EP2230358A3 - Dispensing device for dispensing active substance fluids into the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl - Google Patents

Dispensing device for dispensing active substance fluids into the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl Download PDF

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EP2230358A3
EP2230358A3 EP10168718A EP10168718A EP2230358A3 EP 2230358 A3 EP2230358 A3 EP 2230358A3 EP 10168718 A EP10168718 A EP 10168718A EP 10168718 A EP10168718 A EP 10168718A EP 2230358 A3 EP2230358 A3 EP 2230358A3
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dispensing
toilet bowl
active substance
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EP2230358B1 (en
EP2230358A2 (en
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Ralph Butter-Jentsch
Detlef Lehmann
Ronald Menke
Frank Pessel
Hans-Georg MÜHLHAUSEN
Lutz Grässer
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Henkel AG and Co KGaA
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/02—Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing
    • E03D9/03—Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing consisting of a separate container with an outlet through which the agent is introduced into the flushing water, e.g. by suction ; Devices for agents in direct contact with flushing water
    • E03D9/032—Devices connected to or dispensing into the bowl

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  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Detergent Compositions (AREA)
  • Bidet-Like Cleaning Device And Other Flush Toilet Accessories (AREA)
  • Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
  • Disinfection, Sterilisation Or Deodorisation Of Air (AREA)
  • External Artificial Organs (AREA)

Abstract

The device for delivering fluids with active substances into flushing water in a toilet bowl comprises storage containers (2, 3) which hold such fluids, and are protected against entry of flushing water into their interior. The outlet openings of these containers are arranged in such a way that given amounts of fluids with active substances are delivered only during each flushing operation.
EP10168718A 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Dispensing device for dispensing active substance fluids into the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl Expired - Lifetime EP2230358B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE10057325 2000-11-17
DE10113036A DE10113036B4 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-03-17 Device for delivering fluids with active substances into flushing water in a toilet bowl, has storage containers with outlets arranged so that they deliver fluids only during each flushing operation
DE20113329 2001-08-17
DE20116295 2001-10-04
DE20116963U DE20116963U1 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-10-16 Dispenser for dispensing active fluids
EP01996653.0A EP1334243B1 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Distributing device for distributing fluids containing active ingredients

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EP01996653.0A Division-Into EP1334243B1 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Distributing device for distributing fluids containing active ingredients
EP01996653.0 Division 2001-11-09

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EP2230358A2 EP2230358A2 (en) 2010-09-22
EP2230358A3 true EP2230358A3 (en) 2011-01-12
EP2230358B1 EP2230358B1 (en) 2012-05-09

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EP08006902.4A Expired - Lifetime EP1936049B1 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Release device for releasing fluid agents
EP08006904A Withdrawn EP1936051A3 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Release device for releasing fluid agents
EP10168718A Expired - Lifetime EP2230358B1 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Dispensing device for dispensing active substance fluids into the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl
EP08006903A Withdrawn EP1936050A3 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Release device for releasing fluid agents
EP01996653.0A Expired - Lifetime EP1334243B1 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Distributing device for distributing fluids containing active ingredients

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EP08006902.4A Expired - Lifetime EP1936049B1 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Release device for releasing fluid agents
EP08006904A Withdrawn EP1936051A3 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Release device for releasing fluid agents

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EP08006903A Withdrawn EP1936050A3 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Release device for releasing fluid agents
EP01996653.0A Expired - Lifetime EP1334243B1 (en) 2000-11-17 2001-11-09 Distributing device for distributing fluids containing active ingredients

Country Status (7)

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EP (5) EP1936049B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2004520498A (en)
AT (1) ATE557139T1 (en)
AU (1) AU2002217013A1 (en)
DE (1) DE20116963U1 (en)
ES (2) ES2384348T3 (en)
WO (1) WO2002040787A1 (en)

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GB2372046A (en) 2001-02-09 2002-08-14 Jeyes Group Ltd Liquid dispensing unit for a toilet bowl
DE10204928B4 (en) 2002-02-07 2004-04-01 Henkel Kgaa Dispensing device for dispensing an active fluid into the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl
WO2003078747A1 (en) 2002-03-12 2003-09-25 Robert Mcbride Limited Dispenser
DE10234781A1 (en) * 2002-07-30 2004-02-19 Henkel Kgaa Dispensing device for dispensing an active fluid into the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl
US6662380B1 (en) 2002-08-29 2003-12-16 S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Dual action toilet rim mounted toilet bowl cleaner
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US6898806B2 (en) 2002-10-01 2005-05-31 Skot S.A. Chemical Products Device for dispensing a liquid active substance
ITMI20022155A1 (en) * 2002-10-11 2004-04-12 Coengineering Srl AUTOMATIC DISPENSER WITH PREDOSED QUANTITY OF LIQUIDS OR GEL, FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF DISINFECTANT CLEANSING PRODUCTS OR PERFUME ESSENCES, IN THE SANITARY SERVICES.
DE10303155A1 (en) * 2003-01-27 2004-08-12 Henkel Kgaa Dispensing device for dispensing an active fluid into the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl
ITRE20030016A1 (en) * 2003-02-17 2004-08-18 Re Le Vi Spa "MULTIPLE DISPENSER FOR LIQUID ACTIVE SUBSTANCES, FOR WC POT"
ATE344856T1 (en) 2003-04-25 2006-11-15 Johnson & Son Inc S C DEVICE MOUNTED ON THE EDGE OF A TOILET BASIN FOR DISPENSING TWO LIQUIDS
GB0605023D0 (en) 2006-03-13 2006-04-19 Jeyes Group Ltd Liquid dispensing device
DE102008037723A1 (en) 2008-08-14 2010-02-25 Henkel Ag & Co. Kgaa Toilet basket with Spülwasserverteilelement

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EP1026331A1 (en) * 1999-02-08 2000-08-09 Georg Menshen GmbH + Co. KG Device for conditioning flushing water in sanitary installations

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US3946448A (en) * 1973-11-02 1976-03-30 Mekopharma Dr. Becker & Cie. K.G. Apparatus for disinfection and chemical purification of toilet bowls
WO1992020876A1 (en) * 1991-05-17 1992-11-26 Brookline Delta Limited Release device
EP0960984A2 (en) * 1998-05-26 1999-12-01 Buck-Chemie GmbH & Co. Dispensing device
EP1026331A1 (en) * 1999-02-08 2000-08-09 Georg Menshen GmbH + Co. KG Device for conditioning flushing water in sanitary installations

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EP2230358B1 (en) 2012-05-09
ES2384348T3 (en) 2012-07-04
ATE557139T1 (en) 2012-05-15
ES2548718T3 (en) 2015-10-20
AU2002217013A1 (en) 2002-05-27
EP1936051A3 (en) 2012-04-11
EP2230358A2 (en) 2010-09-22
EP1936050A3 (en) 2012-04-11
WO2002040787A1 (en) 2002-05-23
WO2002040787B1 (en) 2002-09-06
EP1936051A2 (en) 2008-06-25
EP1936049A2 (en) 2008-06-25
EP1936049B1 (en) 2013-10-16
EP1334243B1 (en) 2015-07-15
EP1936050A2 (en) 2008-06-25
EP1334243A1 (en) 2003-08-13
JP2004520498A (en) 2004-07-08
EP1936049A3 (en) 2012-04-11
DE20116963U1 (en) 2002-03-28

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