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 empty; Advertising 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
2.
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
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.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
B67D 7/06 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes - Details or accessories
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 aircraft; Adaptations of armament mountings for aircraft the armaments being firearms
Exemplary soap and sanitizer dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary soap or sanitizing dispenser includes a housing, a processor, memory, an object sensor, and a receptacle for receiving a refill unit. The refill unit includes a container, a closure, and a valve. The dispenser further includes a valve post. The valve post is configured to open the valve. A fluid reservoir for holding liquid soap or sanitizer is also included. The fluid reservoir has a liquid inlet and/or air outlet passage and a liquid outlet passage. The dispenser further includes 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 is in the fluid reservoir. The selected volume of liquid is greater than 10 milliliters of liquid. In addition, logic for causing the pump to operate when an object is detected by the object sensor and when the selected level of liquid in the fluid reservoir is above a selected level is also included. If the liquid level in the fluid reservoir is below a selected level, the pump will not pump fluid 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
A01P 1/00 - Disinfectants; Antimicrobial 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 application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
7.
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 - Disinfectants; Antimicrobial 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 application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
8.
FOAM DISPENSERS HAVING HIGH AIR TO LIQUID RATIOS AND FOAM DISPENSERS THAT DISPENSE ACCURATE VOLUME DOSES OF FOAM
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 pistols; Apparatus 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 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 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
13.
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 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 pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
15.
SEQUENTIALLY ACTIVATED MULTI-DIAPHRAGM FOAM AT-A-DISTANCE DISPENSER SYSTEMS
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.
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.
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 means; Releasing 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 pistols; Apparatus 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 delivery; Arrangements 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
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.
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 lenses; Accessories therefor
B05B 12/18 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements 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 pistols; Apparatus for discharge with separate outlet orifices, e.g. to form parallel jets, to form intersecting jets
B05B 7/06 - Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with one outlet orifice surrounding another approximately in the same plane
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 delivery; Arrangements 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 pump
B05B 12/02 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery
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 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.
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
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.
An applicator for dispensing a fluid includes a housing and a pump disposed within the housing. The applicator also includes a wand rotatably coupled to the housing. The applicator further includes a conduit that extends between the pump and the wand to deliver the fluid from the pump to the wand. The wand comprises a curved portion for receiving the conduit. The conduit, when disposed in the curved portion, intersects an axis about which the wand rotates.
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 pump
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
B05B 15/652 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented
29.
DISPENSERS, DISPENSER SYSTEMS AND REFILL UNITS CONFIGURED FOR AUTONOMOUS FIRMWARE/SOFTWARE UPDATES
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 processor, dispenser memory, firmware for controlling one or more operations of the dispenser and a receptacle for receiving a refill unit. A reader for reading information from a near field communication tag is also included. The refill unit includes a near field communication tag secured thereto. Memory is located on the near field communications tag. Data stored on the memory. The data contains firmware update instructions. When the refill unit is installed in the receptacle, the reader reads the data. The processor causes the dispenser firmware to be updated by the firmware update instructions read from the near field communications tag on the refill unit.
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.
An exemplary touch-free soap, sanitizer or lotion dispenser includes a housing, a movable cover, a processor, memory, a refill receptacle for receiving a refill container of fluid, and a variable output control card receptacle. The variable output control card receptacle is located proximate the refill receptacle such that when a refill unit is inserted in the refill receptacle, a variable output control card cannot be inserted or removed from the variable output control card receptacle. The dispenser further includes a reader for placing the processor in circuit communication with a variable output control card and in circuit communication with a refill unit data tag. In addition, the dispenser includes a sensor for sensing an object, a variable output control card and a removable and replaceable refill unit. The data tag is secured to the refill unit and the VOC card includes data on the variable output control card for setting the dispenser output volume.
Exemplary embodiments of wipe nozzles are also disclosed herein. One exemplary wipes nozzle includes a teeth retaining member and a plurality of teeth retained by the teeth retaining member. The plurality of teeth are moveable and the teeth are configured so that the tops of the teeth move away from each other and towards each other. The plurality of teeth have a wipes contact portion and a base portion. A biasing member for biasing wipes contact portion of the plurality of teeth toward one another is also included.
Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensing systems, wipes dispensing canisters and wipes dispensing mounting brackets are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipe 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 dispenser for wipes includes a structure defining an interior space for wipes. A door is attached to the structure and movable between a first position enabling access to the interior space for removal of a wipe from the interior space and a second position inhibiting access to the interior space. A bladder is attached to the door and a pressure source attached to the bladder. An actuator is attached to the pressure source, and the bladder urges the door to the first position when the actuator is in a first state. Fluid from the pressure source inflates the bladder to an inflated state. The door moves to the second position when the actuator is in a second state such that the fluid escapes the bladder returning the bladder to a deflated state.
A dispenser for dispensing a material includes a circuit in communication with a battery and a rechargeable energy storage device. The circuit places the battery and the rechargeable energy storage device in series during a dispense event such that an actuator that facilitates dispensing the material during the dispense event receives power from the battery and the rechargeable energy storage device during the dispense event.
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.
G01S 3/46 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using antennas spaced apart and measuring phase or time difference between signals therefrom, i.e. path-difference systems
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinations; Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
G01S 5/04 - Position of source determined by a plurality of spaced direction-finders
G07C 11/00 - Arrangements, systems or apparatus for checking, e.g. the occurrence of a condition, not provided for elsewhere
G08B 21/24 - Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
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 application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A01N 43/16 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one or more oxygen or sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atom with one hetero atom six-membered rings with oxygen as the ring hetero atom
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.
11010 alcohols, one or more carbomers, and suspended particulate abrasives. The hydroalcoholic industrial hand cleaners are dispensable via conventional pump dispensers, and remove industrial dirt and grime from the hands.
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
Embodiments of dispensers for dispensing wet wipes are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispenser includes a container, having an opening, a cap, and a first wipe engagement member. The first wipes engagement member includes an opening therethrough. The first wipes engagement member is configured to provide sufficient force on a wipe to prevent the wipe from falling back into the container. A second wipes engagement member is also included. The second wipes engagement member located away from the first wipes engagement member. The second wipes engagement member includes a pull through portion and a grip portion. An access point is located between the first wipes engagement member and the second wipes engagement member. The access point configured to allow a user to grip a lead edge of a wipe as the wipe is threaded through the first wipes engagement member.
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.
Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispenser having a nozzle with a wear indicator includes a container, a plurality of wipes contained within the container, a fluid for wetting the plurality of wipes, a receiving member connected to the container, and an outlet nozzle housing for holding an elastomeric outlet nozzle. The elastomeric outlet nozzle includes a wear indicator that provides a visual indication that the nozzle should be replaced.
Exemplary embodiments of pumps, refill units and dispenser systems are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit for a soap, sanitizer or lotion includes a container for holding a fluid and a pump secured to the container. The pump includes a housing, a liquid piston, a liquid pump chamber, an air piston, an air pump chamber; and a piston holder. The liquid piston is connected to the air piston. The piston holder is connected to one of the liquid piston and the air piston. The connection comprises one or more projections and one or more grooves. The volume of the liquid pump chamber and the air pump chamber both change as a function of the engagement of the one or more projections with the one or more grooves.
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 application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A01P 1/00 - Disinfectants; Antimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
A surface wipe cleaning device includes a housing, a supply shaft, a receiving shaft, and a rotational member. The housing has a supply opening and a receiving opening. The supply and receiving shafts are attached to the housing such that the supply and receiving shafts are able to rotate relative to the housing. The rotational member is operatively attached to the receiving shaft such that movement of the rotational member in a first direction causes the receiving shaft to rotate in the first direction. When a supply of substrate is connected to both the supply and receiving shafts, rotation of the receiving shaft in the first direction causes a first portion of the supply of substrate to move from a bottom exterior surface of the housing, through the receiving opening, and onto the receiving shaft. When the supply of substrate is connected to both the supply and receiving shafts, rotation of the receiving shaft in the first direction also causes a second portion of the supply of substrate to move from the supply shaft and through the supply opening such that the second portion extends along the bottom exterior surface of the housing.
A47K 10/30 - Towel dispensers; Toilet-paper dispensers dispensing a clean part and taking-up a soiled part, e.g. using rolls combined with washing and drying means for the soiled parts
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
An exemplary foam dispensing system includes a dispenser housing configured to be mounted below a counter, a spout configured to be mounted above a counter, a container supported by the dispenser housing, a pump in fluid communications with the container and configured to be mounted below a counter. The pump includes an air pump portion and a liquid pump portion. The pump also includes a mixing chamber. Liquid pumped from the liquid pump portion is mixed with air pumped from the air pump portion in the mixing chamber. A dispense tube is included that is configured to extend from the mixing chamber below a countertop to one or more mix media located above the countertop proximate an end of the spout. The one or more mix media are located near an end of the spout. An outlet nozzle is also provided and is located downstream of the one or more mix media.
Exemplary foam-at-a-distance systems include a spout, a container, and a foam generator having a suck-back mechanism located within the spout. The system includes a liquid pump chamber, an air pump chamber, a liquid conduit and an air conduit. The foam generator has a differential bore housing. The differential bore housing has a first portion with a first inside bore and a second portion with a second inside bore, wherein the first inside bore has a smaller diameter than the second inside bore. A piston having a seal extending from the piston that is in contact with the second inside bore is also included. A mixing chamber is located in the large bore. Movement of the seal in an upstream direction provides negative pressure in the second mixing chamber and draws in fluid from the outlet.
A dispensing system includes an above-deck nozzle portion, a reservoir for holding fluid, a foam pump, a multi-lumen dispense passage, and a mixing portion. The above-deck nozzle portion has a dispenser outlet and is disposed above a counter. The foam pump is disposed below the counter and includes at least one liquid pump chamber in fluid communication with the reservoir, at least one air pump chamber, and a pump outlet. The multi-lumen dispense passage includes an inlet, an outlet, at least one liquid lumen, and at least two air lumens. The inlet is in fluid communication with the pump outlet, the outlet is in fluid communication with the dispenser outlet, and the at least one liquid lumen and the at least two air lumens are each in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet of the multi-lumen dispense passage. The mixing portion is disposed between the multi-lumen dispense passage and the dispenser outlet.
A47K 5/16 - Foam or lather making devices with mechanical drive
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
50.
FOAM PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND DISPENSERS WITH DIFFERENTIAL BORE SUCK-BACK MECHANISM
An exemplary system for dispensing foam includes a container holding a foamable liquid, a pump, and a suck-back device. The suck back device has a housing having a small bore with first diameter and a large bore with a second diameter; a dual body piston with a first piston that reciprocates in the small bore and a second piston that reciprocates in the large bore; a flow restrictor located proximate the dual body piston, a suck back chamber formed at least in part by the large bore and the second piston, and a foam outlet. The flow restrictor is configured so that fluid flow into the suck back device causes the suck back chamber to compress and when the fluid flow stops, a biasing member causes the suck back chamber to expand and suck back residual foam into the suck back chamber.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
G01F 11/08 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers which expand or contract during measurement of the diaphragm or bellows type
A47K 5/16 - Foam or lather making devices with mechanical drive
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 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
51.
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.
A dispenser includes a housing, an inverted container disposed in the housing, a outlet nozzle, a pump, a first check valve, and a second check valve. The container holds a fluid. The pump is disposed between the container and the outlet nozzle. The pump includes a pump inlet in fluid communication with the container, a pump outlet in fluid communication with the outlet nozzle, and a pump chamber in fluid communication with the pump inlet and the pump outlet. The pump chamber is movable between an expanded position and a compressed position. The first check valve is disposed between the pump and the outlet nozzle, and the first check valve has a first cracking pressure. The second check valve is disposed between the first check valve and the outlet nozzle, and the second check valve has a second cracking pressure. The second cracking pressure of the second check valve is greater than the first cracking pressure of the first check valve.
Alcohol-based hand conditioners are provided. The alcohol-based hand conditioners have superior aesthetics suitable for use in rapid workflow environments. They are non-greasy and low residue, and thus do not leave a sticky or tacky feeling on the hands following application.
An exemplary embodiment of a modular people counter includes a base and a communications module. The base has a people counter processor, memory, a power supply having one or more batteries, a passive sensor that detects whether a badge and/or a person has entered into a selected area and is within the sensing range and a first connector. The first connector is in circuit communication with the people counter processor. The communications module has a second connector for connecting to the first connector and wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications module is configured to receive one or more signals from the people counter processor when the first connector is connected to the second connector.
Embodiments of dispensers for dispensing wet wipes are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a container, a plurality of wipes, and a wipes dispensing nozzle. The wipes dispensing nozzle has a first housing member and a second housing member that are movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the wipes dispensing nozzle has an opening that has a first diameter. In the second position, the nozzle has an opening that has a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter. When the nozzle is in the first position, a lead wipe of the plurality of wipes may be threaded through the wipes dispensing nozzle. In the first position, the wipes dispensing nozzle does not exert sufficient frictional force against a trailing wipe to cause the lead wipe to separate from the trailing wipe along a perforation line. In the second position, the wipes nozzle is in a closed dispensing position.
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 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.
1-81-8 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 37/10 - Aromatic or araliphatic carboxylic acids, or thio-analogues thereof; Derivatives thereof
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-anal
A01N 37/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-anal having at least one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to an aromatic ring system having at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and one oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same aromatic ring system
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 application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
A01P 1/00 - Disinfectants; Antimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
59.
REFILLABLE DISPENSERS HAVING RESERVOIRS AND REFILL CONTAINERS CONFIGURED FOR FLUID AND AIR TRANSFER THEREBETWEEN
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.
A system (20) includes a display structure (74) removably attached to a support structure (30). The display structure (74) includes a first wall defining a wall opening (80) and a second wall spaced apart from the first wall. A cavity is defined between the first wall and the second wall, wherein the cavity is configured to contain a hygiene item such that the hygiene item is dispensed from the display structure (74) through the wall opening (80). Another example includes a display structure (74) configured to display information (78). Yet another example includes a hygiene system (20) including a display structure (74) removably attached to a support structure (30).
A low-water cleansing composition is provided that includes 5.0 wt.% to less than 40 wt.% of one or more C1-C8 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 preparations; Preparations 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
A non-antimicrobial cleansing composition is disclosed comprising from about 10.0 wt.% to less than about 40 wt.% of one or more C1-C8 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 preparations; Preparations 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
Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispenser includes a container, a plurality of wipes contained within the container, a fluid for wetting the plurality of wipes and a self-orientating outlet nozzle. The self-orientating outlet nozzle includes a moveable outlet opening. The moveable outlet opening aligns with the direction of pull of the wipe when the wipe is pulled out of the dispenser at an angle that is not substantially vertical.
1-81-8 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.
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.
Exemplary embodiments of universal mounting brackets and dispensers with mounting brackets are disclosed herein. An exemplary universal dispenser mounting bracket includes a base. The base has a first surface for connecting to a dispenser. A first spring arm extends from the base in a first direction and has a first arm clamp. A second spring arm extends from the base in a second direction and has a second arm clamp. The first and second spring arms have a rest position and a biased position. Moving the first and second spring arms away from their rest position generates a clamp force in the spring arms that urges the first and second spring arms toward their rest position. When the mounting bracket is mounted to a surface, the base is on a first side of the surface and the first and second clamp arms are on a second side of the surface and the clamp force generated by the spring arms secures the mounting bracket to the surface.
A fluid dispenser includes a dispenser housing, a container for holding a foamable liquid, a foam pump, an outlet in fluid communication with the foam pump, and a vacuum actuated suck-back mechanism in fluid communication with the foam pump and the outlet. The foam pump has a liquid pump portion and an air pump portion. The vacuum actuated suck-back mechanism includes a chamber and a movable member. The chamber has a vacuum port that is in fluid communication with the air pump portion of the foam pump, and a suck-back port that is in fluid communication with the outlet. The movable member of the vacuum actuated suck-back mechanism moves under vacuum pressure to reduce the volume of the chamber. The volume of the chamber increases upon removal of the vacuum pressure.
Exemplary embodiments of manual dispensers and actuating mechanisms are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a housing, a receptacle for receiving a container of fluid and an actuating mechanism for causing fluid to be dispensed from the container. The actuation mechanism has a first pivot arm having a pivot point on a first end and a cam on a second end and a second pivot arm having a pivot point a first end and a curved contact surface on a second end. The actuating mechanism includes a pushbar. One of the first and second pivot members is connected to the pushbar. When the pushbar is pushed inward, the cam is configured to travel along the curved contact surface. Movement of the cam along the curved contact surface moves the engagement mechanism upward and downward in a substantially linear motion when the engagement mechanism is connected to a pump to cause the pump to prime with fluid and dispense the fluid.
A system for monitoring at least one person passing through an area includes a first monitor (104), a second monitor (106), and a receiver (108). The first monitor is configured to detect activity in a first zone (110) and to obtain first data relating to detected activity in the first zone. The second monitor is configured to detect activity in a second zone (111) and to obtain second data relating to detected activity in the second zone. In addition, the first monitor is in circuit communication with the second monitor and in wireless communication with the receiver. After obtaining the second data, the second monitor generates a second monitor signal (112) that comprises the second data and sends the second monitor signal to the first monitor. The first monitor is configured to receive the second monitor signal and generate a combined data packet that comprises the first data and the second data. After the first monitor generates the combined data packet, the first monitor sends a combined signal (114) to the receiver, in which the combined signal includes the combined data packet.
Another exemplary dispenser includes a refill unit and a refill unit frame member. The refill unit frame member has a bracket for receiving a lower portion of the refill unit. A back plate for mounting the dispenser is also included. An actuator is hingedly connected to the bracket. A curved push bar is connected to the actuator. An anvil is connected to the curved push bar. Movement of the actuator toward the back of the dispenser causes the anvil to move toward the front of the dispenser.
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 sanitizing composition to the skin. The sanitizing composition comprises one or more polypeptides and extracts that increase the concentration of antimicrobial peptides. The application also relates to a nasal spray reducing pathogen binding in the nose and comprising a Cl-8 alcohol and one or more of a probiotic, probiotic derivative and a prebiotic.
A61K 8/64 - Proteins; Peptides; Derivatives or degradation products thereof
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparations; Preparations 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 8/96 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution
A sanitizing composition for restoring skins natural balance of bacteria and/or increasing the production and/or activity of antimicrobial peptides is provided. The sanitizing composition includes about 0.005 wt.% to 15.0 wt.% of an active ingredient that is one or more of a probiotic, probiotic derivative, prebiotic, and a prebiotic derivative and at least one compound that delivers a sanitizing effect.
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparations; Preparations 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 8/99 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from microorganisms other than algae or fungi, e.g. protozoa or bacteria
A method of increasing antimicrobial peptide production and/or activity on the skin is provided. The method includes cleaning skin with at least one of a soap and lotion and applying a topical composition to the skin. The topical composition is comprised of one or more polypeptides and extracts that increase the concentration of antimicrobial peptides on a surface.
A61K 8/64 - Proteins; Peptides; Derivatives or degradation products thereof
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparations; Preparations 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
A topical cleansing composition for restoring skin's natural balance of bacteria and/or increasing the production and/or activity of antimicrobial peptides is provided. The topical cleansing composition includes about 0.005 wt.% to 15.0 wt.% of an active ingredient that is one or more of a probiotic, probiotic derivative, prebiotic, and at least one primary and at least one secondary surfactant.
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparations; Preparations 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 8/99 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from microorganisms other than algae or fungi, e.g. protozoa or bacteria
75.
DISPENSERS, REFILL UNITS, AND REUSABLE/REPLACEABLE PUMP ASSEMBLIES
Exemplary embodiments of fluid dispensers and refill units and methodologies for dispensing fluids are provided herein. An exemplary fluid dispenser includes a dispenser housing, a pump housing, a liquid pump chamber located within the pump housing, a liquid inlet valve, a liquid outlet valve and a pump lock secured to one of the pump housing and dispenser housing. The pump lock releasably secures the pump housing to the dispenser housing. A refill unit is also included. The refill unit includes a container, a cap and a container liquid outlet valve.
An exemplary dispenser includes a housing and a refill unit. The refill unit being removable and replaceable. The dispenser also includes a processor, memory, a dose count stored in memory that is indicative of the number of doses in a full refill unit, a level sensor for detecting a predetermined level the refill unit and a dispense count indicative of the number doses of product dispensed from the refill unit. In addition, the dispenser includes memory and has logic stored in the memory for recalibrating the number of doses remaining in the refill unit as a function of the dose count, the number of doses of product dispensed and the predetermined level of product. The number of doses of product remaining in the refill unit may be displayed on the dispenser, on a remote station, or on both the dispenser and a remote station.
A47K 5/12 - Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
G01F 25/00 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume
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
G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
G01F 15/02 - Compensating or correcting for variations in pressure, density, or temperature
77.
SEQUENTIALLY ACTIVATED MULTI-DIAPHRAGM FOAM PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND DISPENSER SYSTEMS
An exemplary foam dispenser includes a housing, a drive motor and a foam pump operatively coupled to the drive motor. The foam pump is secured to the housing and the foam pump includes a housing and a molded multi-chamber diaphragm. The molded multi- chamber diaphragm includes a liquid pump chamber, two or more air pump chambers; and an outlet valve. A mixing chamber is included and located downstream of the outlet valve for mixing foamable liquid from the liquid pump diaphragm with air from each of the two or more air pump chambers. In addition, a foam cartridge and an outlet for dispensing foam 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.
A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
A topical sanitizing composition for restoring skin's natural balance of bacteria is provided. The topical sanitizing composition includes about 0.02 wt. % to 10.0 wt.% of an active ingredient, at least about 40 wt. % of one or more C1-6 alcohols; and water. The active ingredient comprises one or more of a probiotic, probiotic derivative, and a prebiotic.
A topical cleansing composition is disclosed that includes an active ingredient, comprising one or more of a probiotic, a probiotic derivative, and prebiotic, a humectant, one or more surfactants; and water. Topical cleansing composition reduces pathogen binding on skin by a statistically significant amount, as compared to an otherwise identical topical composition without the active ingredient.
A method of reducing pathogen binding on 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 prebiotic and at least one carrier.
A61K 8/99 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from microorganisms other than algae or fungi, e.g. protozoa or bacteria
A61K 31/715 - Polysaccharides, i.e. having more than five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkages; Derivatives thereof, e.g. ethers, esters
A topical cleansing composition for stimulating the production of antimicrobial peptides on the skin is disclosed. The topical cleansing composition includes an active ingredient comprising one or more of a natural extract and a polypeptide; one or more surfactants; and water. The topical cleansing composition increases the concentration of antimicrobial peptides on skin, as compared to an otherwise identical topical composition without the active ingredient.
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparations; Preparations 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 8/64 - Proteins; Peptides; Derivatives or degradation products thereof
A61K 8/97 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from derivatives thereof
A61K 8/46 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic compounds containing sulfur
Exemplary embodiments of high non-aerosol foam sanitizers are disclosed herein. An exemplary embodiment of high non-aerosol foam sanitizer includes a liquid mixture that includes an alcohol, water and a surfactant mixed with and entrapping air to form a plurality of foam bubbles. Wherein more than about 50 percent of the foam bubbles have a size of between about 50 μm and about 250 μm.
A counter mountable fluid dispenser includes a below deck assembly and an above deck assembly. The below deck assembly includes a reservoir for storing a fluid, a dispensing mechanism in fluid communication with the reservoir, and a controller in circuit communication with the dispensing mechanism for operation of the dispensing mechanism. The above deck assembly includes a spout defining an outlet port in fluid communication with the reservoir for dispensing fluid stored in the reservoir upon operation of the dispensing mechanism, an external supply port in fluid communication with the reservoir by a supply passage to supply fluid to the reservoir, an access door movable between a closed position blocking access to the external supply port and an open position permitting access to the external supply port, and a switch mechanism configured to disable the dispensing mechanism when the access door is in the open position.
An exemplary foam dispenser includes a housing, a container for holding foamable liquid and a foam pump in fluid communication with the container. The foam pump has a plurality of diaphragm pumping chambers wherein at least one diaphragm pumping chamber pumps liquid, and at least two diaphragm pumping chambers pump air. The foam pump includes a liquid outlet valve having a cracking pressure of at least about 5 pounds per square inch; and two or more air outlet valves having cracking pressure of less than about 5 pounds per square inch. A mixing chamber is located downstream of the plurality of diaphragm pumping chambers for mixing liquid and air to form a foamy mixture. A foam cartridge located downstream of the mixing chamber and an outlet is provided for dispensing foam.
Refill units for foam dispensers include a container for holding foamable liquid, a foam pump secured to the container, a foaming cartridge, an outlet and an actuation mechanism. The foam pump includes a housing, a liquid pump diaphragm, a plurality of air pump diaphragms, and a mixing chamber. An actuation mechanism releasably connects to a drive system in the dispenser. The actuation mechanism sequentially activates the liquid pump diaphragm and the air pump diaphragms when the refill unit is connected to the dispenser and the drive system. Sequential activation of the liquid pump diaphragm and air pump diaphragms causes the liquid pump diaphragm to pump at least a partial dose of liquid into the mixing chamber and the air pump diaphragms to pump at least a partial dose of air into the mixing chamber.
An exemplary foam dispenser system includes a housing, a container, a motor, an air pump, a foam pump, a first mixing chamber, a second mixing chamber, a foam cartridge, and an outlet for dispensing foam. The container holds a foamable liquid. The foam pump has a liquid pump portion that pumps liquid, and an air pump portion that pumps air. The first mixing chamber is located downstream of the liquid pump portion and the air pump portion, and the liquid and the air mix in the first mixing chamber to create a first foam mixture. The second mixing chamber is located downstream of the first mixing chamber and the air pump, and the first mixture and air from the air pump mix in the second mixing chamber to create a second foam mixture. The second foam mixture travels through the foam cartridge and exits the outlet as rich foam.
A sequentially activated multi-diaphragm foam pump (206) for a foam dispenser includes a housing (204) with a liquid pump portion and air pump portion secured to the housing. The liquid pump portion has a liquid inlet (319), a liquid inlet valve, a liquid pump diaphragm (310A), a liquid outlet valve (323A), and a liquid outlet. The air pump portion has a first and second air inlet, a first and second air inlet valve (323B, 323C), a first and second air pump diaphragm (310B, 310C), and a first and second air outlet. The sequentially activated multi-diaphragm foam pump also includes a mixing chamber (325) that is in fluid communication with the liquid outlet, the first air outlet, and the second air outlet. The liquid pump diaphragm, the first air pump diaphragm, and the second air pump diaphragm operate in sequential order. The liquid pump diaphragm pumps liquid into the mixing chamber (325), the first air pump diaphragm pumps air into the mixing chamber to mix with the liquid to form a liquid air mixture, and the second air pump diaphragm pumps air into the mixing chamber to mix with the liquid air mixture to form a foamy mixture. The foamy mixture is dispensed through an outlet (350) that is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber.
An exemplary dispenser includes a base having at least one rail, a cover, and a mounting portion for a refill unit having a container for fluid. The cover is slideable along at least one rail of the base between a closed position and an open position.
In an exemplary method of monitoring usage of an electronically operated dispenser, a dispensing mechanism is operated by an internal controller of the dispenser in response to user activation of an actuator of the dispenser in communication with the controller. In response to operation of the dispensing mechanism, dispenser data is written to an internal dispenser memory in wired communication with the controller, with the controller and the dispenser memory being electrically connected with and powered by a power source. The dispenser memory receives a wireless interrogation signal from an external reader and collects energy from the wireless interrogation signal. In response to receipt of the wireless interrogation signal, the dispenser memory wirelessly transmits the written dispenser data to the external reader, with the dispenser memory being powered by the collected energy.
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.
One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for automatically forming a wireless sensor network, implementing power management for the wireless sensor network, and/or self-healing within the wireless sensor network. For example, hub devices, configured to forward messages through the wireless sensor network to a gateway device having access to a network, may automatically join and configure into the wireless sensor network by locating and connecting to master devices using signal frequencies representing numbers of hops to the gateway device. A hub device may be configured to transition between a low power sleep state for power conservation and an awakened normal operational state for transmitting timing signals according to a duty cycle, and thus the hub device may be capable of operating from a battery. If a hub device determines that a master device has become inoperable, the hub device may automatically search for a new master device.
The present application discloses liquid dispensers, refill units for liquid dispensers, liquid pumps, lost motion devices, and methods for installing a refill unit and lost motion device. In certain embodiments, a liquid dispenser of the present application comprises a container for holding a liquid, a pump housing connected to the container, a liquid or air chamber, and a piston movable in the liquid or air chamber. A connector is linked to the piston. The connector has a flexible portion for connecting to the piston and an attachment portion for attaching to an actuator of the dispenser. A restrictor is positioned between the flexible portion of the connector and the piston. Movement of the connector a first distance in a first direction results in lost motion between the actuator and the piston and continued movement of the connector a second distance in the first direction moves the piston with the actuator.
An exemplary foam cartridge for a foam pump includes a housing having an inner diameter, a first foaming stage disposed within the housing, and a second foaming stage disposed within the housing. The first foaming stage is spaced apart from the second foaming stage. The first foaming stage has at least two different types of mix media, and the second foaming stage has at least two different types of mix media.
An exemplary refill unit for a dispenser includes an inverted non-collapsing container for holding a liquid. A pump housing is secured to the bottom of the inverted non-collapsing container. The pump housing includes a pump chamber for pumping fluid out of the inverted non-collapsing container. The pump housing includes an annular venting chamber. The annular venting chamber has a floor with an opening therethrough. A vent valve is located within the venting chamber. The vent valve has a first wiper seal in contact with a wall of the annular venting chamber.
Methods and compositions are provided for mitigating the irritation of mammalian skin cells, protecting cell viability and/or enhancing cell-cell junction, thus improving skin barrier function. The compositions contain combinations of acetyl hexapeptides and a cosmetically and/or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Carriers that lend a liquid crystalline aspect to the compositions are beneficial.
Exemplary methods and systems for dispensing soap sanitizer or lotion as a function of hand size are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser for dispensing a soap, sanitizer or lotion includes a housing, a processor in the housing, a reservoir for holding fluid, a pump for pumping the fluid and a sensor for sensing a parameter that is indicative of the hand size. The exemplary dispenser also includes circuitry for determining a dose volume of fluid to be dispensed as a function of the sensed parameter that is indicative of a hand size and circuitry for causing the pump to dispense the dose volume.
An exemplary refill unit for a foam dispenser includes a container for holding foamable liquid and a liquid pump. The liquid pump includes a pump housing and an outlet nozzle with an elongated central axis. The pump housing has an arcuate shaped liquid pump chamber formed by a backing plate. The backing plate includes a liquid inlet and a flexible membrane. At least a portion of the elongated central axis of the nozzle extends through a central area defined, at least in part, by the arcuate shaped pump chamber.
A vented pump includes a pump housing with a fluid retention cavity, a fluid inlet, and at least one vent opening therethrough. A pump dome is secured to the pump housing to form a dome cavity. Movement of the pump dome allows material from the fluid retention cavity to enter the dome cavity through the fluid inlet, and selectively allows ambient air to enter the fluid retention cavity through the at least one vent opening.
One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for hygiene device marker placement on a map interface, indoor locator system installation, and/or hygiene installation plan creation for hygiene devices. In an example, a map interface may be displayed on a client device of a user. The user may place and/or reposition hygiene device markers (e.g., a representation of a sanitizer dispenser within a department store building), locator beacon markers (e.g., a representation of a Bluetooth locator beacon marker of an indoor locator system installation for the department store building), and/or hygiene installation markers (e.g., a representation of a soap dispenser that is to be installed within the department store building) within the map interface (e.g., a depiction of the department store building). A marker may be repositioned within the map interface to an adjusted position that may be used to update GPS coordinates used to initially position the marker.
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