with a conduit in the housing and the second opening in fluid communication with the exterior of the dispenser housing. The dispenser may include a u-shaped vent tube and a double valve liquid pump. 11110141217. A dispenser () comprising a dispenser housing () having an opening suitable for accommodating a refill cartridge and having a dispensing aperture () , a refill cartridge () in the refill cartridge opening () , the refill cartridge comprising a container for containing a fluid , the improvement wherein the dispenser includes:{'b': 20', '22', '14, 'a) hollow transfer tubes () () each having at least two openings extending from the dispenser housing and terminating in a sharp point at a second end, one of said transfer tube openings being in communication with a conduit in the housing leading directly or indirectly to the dispensing aperture () and'}{'b': 36', '38', '20', '12', '20', '22', '18', '10', '140', '150', '18, 'b) the cartridge including cylindrical (), () walls defining apertures sealed at one end with a polymeric seal, one cartridge aperture being large enough to accommodate the transfer tube (), the cartridge aperture receiving the transfer tube, one cartridge aperture being ...

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Номер записи: 80
02-01-2020 дата публикации

VENTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200000292A1
Автор: Krishnan Srinivasan, PIERRE Brennal Atiba Diallo
Принадлежит: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER

A connecting system comprising a hollow transfer tube having at least two openings and one or more walls defining an aperture sealed at one end with a polymeric seal, the aperture being large enough to accommodate the transfer tube. The invention is also directed to a refill cartridge and to a dispenser. The dispenser includes a housing having an opening suitable for accommodating the refill cartridge. The housing includes at least one of i) one or more walls defining an aperture sealed at one end with a polymeric seal, the aperture being large enough to accommodate a transfer tube, the opening being in fluid communication with a conduit within the housing or ii) a hollow transfer tube, having at least two openings, extending from the housing, one opening being in communication with a conduit in the housing and the second opening in fluid communication with the exterior of the dispenser housing. The dispenser may include a u-shaped vent tube and a double valve liquid pump. 1. (canceled)2. The dispenser according to wherein said reservoir is removable.3. A dispenser comprising a housing claim 3 , the housing comprising a reservoir suitable to contain fluid claim 3 , a vent opening in the housing in fluid communication with the interior of the reservoir adapted to permit venting of air into and out of the reservoir wherein the reservoir has a bottom end and a top end claim 3 , and the reservoir has a height extending from the bottom end to the top end claim 3 , the dispenser vent opening being in fluid communication with the interior of the reservoir through a conduit having a first end and a second end claim 3 , the first end being in fluid communication directly or indirectly with the vent opening and the conduit extending to its second end in the upper third of the height of the reservoir and having an air permeable opening into the interior of the reservoir at the second end claim 3 , the dispenser further comprising a foam generator comprising i) a foam generator ...

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Номер записи: 81
07-01-2021 дата публикации

LIQUID PUMP MECHANISM FOR SOAP DISPENSER

Номер: US20210000304A1
Автор: HUANG SHI-FA, LIN GAO-SHAN, WU ALEX, WU GUO-ZHONG, WU James, YANG CE-WEN
Принадлежит: Purity (Xiamen) Sanitary Ware Co., Ltd.

A liquid pump mechanism for a soap dispenser includes a pump body, and an outlet tube, an upper wave-shaped pad, a piston, a spring, an annular internal sleeve, and a lower wave-shaped pad which are sequentially disposed inside the pump body from top down. A dividing member formed in the pump body divides an inner cavity of the pump body into a main chamber and an inlet chamber. An outlet passage is formed in the outlet tube. The outlet tube and the main chamber are movably sealed and engaged. The piston divides the main chamber into a compatible chamber and a liquid soap chamber. An outlet hole communicating the outlet passage and the liquid soap chamber is disposed on the piston. An inlet hole communicating the liquid soap chamber and the inlet chamber is disposed on the dividing member. The upper wave-shaped pad is disposed between the outlet tube and the piston and movably closes the outlet hole. The lower wave-shaped pad is disposed between the annular internal sleeve and the dividing member and movably closes the inlet hole. 1. A liquid pump mechanism for a soap dispenser , which is characterized in that:the liquid pump mechanism comprises an outlet tube, an upper wave-shaped pad, a piston, a spring, an annular internal sleeve, a lower wave-shaped pad, and a pump body;the pump body has a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein a dividing member is formed inside the pump body and divides an inner cavity of the pump body into a main chamber and an inlet chamber;the outlet tube, the upper wave-shaped pad, the piston, the spring, the annular internal sleeve, and the lower wave-shaped pad are sequentially disposed inside the main chamber from top down along an axial direction of the pump body, wherein the outlet tube, the upper wave-shaped pad, and the piston is movable in the main chamber along the axial direction of the pump body;an outlet passage is formed in the outlet tube; the outlet tube is movably sealed the main chamber; the piston divides the main ...

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Номер записи: 82
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DISPENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210000305A1
Автор: JR. Frederick J., Williams
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Methods, systems and apparatus for managing the servicing of dispensers including a system having a plurality of dispensers each configured to be located in a same washroom and dispense a respective consumable hygiene product; and a controller configured to be located in the washroom, remote to the plurality of dispensers and have a service mode and an operation mode different than the service mode, wherein, when in the service mode, the controller is configured cause an audible or visual indication of a servicing need of at least one of the plurality of dispensers, and wherein the servicing need is one of the at least one of the plurality of dispensers having: low or no consumable hygiene product remaining, an electrical or mechanical malfunction, and a low battery condition. 1. A dispensing system comprising:a plurality of dispensers each configured to be located in a same washroom and dispense a respective consumable hygiene product; anda controller configured to be located in the washroom, remote to the plurality of dispensers and have a service mode and an operation mode different than the service mode, wherein, when in the service mode, the controller is configured cause an audible or visual indication of a servicing need of at least one of the plurality of dispensers, and wherein the servicing need is one of the at least one of the plurality of dispensers having:low or no consumable hygiene product remaining,an electrical or mechanical malfunction, anda low battery condition.2. The dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of dispensers comprises at least one of a bath tissue dispenser claim 1 , a paper towel dispenser claim 1 , a soap dispenser claim 1 , an air freshener dispenser claim 1 , and a sanitizer dispenser.3. The dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to enter the service mode in response to a verbal command.4. The dispensing system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to enter the service mode ...

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Номер записи: 83
07-01-2021 дата публикации

All Plastic Hand Foam Pump

Номер: US20210000306A1
Автор: Arminak Armin
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A hand foam pump fabricated entirely from plastic components for dispensing foamable liquids, is provided. The hand foam pump includes an actuator, a closure, a housing, cylinder bores for an air piston and a liquid piston within the housing and an air piston and a liquid piston fixed to a stem, wherein the air and liquid pistons are reciprocally mounted within the cylinder bores, and check valves, among other components. An elastic, dome shaped, plastic return spring is utilized to return the actuator to its rest position after actuation. The plastic return spring is positioned over the closure and below the actuator. The all plastic hand foam pump is suitable for dispensing foamable liquids from a dispenser bottle. Used pumps do not require disassembly to be recycled. 1. A hand operated dispensing pump for dispensing a fluid from a container , comprising:an actuator, a stem, an air piston, a liquid piston, a diaphragm, a pump body, a check valve, and a return spring;wherein the actuator has a flow passage in fluid communication with a flow passage of the stem;wherein the stem has an upper end and a lower end, wherein at least one fluid inlet port is disposed in the lower end;wherein the air piston is fixed to the upper end of the stem;wherein the liquid piston is slidably coupled to the lower end of the stem and is configured to slidably open and close the at least one fluid inlet port such that upon a downstroke of the actuator, the at least one fluid inlet port is opened and upon an upstroke of the actuator, the at least one fluid inlet port is closed;wherein the pump body has an air cylinder and a liquid cylinder wherein the air piston and the liquid piston reciprocate within the air cylinder and liquid cylinder, respectively;wherein the at least one fluid inlet of the stem is in fluid communication with the liquid cylinder;wherein the check valve is disposed below the liquid cylinder and is in fluid communication with the liquid cylinder and the fluid to be ...

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Номер записи: 84
06-01-2022 дата публикации

NON-CONTACT FLUID DISPENSER

Номер: US20220001045A1
Автор: Al-Jazaeri Ayman H.
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A wearable non-contact fluid dispenser is provided. An arm band fastened to a user's arm having receptacle configured to hold a compressible pouch, the pouch retaining a volume of sanitation fluid. A flexible elastic tube extends from the pouch to an outlet positioned approximately to the user's palm. A hands-free valve may release sanitation fluid from the pouch to the user's palm enabling the user to sanitize their hands. The flow rate of the sanitation fluid may be controlled by the user. 1. A non-contact fluid dispenser comprising:a compressible container configured to hold a volume of fluid;a conduit having a first end and a second end, the first end in fluid communication with the volume of fluid, wherein the second end is in fluid communication with an outlet;a valve configured to release fluid from the volume of fluid through the conduit, wherein the valve is operable without the use of a hand of a user; and,wherein the non-contact fluid dispenser is configured to be fastened to the user.2. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the volume of fluid is sanitation liquid configured to be dispensed into a hand of the user.3. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the compressible container is a disposable pouch.4. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the compressible container is configured to be removably housed in an inner volume of a receptacle.5. The dispenser of claim 4 , wherein the receptacle is attached to an arm strap configured to be fastened around an arm of the user.6. The dispenser of claim 5 , wherein the valve is removably fastened to an outer surface of the receptacle or the arm strap and the valve is configured to slide along the conduit in both a proximal and distal direction.7. The dispenser of claim 4 , wherein the compressible container is configured to compress via a pressure applied to the receptacle.8. The dispenser of claim 7 , wherein the pressure applied is via tension wires adjustable via a pressure adjustment knob.9. The dispenser of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 85
07-01-2021 дата публикации

FOAM DISCHARGER

Номер: US20210001358A1
Автор: Aoyama Ryohei, OGURI Shinji, SAKAYORI Naoko, Yashima Noboru
Принадлежит: KAO CORPORATION

A foam discharger includes a foamer mechanism (), the foamer mechanism () includes: a liquid flow path () through which liquid supplied from a liquid supply unit to a mixing part () passes; and a gas flow path () through which a gas supplied from a gas supply unit to the mixing part () passes, the liquid flow path () includes an adjacent liquid flow path () having a liquid inlet () open to the mixing part (), the gas flow path () includes a plurality of adjacent gas flow paths () each having a gas inlet () open to the mixing part (), and the liquid inlet () is arranged at a position corresponding to a merging part () of gases supplied from the plurality of adjacent gas flow paths () to the mixing part () via the gas inlet (). 1. A foam discharger comprising:a foamer mechanism that generates foam from liquid;a liquid supply unit that supplies liquid to the foamer mechanism;a gas supply unit that supplies a gas to the foamer mechanism;a discharge port that discharges the foam generated by the foamer mechanism; anda foam flow path through which the foam from the foamer mechanism toward the discharge port passes, whereinthe foamer mechanism includes:a mixing part where the liquid supplied from the liquid supply unit and the gas supplied from the gas supply unit meet;a liquid flow path through which the liquid supplied from the liquid supply unit to the mixing part passes; anda gas flow path through which the gas supplied from the gas supply unit to the mixing part passes,the foam flow path includes an adjacent foam flow path being adjacent on a downstream side of the mixing part,the liquid flow path includes an adjacent liquid flow path being adjacent on an upstream side of the mixing part and having a liquid inlet that is open to the mixing part,the gas flow path includes a plurality of adjacent gas flow paths being adjacent on an upstream side of the mixing part and each having a gas inlet that is open to the mixing part, andthe liquid inlet is arranged at a position ...

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Номер записи: 86
04-01-2018 дата публикации

FAUCET STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME

Номер: US20180002905A1
Автор: LIU Shen-Chen
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A faucet structure and method for assembling same is disclosed. The structure includes an outer tube, flow guiding part and cap. The outer tube is provided with an assembling gap. The flow guiding part is provided within the outer tube, and with half shells. The first half shell is provided with supplying manifold passage(s) corresponded to the assembling gap, and a first assembling ramp facing the second half shell. The second half shell is provided with a second assembling ramp facing the first half shell and inclined oppositely to the first assembling ramp, and a first threaded connection portion facing one end opening of outer tube. The cap is in correspondence with the end opening, and provided with a second threaded connection portion corresponded to the first threaded connection portion. These threaded connection portions are engaged by threaded connection, while those half shells are pressed against a tube wall. 1. A faucet structure , comprising:an outer tube, integrally formed such that there is provided with a tube wall, a hollow passage formed by said tube wall, two end openings located at two opposite sides of said hollow passage, respectively, and an assembling gap passing through said tube wall and communicated with said hollow passage;a flow guiding part, provided within said hollow passage and provided with a first half shell and a second half shell assembled together, said first half shell being provided with at least one supplying manifold passage provided to correspond to said assembling gap and communicated with said hollow passage, and a first assembling ramp facing said second half shell, said second half shell being provided with a second assembling ramp facing said first half shell and inclined oppositely to said first assembling ramp, such that said second half shell is combined with said first half shell in an assembling direction, and a first threaded connection portion provided as facing one of said end openings of said outer tube at ...

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Номер записи: 87
13-01-2022 дата публикации

MOBILE DISPENSING STATION AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

Номер: US20220007896A1
Автор: Maloney Michael, Zollers Timothy Edward
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Disclosed herein are a mobile dispensing device and station for dispensing a sanitizing agent. In one aspect, a mobile dispending station can include a container base configured to releasably secure a container, the container base comprising a base housing and a securing mechanism for releasably securing the container in the housing; and a dispenser column comprising: a dispenser system including a dispenser head and switch or pedal, the dispenser system in fluid communication with the container and configured to selectively dispense a predetermined volume of the sanitizing agent from within the container and through the dispenser head, the switch or pedal configured to selectively dispense the sanitizing agent upon activation or actuation, and a column housing for containing the dispenser system. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the disclosed devices and stations. 1. A mobile dispensing device for dispensing a sanitizing agent , the device comprising:a. a container base configured to releasably secure a container, the container base comprising a base housing and a securing mechanism for releasably securing the container in the base housing; andb. a dispenser column comprising: a dispenser system including a dispenser head and switch, the dispenser system in fluid communication with the container and configured to selectively dispense a predetermined volume of the sanitizing agent from within the container and through the dispenser head, the switch configured to selectively dispense the sanitizing agent upon activation or actuation, and a column housing for containing the dispenser system.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a removable container configured to hold a sanitizing agent.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the base housing comprises a base pan claim 2 , a base wrap claim 2 , a front base pan portion claim 2 , and a base cover or top.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the securing mechanism comprises a plurality of rotating arms.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 88
13-01-2022 дата публикации

DISPENSING UNIT

Номер: US20220007897A1
Автор: ROSSI Luigi
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A dispensing unit has a wall-mountable support device and a dispenser. The support device has a mounting body having a foot from which an engagement projection protrudes, a covering body having a gripping portion with a collar engageable with the dispenser, and security means suitable for forming a snap-engagement between the covering body and the mounting body. The engagement projection has a predefined configuration for univocally coupling with a bottom of a bottle of the dispenser. 1. A support device mountable to a wall to support a dispenser comprising a bottle and a dispensing head coupled in an engagement region , the support device comprising:a mounting body comprising a mounting plate, configured to be mounted to the wall, and a foot projecting from the mounting plate, wherein the foot comprises an upper surface and an engagement projection protruding from the upper surface;a covering body comprising a cover, configured to at least partially cover the mounting plate, and a gripping portion, projecting from the cover and comprising a gripping collar engageable with the dispenser, wherein the covering body is slidably coupable to the mounting body, wherein a compartment for accommodating the bottle is defined between the foot and the gripping collar; andsecurity means configured to obtain a snap engagement between the covering body and the mounting body, said security means being releasable and comprising an opening obtained through the covering body, configured to insert a key for releasing the security means;wherein the engagement projection has a predefined configuration for univocally coupling with a bottom of the bottle of the dispenser; andwherein said compartment of the support device is free of panels, so as to leave the bottle visible.2. The support device of claim 1 , wherein said security means comprise a flexible fork of the mounting plate and a hooking element of the cover.3. The support device of claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 89
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Commodity Dispenser System With Inventory Monitor And Use-Based Replenishment Features

Номер: US20220007898A1
Автор: Affan Elif, Bull Nicholas Robert, Granja Mark A., Kaye Glenn William, Sterling Daniel Peter
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A commodity dispenser system includes a terminal dispenser device with a container configured to contain a commodity. The terminal dispenser device includes a user-controlled dispenser for selectively dispensing the commodity from the container. The terminal dispenser device includes a sensor and a communication device, and the sensor is configured to detect an inventory condition of the commodity within the container. The system further includes a server configured to communicate with the communication device of the terminal dispenser device, receive a communication corresponding to the inventory condition detected, and initiate an order for a replenishing shipment of the commodity to the dispenser device based, at least partly, on the communication corresponding to the inventory condition detected. 1. A dispenser device for dispensing a commodity comprising:a container configured to contain a commodity;a user-controlled dispenser configured for selectively dispensing the commodity from the container; anda sensor configured to detect an inventory condition of the commodity within the container; anda communication device configured to provide a communication corresponding to the detected inventory condition to a remote server to initiate an order for a replenishing shipment of the commodity to the dispenser device.2. The dispenser device of claim 1 , further comprising a support structure that supports the container;wherein the container is removably supported by the support structure.3. The dispenser device of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is attached to the support structure.4. The dispenser device of claim 1 , wherein the dispenser includes a gravity-feed portion for selectively dispensing the commodity from the container.5. The dispenser device of claim 1 , further comprising a pump configured to pump the commodity from the dispenser for selectively dispensing the commodity from the container.6. The dispenser device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a ...

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Номер записи: 90
20-01-2022 дата публикации

HAND SANITIZING COMPLIANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20220015584A1
Автор: Khan Beatriz
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An electronic dispensing system for promoting effective use of a hand cleanser includes a dispensing device and a remote software. The dispensing device senses and records human activity over periods of time before and after dispensing an amount of cleanser, prompts human participation, and reports performance for remote display. One or more sensors detect human presence within a perimeter around the dispensing device and within an immediate area nearer the device. A trigger sensor detects the presence of a hand below a dispensing mechanism, and an electronic controller dispenses an amount of cleanser and starts a timer and an alert system that issues prompts, including a timer display, light, other visual display, speaker, or vibrating alert. An ID reader may read user identification codes. Settings and performance may be paired with a specific user. Sensors of multiple dispensing devices may work together as an array for more accurate sensing. 1. An electronic dispensing system for promoting effective use of a hand cleanser , the dispensing system comprising: (i) an electronic controller having at least one timing function;', '(ii) a control interface in communication with the electronic controller;', '(iii) a housing having a reservoir configured to hold a cleanser and a dispensing mechanism having an outlet that dispenses the cleanser from the reservoir and out of the housing;', '(iv) a first sensor that detects entrance of a human within a perimeter around the dispensing device and communicates this entrance to the electronic controller;', '(v) a trigger sensor that detects the presence of an object in close proximity below the outlet and communicates this presence to the electronic controller, wherein the electronic controller activates the dispensing mechanism to dispense an amount of cleanser and starts a cleansing timer; and', '(vi) an alert system comprising a timer display, light, other visual display, speaker, vibrating alert, or a combination thereof ...

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Номер записи: 91
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Fluid Dispenser with Thermometer

Номер: US20220015585A1
Автор: Ophardt Heiner
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A fluid dispenser having a temperature sensor that senses a temperature of an external surface presented by a user's hand, and a pump mechanism that is configured to dispense fluid onto the user's hand when the pump mechanism is activated. It is determined whether the fluid has been dispensed onto the user's hand based, at least in part, on the temperature of the external surface presented by the user's hand. 1. A method comprising:providing a fluid dispenser having a temperature sensor that senses a temperature of an external surface presented by a user's hand, and a pump mechanism that is configured to dispense fluid onto the user's hand when the pump mechanism is activated;using the temperature sensor to sense the temperature of the external surface presented by the user's hand; anddetermining, based at least in part on the temperature of the external surface presented by the user's hand, whether the fluid has been dispensed onto the user's hand.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the determination as to whether the fluid has been dispensed onto the user's hand is based at least in part on whether the temperature sensor senses a decrease in the temperature of the external surface presented by the user's hand over time.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising determining an operational status of the fluid dispenser based at least in part on the determination as to whether the fluid has been dispensed.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the operational status comprises one or more of:i) whether the pump mechanism needs to be primed;ii) whether a fluid reservoir of the fluid dispenser is empty;iii) whether the fluid dispenser is malfunctioning; andiv) whether the fluid dispenser requires service.5. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising providing an indication of the operational status;wherein providing the indication of the operational status comprises one or more of:illuminating a light;providing an alert;displaying a ...

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Номер записи: 92
08-01-2015 дата публикации

FOAM SOAP DISPENSER

Номер: US20150008243A1
Автор: Chen Xi-Min, Liao Li-Zhong, Peng Ke-Sheng
Принадлежит: XIAMEN RUNNER INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION

A foam soap dispenser includes a cylindrical external casing having two ports, a first check valve installed at a liquid soap inlet end of the external casing, an inner tube installed at a liquid soap outlet end of the external casing, a second check valve fixed to an inner end of the inner tube, a slide plug installed between the inner end of the inner tube and an inner wall of the external casing and slidable with the inner tube along the inner wall of external casing, a gap formed between the slide plug and the inner tube and covered by a soft edge of the second check valve, a vent hole formed at the external casing, and a chamber formed between the two check valves and communicated with outside air when the soft edge of the second check valve is not covered onto the gap. 1. A foam soap dispenser , comprising: a cylindrical external casing , having two ports , a first check valve installed at a liquid soap inlet end in the external casing , an inner tube installed at a liquid soap outlet end of the external casing and movable along the axial direction of the external casing , a second check valve fixed to a head portion of an inner end of the inner tube , a slide plug installed between the head portion at the inner end of the inner tube and an inner wall of the external casing and capable of sliding with the inner tube along the inner wall of the external casing , a gap formed between the slide plug and the inner tube and covered by a soft edge of the second check valve , a vent hole formed on a peripheral wall at the top of the external casing , and a chamber formed between the two check valves and communicated with an outside air when the soft edge of the second check valve is not covered onto the gap.2. The foam soap dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the first and second check valves are rubber duckbill valves.3. The foam soap dispenser of or claim 1 , further comprising a restoring spring installed between the first and second check valves.4. The foam soap ...

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Номер записи: 93
10-01-2019 дата публикации

FOAM SOAP DISPENSER

Номер: US20190008331A1
Автор: YAN Jianzhi
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The present invention relates to the technical field of soap dispenser, particularly to a foam soap dispenser including a housing, a raw material chamber, and a liquid soap outlet, and further includes a water chamber, a drive device, and a foaming device; the liquid soap outlet is arranged on the housing; the raw material chamber, the water chamber, the drive device, and the foaming device are arranged inside the housing; a raw material chamber outlet and a water chamber outlet are connected to a foaming device inlet; a foaming device outlet is connected to the soap liquid outlet. The present invention can produce plentiful foam, and the piston assembly thereof is not easy to be stuck, and is provided with a longer service life. Moreover, the produced foam has a uniform size while the discharge speed of foam is faster and more stable than ever. 1. A foam soap dispenser comprises a housing , a raw material chamber , and a liquid soap outlet , wherein the foam soap dispenser further comprises a water chamber , a drive device , and a foaming device; the liquid soap outlet is arranged on the housing; the raw material chamber , the water chamber , the drive device , and the foaming device are arranged inside the housing; a raw material chamber outlet and a water chamber outlet are connected to a foaming device inlet; a foaming device outlet is connected to the soap liquid outlet.2. The foam soap dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the foam soap dispenser further comprises a mixing device; the mixing device includes a feed port connected to a discharge port of the raw material chamber claim 1 , a water inlet connected to a water outlet of the water chamber claim 1 , and a discharge port thereof connected to the foaming device inlet; the liquid soap outlet is connected to the foaming device; the drive device is connected to the mixing device and the foaming device claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , and serves as power source for the mixing device and the foaming device ...

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Номер записи: 94
27-01-2022 дата публикации

CONDUIT FOR FILLING A FLUID RESERVOIR AND METHODS FOR FILLING A FLUID RESERVOIR

Номер: US20220022702A1
Автор: BABIKIAN DIKRAN
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A method of filling a fluid dispenser is provided and a method for operating power driven pump in a dispenser is provided. 1. A method of filling a fluid dispenser comprising:comprising removing a top portion of the dispenser exposing a pathway to the reservoir; andfilling the fluid dispenser with a fluid and guiding the fluid along a conduit extending along a major portion of the length of the reservoir and exiting the fluid from the conduit within a distance of 3 inches from a base of the reservoir.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein exiting the fluid comprising exiting the fluid from the conduit within ⅛ to 2 inches from the base of the reservoir.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein exiting the fluid comprising exiting the fluid from the conduit within ¼ to ⅝ inch from the base of the reservoir.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein exiting the fluid comprising exiting the fluid from the conduit within ⅛ to ¼ inch from the base of the reservoir.5. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein exiting the fluid comprising exiting the fluid from the conduit within ⅛ to ⅝ inch from the base of the reservoir6. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising venting air displaced by filling the fluid through the conduit.7. The method as recited in claim 6 , wherein venting the air comprises venting the air through the conduit at a location at or proximate an upper end of the reservoir.8. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising raising of the conduit relative to the reservoir when the reservoir has been filled with said fluid.9. The method as recited in claim 8 , further comprising stopping the raising of the conduit when the reservoir has been filled with a predetermined amount of fluid.10. The method as recited in claim 8 , wherein said raising is caused at least in part by a buoyancy of said conduit.11. A method of filling a fluid dispenser comprising:comprising removing a top portion of the dispenser exposing a pathway to ...

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Номер записи: 95
14-01-2021 дата публикации

FLUID DISPENSER AND FIRST AND SECOND FLUID CONTAINERS FOR A FLUID DISPENSER

Номер: US20210008576A1
Автор: Ciavarella Nick Ermanno, Gallo Michael, Kurchev Aaron Michael, McNulty John James
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A refillable fluid container for a fluid dispenser is provided. The refillable fluid dispenser includes a body, an output port and a dispensing mechanism. The body includes at least one wall that defines a reservoir for storing fluid therein. The output port is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The dispensing mechanism is associated with the output port. The dispensing mechanism is selectively operable between a closed position and an opened position. A fluid dispenser is also provided. 1. (canceled)2. A fluid container , comprising:a body comprising at least one wall that defines a reservoir for storing fluid therein;an output port in fluid communication with the reservoir; and 'a first frangible area is disposed on the body on a diametrically opposite side of the reservoir relative to the output port.', 'a dispensing mechanism associated with the output port, the dispensing mechanism being selectively operable between a closed position and an opened position, wherein3. The fluid container of claim 2 , wherein:the at least one wall comprises a lower wall, an upper wall, and a side wall extending between the lower wall and the upper wall,the first frangible area is disposed on the upper wall, andthe lower wall defines a portion for receiving a conduit, the portion for receiving the conduit laterally offset from the output port.4. The fluid container of claim 2 , wherein the first frangible area comprises a foil material.5. The fluid container of claim 2 , wherein:the output port comprises a neck portion and a collar member, andthe dispensing mechanism comprises a flow pump that is releasably secured to the neck portion by the collar member.6. The fluid container of claim 5 , wherein:the output port comprises a flange protruding from the collar member.7. The fluid container of claim 5 , wherein the flow pump comprises a biasing member to bias the flow pump into the closed position.8. The fluid container of claim 2 , wherein the dispensing mechanism comprises ...

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Номер записи: 96
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Faucet For Handwashing Feedback With Integrated Dispenser

Номер: US20220028247A1
Автор: Gene O'BRIEN, Joel Roger TJEPKES
Принадлежит: Abluo Inc

A “smart-faucet” is provided that provides instructions and feedback to a user that improves the efficacy of a handwashing event. The faucet includes a supply of sanitizer that includes a visualization component, such as a fluorescent component, that assists the user in determining sanitizing coverage of the hands. The visualization component may require the presence of an energy source radiating a specific frequency, such as UV, in order to become visible. The faucet may further be able to communicate information to a remote location regarding supply data necessary to insure just in time delivery of a replacement supply of sanitizer.

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Номер записи: 97
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Foam soap dispenser capable of adjusting the amount of air

Номер: US20150014360A1
Автор: Ke-Sheng Peng, Li-zhong LIAO, Xi-Min Chen
Принадлежит: Xiamen Runner Industrial Corp

A foam soap dispenser capable of adjusting the amount of air includes a pump, piston rod, a valve seat sheathed on the piston rod, a feed pipe coupled to the pump, a feed check valve for feeding a foam soap and a discharge check valve installed in the pump, an air-liquid mixing chamber formed between the feed check valve and the discharge check valve, an air-intake pipe communicated with an air-liquid mixing chamber, and an air-intake hole formed on the air-intake pipe that connects the air-liquid mixing chamber. The air-intake pipe includes an air-intake check valve, a screw sleeve and an air adjusting screw rod. The screw sleeve is fixed to the air-intake pipe, and the air adjusting screw rod is fixed into the screw sleeve and passed through a through hole of the screw rod of the check valve to insert the screw rod into the air-intake hole.

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Номер записи: 98
15-01-2015 дата публикации

AIR-VENTED LIQUID DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS THEREFOR

Номер: US20150014363A1
Автор: Buell Shelby Jay, Wolf Kaitlin Anne
Принадлежит: GOJO Industries, Inc.

Air-vented liquid dispensers are disclosed herein, including refill units for use in connection with such dispensers. A cap is attached to the rigid container. A manifold of the refill unit is secured to the neck portion, and includes an air passage for air to enter into the container and a liquid passage for liquid to exit the container. In some embodiments, one of the cap and the container comprises a protrusion, and the other of the cap and the container comprises a seat for the protrusion, such that an interface between the protrusion and the seat forms an air vent pathway for the refill unit. In other embodiments, one of the cap and the container comprises a flexible and resilient valve member which in a rest position extends to contact the other of the cap and the container. 1. A refill unit for a liquid dispenser , the refill unit comprising:a rigid container comprising a neck portion and an interior portion for holding a liquid;a cap attached to the rigid container so that the neck portion of the container extends into the cap; anda manifold secured to the neck portion with the cap, wherein the manifold comprises an air passage leading from a space between the container and the cap to the interior portion of the container, and a liquid passage leading from the interior portion of the container to a liquid outlet of the manifold;wherein one of the cap and the container comprises a protrusion, and the other of the cap and the container comprises a seat for the protrusion, such that an interface between the protrusion and the seat forms an air vent pathway for the refill unit.2. The refill unit of claim 1 , wherein the cap is attached to the rigid container by a threaded connection or a snap-fit connection between the cap and the rigid container.3. The refill unit of claim 2 , wherein:the cap comprises an inward flange portion and the container comprises an outward flange portion, such that when the cap is attached to the container, the inward flange portion ...

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Номер записи: 99
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Bulk refill protection sensor for dispensing system

Номер: US20170014004A1
Автор: Mark Bullock, Scott Proper
Принадлежит: Go-Jo Industries Inc

An exemplary dispensing system includes a dispenser, an actuator, a sensor, and a controller. The dispenser includes a container for holding liquid, a liquid pump, an air pump, an outlet nozzle, and a foaming media. The actuator causes the dispenser to dispense liquid or foam. The sensor generates an input signal indicative of a status of the container. The controller receives the input signal, generates at least one output signal, and prevents the dispenser from dispensing liquid or foam if a breach is detected in the container.

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Номер записи: 100