James J Decker

US Patent:

20020170981, Nov 21, 2002

Filed:

Feb 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/074594

Inventors:

James Decker - Apple Valley MN, US
Richard Mehus - Richfield MN, US
David Sordello - Saugus MA, US

International Classification:

B08B003/02

US Classification:

239/318000, 134/036000

Abstract:

The present invention is a portable dilution cleaning system for applying any detergent and/or rinsing product directly onto surfaces being cleaned. The system connects very quickly to a faucet () using a quick disconnect assembly () and a dispensing and rinsing gun (′ or ) sprays use solutions and rinse water directly onto the surfaces to be cleaned. The quick disconnect assembly () includes a quick disconnect with a back flow prevention () and a quick disconnect aerator (). The quick disconnect aerator () connects to the faucet () and the quick disconnect with a back flow prevention () connects to the quick disconnect aerator (). A hose () interconnects the quick disconnect assembly () and the dispensing and rinsing gun (′ or ).

US Patent:

20050077370, Apr 14, 2005

Filed:

Nov 4, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/982286

Inventors:

James Decker - Apple Valley MN, US
Richard Mehus - Richfield MN, US

International Classification:

B05D001/00
B67B007/00
G01F011/00
B05B017/00

US Classification:

239001000, 239569000, 239398000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method for cleaning a surface by connecting a cleaning system to a faucet, which contains water from a water source. The cleaning system includes a hose member and a dispensing gun, and the hose member interconnects the faucet and the dispensing gun. The faucet is turned on so that water flows from the faucet, through the hose member, and into an inlet of the dispensing gun. A use solution is created within the dispensing gun. The use solution is then sprayed from the dispensing gun onto the surface. The faucet is turned off, and water is allowed to discharge from the hose member and the dispensing gun. The hose member is disconnected from the faucet.

US Patent:

D3748235, Oct 22, 1996

Filed:

Dec 20, 1995

Appl. No.:

D/048094

Inventors:

James D. Decker - Apple Valley MN
James L. Copeland - Apple Valley MN
Scott R. Olson - Eagan MN

Assignee:

Ecolab Inc. - St. Paul MN

US Classification:

D 9520

US Patent:

60171634, Jan 25, 2000

Filed:

Feb 11, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/022317

Inventors:

Roger W. Keppers - St. Paul MN
James L. Copeland - Apple Valley MN
James R. Johnson - Bloomington MN
James D. Decker - Apple Valley MN

Assignee:

Ecolab, Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A46B 1100

US Classification:

401 48

Abstract:

A liquid floor finish application applicator comprising a mobile unit and a wand unit. The mobile unit comprises a handle and wheels. In the cart is positioned one or more sources of floor finish, and a pump for delivering the floor finish to a length of liquid conduit. The wand comprises a distribution head typically a mop installation. The wand also comprises a spray head that can deliver the liquid floor finish to the floor. The conduit is in liquid communication with the wand. The spray head is configured to avoid dripping between finish application. The drip free head results from the aperture size of the spray aperture surface. The lengthy conduit between the cart and the wand permits ease of application by a two man team. A first man operates the cart while a second man operates the wand.

US Patent:

D4239334, May 2, 2000

Filed:

Jun 11, 1999

Appl. No.:

D/106337

Inventors:

Barbara L. Fritz - Lakeville MN
James D. Decker - Apple Valley MN

Assignee:

Ecolab Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

0907

US Classification:

D 9447

US Patent:

D3355667, May 11, 1993

Filed:

Oct 23, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/781289

Inventors:

John R. Spriggs - Minneapolis MN
James D. Decker - Apple Valley MN
James L. Copeland - Burnsville MN
Daniel K. Boche - Eagan MN

Assignee:

Ecolab, Inc. - St. Paul MN

US Classification:

D34 14

US Patent:

53440749, Sep 6, 1994

Filed:

Feb 11, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/016776

Inventors:

John R. Spriggs - Minneapolis MN
James D. Decker - Apple Valley MN
James L. Copeland - Apple Valley MN
Spencer B. Larson - Lilydale MN

Assignee:

Ecolab Inc. - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B05B 704
B05B 730

US Classification:

239 10

Abstract:

A system for diluting and dispensing concentrated liquid products is disclosed. The system includes a dispensing device (10, 150) containing a removable proportioning means such as an aspirator assembly (40, 154). A concentrate pickup tube (114) attaches to the dispensing device and is in fluid communication with the aspirator assembly. The dispensing device can utilize a rigid outlet tube (20, 159) which is removably attached to nozzle tip (18, 158) for dispensing to large containers. Also disclosed is a method for diluting and dispensing chemical solutions using the dispensing device of the invention.

US Patent:

D3752143, Nov 5, 1996

Filed:

Dec 20, 1995

Appl. No.:

D/048085

Inventors:

James D. Decker - Apple Valley MN
James L. Copeland - Apple Valley MN
Scott R. Olson - Eagan MN

Assignee:

Ecolab Inc. - St. Paul MN

US Classification:

D 6462

Author:

James Decker

ISBN #:

0333375823

Author:

James Decker

ISBN #:

0391031139

Author:

James Decker

ISBN #:

0391036653

Author:

James M. Decker

ISBN #:

0203008367

Author:

James M. Decker

ISBN #:

0333775376

Author:

James M. Decker

ISBN #:

0333775384