An exemplary upright foam dispenser includes a reservoir, a foam pump located above the reservoir. The foam pump includes a foam generator, a liquid pump chamber, a liquid pump chamber inlet. A dip tube extends from the liquid pump chamber inlet to proximate the bottom of the reservoir. The foam pump includes a passageway that extends from the liquid pump chamber outlet to the foam generator. The pump further includes an air pump chamber and an opening located in the air pump chamber placing the air pump chamber in fluid communication with the central passageway. The area above the opening defines an upper air pump chamber portion of the air pump chamber and wherein the area below the opening is a lower air pump chamber portion. The volume of the upper pump chamber is less than about 15 percent of the volume of the lower pump chamber. The dispenser includes an outlet nozzle located above the pump. The pump is configured to draw air and residual liquid through the foam generator and outlet nozzle into the air pump chamber. The residual liquid settles at the bottom of the air pump chamber. The air pump chamber is configured so that residual liquid builds up and at least a portion remains in the bottom of the air pump chamber.
Exemplary soap or sanitizer dispenser and methods of operating such dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary soap or sanitizer dispenser include a reservoir for holding soap or sanitizer, a pump, a dispensing spout and an object sensor. The pump is in fluid communication with the reservoir and with the dispensing spout. The dispensing spout is located remotely from the pump. The dispenser further includes a liquid present sensor. The liquid present sensor is proximate the dispensing spout. The dispenser further includes circuitry for causing the pump to pump liquid from the reservoir, circuitry for receiving a signal form the liquid level switch that liquid is present, circuitry for causing the pump to stop pumping liquid after liquid is detected at the liquid present sensor, circuitry for receiving a signal from the object sensor that an object has been detected and circuitry for causing the pump to dispense a dose of fluid.
Exemplary through-the-wall touch-free dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary through-the-wall touch-free dispensers system includes an elongated wall mounting base. The elongated wall mounting base has a length and a width, the length is greater than the width and the wall mounting base is configured such that the length is in the vertical direction when the touch-free dispenser is mounted on a wall. Also included is a spout and a base housing. The spout extends further outward from the wall than the base housing and the base housing extends below the spout. An object sensor is located in the base housing below the spout. A liquid inlet conduit that is configured to extend through at least a portion of the wall is also included. A pump is in fluid communication with the liquid inlet. A reservoir for holding liquid is in fluid communication with the pump. In addition, the dispenser includes control circuitry for causing the touch-free dispenser to dispense fluid.
Exemplary compact multi-chamber diaphragm pumps and dispensers for dispensing foam soap or sanitizer are disclosed herein. An exemplary pump for pumping soap or sanitizer and air separately to be mixed remote from the pump and dispensed as a foam includes a liquid pump diaphragm and a dual flapper valve, wherein a first of the dual flapper valves is a liquid inlet valve and a second of the dual flapper valves is a liquid outlet valve. The pump further includes two or more air pump diaphragms and a valve plate. The valve plate has a liquid inlet passage, a liquid outlet passage, a liquid outlet valve seat, two or more air inlet passages, two or more air inlet valve anchors and two or more air inlet valves secured to the valve plate. A pump manifold is also included, the pump manifold includes a liquid inlet valve seat.
Exemplary tabletop soap or sanitizer dispensers are shown and described herein. The dispensers may dispense fluid in the form of a foam or in the form of a liquid. An exemplary tabletop soap or sanitizer dispenser includes a bottle having a reservoir for containing soap or sanitizer fluid. The bottle has a neck with an upper surface. The neck has an inner diameter. A nozzle, a sensor for detecting an object positioned below the nozzle and a pump are included. The pump has a diaphragm housing and a diaphragm body. The diaphragm body has one or more liquid pump chambers and one or more air pump chambers. The one or more liquid pump chambers and the one or more air pump chambers are operated sequentially. The pump also has a diaphragm cover a liquid pump inlet, one or more air pump inlets and a fluid outlet. The fluid outlet is in fluid communication with the nozzle. The diaphragm housing has an outside diameter. The outside diameter of the diaphragm housing has a diameter that is greater than the inner diameter of the neck. A drive housing extends into the reservoir of the bottle. A motor and a battery are located in the drive housing. Control circuitry is also included. When the sensor senses an object, the control circuitry causes the motor to rotate the pump to dispenses a foam product from the nozzle.
A method for rapid surface sanitization is provided, where the method includes contacting the surface with an effective amount of an antimicrobial composition comprising at least about 50 wt. % of a C1-6 alcohol, based upon the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and an efficacy-enhancing amount of a C1-10 alkane diol.
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
Exemplary hand-held sprayers and nozzles for hand-held sprayers are disclosed herein. An exemplary hand-held sprayer includes a container, a pump, and a nozzle. The nozzle is made of a first material, wherein the first material has a hardness of between 20 Shore A and 50 Shore A. The nozzle has a tangential fluid inlet, a conical fluid swirling chamber and a spray orifice. An inner housing and a cap are also included.
A method of increasing antimicrobial peptide concentration on the skin is provided. The method includes cleaning skin with at least one of a cleanser and a sanitizer and applying a topical composition to the skin. The topical composition is comprised of one or more polypeptides and natural extracts that increase the concentration of antimicrobial peptides.
A61K 8/97 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from algae, fungi, lichens or plantsCosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from derivatives thereof
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Non-medicated hand soap; non-medicated soaps for heavy-duty hand cleaning; hand cleaners; heavy-duty hand cleaner; heavy-duty hand-cleaning and surface-cleaning wipes; wipes impregnated with a cleaning preparation; wipes impregnated with skin cleanser. Medicated hand soaps; antibacterial soap. Soap dispensers.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
non-medicated hand soap; non-medicated soaps for heavy-duty hand cleaning; hand cleaners; heavy-duty hand cleaner; heavy-duty hand-cleaning and surface-cleaning wipes impregnated with a cleaning preparation; wipes impregnated with a cleaning preparation; wipes impregnated with skin cleanser medicated hand soaps; antibacterial soap dispensers, not of metal, for soap
15.
HAND-HELD SPRAYERS WITH KEY READERS AND KEYED REFILL UNITS
Exemplary hand-held sprayer systems are shown and described herein. An exemplary hand-held sprayer system includes a container for holding fluid. The container has a neck. A closure connects to the neck. A fluid conduit extends from the closure to a dispensing wand. The dispensing wand is configured to be held in a hand and to be moved about while dispensing fluid. A data tag is secured to the container. The dispensing wand has a trigger, a data tag reader, a pump, a motor, a power source, a processor and memory. The hand-held sprayer also includes logic for causing the processor to determine whether a data read from the data tag meets a criteria for allowing the dispensing of fluid from the container. If the data read from the data tag meets the criteria, fluid is dispensed from the container when the trigger is activated.
One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods are provided. For example, a controller of a dispenser may determine usage data of the dispenser. In association with a replenishment event in which a second refill component mounted to the dispenser is replaced by a first refill component, the controller may (i) determine a next replenishment time of the dispenser based upon the usage data, and/or (ii) transmit an indication of the next replenishment time to a first tag of the first refill component.
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
A47K 5/00 - Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
G01F 11/00 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
G07F 9/02 - Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when emptyAdvertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
17.
TABLETOP DISPENSERS WITH PUMP SPRINGS THAT ARE UNCOMPRESSED IN A STOWED POSITION
Implementations of a tabletop dispenser are disclosed herein. A dispenser includes a container that has a neck, a pump, and a closure for securing the pump to the container. The pump includes a housing, a pump spring, a collet attached to an upper end of the pump housing, and a pump head that extends through the collet. The pump head is movable between a stowed and a deployed position. The pump spring is in an uncompressed condition when the pump head is in the stowed position.
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods are provided. For example, a controller of a dispenser may determine usage data of the dispenser. In association with a replenishment event in which a second refill component mounted to the dispenser is replaced by a first refill component, the controller may (i) determine a next replenishment time of the dispenser based upon the usage data, and/or (ii) transmit an indication of the next replenishment time to a first tag of the first refill component.
A soap or sanitizer dispenser including a housing and a receptacle for receiving a refill unit. The refill unit includes a container with a neck and a closure, with the neck at the lower most position of the container when the refill unit is inserted into the dispenser. The receptacle has an upper plate with an opening therethrough. A latching arm movable between an unlatched position and a latched position and a biasing member are also included. The biasing member biases the at least one latching arm toward the latched position. The dispenser further includes a latch retention member and a latch release member. When the latching arm is moved from the latched position to the unlatched position, the latch retention member latches the latching arm in the unlatched position and when a refill unit is inserted into the receptacle, the latch retention member unlatches from the latching arm.
B67D 7/00 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B64D 7/02 - Arrangement of military equipment, e.g. armaments, armament accessories or military shielding, in aircraftAdaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms
An exemplary soap/sanitizing dispenser includes a housing; a processor; memory; an object sensor; a receptacle for receiving a refill unit including a container, a closure, and a valve; a valve post to open the valve; a fluid reservoir for holding liquid soap/sanitizer including a liquid inlet and/or air outlet passage and a liquid outlet passage; a level sensor for sensing the level of liquid in the reservoir; and a pump in fluid communication with the liquid outlet passage. Logic is stored in the memory for determining whether a selected volume of fluid of greater than 10 milliliters of liquid is in the fluid reservoir, causing the pump to operate when an object is detected by the object sensor when the selected level of liquid in the fluid reservoir is above a selected level, and causing the pump to not pump fluid if the liquid level in the fluid reservoir is below a selected level even if an object is detected by the object sensor.
An refill unit for a soap or sanitizer dispenser includes a container and a closure. The closure has a cylindrical wall forming an opening through the closure. The cylindrical wall has an upper surface that forms a valve seat and the cylindrical wall having a lower portion. The refill unit includes a stretch valve having a body, an annular channel, and one or more fluid passageways therethrough. The stretch valve stretches to move from a closed position to an open position and is a normally closed valve. The one or more fluid passageways are located below the valve seat when the stretch valve is in a closed position and the one or more fluid passageways are at least partially located above the valve seat when the valve is in an open position.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
B67D 3/02 - Liquid-dispensing valves having operating members arranged to be pressed upwards, e.g. by the rims of receptacles held below the delivery orifice
F16K 21/06 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening
F16K 23/00 - Valves for preventing drip from nozzles
22.
DISPENSERS HAVING ANTI-LEAK AIR VENTS AND BUBBLE TRAPS
Exemplary soap and sanitize dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary soap or sanitizing dispenser includes a housing, a permanent reservoir located within the housing, a pump in fluid communication with the permanent reservoir and a refill port. The refill port is configured to connect to a refill container. A refilling vent conduit extends upward from the permanent reservoir. The refill vent conduit extends above a maximum fill line of the refill unit and a vent valve is located proximate an upper end of the refill vent conduit.
Exemplary sanitary soap refilling systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill refilling system includes a housing, a pump located within the housing, and a bulk storage tank connector. The bulk storage tank connector having a liquid outlet and an air inlet. A liquid inlet conduit is in fluid communication with the pump the liquid outlet. A refill connector is included. The refill connector has a liquid inlet and an air outlet. The refill connector air outlet and the bulk storage tank connector air inlet are in fluid communication with one another. The refill liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the pump.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
B67D 7/38 - Arrangements of hoses, e.g. operative connection with pump motor
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
25.
SURFACTANT BLENDS FOR HYPOHALITE-BASED DISINFECTING COMPOSITIONS
Hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions are provided. The hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions comprise a source of chlorine, such as sodium hypochlorite, and a surfactant blend. The surfactant blend includes a first surfactant having a first surfactant surface tension T1and a second surfactant having a second surfactant surface tension T2. The inventive disinfecting composition has an overall surface tension T that is less than the individual surfactant surface tensions T1and T2, respectively.
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
26.
SURFACTANT BLENDS FOR HYPOHALITE-BASED DISINFECTING COMPOSITIONS
Hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions are provided. The hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions comprise a source of chlorine, such as sodium hypochlorite, and a surfactant blend. The surfactant blend includes a first surfactant having a first surfactant surface tension T1 and a second surfactant having a second surfactant surface tension T2. The inventive disinfecting composition has an overall surface tension T that is less than the individual surfactant surface tensions T1 and T2, respectively.
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A01N 59/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing elements or inorganic compounds
C11D 1/94 - Mixtures with anionic, cationic or non-ionic compounds
Hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions are provided. The hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions comprise a source of chlorine, such as sodium hypochlorite, and a blend of two or more surfactants. The inventive hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions can be delivered in liquid form or via a wipe substrate, and achieve at least a 6-log reduction in C. difficile within 2 minutes.
A01N 59/08 - Alkali metal chloridesAlkaline earth metal chlorides
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
An antimicrobial composition is provided that comprises about 10.0 to about 40.0 wt. % of one or more C1-8 alcohols, based on the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and two or more of a surfactant; an enhancer; and a buffer. The pH of the composition is less than or equal to about 6.0 and the composition achieves a microbial log reduction of greater than 4.0 log CFU/ml at a contact time of 1 minute, in accordance ASTM E2783.
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
Hydroalcoholic disinfecting compositions that achieve an enhanced efficacy against harmful microorganisms, including pathogenic microorganisms, are provided. The hydroalcoholic disinfecting compositions contain from 30 to 60 wt. % of one or more C1-C10 alcohols together with a polymeric enhancer. The hydroalcoholic disinfecting compositions have a pH of less than 3.
A01N 25/24 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing ingredients to enhance the sticking of the active ingredients
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A01N 25/34 - Shaped forms, e.g. sheets, not provided for in any other group of this main group
30.
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EVALUATING TEST FORMULATIONS TO DETERMINE BIOLOGICAL AGENT LOG REDUCTION/REMOVAL ON A SURFACE
Exemplary methodologies for testing pathogen reduction/removal, devices for testing pathogen reduction/removal and coupon trays for testing pathogen reduction/removal are disclosed herein. An exemplary methodology for testing pathogen reduction/removal includes providing a pathogen test device that has a base and a wiping block. The wiping block is configured to move back and forth in a linear motion with respect to the base. The test device further includes a tray, a coupon recess located in the tray and an access recess located in the tray. The exemplary methodology further includes securing a wiping substrate to the wiping block, providing a coupon that has a pathogen on a surface of the coupon, placing the coupon in the coupon recess, applying a test product to the coupon, allowing the test product to remain on the coupon for a set time period, and causing the wiping block to move back-and-forth across the surface of the coupon. The methodology further includes applying a selected downward force to the surface of the coupon, inserting at least a portion of a coupon removal tool in the access recess and removing the coupon. The methodology further includes placing the coupon in a neutralizer and determining a log reduction and/or removal of the pathogen from the surface of the coupon.
Foam generators and foam dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary foam generator includes a housing that has a charging chamber. The charging chamber includes an inlet, an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion has a tapered section. The tapered section has an upper side and a lower side. The charging chamber includes an outlet that has a smaller diameter than the inlet. A porous foam media is also included. At least a portion of the porous foam media is located within the tapered section. The porous foam media has a first foam density at the top of the tapered section and a second foam density as the porous media extends downward in the tapered section. The second foam density is denser than the first foam density.
A47K 5/16 - Foam or lather making devices with mechanical drive
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
An exemplary foam-at-a-distance dispenser includes a container for holding a fluid, a housing, a dispensing outlet, a motor and a pump. The pump has two or more air pump diaphragms, a liquid pump diaphragm, a liquid inlet, an inner valve plate, two or more air inlet valves secured to the inner valve plate, a liquid inlet valve secured to the inner valve plate, an outer valve support located outside of the inner valve plate, a liquid outlet valve secured to the outer valve support, an air outlet and a liquid outlet. Also included are motor, a wobble plate, a mixing chamber and a foaming cartridge located between the mixing chamber and the dispensing outlet. A liquid dispensing conduit extends from the liquid outlet to the mixing chamber and an air dispensing conduit extending from the air outlet to the mixing chamber.
An exemplary touch-free dispenser includes a housing, a dispenser outlet, a processor, a memory, an IR emitter and an IR receiver. Wherein the IR emitter and the IR receiver are arranged in a vertical orientation. Wherein the IR emitter has an IR emitter alignment axis and wherein the IR receiver has an IR receiver alignment axis. The IR emitter alignment axis intersects with the IR receiver alignment axis, and wherein a detection zone includes the intersection of IR emitter alignment axis and the IR receiver alignment axis.
An exemplary touch-free dispenser includes a housing, a dispenser outlet, a processor, a memory, an IR emitter and an IR receiver. Wherein the IR emitter and the IR receiver are arranged in a vertical orientation. Wherein the IR emitter has an IR emitter alignment axis and wherein the IR receiver has an IR receiver alignment axis. The IR emitter alignment axis intersects with the IR receiver alignment axis, and wherein a detection zone includes the intersection of IR emitter alignment axis and the IR receiver alignment axis.
An exemplary foam-at-a-distance dispenser includes a container for holding a fluid, a housing, a dispensing outlet, a motor and a pump. The pump has two or more air pump diaphragms, a liquid pump diaphragm, a liquid inlet, an inner valve plate, two or more air inlet valves secured to the inner valve plate, a liquid inlet valve secured to the inner valve plate, an outer valve support located outside of the inner valve plate, a liquid outlet valve secured to the outer valve support, an air outlet and a liquid outlet. Also included are motor, a wobble plate, a mixing chamber and a foaming cartridge located between the mixing chamber and the dispensing outlet. A liquid dispensing conduit extends from the liquid outlet to the mixing chamber and an air dispensing conduit extending from the air outlet to the mixing chamber.
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
F04B 43/02 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having plate-like flexible members, e.g. diaphragms
Exemplary embodiments of dispensing systems, dispensers, refill units, methods for autonomously updating firmware and/or software in dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a dispenser housing, an object sensor, a near field communications reader, a power source, a processor and a memory. First logic is stored in the memory for controlling the dispenser. The first logic does not enable the object sensor. The system includes a refill unit having a container, a near field communications tag and a software or firmware update stored on the near field communications tag. The software or firmware update comprises second logic for updating the first logic stored in the memory for controlling the dispenser and wherein the second logic enables the object sensor.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
38.
TABLE TOP DISPENSERS WITH ANTI-REFILL AND ANTI-TAMPERING MECHANISMS
Exemplary embodiments of tabletop dispenser having reassembly prevention devices are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a container that has a neck. The neck having an inside neck diameter. A pump, a closure and a reassembly prevention device are also included. The reassembly prevention device is located between the closure and the pump. The reassembly prevention device has one or more members having a biased position and an unbiased position. When the one or more members are in the biased position, the outside diameter of the one or more members is less than the inside diameter of the neck. When the one or more members are in the unbiased position, the outside diameter of the one or more members is greater than the inside diameter of the neck. When the dispenser is assembled and the pump and reassembly prevention member are secured to the bottle by the closure, the reassembly prevention device is positioned inside the container neck and the reassembly prevention device is in the biased condition. When the pump and the reassembly prevention member are removed from the container neck, the one or more members to move to the unbiased position.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
39.
TABLE TOP DISPENSERS WITH ANTI-REFILL AND ANTI-TAMPERING MECHANISMS
Exemplary embodiments of tabletop dispenser having reassembly prevention devices are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a container that has a neck. The neck having an inside neck diameter. A pump, a closure and a reassembly prevention device are also included. The reassembly prevention device is located between the closure and the pump. The reassembly prevention device has one or more members having a biased position and an unbiased position. When the one or more members are in the biased position, the outside diameter of the one or more members is less than the inside diameter of the neck. When the one or more members are in the unbiased position, the outside diameter of the one or more members is greater than the inside diameter of the neck. When the dispenser is assembled and the pump and reassembly prevention member are secured to the bottle by the closure, the reassembly prevention device is positioned inside the container neck and the reassembly prevention device is in the biased condition. When the pump and the reassembly prevention member are removed from the container neck, the one or more members to move to the unbiased position.
B65D 49/00 - Arrangements or devices for preventing refilling of containers
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B65B 51/04 - Applying separate sealing or securing members, e.g. clips
40.
Methods and systems for improved accuracy in hand-hygiene compliance
Exemplary embodiments of methods and devices for obtaining more accurate hand hygiene compliance metrics are disclosed herein. An exemplary device or badge for a hygiene compliance system includes a housing; a processor located in the housing; memory in circuit communication with the processor; wireless communication circuitry in circuit communication with the processor; and an additional time input in circuit communication with the processor.
Exemplary foam dispensers having remote foam generators and remote foam generators are disclosed herein. An exemplary foam dispenser includes a housing, a liquid reservoir, a liquid pump chamber, an air pump chamber and a remote foam generator. The remote foam generator is at least 3 inches from the liquid pump chamber and the air pump chamber. The remote foam includes a housing, an end wall, a liquid inlet and an air inlet. The remote foam generator includes a central axis. The air inlet is located above the central axis and the liquid inlet is located below the central axis. The remote foam generator includes an inner mixing chamber, an outer mixing chamber and a deflector. The deflector has a first surface angled to deflect air flowing from the air inlet into the outer mixing chamber. The liquid inlet directs liquid flow into the outer mixing chamber. One or more fluid flow windows place the outer mixing chamber in fluid communications with the inner mixing chamber. A foaming chamber is included. One or more mix media are located in the foaming chamber. The foam generator also includes a foam outlet.
An exemplary foam-at-a-distance soap or sanitizer dispenser includes a housing, a container for holding a foamable liquid, and a pump in fluid communication with the container. The pump has a pump chamber air inlet, a pump chamber air inlet valve, a pump chamber air outlet, a pump chamber air outlet valve, a pump chamber liquid inlet, a liquid chamber liquid inlet valve, a pump chamber liquid outlet, and a pump chamber liquid outlet valve. The exemplary dispenser further includes an air conduit extending from the pump chamber air outlet to a remote mixing chamber and a liquid conduit extending from the pump chamber liquid outlet to the remote mixing chamber. The remote mixing chamber is located at a distance from the pump chamber air outlet valve and the pump chamber liquid outlet valve and that distance is greater than about 3 inches. A one-way liquid check valve is located proximate the mixing chamber, one or more mix media located downstream of the mixing chamber and an outlet nozzle located proximate the mixing chamber.
An exemplary foam dispenser includes a housing, a liquid reservoir, a liquid pump chamber, an air pump chamber and a remote foam generator. The remote foam generator is at least 3 inches from the liquid pump chamber and the air pump chamber. The remote foam includes a housing, an end wall, a liquid inlet and an air inlet. The remote foam generator includes a central axis. The air inlet is located above the central axis and the liquid inlet is located below the central axis. The remote foam generator includes an inner mixing chamber, an outer mixing chamber and a deflector having a first surface angled to deflect air flowing from the air inlet into the outer mixing chamber. The liquid inlet directs liquid flow into the outer mixing chamber. One or more fluid flow windows place the outer mixing chamber in fluid communications with the inner mixing chamber.
B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
B01F 23/232 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids using flow-mixing means for introducing the gases, e.g. baffles
B01F 23/235 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids for making foam
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
44.
REDUCED LOSS OF PRIME FOAM AT-A-DISTANCE DISPENSER SYSTEMS
An exemplary foam-at-a-distance soap or sanitizer dispenser includes a housing, a container for holding a foamable liquid, and a pump in fluid communication with the container. The pump has a pump chamber air inlet, a pump chamber air inlet valve, a pump chamber air outlet, a pump chamber air outlet valve, a pump chamber liquid inlet, a liquid chamber liquid inlet valve, a pump chamber liquid outlet, and a pump chamber liquid outlet valve. The exemplary dispenser further includes an air conduit extending from the pump chamber air outlet to a remote mixing chamber and a liquid conduit extending from the pump chamber liquid outlet to the remote mixing chamber. The remote mixing chamber is located at a distance from the pump chamber air outlet valve and the pump chamber liquid outlet valve and that distance is greater than about 3 inches. A one-way liquid check valve is located proximate the mixing chamber, one or more mix media located downstream of the mixing chamber and an outlet nozzle located proximate the mixing chamber.
An exemplary foam dispenser includes a housing, a reservoir for holding a foamable liquid, and a pump located below the reservoir. The pump includes a liquid pump chamber, two or more air pump chamber and a manifold. The manifold includes a liquid outlet port, a liquid outlet valve and an air outlet port. An elongated liquid dispensing conduit in fluid communication with the liquid outlet port and an elongated air dispensing conduit in fluid communication with the air outlet port are also included. A mixing chamber having a mixing chamber liquid inlet, a mixing chamber air inlet, and a foam outlet is provided. The mixing chamber is located remotely from the sequentially operated multi-diaphragm pump. The elongated liquid dispensing conduit is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber liquid inlet and the elongated air dispensing conduit is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber air inlet.
8 alcohols; about 0.5 wt. % to about 10.0 wt. % of at least one primary surfactant; 0 wt. % to about 10.0 wt. % of at least one secondary surfactant, with the primary and secondary surfactants having an HLB value greater than 8; a pH adjusting agent; and water. The composition does not achieve a microbial kill level greater than 2.0 log.
A61K 8/44 - Aminocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. aminocarboxylic acids containing sulfurSalts, esters or N-acylated derivatives thereof
A61K 8/46 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic compounds containing sulfur
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
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.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
48.
FOLDING WAND WITH FLUID CONDUIT PASSING THROUGH AXIS OF ROTATION
An applicator for dispensing a fluid includes a housing and a pump disposed within the housing. A wand extends in a first direction between a first end and a second end. The wand is rotatably coupled to the housing between an open position and a closed position. A conduit extends from the pump to the first end of the wand such that the fluid flows in the first direction to be dispensed from the second end of the wand. The wand defines an aperture through which the conduit enters the first end of the wand such that the conduit extends in a second direction non-parallel to the first direction to enter the first end. The conduit remains in the aperture regardless of the position of the wand.
An exemplary foam dispenser includes a housing, a reservoir for holding a foamable liquid, and a pump located below the reservoir. The pump includes a liquid pump chamber, two or more air pump chamber and a manifold. The manifold includes a liquid outlet port, a liquid outlet valve and an air outlet port. An elongated liquid dispensing conduit in fluid communication with the liquid outlet port and an elongated air dispensing conduit in fluid communication with the air outlet port are also included. A mixing chamber having a mixing chamber liquid inlet, a mixing chamber air inlet, and a foam outlet is provided. The mixing chamber is located remotely from the sequentially operated multi-diaphragm pump. The elongated liquid dispensing conduit is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber liquid inlet and the elongated air dispensing conduit is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber air inlet.
An exemplary wipes dispensing canister system includes a canister, a fluid located in the container, a roll of wipes. The roll of wipes is a plurality of wipes that are separated by perforation lines. A lid and dispensing nozzle are also included. To dispense a wipe, a user grips a leading edge of a wipe and manually pulls one or more wipes out of the canister through the dispensing nozzle. The system includes a sensor, a processor, a memory, and a power source. The sensor senses a force exerted on a leading wet wipe by the user. Upon sensing the force exerted on the leading wet wipe by the user, the processor determines that one or more wet wipes have been removed from the canister.
One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for determining a time-length of an action are provided. For example, a first event may be detected. Responsive to detecting the first event, a first inquiry may be transmitted in a first direction, using a first device. The first inquiry may be received by a second device. Responsive to receiving the first inquiry, a first reply data packet, comprising an identification number associated with the second device, may be transmitted, using the second device, to the first device. A second event may be detected. Responsive to detecting the second event, a second inquiry may be transmitted in a second direction, using a third device. The second inquiry may be received by the second device. Responsive to receiving the second inquiry, a second reply data packet, comprising the identification number, may be transmitted, using the second device, to the third device.
G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
G08B 13/19 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
G08B 21/22 - Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
H04L 69/28 - Timers or timing mechanisms used in protocols
52.
METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR INCREASING VIRUCIDAL EFFICACY IN HYDROALCOHOLIC SYSTEMS
A topical sanitizing composition for reducing the concentration of non-enveloped viruses on the skin is provided. The topical sanitizing composition includes one or more pH adjusters, at least one carbomer, and at least about 50 wt. % of one or more C1-8 alcohols. The sanitizing composition with pH adjuster and carbomer is able to achieve at least a 3.0 log reduction in the concentration of the non-enveloped virus and in some cases passes the EN 14476 standard.
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A foam dispenser includes a housing, a drive motor, and a foam pump. The foam pump includes a pump housing, and a molded multi-chamber diaphragm. The molded multi-chamber diaphragm includes a liquid pump diaphragm having a liquid pump stem and two or more air pump chambers each having an air pump stem. The length of the liquid pump stem is longer than the air pump stem. The foam pump further includes one or more outlet valves, a mixing chamber, an outlet for dispensing foam wherein the outlet is in fluid communication with the foam cartridge; and an actuator for sequentially actuating the liquid pump chamber and the two or more air pump chambers, wherein there is lost motion between the actuator and the liquid pump diaphragm.
F04B 45/04 - Pumps or pumping installations having flexible working members and specially adapted for elastic fluids having plate-like flexible members, e.g. diaphragms
A fluid dispenser includes a housing, a pump, an outlet nozzle, a reservoir, a liquid passage, an air passage, and a refill container. The pump and reservoir are attached to the housing, and both the outlet nozzle and the reservoir are in fluid communication with the pump. The reservoir has at least one engagement member, and the liquid passage and the air passage are located in the engagement member. The refill container has at least one sealing member, and the refill container is configured to be releasably attached to the reservoir such that the refill container is in fluid communication with the reservoir. When the refill container is attached to the reservoir, the engagement member engages the sealing member to cause the liquid passage and the air passage to be in fluid communication with the refill container.
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
55.
SINGLE USE TABLE TOP SANITIZER DISPENSER WITH SELF-DETACHING DIP TUBE
The container (102) has a neck that has an inside diameter. The container (102) having an annular wall extending outward from the base of the neck. The table-top dispenser has pump (105) that has a pump housing. The pump housing has an annular retention member at the bottom of the housing. A nozzle (110) is secured to the pump housing. A closure (104) is also secured to the pump housing. The table-top dispenser further includes a dip tube (210). The dip tube (210) is secured to the annular retention member. A dip tube separation member extending outward from the dip tub is also included. The dip tube separation member has a biased state and an unbiased state.
Exemplary table-top sanitizer dispensers and dip tube separation members are disclosed herein. An exemplary table-top sanitizer dispenser includes a container. The container has a neck that has an inside diameter. The container having an annular wall extending outward from the base of the neck. The table-top dispenser has pump that has a pump housing. The pump housing has an annular retention member at the bottom of the housing. A nozzle is secured to the pump housing. A closure is also secured to the pump housing. The table-top dispenser further includes a dip tube. The dip tube is secured to the annular retention member. A dip tube separation member extending outward from the dip tub is also included. The dip tube separation member has a biased state and an unbiased state. In the biased state the dip tube separation member has a diameter that is smaller than the inside diameter of the neck. When the separation member moves toward its unbiased state, the separation member is wider than the inside diameter of the neck. When the dip tube is connected to the annular retention member and the separation member is located inside of the container, removing the closure and the pump from the container causes the dip tube to separate from the annular retention member and the dip tube remains in the container.
An exemplary tabletop foam sanitizer dispenser includes a reservoir for containing liquid sanitizer. The bottle has a base for sitting on a surface. The base has a base diameter. The bottle has a top and a neck located proximate the top having an opening. The opening has an inner neck diameter. The base diameter is at least 3 times the inner neck diameter. A pump assembly is also included. The pump assembly has a cylindrical housing. The cylindrical housing having an outer housing diameter. The outer housing diameter is less than the inner neck diameter. The cylindrical housing is inserted into the bottle through the neck opening. A pump is located in the cylindrical housing. The pump includes a liquid inlet, an air inlet, a liquid outlet and an air outlet. A pump is motor located in the cylindrical housing. A battery is also located in the cylindrical housing. A nozzle housing is located above the cylindrical housing. A liquid and air mixing chamber located in the outlet nozzle housing. The liquid and air mixing chamber is in fluid communication with the liquid outlet and the air outlet. An outlet nozzle is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber and is located in a lower portion of the nozzle housing. The table top dispenser further includes a sensor for detecting a hand of a user positioned below the nozzle.
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 9/08 - Apparatus to be carried on or by a person, e.g. of knapsack type
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
An exemplary sprayer system includes a container for holding a fluid, a hand-held sprayer and a density sensing flow restrictor valve. The density sensing flow restrictor includes a float, a valve seat, a liquid inlet, and a liquid outlet. The float has a density that is lower than the density of water and has a density that is greater than the density of ethanol. Fluid flows into a bottom of density sensing flow restrictor valve and out the top. The valve seat is located in the top. When the float is in a fluid that has a higher density than the float, the float contacts the valve seat. A fluid conduit places the density sensing flow restrictor valve in fluid communication with the hand-held sprayer. A fluid intake conduit places the density sensing flow restrictor valve in fluid communication with fluid in the container.
F16K 31/18 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float
F16K 33/00 - Floats for actuation of valves or other apparatus
B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
An exemplary tabletop foam sanitizer dispenser includes a bottle comprising a reservoir for containing liquid sanitizer. The bottle has a base for sitting on a surface. The base has a base diameter. The bottle has a top and a neck located proximate the top having an opening. The opening has an inner neck diameter. The base diameter is at least 3 times the inner neck diameter. A pump assembly is also included. The pump assembly has a cylindrical housing. The cylindrical housing having an outer housing diameter. The outer housing diameter is less than the inner neck diameter. The cylindrical housing is inserted into the bottle through the neck opening. A pump is located in the cylindrical housing. The pump includes a liquid inlet, an air inlet, a liquid outlet and an air outlet. A pump is motor located in the cylindrical housing. A battery is also located in the cylindrical housing. A nozzle housing is located above the cylindrical housing. A liquid and air mixing chamber located in the outlet nozzle housing. The liquid and air mixing chamber is in fluid communication with the liquid outlet and the air outlet. An outlet nozzle is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber and is located in a lower portion of the nozzle housing. The table top dispenser further includes a sensor for detecting a hand of a user positioned below the nozzle.
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 9/08 - Apparatus to be carried on or by a person, e.g. of knapsack type
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
Dispensers and dispensers having refill units with energy on the refill unit energy sources are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a housing, a motor for operating a pump, an object sensor, an auxiliary power source, a receptacle for receiving a refill unit and an energy on the refill receiving receptacle. The dispenser further includes a processor, memory, one or more capacitors, an energy on refill voltage boost circuit, a high power voltage buck circuit and a low power regulator circuit. The low power regulator circuit provides power for at least the processor and the object sensor. The capacitors provide power to the high power voltage buck circuit and the low voltage regulator, and the high voltage buck circuit provides power to operate the motor. A refill unit have an energy on the refill energy source may be inserted into the dispenser.
Exemplary power systems for dynamically controlling a dispenser drive motor for dispensing soap, sanitizing or lotion. An exemplary soap, sanitizing or lotion dispenser includes a housing, a receptacle for receiving a container for holding a soap, sanitizing or lotion, a container of soap, sanitizing or lotion and a pump secured to the container. The exemplary soap, sanitizing or lotion dispenser includes a power source, a motor and an actuator that couples the motor to the pump. In addition, the exemplary soap, sanitizing or lotion dispenser includes pulse width modulation circuitry in circuit communication with the power source and the motor. Movement of the actuator one actuation cycle dispenses a dose of soap, sanitizing or lotion. The pulse width modulation circuitry provides a plurality of voltage pulses to the motor to move the actuator one actuation cycle.
A skin patch includes a housing having a hollow portion that defines a cavity and a membrane attached to the housing such that the cavity is separated into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. The housing and the membrane define the upper cavity. The skin patch also includes a material disposed in the upper cavity. The material may be a hygroscopic material, a moisture emitting material, or a medication material. The membrane and the skin of the user at least partially define the lower cavity, and the lower cavity can include an air gap.
Exemplary embodiments of tabletop dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary tabletop dispenser for dispensing soap, sanitizer or lotion includes a bottle. The bottle has a neck that has a neck diameter. A pump assembly having a cylindrical housing is also included. The cylindrical has a cylindrical housing diameter that is less than the neck diameter. A controller board, a battery, a motor and a pump are at least partially located within the cylindrical housing. The pump assembly is configured to be located within the neck and the bottle. A sensor for sensing an object and an outlet nozzle are also included.
Exemplary embodiments of tabletop dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary tabletop dispenser for dispensing soap, sanitizer or lotion includes a bottle. The bottle has a neck that has a neck diameter. A pump assembly having a cylindrical housing is also included. The cylindrical has a cylindrical housing diameter that is less than the neck diameter. A controller board, a battery, a motor and a pump are at least partially located within the cylindrical housing. The pump assembly is configured to be located within the neck and the bottle. A sensor for sensing an object and an outlet nozzle are also included.
Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensing systems, wipes dispensing canisters and wipes dispensing mounting brackets are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispensing system includes a wipes dispensing canister. The wipes dispensing canister includes one of a catch and a latch and a cap. A wall mounting bracket is included. The wall mounting bracket includes an opening for receiving the wipes dispensing canister, a first wall located on the inside of the opening and a second wall located on the inside of the opening. A cap ridge is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The wall mounting bracket further includes one of a catch and a latch. When the wipes dispensing canister is located within the wall mounting bracket, a bottom edge of the cap is located proximate the cap edge.
A fine particle sprayer including a nozzle for dispersing a liquid disinfectant into a spray plume of droplets and a means for directing pressurized air below the spray plume to increase droplet transfer efficiency, and above and around the spray plume to prevent errant droplets from drifting toward an operator. A sprayer system includes a sprayer, a housing, and a blower that may be removably attached to the sprayer for generating an air stream below the droplets to improve droplet transfer efficiency.
B05B 1/10 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in the form of a fine jet, e.g. for use in wind-screen washers
A61L 2/22 - Phase substances, e.g. smokes, aerosols
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
67.
Pumps with positive pressure venting, refill units and dispensers
Exemplary embodiments of pumps having positive pressure venting and refill units are disclosed herein. An exemplary pump includes a liquid pump chamber, a liquid piston, a first air pump chamber, and a first air piston and a mixing area in fluid communication with the liquid pump chamber and the first air pump chamber. The exemplary pump further includes a second air pump chamber and a second air pump piston. The second air pump chamber is configured for pumping air into a container and the first air piston and the second air piston move in unison.
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 11/04 - Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
68.
SPRAYERS HAVING INCREASED FINE DROPLET TRANSFER EFFICIENCY
A fine particle sprayer including a nozzle for dispersing a liquid disinfectant into a spray plume of droplets and a means for directing pressurized air below the spray plume to increase droplet transfer efficiency, and above and around the spray plume to prevent errant droplets from drifting toward an operator. A sprayer system includes a sprayer, a housing, and a blower that may be removably attached to the sprayer for generating an air stream below the droplets to improve droplet transfer efficiency.
B05B 1/34 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
B05B 12/18 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling the spray area using fluids, e.g. gas streams
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 7/08 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with separate outlet orifices, e.g. to form parallel jets, to form intersecting jets
B05B 7/06 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with one outlet orifice surrounding another approximately in the same plane
Among other things, one or more systems and/or techniques for improving performance of a dispensing system are provided herein. The dispensing system may comprise an emitter and a detector. The emitter may be configured to transmit light (e.g., and/or one or more other signals). The detector may be configured to measure light, for example. The detector may determine a first measurement of light while the emitter is not transmitting light. The detector may determine a second measurement of light responsive to the emitter transmitting light. The detector may determine a third measurement of light based upon a comparison of the first measurement of light with the second measurement of light. The detector may be direct current (DC) coupled while determining the third measurement of light.
Exemplary embodiments of self-adjusting sanitizer/disinfectant sprayers are disclosed herein. An exemplary self-adjusting sanitizer/disinfectant sprayer includes a tank for holding sanitizer or disinfectant, one or more batteries, a motor, a motor controller, and a pump. The pump includes a pump inlet in fluid communication with an interior of the tank and a pump outlet. A processor, a dispensing wand and a flow sensor are also included. The flow sensor and motor controller are in circuit communication with the processor. The processor provides input to the motor controller for controlling the speed of the motor that drives the pump as a function of a signal indicative of the flow rate received from the flow sensor.
Exemplary embodiments of self-adjusting sanitizer/disinfectant sprayers are disclosed herein. An exemplary self-adjusting sanitizer/disinfectant sprayer includes a tank for holding sanitizer or disinfectant, one or more batteries, a motor, a motor controller, and a pump. The pump includes a pump inlet in fluid communication with an interior of the tank and a pump outlet. A processor, a dispensing wand and a flow sensor are also included. The flow sensor and motor controller are in circuit communication with the processor. The processor provides input to the motor controller for controlling the speed of the motor that drives the pump as a function of a signal indicative of the flow rate received from the flow sensor.
B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 12/02 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery
74.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING DATA PACKET BEACONING TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH PROTOCOLS
One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for determining a time-length of an action are provided. For example, a first data packet, of a plurality of data packets, may be received from a beacon. The first data packet may be associated with a first event and may comprise a first counter value. A second data packet, of the plurality of data packets, may be received from the beacon. The second data packet may be associated with a second event and may comprise a second counter value. A time-length of an action may be determined based upon an evaluation of the first counter value and the second counter value. Compliance with a protocol may be determined by comparing the time-length of the action with a time-limit associated with the protocol. A report may be generated based upon the time-length of the action and the compliance with the protocol.
G07C 1/02 - Registering, indicating, or recording the time of events or elapsed time, e.g. time-recorders for work people not involving the registering, indicating, or recording of other data
Exemplary embodiments of self-adjusting sanitizer/disinfectant sprayers are disclosed herein. An exemplary self-adjusting sanitizer/disinfectant sprayer includes a tank for holding sanitizer or disinfectant, one or more batteries, a motor, a motor controller, and a pump. The pump includes a pump inlet in fluid communication with an interior of the tank and a pump outlet. A processor, a dispensing wand and a flow sensor are also included. The flow sensor and motor controller are in circuit communication with the processor. The processor provides input to the motor controller for controlling the speed of the motor that drives the pump as a function of a signal indicative of the flow rate received from the flow sensor.
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 12/02 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable educational materials, namely, printable pamphlets and flyers in the field of the proper placement and use of dispensers for hand-sanitizing and hand-hygiene preparations
A system for refilling a trigger sprayer bottle assembly includes the trigger sprayer bottle assembly including a trigger movable between a first trigger position and a second trigger position. A refillable bottle is coupled to the trigger such that material within the refillable bottle is dispensed from the refillable bottle when the trigger is moved from the first trigger position to the second trigger position. The trigger sprayer bottle assembly includes a first refill port, through which material is added to the refillable bottle. The trigger sprayer bottle assembly is selectively coupled to a refilling assembly. The refilling assembly includes a. refill reservoir and a second refill port through which material is removed from the refill reservoir. The second refill port is selectively coupled to the first refill port when the trigger sprayer bottle assembly is coupled to the refilling assembly.
Exemplary soap, sanitizer and lotion dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a housing; a receptacle for receiving a container; a container of fluid comprising soap, sanitizer or lotion; a pump in fluid communication with the container; a power source; a pump coupled to a motor and pulse width modulation circuitry in circuit communication with the power source and the motor. The pulse width modulation circuitry is initially set to cause a selected dose of fluid to be dispensed at a base speed. A sensor for detecting a parameter indicative of an actual speed of a dispense of the fluid is also included. When the actual speed of the dispense of fluid is less than the base speed or greater than the base speed, the pulse width modulation circuitry adjusts the pulse width to cause the speed of a following dispense of fluid to be closer to the base speed.
An exemplary compliance monitoring system includes a dispenser for dispensing soap or sanitizer, a one people counter for detecting the presence of one or more persons or assets, at least one badge and at least one locatee device. The locatee device includes an antenna and transmitting circuitry for transmitting signals. At least one of the dispenser, the people counter, and the one or more badges include a locatee device. A locator device is also provided. The locatee device circuitry includes wake-up circuitry for instructing the locatee device circuitry to transmit one or more signals, at least two antennae, triangulation based measurement circuitry to determine the angle of arrival of the one or more signals, and wake-up circuitry for waking up the triangulation based measurement circuitry. The wake-up circuitry causes the triangulation based measurement to listen for the one or more signals from the at least one locatee device.
A system for refilling a trigger sprayer bottle assembly includes the trigger sprayer bottle assembly including a trigger movable between a first trigger position and a second trigger position. A refillable bottle is coupled to the trigger such that material within the refillable bottle is dispensed from the refillable bottle when the trigger is moved from the first trigger position to the second trigger position. The trigger sprayer bottle assembly includes a first refill port through which material is added to the refillable bottle. The trigger sprayer bottle assembly is selectively coupled to a refilling assembly. The refilling assembly includes a refill reservoir and a second refill port through which material is removed from the refill reservoir. The second refill port is selectively coupled to the first refill port when the trigger sprayer bottle assembly is coupled to the refilling assembly.
An antimicrobial cleansing composition is disclosed that comprises about 0.25 wt. % to about 5.0 wt. % of at least one bisbiguanide antimicrobial active; up to about 15 wt. % of at least one C2-C8 glycol; about 0.1 wt. % to about 2.0 wt. % of a first surfactant comprising an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer; at least one additional surfactant selected from the group consisting of a C8-C16 alkyl polyglucoside and an amine oxide; and water. The antimicrobial cleansing composition passes European Standard EN-1499.
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
82.
Foam dispensers having turbine air/liquid displacement pump combination
Exemplary embodiments of energy efficient foam pumps and dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary foam dispenser included a housing, a reservoir for holding a foamable liquid, a motor, a motor shaft, and a turbine air pump. The turbine air pump is connected to the motor shaft. A cam is also attached to the motor shaft and is used for driving a liquid pump. Liquid from the liquid pump and air from the turbine air pump are mixed in a mixing chamber and dispensed through an outlet nozzle. The touch-free foam dispenser further includes a sensor for sensing an object, circuitry for receiving a signal from the sensor indicative of an object being present and circuitry for energizing the motor to dispense fluid in the form of a foam.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
83.
FOAM DISPENSERS HAVING TURBINE AIR/LIQUID DISPLACEMENT PUMP COMBINATION
Exemplary embodiments of energy efficient foam pumps and dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary foam dispenser included a housing, a reservoir for holding a foamable liquid, a motor, a motor shaft, and a turbine air pump. The turbine air pump is connected to the motor shaft. A cam is also attached to the motor shaft and is used for driving a liquid pump. Liquid from the liquid pump and air from the turbine air pump are mixed in a mixing chamber and dispensed through an outlet nozzle. The touch-free foam dispenser further includes a sensor for sensing an object, circuitry for receiving a signal from the sensor indicative of an object being present and circuitry for energizing the motor to dispense fluid in the form of a foam.
Exemplary embodiments of methods and devices for obtaining more accurate hand hygiene compliance metrics are disclosed herein. An exemplary device or badge for a hygiene compliance system includes a housing; a processor located in the housing; memory in circuit communication with the processor; wireless communication circuitry in circuit communication with the processor; and an additional time input in circuit communication with the processor.
A wobble plate for a sequentially activated multi-diaphragm foam pump includes three or more wings, a wobble plate shaft, and an aperture located in each of the three or more wings. A first wing is configured to have a first distance from first contact surface of a first pump diaphragm. A second wing is configured to have a second distance from a first contact surface on a second pump diaphragm, and a third wing is configured to have substantially the second distance from a first contact surface on a third pump diaphragm.
F04B 45/04 - Pumps or pumping installations having flexible working members and specially adapted for elastic fluids having plate-like flexible members, e.g. diaphragms
A wobble plate for a sequentially activated multi-diaphragm foam pump includes three or more wings, a wobble plate shaft, and an aperture located in each of the three or more wings. A first wing is configured to have a first distance from first contact surface of a first pump diaphragm. A second wing is configured to have a second distance from a first contact surface on a second pump diaphragm, and a third wing is configured to have substantially the second distance from a first contact surface on a third pump diaphragm.
F04B 45/04 - Pumps or pumping installations having flexible working members and specially adapted for elastic fluids having plate-like flexible members, e.g. diaphragms
A wobble plate for a sequentially activated multi-diaphragm foam pump includes three or more wings, a wobble plate shaft, and an aperture located in each of the three or more wings. A first wing is configured to have a first distance from first contact surface of a first pump diaphragm. A second wing is configured to have a second distance from a first contact surface on a second pump diaphragm, and a third wing is configured to have substantially the second distance from a first contact surface on a third pump diaphragm.
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 7/26 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device
88.
Touch free dispensers powered by focused energy signals
Exemplary dispensers that receive power from a wireless focused power signal and methods of charging such dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser for dispensing soap or sanitizer includes a housing, a receptacle for retaining a supply of soap or sanitizer, a processor, and a focused energy signal receiver. The focused energy signal receiver includes a reflector for reflecting at least a portion of the focused energy signal back to a transmission source and a converter for converting at least a portion of the focused energy signal into an output voltage. The dispenser further includes charge control circuitry and one or more capacitors. The charge control circuitry monitors the output voltage of the converter. If the output voltage of the converter is above a threshold, the one or more capacitors receive a charging current.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
H02J 50/30 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using light, e.g. lasers
H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
A dispensing system comprises a first electronic sensor and a controller. The first electronic sensor may be configured to detect a first change from a first amount of a fluid product in a dispensing system reservoir to a second amount of the fluid product in the dispensing system reservoir. The controller may be coupled to the first electronic sensor and configured to receive a first signal from the first electronic sensor indicative of the first change. The dispensing system reservoir may be disposed in the dispensing system. A method for determining a remaining service interval for a dispensing system reservoir is also provided.
An dispenser includes a housing, a container disposed in the housing for holding a liquid, a nozzle, and a pump. The pump is disposed between the container and the nozzle. The pump includes a pump inlet, a pump outlet, a pump chamber, a first check valve, and a second check valve. The pump inlet is in fluid communication with the container and the pump chamber, and the pump outlet is in fluid communication with the pump chamber and the nozzle. The pump chamber is movable between an expanded position and a compressed position. The first check valve is disposed between the container and the pump, and the first check valve has a first cracking pressure. The second check valve is disposed between the first check valve and the pump, and the second check valve has a second cracking pressure. The first cracking pressure of the first check valve is greater than the second cracking pressure of the second check valve.
Exemplary sanitary soap refilling systems and methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill refilling system includes a housing, a pump located within the housing, and a bulk storage tank connector. The bulk storage tank connector having a liquid outlet and an air inlet. A liquid inlet conduit is in fluid communication with the pump the liquid outlet. A refill connector is included. The refill connector has a liquid inlet and an air outlet. The refill connector air outlet and the bulk storage tank connector air inlet are in fluid communication with one another. The refill liquid inlet is in fluid communication with the pump.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
B67D 7/32 - Arrangements of safety or warning devicesMeans for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
B67D 7/38 - Arrangements of hoses, e.g. operative connection with pump motor
B67D 7/74 - Devices for mixing two or more different liquids to be transferred
B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines
Exemplary embodiments wet-on-demand dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser for dispensing wet-on-demand substrates includes a housing, a container for holding a fluid, one or more wetting tips in fluid communication with the container. Each of the one or more wetting tips has a movable valve member. The exemplary dispenser further includes a holder for holding a roll of substrate and the movable valve members are moved as a function of contact with the substrate.
A47K 10/38 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means the web being rolled-up
B05B 9/04 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible containerSpraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pump
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
A47K 10/32 - Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
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Restroom maintenance systems having a voice activated virtual assistant
Exemplary embodiments of restroom monitoring systems having a virtual assistants includes a communications gateway located in a restroom. The communications gateway having a processor, memory, short range communications circuitry, long range communications circuitry, a microphone and a speaker. The communications gateway containing logic for listening for a wake up word and upon detecting a wake up word, capturing a request, logic for processing the request to determine what request is being requested, logic for verifying the request with the requester, and one of a plurality of wave files and a voice synthesizer. The system further includes one or more dispensers located in the restroom. The one or more dispensers having short range communications circuitry for communicating status or product level to the communications gateway.
G10L 21/00 - Speech or voice signal processing techniques to produce another audible or non-audible signal, e.g. visual or tactile, in order to modify its quality or its intelligibility
G10L 21/06 - Transformation of speech into a non-audible representation, e.g. speech visualisation or speech processing for tactile aids
G10L 25/00 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups
G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog
Exemplary embodiments of smart tags for covertly alerting a service worker to perform a hand hygiene event are disclosed herein. An exemplary smart tag includes a housing, a processor, memory, one or more rechargeable batteries, and a vibrator. The vibrator vibrates the badge and the vibrating badge produces less than 30 decibels of sound. The smart tag further includes a plurality of LEDs. The LEDs illuminate in a first sequence to indicated one of the service worker has washed or sanitized her hands and service worker needs to wash or sanitizer her hands. The smart tag further includes a graphic image that depicts one or more hands.
8 alcohols; about 0.5 wt. % to about 10.0 wt. % of at least one primary surfactant; 0 wt. % to about 10.0 wt. % of at least one secondary surfactant, with the primary and secondary surfactants having an HLB value greater than 8; a pH adjusting agent; and water. The composition does not achieve a microbial kill level greater than 2.0 log.
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
A61K 8/44 - Aminocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. aminocarboxylic acids containing sulfurSalts, esters or N-acylated derivatives thereof
Exemplary dispensers that receive power from a wireless focused power signal and methods of charging such dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser for dispensing soap or sanitizer includes a housing, a receptacle for retaining a supply of soap or sanitizer, a processor, and a focused energy signal receiver. The focused energy signal receiver includes a reflector for reflecting at least a portion of the focused energy signal back to a transmission source and a converter for converting at least a portion of the focused energy signal into an output voltage. The dispenser further includes charge control circuitry and one or more capacitors. The charge control circuitry monitors the output voltage of the converter. If the output voltage of the converter is above a threshold, the one or more capacitors receive a charging current.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
H02J 50/30 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using light, e.g. lasers
H04B 10/80 - Optical aspects relating to the use of optical transmission for specific applications, not provided for in groups , e.g. optical power feeding or optical transmission through water
8 alcohols; about 0.5 wt. % to about 10.0 wt. % of at least one primary surfactant; 0 wt. % to about 10.0 wt. % of at least one secondary surfactant, with the primary and secondary surfactants having an HLB value greater than 8; a pH adjusting agent; and water. The composition does not achieve a microbial kill level greater than 2.0 log.
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
A61K 8/44 - Aminocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. aminocarboxylic acids containing sulfurSalts, esters or N-acylated derivatives thereof
A61K 8/46 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic compounds containing sulfur
8 alcohol, at least 10.0 wt. % of a mixture of two or more surfactants, at least 0.05 wt. % of a pH adjuster; and water, the concentrations being based on a total weight of the low-water cleansing composition.
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
A61K 8/44 - Aminocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof, e.g. aminocarboxylic acids containing sulfurSalts, esters or N-acylated derivatives thereof
