公开(公告)号：ES2144157T3

公开(公告)日：2000-06-01

申请号：ES95942870

申请日：1995-11-20

Applicant: ECOLAB INC

Inventor： THOMAS JOHN E ,  MCCALL JOHN E ,  BOCHE DANIEL K ,  ROLANDO JOHN J ,  KLOS TERRY J

IPC: A47L15/44 ,  B01F1/00 ,  B01F3/08 ,  B01F15/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B67D7/08 ,  D06F39/02 ,  A47L11/34

Abstract: A multiple product dispensing system includes a plurality of use solution dispensers and a controller for selecting one of the dispensers according to a preset regimen, e.g., selecting different dispensers on different days of the week. Each dispenser dispenses a controlled concentration of use solution using a diluent delivery apparatus that delivers a diluent to form a liquid concentrate from a solid chemical composition, and to form make-up diluent for diluting the liquid concentrate and forming a use solution of controlled concentration. A foam reducer reduces the kinetic energy of the make-up diluent prior to mixing with the liquid concentrate to reduce foaming. An unskilled operator may operate the dispensing system to dispense a use solution of carefully controlled concentration, and the controller will automatically select the proper dispenser according to the preset regimen, without any additional input on the part of the operator. Therefore, the likelihood of operator error occurring is greatly reduced by the automatic selection of the proper dispenser and the control over use solution concentration.

公开(公告)号：FR2752831B1

公开(公告)日：2000-01-21

申请号：FR9709195

申请日：1997-07-15

Applicant: ECOLAB INC

Inventor： THOMAS JOHN E ,  BOCHE DANIEL K ,  HENRY BRUCE ,  BALZ ERIC R

IPC: B08B3/00 ,  B65B3/04 ,  B67C3/00 ,  B67D7/02 ,  B67D7/34 ,  B67D7/74 ,  B67C3/26 ,  B67D5/56 ,  B67D5/12

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing a dilute liquid concentrate with a diluent to form a dilute use solution for dispensing into a bottle. The dispensing apparatus 10 includes an aspirator 60 and a controller 50. The controller 50 includes an activation switch that is operable by being depressed in a first direction. A slide actuator 80 is mounted relative to the controller for movement in a second direction. The dispensing apparatus 10 also includes a lock-out member 100 to prevent the inadvertent use of an incorrect bottle while dispensing the use solution.

公开(公告)号：AU2127399A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-21

申请号：AU2127399

申请日：1999-03-19

Applicant: ECOLAB INC

Inventor： THOMAS JOHN E ,  JOHNSON ROY F ,  LERBS JAMIE W ,  COPELAND JAMES L

IPC: G01F11/28 ,  G01F11/34 ,  B65D83/06 ,  B65D25/52 ,  B67D5/08 ,  B67D5/30 ,  B67D3/02 ,  A47K5/10 ,  A47K5/12

Abstract: A flowable material dispensing system that will dispense a flowable material into a container and stop dispensing when the proper level is reached in the container. The container has an actuating device that is used to open the valve on the container. As the flowable material flows into the container and reaches the top, flow stops.

公开(公告)号：DE69411284T2

公开(公告)日：1998-11-05

申请号：DE69411284

申请日：1994-11-10

Applicant: ECOLAB INC

Inventor： THOMAS JOHN E ,  BOCHE DANIEL K ,  DECKER JAMES D ,  COPELAND JAMES L

IPC: A47L11/03 ,  A47L11/30 ,  A47L11/40 ,  A47L15/44 ,  B01F1/00 ,  B01F3/08 ,  B05C5/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B3/08 ,  D06F39/02

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser (10) for use with an automatic floor scrubbing machine (75), and a method for cleaning a floor. The dispenser (10) has a solid chemical (13) which is dissolved by water spray from a spray nozzle (21). The detergent solution is then directed by a conduit (25) to a scrub brush (85). A water reservoir (83) provides water for the detergent solution, and a valve (38) directs water to a rinse conduit (37) for rinsing of the floor. After cleaning, the dirty water or detergent solution is carried through conduit (36) to a recovery tank (84).

公开(公告)号：HK1002348A1

公开(公告)日：1998-08-21

申请号：HK98101357

申请日：1998-02-23

Applicant: ECOLAB INC

Inventor： THOMAS JOHN E ,  MCCALL JOHN E ,  BOCHE DANIEL K ,  ROLANDO JOHN J ,  KLOS TERRY J

IPC: A47L15/44 ,  B01F1/00 ,  B01F3/08 ,  B01F15/00 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B67D7/08 ,  D06F39/02 ,  A47L

Abstract: A multiple product dispensing system includes a plurality of use solution dispensers and a controller for selecting one of the dispensers according to a preset regimen, e.g., selecting different dispensers on different days of the week. Each dispenser dispenses a controlled concentration of use solution using a diluent delivery apparatus that delivers a diluent to form a liquid concentrate from a solid chemical composition, and to form make-up diluent for diluting the liquid concentrate and forming a use solution of controlled concentration. A foam reducer reduces the kinetic energy of the make-up diluent prior to mixing with the liquid concentrate to reduce foaming. An unskilled operator may operate the dispensing system to dispense a use solution of carefully controlled concentration, and the controller will automatically select the proper dispenser according to the preset regimen, without any additional input on the part of the operator. Therefore, the likelihood of operator error occurring is greatly reduced by the automatic selection of the proper dispenser and the control over use solution concentration.

公开(公告)号：GB2314323B

公开(公告)日：1998-08-12

申请号：GB9717705

申请日：1995-12-18

Applicant: ECOLAB INC

Inventor： THOMAS JOHN E ,  BOCHE DANIEL K ,  MCCALL JR JOHN E ,  BALZ ERIC R ,  GLADFELTER ELIZABETH J ,  PEDERSEN DANIEL E

IPC: B67D99/00 ,  B65D1/02 ,  B65D23/10 ,  B65D51/20 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D3/00 ,  B67D7/74 ,  B67D5/56 ,  B65D51/16

Abstract: Disclosed is a fitment for insertion into the neck of a container for liquid concentrate that can be opened by insertion of the container into a reservoir. The fitment comprises a substantially cylindrical body comprising an exterior mating surface that can sealingly engage the container and an internal web within the cylindrical body closing the fitment having a fracture zone permitting opening the fitment. The web also comprises a hinged fracture zone defined by a straight hinge portion and a partially circular recess in the web.

公开(公告)号：GB2315734A

公开(公告)日：1998-02-11

申请号：GB9715413

申请日：1997-07-23

Applicant: ECOLAB INC

Inventor： THOMAS JOHN E ,  BOCHE DANIEL K ,  HENRY BRUCE ,  BALZ ERIC R

IPC: B08B3/00 ,  B65B3/04 ,  B67C3/00 ,  B67D7/02 ,  B67D7/34 ,  B67D7/74 ,  B67D5/56

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing a dilute liquid concentrate with a diluent to form a dilute use solution for dispensing into a bottle. The dispensing apparatus includes an aspirator 60 and a controller 50. The controller 50 includes an activation switch that is operable by being depressed in a first direction. A slide actuator 80 is mounted relative to the controller for movement in a second direction. The dispensing apparatus also includes a lock-out member (300, figure 8) to prevent the inadvertent use of an incorrect bottle while dispensing the use solution by means of cooperating shaped parts on the bottle 41' and the dispenser (100, figure 5).

公开(公告)号：BR9510324A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-11

申请号：BR9510324

申请日：1995-08-22

Applicant: ECOLAB INC

Inventor： ROLANDO JOHN J ,  KLOS TERRY J ,  GOHL DAVID W ,  BUCHANAN ALLISON ,  THOMAS JOHN E

IPC: A47L11/12 ,  A47L11/14 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B3/04 ,  B08B3/08 ,  C04B41/53 ,  C04B41/72 ,  C04B41/91 ,  C11D1/66 ,  C11D3/04 ,  C11D3/12 ,  C11D7/06 ,  C11D7/08 ,  C11D7/12 ,  C11D7/14 ,  C11D7/26 ,  C11D11/00 ,  C11D3/08 ,  C11D3/06

Abstract: The hard floor surface in common food preparation sites can have complex soils that are difficult to remove. Such floor can have two surface qualities. A first surface contains an array of quarry tile. The second surface contains a grid of grout lines surrounding the tile completing the surface. Each surface provides particular soil removal problems. We have found a unique product sequence, used in a method for cleaning hard surface or hard quarry tile floors, that is surprisingly effective in removing soil from both the floor tile surface and grout lines. The resulting clean floor surface maintains a clean quarry tile surface, a white new appearing grout line having no substantial build-up of soil residue. The floors obtain a clean, slip-free surface that is clean, sanitized, and has improved safety from slip and fall accidents.

公开(公告)号：HK211096A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-06

申请号：HK211096

申请日：1996-11-28

Applicant: ECOLAB INC

Inventor： SPRIGGS JOHN R ,  DECKER JAMES D ,  COPELAND JAMES L ,  THOMAS JOHN E

IPC: B05B7/04 ,  B01F15/04 ,  B05B9/08 ,  B67D7/42 ,  B67D7/74 ,  B67D5/56 ,  B67D5/37 ,  B67D1/00

Abstract: A system for proportioning and dispensing concentrated liquid products is disclosed. The components of the system's first embodiment are mounted upon a cart (12). A concentrate solution tube (14) is interconnected to a dilution assembly (61) containing an aspirator (26). A water supply assembly (69), containing a valve (75) and backflow preventer (74), is connected to the aspirator assembly (26) when dilution of the concentrated product (13) is desired. A discharge tube (68) carries the diluted product from the aspirator assembly (26) to a container (60). The system's second embodiment has a spray gun assembly (150) containing an aspirator (167), a valve (166), and preferably though not necessarily, a backflow preventer (165). The concentrate pickup tube (114) attaches to the spray gun assembly (150) with a releasable connector (170). The spray gun assembly has a rigid delivery tube (153) for dispensing to large containers (160), and a nozzle tip (180) for attachment to an inlet port (119) of a jug (111). Also disclosed is a method for dispensing and handling solutions.

公开(公告)号：CA2207193A1

公开(公告)日：1996-10-03

申请号：CA2207193

申请日：1995-12-18

Applicant: ECOLAB INC

Inventor： MCCALL JOHN E JR ,  BOCHE DANIEL K ,  PEDERSEN DANIEL E ,  BALZ ERIC R ,  GLADFELTER ELIZABETH J ,  THOMAS JOHN E

IPC: B67D99/00 ,  B65D1/02 ,  B65D23/10 ,  B65D51/20 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D3/00 ,  B67D7/74 ,  B67D5/56

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for diluting liquid concentrate materials to liquid use solutions. An aspirator system (16) is adapted to receive a container (11a) of liquid concentrate in a reservoir (10). The reservoir contains means (13) to open the liquid concentrate. Additionally the reservoir contains means to support the liquid concentrate during addition of concentrate to the reservoir. When empty, the liquid concentrate bottle can be placed in a reservoir for the empty container (11b). The receiver has filling means for the container that can deliver dilute use solution to the container. The liquid concentrate container and the dilute use solution container are substantially identical. The apparatus is controlled using a flow controller (14) that activates liquid diluent causing the liquid diluent to pass through the aspirator drawing concentrate at a fixed dilution ratio. The aspirator can be used in a station with multiple apparatus each adapted to a particular liquid concentrate and dilute use solution. The typical container for such a station comprises a plastic bottle (11) having a fitment adapted to the receiver opening means. The preferred container for the liquid concentrate contains a fitment comprising a closure for the bottle opening having impressed into the closure a circular indent operatively connected with a thick hinge member. When inserted into the reservoir, the opening means causes the fitment to fail at the circular indent resulting in a clean separation of the circular portion from the closure permitting the contents of the concentrate container to drain into the reservoir.