Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080210584 | FIBER-CAST PACKAGING WITH INNER BAG AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A package for free-flowing media comprising a molded pulp vessel partly or completely surrounding two or more film pouches or a film pouch having a plurality of chambers. An environmentally friendly package whose constituents can be reused without any great complexity. | 09-04-2008 |
20080261851 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR DETERGENTS OR CLEANSERS - Packaging systems for detergent or cleanser dosing units comprising: a) a primary packaging system in the form of a number (n)>2 of water-insoluble bags, each of these bags containing a number (x)>2 of detergent or cleanser dosing units, and; b) a secondary packaging system in the form of a water-insoluble bag that contains the (n) water-insoluble bags of the first packaging system. The inventive packaging systems are suited for increasing the stability of the detergent or cleanser dosing units contained therein. | 10-23-2008 |
20080274941 | DETERGENT OR CLEANSER DOSING UNIT - A process for manufacturing a detergent or cleaning agent dosing unit is comprised of the steps of: (a) providing a molded object of detergent or cleaning agent having at least one cavity having an orifice on the surface of the molded object wherein the cavity has a rim circumscribed about the edge of the orifice and wherein the rim has a width of at least 1 mm; (b) applying a first water-soluble film onto the rim; (c) filling the cavity; (d) applying a second water-soluble film over the filled cavity and sealing the cavity filled in step c). | 11-06-2008 |
20090029897 | Detergent or Cleaning Agent - The invention relates to methods for producing a detergent or cleaning agent dosing unit, comprising the following steps: a) providing a detergent or cleaning agent shaped body in the form of an annular tablet having a cavity with at least two opening faces; b) sealing one opening face of the cavity with a prefabricated, filled and closed water-soluble container by linking the prefabricated sachet with the detergent or cleaning agent shaped body; c) filling the cavity with a composition that has a detergent or cleaning action. The inventive methods allow to jointly produce solid and liquid or flowable detergent or cleaning agent compositions in separate areas of a compact dosing unit. | 01-29-2009 |
20090247446 | Fragrant Medium Dispensing System - A fragrant medium dispensing system, which contains a polymer-containing, perfumed shaped article that is supplied in a withdrawal receptacle. The fragrant medium dispensing system enables fragrances to be individually dosed. The fragrant medium dispensing system can be used in the context of methods for perfuming or reinforcing the fragrance of an aqueous system. | 10-01-2009 |
20090249558 | Washing- Or Cleaning-Agent Delivery System - A washing- or cleaning agent delivery system for washing—or cleaning agent shaped elements is described. The shaped elements are well suited for spot treatment, for example on textiles but also on hard surfaces. The shaped elements are also suitable for the preparation of washing baths. | 10-08-2009 |
20100132748 | MOBILE DOSING SYSTEM - Mobile release and dosing system, particularly for preparations containing washing or cleaning agents, comprising at least one receptacle for receiving at least one first product capable of flow or dispersion, wherein the receptacle has at least one release opening which is arranged in such a way that a release of the product by gravity from the receptacle is effected in the operational position of the release system; a control apparatus which can be coupled with the release opening of the receptacle and which drives a dosing and release of at least the first flow or dispersion-capable product from the receptacle into the surrounding area. Said control apparatus comprises at least one sensor which detects physical and/or chemical properties and/or the material condition of the surrounding area of the sensor, measured either qualitatively or quantitatively; a control unit which transforms the signals of the sensor into at least one control signal usable for an actuator by means of at least one control program stored in the control unit; an actuator which transforms a control signal of the control unit into a different output quantity with which an object is moved or caused to move, wherein the actuator affects at least one dispenser directly or indirectly; at least one dispenser which is affected directly or indirectly by the actuator, wherein as a result of this influence, the opening and/or the closing of the release opening of the receptacle is effected; at least one energy source which supplies at least the control unit and the actuator with a suitable form of energy. | 06-03-2010 |
20110132411 | ADAPTER FOR COUPLING A DOSING SYSTEM TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE - Adapter for coupling a dosing system to a water supply line, comprising a water inlet and a water outlet, which may be coupled to a water supply line, such that water can flow through the adapter and means for fixing a dosing device on or in the adapter, wherein the dosing device comprises a controller, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, connected to a power source and the controller such that a control signal from the controller brings about a movement of the actuator whereupon a product release is carried out or stopped. The means for foxing the dosing device on or in the adapter and the dosing device are designed such that in the coupled state a fluid-tight connection is formed between the adapter and the dosing device which prevents inflow of water into the adapter and an outflow of flowing water from the adapter. | 06-09-2011 |
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 and contain various washing or cleaning agents, wherein the outlet openings of the dosing system are positioned downward in the direction of gravity when the system is in operation in the dishwasher. The chambers of the cartridge and the various outlets are of such size and arrangement that complete emptying of the cartridge chambers is possible by gravity even if the dosing system is tilted from vertical by 2°-20° degrees during use. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139818 | CARTRIDGE FOR A DOSING SYSTEM - A cartridge for flowable washing or cleaning agents for use in a dispenser includes at least two elements, each having a connecting edge by which the at least two elements are connected and bonded together to define an interior space; a plurality of chambers within the interior space for spatially separate accommodation of different preparations of a flowable washing or cleaning agent; a cartridge bottom surface which in a service position is directed downwards in the direction of gravity; and at least two chambers, each of which comprises at least one outlet orifice arranged on the cartridge bottom, wherein the connecting edge of the elements extends across the cartridge bottom surface at a distance from the outlet orifices such that the connecting edge does not intersect with or come into contact with the outlet orifices. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139820 | METERING SYSTEM WITH COMPONENT SUPPORT - A dispensing system for the interior of a dishwashing machine includes a component carrier on which components are detachably or nondetachably arranged, including at least a dispensing chamber, an actuator, and a closing element as well as an energy source and/or a control unit and/or a sensor unit. The closing element is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator displaces the closing element into a closure or a release position. The at least one dispensing chamber is connected in communicating manner with at least one cartridge chamber and includes an inlet for inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dispensing chamber into its surrounding environment. The outlet of the dispensing chamber is closable or openable by the closing element. | 06-16-2011 |
20110174341 | CONNECTABLE DOSING DEVICE - A dosing system, in particular for positioning on or within a dishwasher, comprising at least one cartridge for free-flowing washing or cleaning agents with a number of chambers for physically separate housing of different preparations of a washing or cleaning agent and a dosing device which may be connected to the cartridge, comprising at least one power source, a controller, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, connected to the power source and the controller such that a control signal from the controller brings about a movement of the actuator, a sealing element, coupled to the actuator such that a movement of the actuator puts the sealing element in a sealing or an open position, at least one dosing chamber, in communication with at least one of the cartridge chambers when the cartridge and dosing device are assembled, wherein the dosing chamber has an inlet for the inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for the outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dosing chamber into the surroundings, wherein at least the outlet of the dosing chamber may be sealed or opened by the sealing element, wherein the dosing device has a least one first interface which interacts with a corresponding interface on a water-using device such as in particular a domestic water-using device, preferably a dishwasher or washing machine such that a transmission of signals and/or electric power from the water-using device to the dosing device is possible. | 07-21-2011 |
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 preparations of a washing or cleaning agent, and a dispenser couplable with the cartridge and comprising an energy source, a control unit, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, which is connected with the energy source and the control unit in such a manner that a control signal from the control unit brings about movement of the actuator, a closing element, which is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator displaces the closing element into a closure or a release position, at least one dispensing chamber which, when cartridge and dispenser are assembled, is connected in communicating manner with at least one of the cartridge chambers, wherein the dispensing chamber comprises an inlet for inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dispensing chamber into the surrounding environment, wherein at least the outlet of the dispensing chamber is closable or openable by the closing element. | 07-21-2011 |
20110204096 | ACTUATOR FOR A DOSING SYSTEM - An actuator/closing element combination for a dispenser of a dispensing system for flowable washing or cleaning agents includes a closing element in the form of an open/close valve element, and an actuator coupled to the closing element in such a manner that the closing element may be displaced by the actuator into a closure position and into a passage position, the actuator being configured such that, when driven by an appropriate pulse, it determinably occupies alternately one of two end positions and, without actuation, stably retains the end position reached, such that the actuator/closing element combination forms a pulse-controlled, bistable open/close valve. | 08-25-2011 |
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 control unit in which at least one dispensing program is stored. The control unit interacts with at least one actuator mounted in the dispenser in such a way that the dispenser releases washing and/or cleaning agent preparation into the interior of the household appliance. The dispenser further comprises at least one receiving unit for control and/or monitoring signals that are emitted by at least one transmitting unit arranged in the household appliance. At least a portion of the signals is converted by the control unit of the dispenser to control instructions from the actuators of the dispenser. The reception of the signals is monitored by the control unit and if the signals are not received in the dispenser, a dispensing program within the control unit of the dispenser is activated. | 12-29-2011 |
20120017953 | DISPENSER HAVING A TRANSMITTER AND/OR RECEIVER UNIT FOR THE WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF SIGNALS - The invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing at least one preparation into the interior of a dishwasher, the dispenser being non-detachably connected to the dishwasher. The invention is characterized in that the dispenser comprises at least one transmitter unit and/or at least one receiver unit for the wireless transmission of signals towards the interior of the dishwasher or for the wireless reception of signals from the interior of the dishwasher. | 01-26-2012 |
20120018451 | CARTRIDGE HAVING LIGHT GUIDE - The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a metering device for dispensing at least one washing and/or cleaning agent preparation from the cartridge into the inside of a household appliance, wherein the cartridge comprises at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing or pourable washing and/or cleaning agent preparation, wherein at least one light guide into which a light signal can be coupled from outside of the cartridge is arranged in or on the cartridge. | 01-26-2012 |
20120031930 | CARTRIDGE - The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a dosing device which may be positioned within a domestic device for dispensing at least one washing or cleaning agent preparation, the cartridge having at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing liquid or powder washing or cleaning agent preparation and the cartridge is protected against ingress of rinsing water into the chamber(s) when coupled to the dosing device. The cartridge is provided with at least one outlet opening on the lower side in gravity direction, in particular for gravity fed dispensing of preparation from at least one chamber and at least one ventilation opening on the underside in the direction of gravity for ventilation of at least one chamber, wherein the ventilation opening is separate from the outlet opening and the ventilation opening has a communicating connection with at least one chamber of the cartridge. | 02-09-2012 |
20120222712 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A METERING DEVICE ARRANGED MOVABLY ON THE INSIDE OF A DISHWASHER - The present invention is a method for controlling a dispenser reversibly positioned in a dishwasher. The dispenser or dishwasher is configured with light transmission and receiving units. Light pulses are transmitted into the interior of the dishwasher and received by the receiving unit. The time difference (t | 09-06-2012 |
20130061889 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DOSING SYSTEM WHICH CAN BE POSITIONED INSIDE A WATER-CONDUCTING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a method for controlling a dispensing system positionable in the interior of an automatic dishwasher, encompassing a cartridge filled with at least one preparation, a dispenser that is couplable to the cartridge, the dispenser encompassing at least a temperature sensor and a conductivity sensor, such that the temperature sensor and/or the conductivity sensor can be arranged in and/or on and/or outside the dispenser; and a delivery means for releasing a preparation from the cartridge into the interior of the automatic dishwasher. | 03-14-2013 |
20130137621 | METERING CARTRIDGE FOR A WATER-CONDUCTING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A cartridge, in particular for use in water-conveying household appliances, encompassing an enzyme-containing preparation that contains at least one enzyme protein and has a specific heat capacity c | 05-30-2013 |
20130178407 | WASHING- OR CLEANING-AGENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A washing- or cleaning agent delivery system for washing- or cleaning agent shaped elements is described. The shaped elements are well suited for spot treatment, for example on textiles but also on hard surfaces. The shaped elements are also suitable for the preparation of washing baths. | 07-11-2013 |
20140084024 | DOSING SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER MACHINE - The invention relates to a dispensing system ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140130831 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING A WATER CHANGE IN A WATER-BEARING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A DISHWASHER - The present invention relates to a method and device for dispensing a rinse aid preparation into the interior of a dishwasher comprising a sensor for detecting water, a sensor for detecting temperature, a control unit for processing the sensor data, wherein the control unit is configured to perform the method according to the invention. | 05-15-2014 |