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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7287474 | Consumer pyrotechnics support apparatus A reusable pyrotechnics support device for securely holding consumer ground-based fireworks (for example, fountains, mortars, multiple aerials, and the like) in a vertical and upright position, using a sufficiently wide base that is resistant to tipping over. In cer... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7264774 | Method and apparatus for sanitizing a drain A method of sanitizing a drain having a drain conduit with a drain trap therein and an improved floor drain for use in the method of sanitizing. The method comprises the steps of (a) temporarily blocking the drain conduit at a position downstream of the trap and (b)... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7243788 | Package for segregating and mixing substances The present invention relates to a package that includes an enclosure having a first substance and a second substance within the enclosure. The package further includes a plastic zipper which segregates the first substance from the second substance within the enclos... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7195117 | Soap holding device A soap holding device, besides fixedly holding a cake of soap, allows it to dry rapidly by draining off the water, thus obviating the possibility of a portion of the soap cake getting soft due to contact with moisture. ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7137534 | Cleansing agent and air freshener dispenser A liquid soap container comprising of a dispensing pump which incorporates a pressurised air freshener canister or a liquid air freshener container. When a dispensing pump is depressed it also activates the valve of a pressurised air freshener canister or a pump for... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7118677 | Method and apparatus for processing and re-using of gray water for flushing toilets In order to use so-called gray water for the flushing of toilets, for example in a conveyance such as a passenger aircraft, the gray water is passed through at least one filter, preferably through a coarse filter followed by a fine filter, into a treatment tank wher... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7098174 | Slime remover and slime preventing/removing agent A drainage slime remover capable of spreading a solution of a solid over slime generated wall surface portions, comprising a solid containing a microorganism growth retarding substance and a container which has a shape for permitting the installation thereof at the ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7065803 | Method of dispensing cyanuric acid A preferred embodiment method for dispensing a product (121) such as cyanuric acid into an existing swimming pool circulation system includes providing a product (121) placed within a permeable bag (120). The permeable bag (120) containin... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055183 | Method and apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting a toilet system in a transport vehicle such as a passenger aircraft Water, preferably fresh potable water, is electrochemically, e.g. electrolytically, treated to achieve disinfectant properties. The electrochemically treated water is sprayed onto the toilet seat and directed into the toilet bowl for each flush cycle of an aircraft ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7026375 | PVA-containing compositions An extrudable PVA-containing composition is disclosed, which enables PVA articles to be manufactured on conventional extrusion apparatus. The compositions includes a lubricant, such as a fatty acid amide, most preferably octodecanamide and is most preferably formed ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7007312 | Automatic cleaning assembly for a toilet bowl Provided is a hydraulic time release system for regulating the flow of liquid therethrough. The time release system comprises a timer body having a timer inlet for providing liquid at a timer inlet flow rate and a timer outlet for discharging liquid at a timer outle... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7000655 | Fluid additive delivery systems A fluid additive delivery system includes a container for a fluid additive gel. The container has one or more openings to allow contact of the fluid with the gel to cause one or more additive components in the gel to be released into the fluid. ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6993796 | Dispenser for releasing a substance into a toilet bowl A dispenser for releasing a treatment substance into a toilet bowl, said dispenser being in the form of an elongate tubular member, adapted to release the substance when the toilet is flushed, and resilient so that in use it is self-supporting under the rim of the b... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6958118 | Self-cleaning water filtration system and method A self-cleaning water filtration system includes a pre-filter to filter oils and relatively medium sized particles in a water flow, a multi-stage filter to purify and provide a second level of filtration to the water flow, and a self-cleaning filter to provide a thi... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6944889 | Method of dispensing volatile and soluble substances and a device for use therein A device (1) for dispensing a volatile substance and simultaneously or sequentially dispensing a soluble substance comprising a structure (2, 3, 4) floatable on a liquid (L). The structure includes a first chamber (5) adapted to receive a fillin... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6927199 | Slime remover and slime preventing/removing agent containing a clathrate compound A drainage slime remover capable of spreading a solution of a solid over slime generated wall surface portions, comprising a solid containing a microorganism growth retarding substance and a container which has a shape for permitting the installation thereof at the ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6920648 | Urine dispersing urinal insert device A disposable, deodorant and splash proof urine dispersing device for placement in a urinal including a framework made of scented plastic material with a horizontal segmented supporting base and a central raised housing. The supporting base includes a plurality of pe... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6920653 | Disinfectant delivery chamber for use in whirlpool bath An inventive suction cover for a whirlpool bath includes a rearwardly extending disinfectant chamber. The disinfectant chamber is filled with a supply of a disinfectant. As the whirlpool is operated, water is drawn into the disinfectant chamber and mixes with the di... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6901609 | Method of dispensing volatile and soluble substances and a device for use therein A device (1) for dispensing a volatile substance and simultaneously or sequentially dispensing a soluble substance comprising a structure (2, 3, 4) floatable on a liquid (L). The structure includes a first chamber (5) adapted to receive a fillin... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6874697 | Device for disinfecting door handles A device for disinfecting door handles and knobs comprising a dispenser for soap or disinfectant adapted to spray the soap or disinfectant on the door handles or knobs when triggered by the motion of a hand. ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6772450 | Toilet bowl cleaning apparatus Apparatus for cleaning a toilet bowl includes a flexible, deformable conduit having a position memory. Spacers project from the conduit and bear against an inner wall of the toilet bowl to maintain pressurized water exit apertures in the conduit spaced from the inne... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6745417 | Toilet stool usable in sitting posture A toilet stool capable of using comfortably without cleaning is provided. The toilet stool comprises a main body 10, a seat 11, a cover 12, injection means 41 and 42, and a control means. The main body 10 can preserve stool ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6694536 | Fragrant water closet closer An apparatus is disclosed that pushes a toilet seat down automatically by exerting a force based on gas pressure wherein the pressurized gas has a fragrance and the fragrant gas is released into the atmosphere by operation of the apparatus. In one embodim... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6691328 | Fluid dispensing bottle having a refillable reservoir and a metering section A bottle used to dispense a fluid for cleaning a toilet bowl is configured to provide for refilling the bottle. Such a bottle includes a reservoir, a metering portion, and a cover, which is removable to expose an opening within the reservoir for refilling... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6676842 | Method for preventing the clogging of a drainage system The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6666966 | Self-disinfecting drain trap in drainage channels The self-disinfecting drain trap is an arrangement for the automatic cleaning and disinfecting of drain traps in drain channels. The cleaning and disinfection take place automatically during normal usage and without interruption of the operation of the dr... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6591431 | Device to dispense active substances into rinse water, especially in toilet bowls A device to dispense active substances into rinse water, especially in toilet bowls, with a container for the active substance, wherein the container has an opening that connects with an essentially plate-shaped distributor, and with a device to hold the ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6577240 | Hand antiseptic system and method A pair of sensors (20A and 20B) are mounted at the entrance to a germ sensitive area. When a person enters the area the sensors are activated in sequence, indicating the direction of movement of the person. An indicator, such as a light or sound alarm is ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6558538 | Device for preventing the clogging of a drainage system The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6548162 | Sanitary ware and process for producing the same Sanitary wares having a controlled surface are disclosed which are less likely to be stained or soiled and/or possess excellent gloss. The first sanitary ware comprises a sanitary ware body and a surface glaze layer provided on the sanitary ware body, whe... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6544537 | Opacified aqueous composition for toilets A toilet system is provided having a receptacle, into which human waste is discharged, the receptacle contains an aqueous disinfectant composition which has an opacifier dispersed therein to reduce the light transmittance of the composition.... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6528467 | Slime remover and slime preventing/removing agent A drainage slime remover capable of spreading a solution of a solid over slime generated wall surface portions, comprising a solid containing a microorganism growth retarding substance and a container which has a shape for permitting the installation ther... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6510561 | Dispensing device A dispensing device comprising a body defining first and second compartments, separated by a flexible impermeable membrane. The second compartment is closed off by a semi-permeable membrane adjacent which a water container is disposed. An apertured delive... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6449779 | Automatic toilet cleaning dispenser assembly A cleaning dispenser assembly to be used in connection with a toilet tank is coupled to a fill valve and an overflow tube of the tank. The dispenser assembly includes a container with a removable lid. A refill tube is coupled to a fill valve of the tank a... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6403032 | Assembly for dispensing sanitary agents into drains In assembly for dispensing agents into drains and the like, includes a retaining member having a perforate wall structure substantially surrounding and enclosing a quantity of a sanitizing agent therein. The retaining member is preferably flexible and tub... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6389610 | Device to dispense active substances into rinse water especially in toilet bowls The invention concerns a device to dispense active substances into rinse water, especially in toilet bowls, with a container for the active substance, wherein the container has an opening that connects with an essentially plate-shaped distributor, and wit... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6347414 | Intelligent demand-based dispensing system A dispensing system for use in an area of interest, the system comprising at least one device for sanitize conditioning a medium, a sentry for detecting an object and for communicating with the at least one device, the sentry itself comprising a detector ... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6328900 | Kit and method for converting water circulation system to water circulation and purification system A kit for converting a water circulation system in a hot tub into a water purification system including a housing that can be fixedly mounted to a spa or hot tub, a chamber in the housing, an inlet for splicing into the spa water circulation system, and a... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6295657 | Adjustable additive injection unit for a marine toilet system A unit for injecting a disinfectant, deodorant or the like into the inlet stream of flushing water as it is pumped into the bowl of a tankless marine toilet. The injection unit is preferably constructed of commercially-available plastic plumbing component... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6240572 | Toilet bowl sanitizing apparatus A toilet bowl sanitizing apparatus for sanitizing water in the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl sanitizing apparatus includes a toilet bowl sanitizing apparatus for mounting in a toilet. The toilet has a tank with an interior for selectively holding flushing ... | 06/05/2001 |
