公开(公告)号：WO2011026075A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：PCT/US2010/047239

申请日：2010-08-31

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  FIELD, Bruce F.

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce F.

IPC: A61L9/14 ,  A61L9/22

CPC classification number: A61L9/22 ,  A61L9/14 ,  A61L2209/134 ,  A61L2209/213

Abstract: Device for dispensing a fragant, electrochemically-activated liquid, the devide comprising: an electrolysis cell configured to electrochemically activate the liquid and to diffuse one or more fragant compounds into the liquid to provide the fragant, electrochemically-activated liquid; a switch configured to be actuated between a first state and a second state, wherein the switch energizes the electrolysis cell in the first state and de-energizes the electrolysis cell in the second state; and a dispenser located downstream from the electrolysis cell and configured to dispense the fragant, electrochemically-activated liquid, whereby the electrolysis cell further comprises an ion exchange membrane disposed within the cell housing between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode.

Abstract translation: 用于分配脆弱的电化学活化液体的装置，所述装置包括：电解池，其被配置为电化学活化液体并将一种或多种芳香化合物扩散到液体中以提供芳香的电化学活化液体; 配置为在第一状态和第二状态之间被致动的开关，其中所述开关在所述第一状态下激励所述电解槽并在所述第二状态下使所述电解槽断电; 以及分配器，其位于所述电解池的下游，并且被配置为分配所述芳香的电化学活化液体，由此所述电解池还包括设置在所述电池壳体内的阳极电极和所述阴极之间的离子交换膜。

公开(公告)号：WO2010077968A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：PCT/US2009/068295

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  DENISON, Thomas, R.

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  DENISON, Thomas, R.

IPC: A61L2/03 ,  A61L2/22 ,  A47L11/40

CPC classification number: A61L2/035 ,  A47L11/4083 ,  A47L13/22 ,  A47L13/26 ,  A61L2/22 ,  Y02W10/37

Abstract: An apparatus (10, 50, 80, 300, 500, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500,1700, 1810) and method are provided. The method includes for example, treating a liquid in an apparatus to increase suspension properties of the liquid and dispensing the treated liquid (250, 302, 306, 308, 1414, 1504, 1917) from the apparatus to a surface or volume of space (252, 304, 1506) so as to create an electrically conductive path by the treated liquid from the apparatus to the surface or volume of space. During the step of dispensing, an alternating electric field (E) is generated from the apparatus to the surface or volume of space, through the liquid along the conductive path, wherein the electric field is sufficient to destroy at least one microorganism (256) from the surface or in the volume of space.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置（10,50,80,300,500,1200,1300,1400,1500,1700,1810）和方法。 该方法包括例如处理装置中的液体以增加液体的悬浮性并将经处理的液体（250,302,306,308,1414,1504,1917）从设备分配到空间的表面或体积（ 252,304,1506），以便通过被处理的液体从设备产生到空间的表面或体积的导电路径。 在分配步骤期间，通过沿着导电路径的液体从设备产生到空间的表面或体积的交变电场（E），其中电场足以将至少一个微生物（256）从 表面或体积的空间。

公开(公告)号：WO2009155528A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2009/047971

申请日：2009-06-19

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  FIELD, Bruce, F.

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce, F.

IPC: C02F1/461

CPC classification number: C02F1/4618 ,  A47L13/26 ,  A61L2/035 ,  A61L2/22 ,  B08B3/08 ,  C02F2001/46119 ,  C02F2001/46133 ,  C02F2001/46152 ,  C02F2001/46157 ,  C02F2001/46185 ,  C02F2001/4619 ,  C02F2201/003 ,  C02F2201/008 ,  C02F2201/46115 ,  C02F2201/46125 ,  C02F2201/4613 ,  C02F2201/46135 ,  C02F2201/4615 ,  C02F2201/4617 ,  C02F2201/4618 ,  C02F2209/006 ,  C02F2209/04 ,  C02F2307/02 ,  Y02E60/366

Abstract: A method and apparatus (10, 400, 500, 500', 700, 800, 980) are provided for passing water through an electrolysis cell (18, 50, 80, 406, 552, 708, 804) having an anode and a cathode (60, 62, 84, 86, 100, 104, 108, 204, 206) separated by an ion selective membrane (58, 208). The cathode has a larger surface area than the anode. The method includes: applying an energization voltage at a first polarity (300) to the anode and the cathode (60, 62, 84, 86, 100, 104, 108, 204, 206) to produce an anolyte liquid and a catholyte liquid (70, 72, 76); temporarily reversing the energization voltage to a second polarity for a short time duration (302) to reduce deposits on at least one of the anode or cathode (60, 62, 84, 86, 100, 104, 108, 204, 206) and then returning the energization voltage to the first polarity (300); and dispensing a substantially constant supply of the anolyte liquid from the anode chamber (54) and the catholyte liquid from the cathode chamber (56) during the applying and reversing steps, the supply of catholyte being greater than the supply of anolyte per unit of time.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和装置（10,400,500,500'，700,800,980），用于使水通过具有阳极和阴极的电解池（18,50,806,452,708,804） （60,62,84,86,100,104,108,204,206），由离子选择性膜（58,208）分离。 阴极具有比阳极更大的表面积。 该方法包括：将第一极性（300）的通电电压施加到阳极和阴极（60,62,84,86,100,104,108,204,206），以产生阳极电解液和阴极电解液（ 70，72，76）; 在短时间内（302）暂时将通电电压反转到第二极性，以减少阳极或阴极（60,62,84,86,100,104,108,204,206）中的至少一个上的沉积物，然后 将通电电压返回到第一极性（300）; 并且在施加和反转步骤期间从阳极室（54）和阴极室（56）中分出基本恒定的阳极电解液供应源和阴极电解液，阴极电解液的供应大于每单位时间的阳极电解液供应量 。

公开(公告)号：WO2009110914A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-11

申请号：PCT/US2008/059014

申请日：2008-04-01

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  WYDRA, Larry, David

Inventor： WYDRA, Larry, David

IPC: B63H1/20

CPC classification number: F04D17/08 ,  F04D29/2222 ,  F04D29/281

Abstract: An impeller assembly including a pair of plates with one of the plates having a plurality of blades and an interlock structure for aligning and coupling the plates together. A disclosed example of the interlock structure includes a plurality of latch members extending from one plate and locking into apertures of the other plate. The interlock structure may also include a plurality of channels engaging the blades. The blades of the impeller may engage a pair of latch members in a saddle manner. A method of using the impeller assembly within an air blower is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 叶轮组件包括一对板，其中一个板具有多个叶片，以及用于将板对准和联接在一起的互锁结构。 互锁结构的公开示例包括从一个板延伸并锁定到另一个板的孔中的多个闩锁构件。 互锁结构还可以包括与叶片接合的多个通道。 叶轮的叶片可以以鞍形方式接合一对闩锁构件。 还公开了一种在鼓风机内使用叶轮组件的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2009110913A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-11

申请号：PCT/US2008/059010

申请日：2008-04-01

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  WELLENS, Richard, William ,  BASHAM, Michael, Thomas ,  HANSEN, Karl

Inventor： WELLENS, Richard, William ,  BASHAM, Michael, Thomas ,  HANSEN, Karl

IPC: A47L5/00

CPC classification number: B01D50/002 ,  A47L11/4013 ,  A47L11/4027 ,  B01D45/12 ,  B01D46/0075 ,  B01D46/2403 ,  B01D46/521 ,  B01D2279/55

Abstract: A filter system for a surface maintenance machine having a hopper assembly for receiving brush-thrown debris including a cyclonic separator for separating dust and debris from air drawn through the hopper via vacuum action. The cyclonic separator may include multiple cyclone and may be in fluid communication with the hopper assembly so as to periodically receive dust and debris exiting the filter system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于表面维护机器的过滤器系统，其具有用于接收刷子抛掷碎屑的料斗组件，所述料斗组件包括用于通过真空动作从通过料斗抽吸的空气分离灰尘和碎屑的旋风分离器。 旋风分离器可以包括多个旋风分离器，并且可以与料斗组件流体连通，以便周期性地接收离开过滤器系统的灰尘和碎屑。

公开(公告)号：WO2009097608A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：PCT/US2009/032848

申请日：2009-02-02

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  ERKO, Robert, J. ,  LI, Eric, C.

Inventor： ERKO, Robert, J. ,  LI, Eric, C.

IPC: B08B7/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/0274 ,  A47L2201/04 ,  G05D1/0261 ,  G05D2201/0203

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine having a passive mapping system for determining position information associated with a plurality of RFID tags dispersed within a floor field during a floor cleaning process. The passive mapping system defines a floor map based on position information collected from the plurality of RFID tags. The floor map may be communicated to a remote map server and be utilized by a second floor cleaning machine during a different floor cleaning process. The mapping system can periodically update the floor map based on information collected during subsequent floor cleaning processes. The information may include RFID tag movement or replacement. In one embodiment, a remote mapping system communicates with a floor cleaning machine via wireless communication.

Abstract translation: 一种地板清洁机，具有被动地图系统，用于在地板清洁过程中确定分散在地板区域内的多个RFID标签相关联的位置信息。 被动地图系统基于从多个RFID标签收集的位置信息来定义楼层地图。 地板图可以被传送到远程地图服务器，并且在不同地板清洁过程期间由二楼清洁机利用。 地图系统可以根据随后的楼层清洁过程中收集的信息定期更新楼层地图。 该信息可以包括RFID标签移动或替换。 在一个实施例中，远程地图系统经由无线通信与地板清洁机通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2007095094A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：PCT/US2007/003492

申请日：2007-02-08

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY ,  FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  GRONLUND, Patrick, J.

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  GRONLUND, Patrick, J.

IPC: B08B3/02 ,  C02F1/461

CPC classification number: C02F1/4618 ,  A47L11/293 ,  A47L11/4016 ,  A47L11/4088 ,  A61L2/186 ,  A61L2202/11 ,  A61L2209/213 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B3/024 ,  C02F1/4674 ,  C02F2201/46115 ,  C02F2201/4619 ,  C25B9/20 ,  C25B9/206

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for generating a sparged electrochemically activated liquid (51, 52, 55, 71, 160, 160A, 160B, 190, 192). The apparatus (62, 100, 150, 300, 370, 380, 400, 500, 600) includes a sparging device (50, 161, 163, 325, 326, 503, 505, 603, 605) and a functional generator (10, 40, 162, 324, 504, 604). The functional generator (10, 40, 162, 324, 504, 604) is in fluid communication with the sparging device (50, 161 , 163, 325, 326, 503, 505, 603, 605) and includes an anode chamber (24) and a cathode chamber (26) separated by an ion exchange membrane (27, 43).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于产生带电的电化学活化液体（51,52,55,71,160,160A，160B，190,192）的方法和装置。 装置（62,100,150,3300,370,380,400,500,600）包括一个鼓泡装置（50,161,163,325,326,503,505,603,605）和一个功能发生器（10 ，40,162,324,504,604）。 功能发生器（10,40,162,324,504,604）与喷射装置（50,161,163,325,326,503,505,603,605）流体连通，并且包括阳极室（24 ）和由离子交换膜（27,43）分离的阴极室（26）。

公开(公告)号：WO2005011755A3

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：PCT/US2004/024729

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  POULIOT, Joseph, L.

IPC: A61L2/10

Abstract: A sanitation device (100) includes a mobile body (102), a surface cleaning component (118), and a source of UV radiation (104). The surface cleaning component (118) and the source of UV radiation (104) are mounted to the mobile body (102), which is configured to travel over a surface (106). The surface cleaning component (118) is configured to engage the surface (106) and the source of UV radiation (104) is configured to direct UV radiation to the surface (106).

公开(公告)号：WO2004022855A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2003/027802

申请日：2003-09-04

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY

Inventor： ENGEL, Gregory, J. ,  OLSONOSKI, Theodore, J

IPC: E01H1/08

CPC classification number: E01H1/0854

Abstract: Street sweeper having dust control from two or more cleaning heads with one air source where one fan provides vacuum for a centrally located rotating broom which is surrounded by a vacuumized chamber and for a gutter broom which is surrounded by a vacuumized chamber. A plenum having a unique valving system and a filter shaker mechanism provides for filter cleaning and for a dirt and debris path from the plenum to a hopper bottom during filter.

Abstract translation: 具有一个空气源的两个或更多个清洁头的灰尘控制的清扫车，其中一个风扇为由真空室围绕的居中定位的旋转扫把提供真空，以及由真空室包围的天沟扫帚。 具有独特的阀门系统和过滤器振荡器机构的增压室提供过滤器清洁以及在过滤器期间从集气室到料斗底部的污垢和碎屑路径。

公开(公告)号：WO2004015188A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：PCT/US2003/023114

申请日：2003-07-24

Applicant: TENNANT COMPANY

Inventor： FIELD, Bruce, F. ,  KRUEGER, Joseph, K. ,  CHRISTENSEN, Bryan, L.

IPC: D06F39/02

CPC classification number: D06F39/02

Abstract: A foamed cleaning liquid dispensing system (100) for use in a washing machine (102) includes a cleaning liquid dispenser (120) and a foaming device (122). The cleaning liquid dispenser includes an output flow of cleaning liquid (124), which is received by the foaming device. The foaming device includes an input flow of air (126) and a mixing member (128), in which the flows of air and the cleaning liquid are combined to form an output flow of foamed cleaning liquid (116) that is directed to a washing chamber (108) of the washing machine.

Abstract translation: 一种用于洗衣机（102）的泡沫清洗液分配系统（100）包括清洗液分配器（120）和发泡装置（122）。 清洗液分配器包括由发泡装置接收的清洗液体（124）的输出流。 发泡装置包括空气（126）和混合构件（128）的输入流，其中空气和清洁液体的流动被组合以形成泡沫清洗液体（116）的输出流，其被引导至洗涤 洗衣机（108）。