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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8038962 | Device for impregnating a porous bone replacement material A device for the impregnation of a porous bone replacement material with an impregnation agent includes a container with a central axis and a cavity with a lid. The container has two sealable openings and elastic means. The elastic means are arranged in the cavity a... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7300196 | Automatic dilution system with overflow protection A chemical solution dispensing apparatus uses a dissolving tank to hold a solid chemical cake. The dissolving tank delivers the chemical solution into a holding tank by gravitational flow and then to a receiving system. A liquid level sensor in the holding tank sens... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7291261 | Pool chemical dispenser This is a device which will make the monitoring and regulation of chemicals in a pool easy and convenient. It will also make it as automatic as possible for the user to accurately monitor the chemical levels and add the appropriate chemicals. The user may preset the... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7250086 | Method of using a solid rinse additive dispenser for dispensing a use solution in a dishwashing machine A preferred embodiment method for dispensing a use solution from a solid product into a dishwashing machine includes placing a solid product in a dispenser. The product dispenser (10) for dispensing a use solution from a solid product includes a chamber (1... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7231928 | Household dishwasher with bulk wash aid dispenser A household dishwasher with a bulk wash aid dispenser for metering individual charges of wash aid from a bulk wash aid supply. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7181934 | Dispensing device for unit dose laundry additive pouch The present invention is directed to a device for dispensing a unit dose water-soluble pouch containing a laundry additive during the spin cycle of a washing machine process having a spinning wash drum. The device is attached to the vertical center post of a washing... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7147770 | Activity enhanced dispensers A liquid treatment method and system with the liquid treatment system having a container for holding a liquid treatment material therein with the liquid treatment device effectively positionable in various transitional regions in the liquid system to provide for an ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141264 | Functional water Tea-based beverages prepared from functional water are described. The functional water comprises less than 200 ppm total dissolved solids and, when used to make a tea-based beverage, results in a beverage having superior flavor and appearance characteristics, even w... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7097068 | Tablet dispenser with isolated delivery sensor A preferred embodiment proof of delivery system for use with a solid product dispenser includes an outlet conduit and a sensor mechanism. The outlet conduit is light transmissive and includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is expos... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7081232 | Chemical feeder An apparatus for dissolving and delivering a solution of a solid chemical material, such as calcium hypochlorite, is described. The apparatus includes in combination: a container, a lid removably mounted on the upper end of the container, and a housing. In operation... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073209 | Passive sanitizing-tablet dispensing device A device is claimed for passively dispensing sanitizing tablets in a container of water. Preferably the invention is applied to dispensing sanitizing tablets in a toilet tank, and means are described for positioning the device and controlling the amount of sanitizer... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7048898 | Apparatus for preparing a fluid for a medical procedure The invention provides an apparatus for preparing a fluid for a medical procedure by mixing of at least one medicament in the form of powder with water, the medicament is held in a vessel which defines a bottom, a side wall, and a top opening which is closed by an m... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6998057 | Method for monitoring and controlling chlorine levels in an aqueous medium A method for monitoring and adjusting the level of free chlorine in an aqueous fluid is described. In the described method, first aqueous fluid (50) substantially free of free chlorine is introduced into a suitable mixing vessel (26) wherein it contact... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6902668 | Chemical dispensing apparatus An chemical dispensing apparatus, which has a dispenser head member and a chemical holding container for holding chemical, the dispenser head member having a flow entry means for directing fluid flow into the chemical holding container and a flow exit means for dire... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6838007 | Remote site chlorinator system This invention is directed to a chlorinator system useful for disinfecting water. This invention is especially useful for controlling the addition of a chlorine source to disinfect a drinking water supply which is situated at a remote location wherein electricity is... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6835218 | Fuel additive compositions A fuel additive composition comprising a sustained release component and an additive component, the additive component is effective to provide at least one benefit to a fuel when released into the fuel, the sustained release component is (1) a polymeric material, (2... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6749807 | Flow through chemical indicator for measurement of active biocidal agents in a single use package A single-use cartridge C contains a dose of a concentrated decontaminant for providing a decontaminant solution upon mixing with water. The cartridge is inserted into the well (16) of a decontamination system (A). Fresh water and then the decontaminant soluti... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6737028 | Solid cast container A container for use with a solution dispenser, the solution dispenser generating a solution by impinging a solvent spray on a solid cast chemical product disposed within the container, the container being disposable in an inverted disposition in a solution dispenser... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6656353 | Venturi feeder bypass and control A dispensing device (10) for dispensing a measured amount of a chemical (60) into a fluid piping system including a cap member (24) having a fluid inlet port (33) and a fluid outlet port (34) between which is a tubular flow conduit (28). The cap member (2... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6544487 | Chemical feeder Describes a chemical feeder that supplies treating agents, e.g., calcium hypochlorite, to a liquid stream, e.g., an aqueous stream. The chemical feeder is operated in a substantially flooded condition to provide a useful and safe pressure feeder, and opti... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6423280 | Hydraulic control of detergent concentration in an automatic warewashing machine An apparatus for maintaining an effective concentration of alkaline detergent in an aqueous medium in a warewashing machine, which apparatus comprises a batch-fill warewashing machine having an aqueous rinse system, an alkaline detergent dispenser and a s... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6213353 | Solid bowl feeder and equipment tray assembly This solid bowl feeder and equipment tray assembly includes a bowl having an outer wall providing a seating rim and an inner wall defining a bowl, and an equipment tray having an outer wall providing an upper end attachable to the underside of the bowl. T... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6143257 | Dispenser A dispenser 100 for dispensing a chemical product that is dissolved by diluent. The dispenser includes a package 170 having a diaphragm, or fingered collar 180 attached to its opening. The diaphragm 180 has a plurality of flexible members or flexible fing... | 11/07/2000 |
| 5932093 | Chlorine dispenser The present invention relates to a new and improved chlorine dispenser including a substantially cylindrical housing having a closed bottom and an open top in communication with an interior chamber. A pair of diametrically opposed apertures are disposed a... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5928608 | Intermittant spray system for water treatment Swimming pool or drinking water is chlorinated by the use of an intermittent spray-type chlorinator assembly. The chlorinator assembly includes a chamber for holding a quantity of solid dry chlorinating chemical, typically in the form of briquettes or pel... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5873268 | Dispenser A dispenser 100 for dispensing a chemical product that is dissolved by diluent. The dispenser includes a package 170 having a diaphragm, or fingered collar 180 attached to its opening. The diaphragm 180 has a plurality of flexible members or flexible fing... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5849253 | Dispenser A dispenser for powdered, granular, pellet, briquette or tablet-like material is provided. The dispenser includes a dispenser head through which the material dissolved in water can be dispensed. A spray device is provided at the head to spray water onto t... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5827434 | Apparatus and methods for reducing and deterring biological contamination An apparatus and associated methods for reducing or deterring biological contamination is described. The apparatus features a housing defining a chamber and a reservoir for mixing a fluid with a barrier chemical.... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5827486 | Dispenser A dispenser system is provided, comprising a dispenser head (3), a feeding jet for water (7) at the dispenser head, and a reservoir immediately above the dispenser head for material to be dispensed, wherein an external supply of water is fed to a tank (4)... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5810999 | Water strainer/purifier and method of using same A water-purifying device has both a strainer and water purification materials, as well as an inlet and outlet. In the preferred embodiment, the water purification materials are contained within a separable purifier housing, and a deflector extending from ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5707590 | Detergent container with thermo-chromatic level indicator Disclosed is an indicator (15, 35) for determining the level of contents in an opaque, plastic container (10, 30, 40). The container (10, 30, 40) is filled with a solid chemical (11), such as a detergent. A spray of warm or hot water (19) impinges upon th... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5660802 | Water purifier A water purifier for killing bacteria in water located in a confined area includes a water inlet, a water outlet, and a purification unit that kills the bacteria in the water. A first fluid path is located between the water inlet and the water outlet so t... | 08/26/1997 |
| 5607651 | Multiple product dispensing system including dispenser for forming use solution from solid chemical compositions 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 dis... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5507945 | Liquid treatment apparatus An apparatus for dispensing a measured amount of a chemical into a fluid piping system comprising a cap having fluid entrance and exit ports between which is a tubular flow conduit. The tubular flow conduit has a first passageway therein to divert a porti... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5505915 | Solid chemical dispenser with movable nozzle 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... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5494644 | Multiple product dispensing system including dispenser for forming use solution from solid chemical compositions 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 dis... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5447641 | Poultry water chlorinator and method of using same A water distribution system is provided having a flow rate in the range of approximately 10 to 30 psi. A chlorinator is provided in line with the water distribution system to dispense a chlorine compound into the water distribution system. Calcium hypochl... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5441711 | Tablet chlorinator apparatus A chlorinator apparatus having a cannister with an interior for receiving a plurality of tablets therein, a plate affixed within the cannister and having a surface for supporting one of the tablets thereon, a fluid inlet positioned on the cannister to the... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5417939 | Detergent dispensing system A dispensing system is provided comprising a detergent supply pack (1) for supplying solid state detergent material to a dispensing device (4) associated with a washing machine and said dispensing device, which supply pack comprises packaging material for... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5389345 | Swimming pool accessories A water treatment pill is disclosed having a cylindrical periphery and disklike end faces and comprising material that in use is eroded to treat the water. The cylindrical periphery of the pill is covered with a cover of water impermeable material to prev... | 02/14/1995 |
