Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Hygiene Home Limited

The present invention relates to a control mechanism ( 10 ) for a dispensing device ( 50 ). The control mechanism ( 10 ) includes a motor ( 12 ), a gear arrangement ( 14 ) operably connected to the motor ( 12 ); and an actuator ( 15 ) operably connected to the gear arrangement ( 14 ). In use, the actuator ( 15 ), under the operation of the motor ( 12 ), is configured to actuate an outlet ( 38 ) of a container ( 40 ) to dispense fluid from within the container ( 40 ). The gear arrangement ( 14 ) is configured such that a low torque motor ( 12 ) may be used to dispense the fluid.

A refill for a liquid fragrance dispensing device, the refill configured to be inserted into the fragrance dispensing device; wherein the refill comprises a rotatable spray head and a bottle, the rotatable spray head further comprising a nozzle; the spray head is configured to dispense liquid fragrance from the bottle; wherein the spray head is configured to be rotated by the dispensing device by contacting at least one jaw of the dispensing device as the bottle is inserted into the dispensing device; and wherein the spray head further comprises at least one vertical rib and the at least one rib is configured to contact the at least one jaw to align the spray head in the dispensing device.

Cleaning formulations for hard surfaces are disclosed, particularly for cleaning hard surfaces stained with burnt-on food deposits such as frequently occur on stovetops, oven, and grill surfaces. Processes to manufacture the cleaning formulations, as well as methods for their use are also disclosed.

Cleaning composition for hard surfaces are disclosed, particularly for cleaning hard surfaces stained with greasy burnt-on deposits such as frequently occur on stovetop and oven surfaces. Processes to manufacture the cleaning composition, as well as methods for their use are also disclosed.

A method of manufacturing a scented candle is disclosed, wherein the candle comprises a wax or gel body, at least one wick and a fragrance or fragrance composition included in the wax or gel body. The method comprises: Providing a wax or a gel for forming the wax or gel body, providing a fragrance or a fragrance composition to be added to the wax or gel, providing at least one wick to be integrated into the wax or gel body, wherein the wick partially protrudes from the wax or gel body such that it can be lighted, and combining the wax or gel with the fragrance or fragrance composition and the at least one wick, to form the scented candle. Said providing of the fragrance or fragrance composition includes deliberately selecting the fragrance respectively fragrance composition based on its flashpoint and/or alcohol content, wherein the flashpoint is at least 82.5° C. If the alcohol content is higher than 18 wt. %, a lactones content of the fragrance respectively fragrance composition preferably is at most 1.7 wt %.

The present invention provides for effervescent solid compositions for cleaning and/or disinfecting all surfaces in the form of a compressed tablet containing an effervescing component, a germicidal agent, and a non-ionic surfactants, but free of any anionic surfactants, wherein the weight ratio of the basic ingredients to the acidic ingredients of the effervescing component is within a range of from about 1.0:1.0 to about 1.0:4.0.

A fan ( 1 ) for an automatic dispensing device, wherein the fan ( 1 ) is configured to generate an air flow when a rotor ( 3 ) of the fan ( 1 ) is rotating. The fan ( 1 ) comprises a drive circuit ( 6 ), an electromagnet ( 8 ) having at least one electromagnetic coil, the electromagnetic coil connected to the drive circuit ( 6 ), a rotor ( 3 ) for generating the airflow, and at least four magnets ( 14 a, 14 b, 14 c, 14 d, 14 e, 14 f, 14 g, 14 h ) arranged on a circle ( 18 ) on the rotor ( 3 ) and spaced apart by the same angle (alpha), wherein the electromagnet ( 8 ) is arranged above or under the circle ( 18 ) of the rotor ( 3 ) and configured to attract or repel said magnets ( 14 a, 14 b, 14 c, 14 d, 14 e, 14 f, 14 g, 14 h ), and the drive circuit ( 6 ) is configured to switch a current direction in the electromagnetic coil of the electromagnet ( 8 ) to sequentially attract and then repel each magnet as the rotor rotates. The fan further comprises a magnetic element ( 16 ) arranged above or under the rotor ( 3 ) in proximity ( 20 ) of the circle ( 18 ) of the rotor ( 3 ) such that the magnetic element ( 16 ) attracts one of the magnets ( 14 a ) to its position when the electromagnetic coil is not powered by the drive circuit ( 6 ) and the rotor ( 3 ) is not rotating or gradually coming to a halt after the electromagnetic coil has been un-powered, wherein none of the other magnets ( 14 b, 14 c, 14 d, 14 e, 14 f, 14 g, 14 h ) assumes a position directly under or above the electromagnet ( 8 ) when the rotor ( 3 ) comes to a halt. In a preferred embodiment, the fan ( 1 ) further includes a “floating suspension” to reduce wear and tear over time.