Multiple product dispensing system including dispenser for forming use solution from solid chemical compositions

    公开(公告)号:AU4407896A

    公开(公告)日:1996-06-26

    申请号:AU4407896

    申请日:1995-11-20

    Applicant: ECOLAB INC

    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.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS

    公开(公告)号:CA2194378A1

    公开(公告)日:1996-01-18

    申请号:CA2194378

    申请日:1995-05-12

    Applicant: ECOLAB INC

    Abstract: A solution storage and dispensing apparatus and method of operation therefor are disclosed. The solution storage and dispensing apparatus includes a selector valve (68) and a control valve (62) which selectively output a liquid such as water to one of a plurality of storage containers (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d). Each container (11) has an aspirator (26) mounted therein which receives the water and a chemical concentrate to form a solution therein. A container is filled by selecting the container using the selector valve and actuating the control valve to dispense water to the selected container.

    Clinic sink system including solid chemical product dispenser and method

    公开(公告)号:AU7450794A

    公开(公告)日:1995-05-04

    申请号:AU7450794

    申请日:1994-08-03

    Applicant: ECOLAB INC

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clinic sink system and method for precleaning soiled articles, such as diapers, hand towels, washcloths, personal linens, general bed linens, and bedpans soiled with human waste products. A method is provided which is capable of precleaning soiled articles prior to cleaning in a conventional washing machine. In a preferred embodiment, odors may be controlled by introducing a deodorizing agent into solution with water sprayed from a dispenser onto an article, and disease may be controlled by introducing a sanitizing agent into the solution. A preferred dispenser (10) for use therewith includes a container (18) and a base (12) which form a substantially sealed reservoir. Such a dispenser is capable of providing a controlled concentration of chemical product in solution.

    Variable concentration, solid chemical dispenser

    公开(公告)号:AU7957694A

    公开(公告)日:1995-05-01

    申请号:AU7957694

    申请日:1994-09-21

    Applicant: ECOLAB INC

    Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser 10 for a solid chemical 13 and a method of dispensing the chemical 13. Water enters via an inlet line 22 and is sprayed from a spray nozzle 21, so that the solid chemical 13 is dispensed in the form of an aqueous chemical solution via outlet line 17. The solution's concentration is adjustable by varying the distance between the spray nozzle 21 and the exposed dissolving surface of the chemical 13. A pair of cam members 50, 51 adjust the vertical position of the solid chemical 13 with respect to the spray nozzle 21. In a preferred embodiment, a visual indication of the concentration settings is provided, with the concentration settings corresponding to the nozzle-to-eroding surface distance.

    VARIABLE CONCENTRATION, SOLID CHEMICAL DISPENSER

    公开(公告)号:CA2170601A1

    公开(公告)日:1995-04-13

    申请号:CA2170601

    申请日:1994-09-21

    Applicant: ECOLAB INC

    Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser (10) for a solid chemical (13) and a method of dispensing the chemical (13). Water enters via an inlet line (22) and is sprayed from a spray nozzle (21), so that the solid chemical (13) is dispensed in the form of an aqueous chemical solution via outlet line (17). The solution's concentration is adjustable by varying the distance between the spray nozzle (21) and the exposed dissolving surface of the chemical (13). A pair of cam members (50, 51) adjust the vertical position of the solid chemical (13) with respect tothe spray nozzle (21). In a preferred embodiment, a visual indication of the concentration settings is provided, with the concentration settings corresponding to the nozzle-to-eroding surface distance.

    Thermo-chromatic detergent level indicator

    公开(公告)号:AU7518894A

    公开(公告)日:1995-03-21

    申请号:AU7518894

    申请日:1994-08-02

    Applicant: ECOLAB INC

    Abstract: Disclosed is an indicator (15, 35) for determining the level of contents in an opaque, plastic container (10). The container (11) is filled with a solid chemical (11), such as a detergent. A spray of warm or hot water (19) impinges upon the eroding surface (16) of the solid chemical (11) to produce a chemical solution. The container (10) is provided with a thermo-chromatic strip (15, 35) for detecting the level of solid chemical (11) within the plastic capsule (10). A method of dispensing a solid chemical (11) and a dispensing container (10) are also disclosed.

    LOW PRODUCT ALARM FOR SOLID PRODUCTS

    公开(公告)号:CA2158027A1

    公开(公告)日:1994-12-08

    申请号:CA2158027

    申请日:1994-03-31

    Applicant: ECOLAB INC

    Abstract: A low product level de- tector is disclosed which utilizes a sensor comprised of an in- frared emitter (103) and receiver (104) to project a beam of light (105) across a cavity/enclosure which contains a solid product (65). When the product reaches a level at which mole solid prod- uct should be added, an alarm indicia means is triggered. The alarm indicia means is comprised of an audible horn (106) and a visually perceptible light (107). The low product alarm is utilized in a dispenser (10) for dispensing a wash chemical solution which has been created by dissolving a solid wash chemical in a diluent. By maintaining a predetermined amount of solid wash chemical in the dispenser, the wash chemical solution maintains a more con- stant concentration.

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    公开(公告)号:MX9201935A

    公开(公告)日:1993-08-01

    申请号:MX9201935

    申请日:1992-04-24

    Applicant: ECOLAB INC

    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.

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