Deborah June Drake

US Patent:

20120303159, Nov 29, 2012

Filed:

May 26, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/116878

Inventors:

Deborah L. Drake - Arden Hills MN, US
Sherri L. Tischler - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
Paul R. Kraus - Apple Valley MN, US

Assignee:

Ecolab USA Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700236, 700244

Abstract:

A chemical product dispenser includes one or more timing features. The chemical product may include cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, or other chemical products typically dispensed using a conventional spray bottle or other chemical product applicator used in the cleaning industry. The timed dispenser includes a timer and one or more indicators that are activated when one or more predetermined periods of time (such as a contact time or cure time) have elapsed. A timed dispenser audit system further monitors and analyzes use of the timed dispensers throughout one or more facilities, and may generate reports based on the analysis.