Abstract: Cork removal apparatus of the type in which gas under pressure is directed into a container thereby to eject a cork or like stopper. The apparatus directs gas from a gas cylinder into a gas reservoir sealed by a valve. The gas pressure provides the sealing force. When an actuator opens the seal, gas passes through a series of passages and a hollow needle that penetrates the stopper to exit within the container to eject the stopper.A cover assembly on the needle completely encloses the needle. A disk at one end of the cover retracts as the needle is inserted into the stopper. After the stopper is ejected it remains on the needle within the cover. Tabs extending through the cover enable the disk to be returned to its original position thereby removing the stopper and enclosing the needle.

Abstract: A portable hand holdable apparatus is provided for use in carbonating beverages. The apparatus includes a valve housing having an inlet section adapted to be coupled in a fluid tight engagement with a source or pressurized carbon dioxide and an outlet section adapted to be coupled in fluid tight engagement with a container having beverage therein to be carbonated. A valve structure is mounted within the housing intermediate the inlet section and the outlet section. The inlet section carries a gas release mechanism for cooperating with a source of pressurized carbon dioxide to release carbon dioxide so as to flow into the valve structure. The valve structure includes a first valve for passing carbon dioxide from the inlet section together with a pressure regulator mechanism that responds to the pressure within the outlet section reaching a given level and then blocking further passage of carbon dioxide through the valve structure.

Abstract: A carbonating head is provided with an internal passage, having a non-return valve therein, leading to a threaded socket. The socket can be screwed onto a plastic bottle so that pressurized gas in the passage can be used to carbonate liquid in the bottle.

Abstract: It is a common experience to open a container of carbonated beverage. Upon use the opened beverage will quickly lose to carboration and become "flat". This device is for filling a container of carbonated beverage with a gas, under pressure, so as to preserve the carbonation of the beverage before or after use of the carbonated beverage.

Abstract: A gas supply device contains a pressurized gas container having a plurality of inserted pressure-resistant gas flasks. The gas flasks are partially filled with liquid gas, such as carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide, before being inserted and are closed by an openable closure component. Each closure component of the gas flasks has associated with it an opening device effective at initiation of operational readiness of the gas supply device, at least one of which opening devices opens its associated closure component under the influence of an external force. It is possible to actuate the opening devices associated with the second gas flask and with further gas flasks by the gas escaping from the first opened gas flask. This gas supply device is especially suitable for applications where a large storage capacity is desired.

Abstract: A hose assembly for use to regulate flow from a dispensing device that provides a generally constant pressure on a liquid to be dispersed. The hose assembly includes a length of capillary tubing through which the liquid must pass as it is dispersed which has a length of at least 45 centimeters and a volume of less than about 0.25 cubic centimeters so that the assembly can provide a slow steady predetermined flow rate while containing a small amount of the liquid being dispensed.

Abstract: A bulk syrup delivery system in which a compartmentized tank delivery truck includes a plurality of separate compartments or tanks, generally one for each of several different types of soft drink syrup. One multichannel delivery hose, having one channel or passageway for each type of syrup, extends from a hose reel on the delivery truck to a delivery receptacle at the account. The account has a plurality of separate storage tanks, each of which is coupled to the delivery receptacle, which is designed to couple to the end of the delivery hose, such that each compartment in the delivery truck couples to the proper storage tank in the account. A plurality of separate check or closure valves are installed in each side of the coupling between the hose and the delivery receptacle, such that flow therebetween is prevented until the valves are opened. The compartments in the delivery truck are pressurized (e.g.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a gas contained in a sealed ampule, typically a radioactive gas dissolved in a saline solution. A housing with a cavity for receiving the ampule, the housing having a lead shield surrounded by a steel sleeve, and a cap for closing the cavity in the shield. First and second flow paths are provided in the housing from the exterior of the housing to a seat which engages the ampule output line. A syringe is attached on the outside of the housing and connects with the first flow path. A hollow needle is positioned in the second flow path with one end entering the ampule outlet line for breaking the ampule seal. A valve on the outer end of the needle is normally closed so that when the needle breaks the seal, liquid from the syringe is drawn into the ampule with the gas dissolving in the liquid. Then the gas-liquid solution is withdrawn through the needle and valve.

Abstract: An improved cork-extracting device having a gas bomb filled with carbonic acid gas, inert gas or the like. The gas in the bomb is fed into the air-space present below the cork of the container, such as a bottle containing beverages such as wine, through a insertion needle whereby the pressure in the container raises to remove the cork automatically. The cork-extracting device is characterized in that a valve seat of a needle valve, which opens and closes the gas supply port, is made of a resilient valve seat plate, the lower surface of the resilient valve seat plate being used as a packing for supporting the cap of the gas bomb, accommodated in a cylindrical container, and the needle valve being able to protrude the resilient valve seat plate to open the cap of the gas bomb.

Abstract: A bottle opener comprises a bomb; a cylindrical body encasing the bomb; a needle mounted on the cylindrical body; a cylinder wherein are disposed an air flow path for guiding the gas released from the bomb to the needle, a piston having a valve for opening and closing the air flow path, a bomb needle for breaking through a gas outlet port of the bomb, and a variety valve; a lid body mounted on the cylinder; a handle pivotably mounted on the lid body for operating the piston; and airtight sealing members for forming airtight seals between the handle, the cylindrical body, the bomb, the piston and the cylinder. The bottle opener can be used a plurality of times with a single bomb and is capable of withstanding use over a long period of time in safe and without leakage.

Abstract: A toxic liquid is transferred from a closed shipping container to a dispensing tank without contamination of the operator or the ambient environment by placing the container in a sealed chamber and forcing a container puncturing probe through the interior of the chamber and entirely through the closed container. The probe extends in a slidable and sealed relation through a lid of the sealed housing and is driven through the container by a lever. Both liquid flow and air relief conduits connect the chamber to the dispensing tank to permit gravity or powered flow of the toxic liquid from the sealed chamber. The probe is hollow and is employed to spray a rinsing liquid into both the container and the chamber after they have been emptied of the toxic liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gas fired gun having a valve body for communicating gas under pressure from a gas cartridge to the gun barrel to fire a projectile. The gun has a frame carrying a chamber for receiving a gas cartridge and a lever for urging the cartridge in the chamber against a conical element carried in a stepped bore in the valve body. A retainer ring having triangular shaped projections disposed in a direction toward the tip of the conical element is provided about the element. A seal seats on a stepped shoulder in the bore and a retainer nut bears against the seal which, in turn, bears against the triangular projections on the ring to retain the conical element in the bore. Upon actuation of the lever, the end of the cartridge is fully inserted into the bore and pierced by the element. When the lever is in final position, the cartridge backs off the piercing element to enable gas flow through the seal between the projections of the retainer ring and the element into the valve body passage.

Abstract: In a bladder type accumulator the interior of which is divided by an expandable bladder into a gas chamber and a liquid chamber, a cartridge filled with gas is housed in said gas chamber, said cartridge is provided with a perforation means at its top for allowing pressure gas to flow out from said cartridge. During storage of the accumulator the cartridge is kept tightly closed so that the bladder remains relaxed and pressure of gas remains unchanged.

Abstract: A compact vehicle crash cushion assembly including, within a single receptacle, a source of pressurized fluid, an inertia-type actuator for releasing fluid from the source and an inflatable bag. The inertia member is held in a cocked position by ball detents. Movement of the member starts withdrawal of a sear pin from engagement with a spring-biased hammer which results in a special cutting member piercing a diaphragm in the source of pressurized fluid causing the fluid to be released to inflate the bag.