Abstract: A device for use with a container for liquid, such as a coffee pot, having a neck which defines an opening. The device comprises a sleeve adapted to fit in sealing relationship with the neck. A funnel member is disposed within the sleeve and is movable within the sleeve between a first position and a second position. The funnel member is in the first position when the container is in an upright position whereby liquid can be introduced into the container through the funnel member and the escape of vapors from liquid contained in the container through the sleeve is substantially restricted. The funnel member is in the second position when the container is tipped to pour liquid therefrom whereby liquid in the container can flow past the funnel member between the sleeve and the funnel member.

Abstract: A molten metal transfer device for withdrawing a selected quantity of molten metal from a bath includes structure defining a chamber disposed within the bath, the chamber including a first opening through which molten metal can flow from the bath into the chamber and a second opening through which molten metal can flow outwardly from the chamber. A cup-like bucket is disposed within the chamber for vertical reciprocating movement, the bucket having a generally vertically oriented slot included as part of its sidewall. The device includes a displacement mechanism for urging the bucket laterally toward engagement with the surface of the chamber. The device also includes mechanisms for easily removing buckets and chambers and replacing them with new buckets and chambers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dispensing unit for dispensing preselected quantities of liquid from a container, such as a squeeze bottle. The dispensing unit includes an outer cup member and an inner cup member, with the inner cup member having radial openings therethrough which are circumferentially spaced and at selected heights so as to determine the level of liquid within the inner cup member. The outer cup member is provided with an axial flow passage which may either be sealed by the inner cup member or which may have one of the openings in the inner cup member aligned therewith. The liquid dispensed into the inner cup member, if the inner cup member is accidentally overfilled, will seek the pre-set level so that the desired measured amount of the liquid which is to be dispensed will be retained within the inner cup member.

Abstract: A right angle nozzle assembly for use with a fluid dispenser. The assembly includes a nozzle body having a nozzle tip disposed at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the body. The body defines an integral distal projection that projects past the tip so as to protect the tip. The projection includes an alignment slot receivable of a tool so that the direction of the dispensation can be visually perceived as well as selectively set.

Abstract: A nozzle of refractory material is demountably connected to a spout, also of refractory material, for flow of liquid metal from the spout into the nozzle. The spout is supported by a first metal support ring and the nozzle is carried by a second metal support ring which has projecting arms by which it is lifted to bring the nozzle into position. To provide a seal of the connection against access of atmospheric oxygen to the liquid metal, a sleeve is slidably and rotatably mounted on the second support ring. On rotation of the sleeve, cam means a cam action between the lower sleeve surface and the projecting arms effect its upward movement so that its top edge engages the first support ring to seal thereto. The sleeve leaves an annular gap between itself and the nozzle, to which inert gas is supplied.