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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120104027 | Dispensers and Functional Operation and Timing Control Improvements for Dispensers A method of operating a dispensing unit includes the step of entering a first active state, during which the detection of motion within a sensory path of a sensor of a dispensing unit initiates a first pattern activation sequence to release a volume A and a volume B of ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120104040 | AIR DISPLACEMENT LIQUID DELIVERY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD An air displacement liquid delivery system including a liquid delivery device, one or more sensors, a control unit, and a preprogrammable computing device, and a method for using the air displacement liquid delivery system. The one or more sensors are capable of obtaini... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120048891 | FOAMING SOAP DISPENSER A foaming soap dispenser includes a housing having a discharge opening at the bottom, a receptacle in which a liquid soap reservoir can be replaceably inserted and a soap container beneath the reservoir. A peristaltic or squeezed-tube pump for the soap and a diaphragm p... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048880 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING HAIR DYE PRODUCTS A dispensing apparatus for dispensing hair products such as developer solution. The dispensing apparatus includes a user interface for interacting with the user by allowing the user to enter desired parameters or for displaying prompts to the user. The user interface al... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048883 | Assembly for Removing a Medium from a Pressurized Container An assembly for removing a medium from a pressurized container, the assembly having a cut-off valve that is located on an outlet line for the container and a sensor for detecting the pressure prevailing in the container. The assembly is also provided with a control unit... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048886 | Method and apparatus for a beverage dispenser A product dispenser reconfigurable in the field includes a housing, at least one tower unit, and a removable ambient box. The at least one tower unit includes at least one dispense point, whereby a product or diluent is delivered from a diluent or product source to the ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120031922 | Power Over Ethernet Powered Soap or Disinfectant Dispenser A system for providing power to a plurality of soap or disinfectant dispensers through a power over ethernet (PoE) network and for sensing various operational parameters of the dispensers and communicating those parameters through the network connection to a central com... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120024890 | MOBILE SANITIZING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPENSING SANITIZER SOLUTION A mobile sanitizing device may include a sanitizer solution dispenser module, a motorized wheel assembly, and a controller module. The sanitizer solution dispenser module may be operable to dispense the sanitizer solution. The motorized wheel includes at least one wheel... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120024891 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR EDIBLE GOODS AND/OR NOVELTIES A dispensing device may include a main body including a wall having a dispensing mouth defined in the wall; a storage portion, wherein the storage portion is retained by the main body; and a conveyance path providing communication between the storage portion and the dis... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120018907 | Cooling Tower System With Chemical Feed Responsive to Actual Load A system for controlling chemical feed to a cooling tower system may include a controller that may receive at least one input signal and send a control signal to a controllable feed apparatus to enable or disable the chemical feed to be delivered to the cooling tower sy... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120006846 | Method and apparatus for volumetrically supplying ice to ice output systems An ice supply system includes an ice transport system, a volumetric feeder coupled with the ice transport system and adapted to deliver a preset volume of ice to an ice output system, and an ice delivery controller coupled with the ice transport system, the volumetric f... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120006847 | INTERACTIVE MEDICINE ORGANIZER Interactive medicine organizers and methods comprising integrated software and hardware elements and multifunctional interactive wireless devices to provide assistance to individuals who need to organize or monitor the administration of one or more medications are provi... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120000932 | Compact Spray Device An automatic discharge device includes a housing having a top portion and a base portion, wherein surfaces defining a recess are provided therebetween for securely holding a container. At least one gear is disposed substantially between the recess and a rear panel of th... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110315709 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A METERING DEVICE ARRANGED IN A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE METERING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE The invention relates to a method of operation for a dispenser to dispense at least one washing and/or cleaning agent preparation into the interior of a household appliance while the dispenser is detachably connected to the household appliance. The dispenser comprises a... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110309102 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECONFIGURING ITEMS Apparatuses, methods, and systems for reconfiguring some or all content from one or more first containers into a second container are provided. In an example of the apparatus, the apparatus has a dispensing system having a dispenser to dispense content from one containe... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110309103 | DOSING SPOUT AND SYSTEM A dosing spout for liquid containers, and a system for inventory control, verification and accounting for liquids dispensed in smaller doses or portions from larger containers. The device controls flow of a liquid from a container in predetermined dosage size by an air ... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110303695 | Dispenser and methods of use A device for automatically dispensing lubricating gel for medical procedures that reduces the chance of cross-contamination between patients by use of a shape that prevent accidental contact with the dispenser, anti-microbial materials, and a dispensing valve protection... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110297696 | HAND WASH AND SANITATION DEVICE A hand wash and sanitation device that controls the hygiene of the personnel while performing their work related functions in areas where complete asepsis is required. The hand wash and sanitation device that controls the use of the device by each one of the workers by ... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110290821 | Anti-viral compositions and methods for administration Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, articles of manufacture, systems, and devices. Certain embodiments relate to anti-viral compositions, methods, articles of manufacture, systems and devices.... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110289947 | Temperature-controlled beverage dispenser A temperature-controlled beverage dispenser is disclosed, which provides a cold plate having disposed therein beverage lines and refrigerant lines. The refrigerant lines may be connected to a cooling system, such as a heat exchanger, which is configured to remove heat f... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110294712 | DISPENSER FOR ON-DEMAND GENERATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION A dispenser to generate and dispense a cleaning agent on demand. The dispenser includes a supply chamber, an agent generation cell, and a dispensing actuator. The supply chamber stores an alkali halide compound. The agent generation cell is coupled to the supply chamber... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110278322 | METHODS FOR RESETTING STALLED PUMPS IN ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED DISPENSING SYSTEMS A system and related method is disclosed for resetting a stalled pump in a fluid dispensing system. In one embodiment, the presence of a user's hand is detected to start a pump actuator associated with a refill container. A controller associated with a motor actuates th... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110266304 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR REAGENT DISTRIBUTION CONTROL IN SCR REACTORS A method for controlling dosage of a reagent in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system includes the step of providing the system with a plurality of reagent injection nozzles, each nozzle being configured and adapted to be independently calibrated during an SCR re... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110266303 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DRIP IRRIGATION Systems and methods for injecting materials into soil within a predetermined geographical area are described. One or more tanks store chemicals and a mixing chamber in an injector mixes measured quantities of the chemicals. The mixture is introduced to a stream of water... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110262638 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING A POWDER MIXTURE FOR FORMING AN OBJECT WITH COMPOSITION GRADIENTS A device for depositing a mixture of powders to form an object with composition gradients, including: a plurality of tanks respectively configured to contain different powders; a powder mixer placed under the tanks and including a rotatably mounted mixing member; a plur... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110253744 | TAGGANT KEYING SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING SYSTEMS A dispensing system with an electronic keying mechanism, the dispenser including a housing and a refill unit. The refill unit includes a product reservoir, a pump mechanism and a collar adapted to secure the refill unit within the housing. An infrared sensor is provided... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110226807 | Bonded Circuits and Seals in a Printing Device A fluid ejection device includes a circuit layer having a fluid outlet on a lower surface, a chamber substrate having a fluid inlet on an upper surface, an electrical contact electrically connecting the chamber substrate to the lower surface of the circuit layer, and a ... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110226808 | METERING DEVICE FOR THE METERED ADDITION OF DETERGENTS A dispensing apparatus for dispensing substances, such as cleaning, washing, or dishwashing agents, in household appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, or the like, having a dispensing unit having control means to control dispensing of the substances, and a t... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110226805 | Dispensing system A dispensing system includes a container securing mechanism configured to secure a container in a fully engaged position suitable for dispensing a substance held within the container and further configured to release the container from the fully engaged position upon th... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110218943 | Hand/surface-sanitizing kiosk with ad space A vertical elongated kiosk with a floor-engaging portion is equipped with a handle and optional wheels adjacent a rear surface to facilitate is mobility. A deck region has a dispenser which may include a spout from which hand/surface sanitizer is dispensed in response t... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110218516 | Methods and Devices for Programmable Delivery of Microdoses of Liquid Drugs Devices of this invention include replaceable cartridges for delivery of doses of fluids. Cartridges having a fluid supply reservoir comprising an expandable element are designed to be connected with non-disposable actuating module supplied with a sensor, a mechanism to... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110198369 | CONCRETE COOLING INJECTION UNIT AND METHOD OF INJECTING A COOLANT INTO A CONCRETE MIXTURE A method and apparatus for cooling a mixture with an injection system. The injection system is adjustable to accommodate the relative position and particular specifications of a given container (e.g., concrete mixer). In one embodiment, the injection system is operable ... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110186594 | Hand Sanitizer/Soap Dispenser with high resolution microscope to display, track, and eliminate the presence of live bacterial and viral strands The soap dispenser with high resolution microscope displays, tracks, and eliminates the presence of bacteria and viruses. The bacteria and viruses revealed by the invention may be utilized to maintain or improve sanitary conditions in a specific environment in a timely ... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110174346 | DOSING SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER A dispensing system, in particular for a user to position in the interior of a dishwashing machine, comprising at least one cartridge for flowable washing or cleaning agents with a plurality of chambers for spatially separate accommodation of in each case different prep... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110163120 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE A dispensing apparatus includes a frame, a support coupled to the frame, a gantry coupled to the frame, a first dispensing unit coupled to the gantry, a second dispensing unit coupled to the gantry, and an imaging system coupled to one of the frame and the gantry. The i... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110163121 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VOLUMETRIC DISPLACEMENT Provided is a method for volumetric displacement of a predetermined desired volume ΔV of target material from a first location to a second location. The method including: (a) providing a rigid control volume having a V0 accommodating a resilient volumetric m... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110155759 | Sample dispensing display system A sample dispensing display system includes a dispensing assembly having top and front portions, and defining an interior cavity, wherein the top portion of the dispensing assembly defines a product area for holding and displaying products, at least one fluid delivery m... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110139816 | DOSING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED PRODUCT RELEASE IN THE INCLINED POSITION The invention relates to a dosing system configured for positioning inside a dishwashing machine, and in particular between the tines of the dish rack as per a dinner plate, comprising a detachable cartridge comprising a number of chambers used to physically separate an... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110131714 | CONSUMABLE PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD A consumable material includes a specific concentration of a chemical additive. The consumable material is held in a dispensing system includes a sensor that detects the concentration of the chemical additive within the consumable material. A controller compares the det... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110121021 | METHOD OF DISPENSING LIQUID A liquid dispensing device (10) having a drop ejection device (12) including an orifice (18) adapted for ejecting drops (20) therefrom above a particular turn-on-energy, a turn-on-energy detection device (28) positioned to receive turn... | 05/26/2011 |
