Abstract: A dispensing system is provided that includes a vessel having a base portion with an aperture, and a dispenser containing a control system. The dispensing system controls the flow of a liquid into the vessel to provide for a rapid fill.

Abstract: A product dispenser refillable from a donor container via a spray nozzle comprising a hollow body for receiving and storing said product, a dispensing mechanism for dispensing said product, an open aperture through which product is filled into said body, capping means to cap the open aperture after filling the container to prevent leakage of product from said opening, characterized in that the dispenser comprises a filling interface arrangement integrally coupled to said open aperture that guides the spray from the spray nozzle of the donor container directly into the open aperture of the dispenser.

Abstract: A fill valve for selective interconnection with a container is provided. The fill valve includes a head shaft and shoulder separated by grooves that are selectively positioned in an aperture of the container to selectively provide a flow path into the container.

Abstract: A device for filling an aerosol container with a liquid using in particular a filling arrangement equipped with a pusher element, includes a cup that is designed to accommodate the liquid for filling the aerosol container, this cup being provided on its bottom with an injection opening that can be adapted to the valve of the aerosol container, a piston head acting by pushing on the filling liquid contained in the cup for transferring it from the cup to the container. The piston head has the form of a scraper in continuous contact with the inside wall of the cup during the transfer operation, this piston head being shaped to work with the cup after transfer to keep the piston head within the cup to form an airtight wall that retains the residual liquid that has not been transferred within the cup.

Abstract: A fluid transfer assembly and methods of fluid transfer is described. In one aspect, the fluid transfer assembly includes a fluid container having an opening in a bottom, a coupling device attached to the fluid container at the opening, and a filling device. The coupling device may include a valve biasing the coupling device in a closed fluid-tight position via magnetic attraction of opposing first and second components, each of the opposing first and second components including a magnetic material.

Abstract: In a device for filling dispensing appliances having a pump unit with a metering cylinder and a storage container for each component, a respective coupling arrangement (5) is provided between each storage container (2, 3) and an associated coupling of a filling station. In a preferred embodiment, the appliance coupling part (28) is arranged in an inlet nozzle (17) of the dispensing appliance (1) and the station coupling part (29) in a guide (31) in the enclosure (33) of the filling station (30). This device allows a quick and simple filling of storage containers without contaminations and air entrapment.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a fluid supply assembly fluidly connectable to a source of fluid is provided. The fluid supply assembly includes a housing (702); a hydraulic assembly (710) supported within the housing (702), wherein the hydraulic assembly (710) is configured and adapted to pressurize the fluid which is supplied to a solenoid shut-off valve (724); a tank assembly (714) supported within the housing (702) for retaining a quantity of pre-conditioned fluid therein; and a filter assembly (720) supported within the housing (702) and in fluid communication with the hydraulic assembly (710).

Abstract: A method that includes providing a cavity defined by at least a portion of a mold and a closure member attached to the portion of the mold, the portion of the mold being oriented vertically and having a top and a bottom, and a sealing material being positioned near the bottom and attached to the closure member; puncturing the sealing material and the closure member with an instrument near the bottom, the puncturing creating an opening in the sealing material; and introducing a polymerizable composition into the cavity through the instrument. A method useful in testing sealing materials. Other methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided and includes a body portion defining a cavity therein; a top lid assembly selectively connectable to an upper end of the body portion, the top lid assembly includes a selectively deployable and retractable spout, wherein when the spout is in a deployed condition a fluid path is opened into the cavity of the body portion and when the spout is in a retracted condition the fluid path into the cavity of the body portion is closed; a trigger assembly operatively associated with the top lid assembly for selectively moving the spout between a deployed and a retracted condition; and a bottom lid assembly selectively connectable to a bottom end of the body portion, the bottom lid assembly including a valve assembly configured and adapted to open and close a fluid path into the cavity of the body portion.

Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided having a body portion defining a cavity therein, a top lid assembly connectable to the body portion, which includes a selectively deployable and retractable spout, a spout bottom lid; and a resilient tube having a lumen therethrough, wherein the lumen is occluded when the spout is retracted and the resilient tube is kinked, and wherein the lumen is opened when the spout is deployed and the resilient tube is not kinked; a trigger assembly for selectively moving the spout between a deployed and a retracted condition; and a bottom lid assembly selectively connectable to a bottom end of the body portion, the bottom lid assembly including a valve assembly to open and close a fluid path into the cavity of the body portion.

Abstract: A fuel receiver assembly, that permits replacement of a worn fuel receiver without draining the fuel tank, includes a check valve receptacle having a male-pipe-threaded nipple which engages the female-threaded pipe coupling of the fuel tank. The check valve receptacle has a spring-biased, normally closed check valve that prevents fuel from escaping from the fuel tank. Fuel pressure from the refueling pump opens the normally-closed check valve. The check valve receptacle is designed to be a relatively permanent installation in the fuel tank, having ultra-low-wear components. The check valve receptacle also has a female-threaded socket that is coaxial with the male-pipe-threaded nipple. A specially-designed male-threaded fuel receiver engages the female-threaded socket. Sealing between the check valve receptacle and the replaceable fuel receiver is accomplished by an O-ring seal installed on the fuel receiver.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drinking vessel (1), comprising a base (2) and at least one wall (3), wherein the base and the wall together define a chamber (4) for receiving a beverage. The drinking vessel further comprises a sealable aperture (5) provided adjacent the base for filling the chamber with a beverage. In a preferred embodiment, the aperture is provided in the base of the vessel. In one embodiment, a non-return valve is disposed in said aperture. The valve allows a beverage to be dispensed into the vessel through the aperture but prevents the beverage from escaping from the vessel through the aperture. The invention also relates to a method and apparatus for dispensing a beverage.

Abstract: An assembly for packaging and dispensing liquid may include a receptacle for containing a supply of liquid and a refillable unit arranged to be placed in a separable manner on the receptacle. The refillable unit may include a body and a piston that is movable relative to the body and that co-operates therewith to define a storage chamber of variable volume for containing the liquid. The storage chamber may be put into fluid communication with the receptacle to be filled therefrom when the refillable unit is placed on the receptacle. The refillable unit may also include a pump arranged to take liquid from the receptacle when the refillable unit is placed thereon, and to take liquid from the storage chamber when the refillable unit is separate from the receptacle. The pump may include a pump chamber that is distinct from the storage chamber.

Abstract: A reversible container is provided with a hollow housing and removable closures at each end. The container is filled with a substance, and when at least some of the substance has been removed, the container is refilled with the substance and inverted. In this way, the user is able to use substantially all of the contents of the container, and is able to use completely the older substance first, because the older substance is at the top of the container after the container is inverted.

Abstract: A fuel receiver assembly, that permits replacement of a worn fuel receiver without draining the fuel tank, includes a check valve receptacle having a male-pipe-threaded nipple which engages the female-threaded pipe coupling of the fuel tank. The check valve receptacle has a spring-biased, normally closed check valve that prevents fuel from escaping from the fuel tank. Fuel pressure from the refueling pump opens the normally-closed check valve. The check valve receptacle is designed to be a relatively permanent installation in the fuel tank, having ultra-low-wear components. The check valve receptacle also has a female-threaded socket that is coaxial with the male-pipe-threaded nipple. A specially-designed male-threaded fuel receiver engages the female-threaded socket. Sealing between the check valve receptacle and the replaceable fuel receiver is accomplished by an O-ring seal installed on the fuel receiver.

Abstract: Keg filling plant for filling kegs with a liquid beverage material, such as beer, wine, soft drinks, or juice, and a method of operating same, and a handling and treatment station for kegs. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b ). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b ): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A bottle assembly is provided and includes a body portion defining a cavity therein; a top lid assembly selectively connectable to an upper end of the body portion, the top lid assembly includes a selectively deployable and retractable spout, wherein when the spout is in a deployed condition a fluid path is opened into the cavity of the body portion and when the spout is in a retracted condition the fluid path into the cavity of the body portion is closed; a trigger assembly operatively associated with the top lid assembly for selectively moving the spout between a deployed and a retracted condition; and a bottom lid assembly selectively connectable to a bottom end of the body portion, the bottom lid assembly including a valve assembly configured and adapted to open and close a fluid path into the cavity of the body portion.

Abstract: A valve assembly for charging/recharging containers and the like, from a bottom surface thereof is provided. The valve assembly includes a dispenser manifold including a nipple extending from an upper surface thereof and defining a lumen through the nipple; a fitting extending from a bottom surface of the dispenser manifold, the fitting defining an opening therethrough which is in fluid communication with the lumen of the nipple; and a plunger reciprocally disposed within the lumen of the nipple and within the opening of the fitting, wherein the plunger has a first position in which the lumen of the nipple is occluded and a second position in which the lumen of the nipple is not occluded.

Abstract: A system for charging and/or recharging containers with fluid is provided. The system includes a bottle assembly having a body portion defining a cavity therein, and a valve assembly configured and adapted to open and close a fluid path into the cavity of the body portion; a fluid supply valve assembly for supplying fluid to the valve assembly of the bottle assembly to deliver fluid to the cavity of the body portion; and a fluid supply assembly fluidly connected to the fluid supply valve assembly for delivering fluid thereto. Accordingly, when the bottle assembly is operatively connected to the fluid supply valve assembly, the valve assembly of the bottle assembly actuates the fluid supply valve assembly to the open condition to permit fluid flow into the cavity of the body portion of the bottle assembly.

Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a product includes: a unit that can be refilled with product using a container having a dispenser member, the unit comprising: a body; an element that can be refilled with product comprising a product application surface; and, a filling valve that is attached to the body and configured to pass from a closed configuration to a filling configuration under the effect of a thrust exerted by the dispenser member, and to return to the closed configuration in the absence of the dispenser member.

Abstract: The drink liquid, such as beer, soft drink, etc., stayed in stay portion 5 of filler during the filling operation is recovered without dropping of the quality. The filler is composed of cylinder rod 4 connected to the cap 3 of container 2, discharge hole 7 longitudinally penetrated through a center of the cylinder rod 4, a stay portion 5 secured at the upper part of the periphery of cylinder rod 4, through which the drink liquid passes, and a supply pipe 6 for drink liquid connected to the stay portion 5, and characterized in that the storage equipment 12 for stayed liquid having storage room 18 is secured on supply pipe 6, and pipe 11 for introducing pressurized air is also secured. It is connected to stay portion 5 through discharge hole 7.

Abstract: A personal care system (1) comprising a personal care appliance (2) which comprises a body (3), an additive outlet (7), and a first reservoir (8) which is connected with said additive outlet (7) and has a refill inlet (25) for refilling said reservoir (8), a refill unit (16) comprising a refill outlet (35) which can be coupled to the refill inlet (25) of the personal care appliance (2) for refilling the first reservoir (8), which refill unit (16) comprises a second reservoir (26) and means (13) for transporting additive from the second reservoir (26) to the first reservoir (8), when the personal care appliance (2) is coupled to the refill unit (16). The refill unit (16) is provided in a holder (5) for storing the personal care appliance when it is not in use. When the personal care appliance is stored in the same holder in which it is placed to be refilled, both functions are integrated into one holder.

Abstract: A storage device for a liquid medium has a housing having an interior provided with at least one partitioning element dividing the interior into a first chamber for receiving the liquid medium and into a second chamber filled at least partially with a gas under pressure. The gas keeps the liquid medium in the first chamber under pressure. The at least one partitioning element is formed at least partially of an expandable bellows fastened pressure-tightly to a lid of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filling device for oil level regulation on oil pans in engines and transmissions, with an opening 1 in the base of the oil pan 2 which is closable with an oil drain screw 10, an oil filling collar 3 being arranged over the opening 1, the oil filling collar 3 projecting into the interior 4 of the oil pan, and a filling pipe 5 as an extension of the oil filling collar 3 being releasably attached to the oil filling collar 3, the free end 6 of the filling pipe 5 representing an overflow opening 7; the invention also relates to an oil pan containing the inventive filling device.

Abstract: A refillable container includes a filling valve, and a pressurization station having housing at which a needle is coupled to a compressor. The needle includes an enlarged frustoconical head, a reduced diameter neck, and a larger diameter base. The filling valve has an upper split portion, a frustoconical section expanding downward and terminating in a barb, and a lower flared flange, and defines an interior space having a first portion sized to accommodate the head of the needle, a reduced diameter neck portion, and a flared third portion providing an entrance for the needle. Upon compressor actuation, air is forced into the valve and causes the bills of the valve to flutter open to pressurize the container. As pressure within the container increases, force against the valve from within the container increases, locking the container on the needle. The container may be guided onto the needle with minimal effort.

Abstract: A storage device for a liquid medium has a housing having an interior provided with at least one partitioning element dividing the interior into a first chamber for receiving the liquid medium and into a second chamber filled at least partially with a gas under pressure. The gas keeps the liquid medium in the first chamber under pressure. The at least one partitioning element is formed at least partially of an expandable bellows fastened pressure-tightly to a lid of the housing.

Abstract: A grommet for sealing the propellant charging opening in a pressurized dispensing container has a crown portion inside the container, a base portion outside of the container and a resilient neck joining the base and crown. The neck dimensions are such so as to provide three interference fit sealing zones between grommet and container base. The neck has a length less than the lip of the container opening to provide a first interference fit sealing relationship. The neck diameter is greater than the diameter of the lip to provide a second interference fit sealing relationship. The corner between neck and crown is rounded to provide a third interference fit sealing relationship. The grommet has a central opening so that a stretch pin can be inserted to stretch the neck during the injection of propellant. The extended neck lifts the crown from the container and causes the neck to contract to provide a passageway around the neck and under the crown for injected propellant.

Abstract: A device for inflating an elastic, translucent object, specifically a balloon which encloses a nozzle that can be inserted into an opening of the object, whose nozzle bore hole is connected to a compressed gas line, having a self-activating, resettable, release lever for manually controlling the compressed gas flow, designated in such a way so that the nozzle bore hole is connected to at least one paint cartridge, which can contain liquid paint and upon activation of the release lever the paint together with the compressed gas can flow into the inside of the object.

Abstract: A thin, flat device (10) for inserting scrapbook page device (22) for quick application of article protectors (20). The device is made of a flexible material, with a spine (12) so it can be repeatedly folded, without fracturing, tearing or cracking. In addition it provides a fast, easy and hassles free approach to applying article protectors (20). Not only does it provide a quick method of inserting it also protects a scrapbook page (22) from being torn, folded, bent or torn during the application of article protectors (20).

Abstract: Mold filling and feeding device (400) and process including using refractory filter cloth (202) to seal a mold line (100), in continuous conveyance, to a multi-stage pressurized filling and feeding device. The mold line (100) consists of vertically parted or horizontally parted green sand molds (101), or an extruded bed of media carrying various types of molds, including green sand, nobake, lost foam, investment casting shells, etc. These molds are bottom or side filled while moving for increased production rates. Feeding under pressure, while moving, is a second operation that improves casting integrity. The process includes a new and more efficient method of treating iron with magnesium for compacted graphite or ductile iron. A stitch (242) of filter cloth (202) holds modifying alloy (630) to the molds (101). A vacuum and pressure controlled column (550) provides consistent flow to thin walled castings, and pressurized feeding for heavy castings. Radiant energy losses are contained in the automatic system.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a liquid comprises a receptacle and apparatus for refilling the receptacle with compressed air, the receptacle being provided with a filling valve. The liquid to be dispensed and the air under pressure are contained inside the receptacle separately in different spaces.

Abstract: The fluid delivery/refilling system includes a unit-of-use fluid reservoir for dentifrice or medication within a head portion of a power toothbrush, which is removable from the remainder thereof. A pump element is located in the brushhead and is configured so that the back and forth movement of the brushhead in operation results in fluid moving from the reservoir to a dispensing valve located in the brushhead. The dispensing valve has an end portion which is normally closed, opening under pressure of fluid from the pump. The refilling assembly is separate from the toothbrush and is configured to fit over the top of the toothbrush. Upward pressure exerted on the toothbrush when the toothbrush is within the refilling assembly results in movement of a core element in the refilling assembly, which in turn results in a hollow needle in the refilling assembly extending into a refiller valve in the head portion of the toothbrush.

Abstract: A preconditioned air adapter chute for attachment to a ring connector of an aircraft has a body adapted at a first end to attach a hose for transmitting the preconditioned air. The body is provided at a second end with a flange connecting to the ring connector. A compressive gasket is affixed to a surface of the flange which faces the ring connector. At least one clamp assembly, affixed to the body, has a handle and a clamp pivotably mounted in a housing. The handle and clamp are pivoted about separate pivot points, so that a cam action is obtained as the handle is moved from an open to a closed position. The clamp of each clamp assembly passes through a slot-like opening in the flange to allow engagement of the clamp in the connector.

Abstract: A system and method ensures that the wet lines of a bottom loading petroleum cargo tank remain free of hazardous liquid during transit. The system and method continuously monitor and automatically purge liquid that collects in the wet lines during transit, for example from a leaking emergency valve. The system includes a liquid sensor positioned at a low point in the wet line, a low pressure purge controller in electrical communication with the liquid sensor and a solenoid valve in electrical communication with the purge controller. The system further includes a one-way flow valve in flow communication with the solenoid valve and the wet line. The solenoid valve is also in flow communication with an external source of compressed gas, such as the air system of the cargo tank or an auxiliary air supply. Preferably, the system further includes a remote warning indicator for indicating to the operator of the cargo tank that a particular wet line is leaking excessively.

Abstract: A filling device for cartridges with an annular outlet opening (20) inside a cartridge neck (14), in the center of which there is a fixed center element (18), includes a valve cap (34) that is shiftable disposed on the neck (14) which, in a first position into which valve cap (34) is pretensioned, covers over annular outlet opening (20) by means of an inwardly projecting annular flange (38) and, in a second position, uncovers outlet opening (20).

Abstract: A preconditioned air adapter chute for attachment to an aircraft has a duel body that is cylindrical at both ends, and comprised of a stationary body and swivel body. The stationary body is equipped with a locking bar attached to two locking hooks, one on each side of the stationary body. The stationary body includes an adapter nozzle that is cylindrical in shape, and designed to penetrate an aircraft's mounting flange.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for distributing a flow of pulp uniformly into a container including an inlet for the pulp flow into one end of the container, a cylindrical wall laterally defining a distribution chamber for the container, a planar wall within the container facing the inlet spaced from the cylindrical wall and extending laterally at least to a location corresponding to the cylindrical wall, thus defining a gap between the planar wall and the cylindrical wall so the pulp flow can pass laterally through the gap into the container for distribution therein, and a movable wall associated with the cylindrical wall for adjusting the size of the gap.

Abstract: A pre-conditioned air adapter chute to connect an aircraft to a pre-conditioned air unit on the ground. The adapter is a type which can be attached to the aircraft by pushing up on the adapter's handles to cause the safety latches to engage the aircraft, and can be removed from the aircraft by pulling down on the handles.

Abstract: A portable, manually operated apparatus for filling fluid into a fluid container, the container having a check-valve port for discharging fluid and for receiving fluid. A base member has first and second spaced-apart bores, and a third bore connecting the first two bores. A manifold has fluid supply and return passages connected respectively to the first and second bores. A fluid pump connected to the manifold supply and return passages is adapted, when actuated, to supply fluid under pressure to the fluid supply passage.

Abstract: A pre-conditioned air adapter for attaching an air access port of an aircraft to a pre-conditioned air unit made of an integral one-piece plastic body, a clamp connected to the body, a hook connected to the clamp, a strengthening ring member secured to a top end of the adapter body, and a gasket secured to the ring member. The ring member may be metal and may be bolted to the top end of the adapter. Further, the hook may have a tip that is angled toward central longitudinal axis of the adapter body.

Abstract: The vaporizer comprises a casing (1A) of moulded plastics, an atomizing pump non-removably mounted in the upper part of the casing, and a plug (29A) mounted in the lower part of the casing. The plug (29A) is provided with channels (30A) through which the liquid product is loaded when the plug is in a first position (FIG. 1); when the plug (29A) is urged into a second position (FIG. 2) the channels (30A) are blocked to trap the loaded liquid product in the casing.

Abstract: An apparatus and a process for filling a plural chamber container, such as a container, with plural flowable materials. The container might be a two-compartment dentifrice container or a two-compartment adhesive container, for example. The container has internal partitioning dividing it into plural chambers, and the partitioning must be properly positioned to permit supply nozzles to enter the respective chambers. In one embodiment, the partitioning is positioned by probes which are inserted into the chamber, following which relative rotation between the container and the probes causes the probes to position the partitioning. In a second embodiment, air nozzles emit air jets to position the partition. In another embodiment, an electrostatic charge is induced on the container sidewall and on the partition, and the like charges cause the sidewall and the partition to repel each other, positioning the partition.

Abstract: In an interlocking device between a cap for a beverage container and a carbonation device for introducing carbon dioxide gas into said beverage container in a locked position, wherein said carbonation device includes projecting structure, and said cap includes rotatable capturing structure for capturing said projecting structure so as to lock said cap to said carbonation device.

Abstract: A hose adapter for use in connecting a preconditioned air hose to an aircraft having a ring connector with a plurality of slots formed therethrough by which a ground-based heating/air conditioning unit is connected to an internal ventilation system of the aircraft. The hose adapter includes a generally hollow housing and slot-engaging arms which connect the housing to a ring connector in a snap-fit manner. The housing includes a lower end having an inlet which is connectable to a preconditioned air hose, and an upper end having an outlet which is connectable to a ring connector of an aircraft. The slot-engaging arms are biased toward a locking position wherein the slot-engaging arms provide a quick connect to a ring connector and an unbiased position wherein the slot-engaging arms releasably disconnect from the ring connector.

Abstract: In the filling of a keg with a beverage via a filling head, the filling head is sterilized immediately prior to initiating the flow of the beverage into the keg via the head and a fitting on the keg. Complete sterilization is achieved by ensuring that the temperature of the normally coldest portion of the filling head will be raised to a sufficiently high level and maintained at least at this level until a predetermined number of Pasteur units has been reached.

Abstract: A dispenser having a manually-operated dispensing valve assembly has a container for accommodating a spray product. The bottom of the container has a recess adapted to cooperate with a tube used to deliver air under pressure from an air pump into the container. The container includes a check valve which allows air to flow into the chamber of the container and prevent the flow of air out of the chamber of the container. When the container is placed on the air pump, it actuates a switch which energizes an electric motor which drives a pump for supplying air under pressure which is directed to the tube and into the chamber of the container past the check valve.

Abstract: A container (1) for masses (17) which can be pumped and which flow freely consists of a sack-shaped bag (3) made of flexible, diffusion-impervious plastic sheet which is closed pressure tight and arranged in a holding frame (2). From a bottom area (9) of bag (3), a conduit (11) to which an intake conduit (13) can be coupled emerges from the bag's discharge opening (10), which can also serve as a filling hole. During removal of mass (17) from the bag (3), the latter is progressively raised by a hoist (16). In this way and under the action of the reduced pressure prevailing inside the bag (3), the latter assumes an increasingly slimmer pear shape. In this way, the mass (17) accumulates in the area of the mouth of the conduit (11), and the mass (17) can be completely removed from the bag without difficulty and without air inclusions. In order to laterally support and protect the bag (3) when it is full, a holding frame (2) has a wall (5).

Abstract: A device for carbonating liquid refreshments whereby a high degree of saturation can be obtained with a single application because the entire mechanism, including an easily clamped on drink bottle and carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2) canister, may be easily shaken while pressurized CO.sub.2 is being applied to liquid in the drink bottle.

Abstract: Device for dispensing a dose of given volume of a liquid or pasty product, including:a receptacle (2) equipped with a first pump (4) including a hollow control rod (5) for transfering the product from the receptacle (2) into the bottle (3) by forcing;a bottle (3) equipped at one end with a second pump (15) and with a dispensing head (14), the bottle having, at the other end, a bottom (17), designed to interact with the end of the control rod (25) of the first pump (4) and including a valve which opens only under the pressure of the product contained in the receptacle (2)when the first pump (4) is actuated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plural compartment assemblies in which materials are stored in at least two separate compartments until the compartments are opened for use. More particularly, the invention relates to a dispensing tube whereby the utilization of a novel insert, a conventional dispensing tube can be divided into separate and discrete compartments at a low cost. The resulting dispensing assembly provides for dispensing more than one material from the same tube and even more particularly co-dispense predetermined proportions of incompatible materials simultaneously and effectively.