Abstract:
The invention is directed to a storage holder 1 destined for placement in a liquid or foam dispenser, comprising a liquid reservoir 2, a pump 3 and a spacer 4. The liquid reservoir 2 has an opening 5 provided with a plug 6. The pump 3 is provided with an inlet tube 9, which inlet tube 9 is fixed into the opening of the plug by a clamping connection. The spacer 4 is provided with an opening for the inlet tube 9 and provided at its exterior with a means 11 to couple the storage holder 1 to the liquid or foam dispenser. The spacer 4 is positioned between the pump 3 and the plug and fixed into position relative to the plug 6 and relative to the pump 3 only by the clamping connection between inlet tube 9 and plug 6.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
Exemplary pumps, refill units and dispensers having angled outlets are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit for dispensing fluid on a hand includes a container and a pump. The pump includes an angled outlet passage. Fluid flowing out of the angled outlet passage is directed toward the palm of a hand when fluid is dispensed.
Abstract:
A data collection module for capturing dispense event information from an associated fluid dispenser is provided. In some embodiments, the data collection module includes a detection instrument for detecting activation of a dispenser actuator of the fluid dispenser and for generating an output indicating activation of the dispenser actuator. In some embodiments, the data collection module includes digital electronic circuitry for communicating the data to an associated external network.
Abstract:
A data collection module for capturing dispense event information from an associated fluid dispenser is provided. In some embodiments, the data collection module includes a detection instrument for detecting activation of a dispenser actuator of the fluid dispenser and for generating an output indicating activation of the dispenser actuator. In some embodiments, the data collection module includes digital electronic circuitry for communicating the data to an associated external network.
Abstract:
A water faucet system including a faucet having a neck comprising a water passageway and liquid soap delivery line, both integrated within the neck assembly. The water faucet system features a streamlined neck assembly that includes a water outlet or spout, located at the distal portion of the neck assembly, and additionally includes a separate soap outlet located at a predetermined location. The soap delivery (soap dispensing) is initiated by a user performing an activation event directed to a sensor system located in the neck assembly. In preferred embodiments, the sensor system utilizes touchless type sensors so to avoid any physical contact with the neck assembly.
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments of collapsible containers are disclosed herein. Some exemplary embodiments include a container (300) having a plurality of sides (301, 302). The plurality of sides (301, 302) forms a substantially geometric shape, such as a rectangular shape. A plurality of predetermined fold lines (312, 313, 314, 324, 325) extend substantially across each of the sides (301, 302) and the predetermined fold lines (312, 313, 314, 324, 325) form a plurality of geometric shapes. A plurality of predetermined fold lines (313, 314, 325) for inner folds on a first side are aligned with a plurality of predetermined fold lines (312, 315, 324) for outer folds on a second side.
Abstract:
A multi-purpose hand washing station is disclosed that includes a hand dryer attached to a basin. The hand dryer includes a top air plenum and a bottom air plenum. A grid molded into each air plenum provides structural support to the plenums. Both the top and bottom air plenums include a plurality of air outlets that direct pressurized air from a blower for hand drying. An air hose that supplies pressurized air to the bottom air plenum includes a water trap that prevents water from flowing into the air outlets, down the air hose, and to the blower. A soap dispenser mounted on the basin dispenses liquefied soap for hand washing and is refillable by opening a lid on the soap dispenser and pouring liquefied soap into a funnel insert where it travels through a fill port into a reservoir.