Manually Coupled And Inverted Patents (Class 141/319)
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Patent number: 8002001Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventor: Adoram Leshem
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Publication number: 20110155281Abstract: A system for transferring a viscous liquid between containers that comprises a first container from which the liquid is to be drained, a second container for receiving the liquid, a first transfer lid that attaches to the first container, a second transfer lid that attaches to the second container and a transfer adapter that interconnects the lids. The first transfer lid has an outlet spout received into the transfer adapter, which is received in an inlet spout of the second transfer lid. The first container is inverted over the second container to drain liquid from the first container lid to the second container through the connected container lids. In an another configuration, the system is used with bottles and comprises a pair of bottle connectors that each engage a bottle and have interlocking members that join the connecters. In another embodiment liquid is transferred between a bottle and a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Peter B. Sanford
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Patent number: 7967040Abstract: A system for transferring a viscous liquid between containers that comprises a first container from which the liquid is to be drained, a second container for receiving the liquid, a first transfer lid that attaches to the first container, a second transfer lid that attaches to the second container and a transfer adapter that interconnects the lids. The first transfer lid has an outlet spout received into the transfer adapter, which is received in an inlet spout of the second transfer lid. The first container is inverted over the second container to drain liquid from the first container lid to the second container through the connected container lids. In an another configuration, the system is used with bottles and comprises a pair of bottle connectors that each engage a bottle and have interlocking members that join the connectors. In another embodiment liquid is transferred between a bottle and a container.Type: GrantFiled: December 25, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventor: Peter B. Sanford
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Patent number: 7726585Abstract: A chemical distribution system affixes flexible tubing (50) along exterior surfaces (52) of a dwelling (12) and along structures (16) external to the dwelling. The tubing is attached to the exterior surfaces with clamps (54) and exposed for maintenance. The clamps are form-fitted to the tubing. Spray nozzles (58) are inserted into the openings in the tubing for dispensing a chemical solution. The openings can be pre-formed or cut into solid tubing at during installation. A connector (42) has one end coupled to a hose for receiving the chemical solution and another end coupled to the tubing. The fixed distribution system provides for precise and even application of the chemical solution with minimal operator intervention.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Perimicon, LLCInventors: Shane D. Pannell, Michael K. Wrigley
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Patent number: 7712637Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for extracting fluids from within a container sealed by a cork or septum without removal of the cork or septum or the contamination of the fluid 1.within the container by reactive gases or liquids. Embodiments of the device can include a needle connected to a valve which is in turn connected to a source of pressurized gas for displacing the fluid. Further embodiments of the device can comprise additional components that act to force the needle to be inserted through the cork or septum along a linear path, to aid in preventing buckling of the needle, to clamp the device to the container, to prevent expulsion of the cork or septum from the container, and to guide the needle through a specified region of the cork or septum. Various valves, pressure regulators, pressure ranges, needle geometries, gas selections are also presented. This device is particularly suited for the dispensing and preservation of wine.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2004Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventor: Gregory Lambrecht
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Publication number: 20100065154Abstract: A fluid delivery system for dispensing a liquid from a sealed container directly into a closed chamber comprises a container containing a liquid component of bone cement and plugged with a plug, and a closed chamber comprising a receiving port for receiving the sealed container, wherein the receiving port is configured to receive the liquid component in direct response to manual insertion of the sealed container through the receiving port using an open loop system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Oren Globerman, Mordechay Beyar
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Patent number: 7658213Abstract: A discharge valve for a bottle or other container associated with a fluid dispensing system that substantially prevents spillage of fluid composition from the container when it is withdrawn from the dispensing system is provided according to the invention. A valve body contained within the discharge valve is engaged by a hollow probe extending from the dispensing system when the container is operatively connected to the discharge system to automatically open the valve. When the container is withdrawn from the fluid dispensing system for, e.g., replacement or servicing, the probe of the dispensing system disengages the valve body, and a biasing means such as a compression spring within the valve assembly closes the valve very quickly.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Anderson Chemical CompanyInventors: Leif E. Anderson, Wolfgang F. Schiller, Danny L. Walker, Phillip A. Zuehl, James H. Alsleben, Robert Strom, Michael K. Hogan, Rodney Laible
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Patent number: 7607460Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mixing unit comprising a sealed container joined to a second container. When the second container is fully united with the sealed container, a seal in the sealed container is breached and the contents of the first container and the second container can be mixed. The seal is breached by a bushing enclosed within the sealed container or enclosed in a coupler between the sealed container and the second container which is advanced against the seal, and ruptures the seal when the second container is advanced into the coupler of the coupler portion of the sealed container.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: JPRO Dairy International, Inc.Inventors: Garry P. Johns, Corey N. Johns, Tim Kuitems
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Patent number: 7571750Abstract: A tool for transferring controlled amounts of fluid into and from a fluid flow circuit is disclosed herein. The tool includes a substantially closed tube having a first end, a second end, and a chamber therein; an elongate plunger having a fore end extending inside the chamber and toward the second end of the tube, an aft end extending outside the chamber and from the first end of the tube, a piston-like structure on the fore end, and a manipulable structure on the aft end; a fluid inlet duct mounted on the tube; a first coupler mounted on the fluid inlet duct for connecting the duct with the fluid flow circuit; a fluid outlet duct mounted on the second end of the tube; a second coupler mounted on the fluid outlet duct for connecting the duct with the fluid flow circuit; and a fluid transfer duct mounted on the tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2005Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: General Electric Co.Inventors: Hinhsomchay Gnao Phouybanhdyt, Edward Emaci
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Patent number: 7490798Abstract: A collapsible apparatus for supporting a container at an adjustable angle of incline to drain its contents includes a base, a shoulder support attached to the base for supporting a shoulder of the container, and a body support for supporting the container body above the shoulder. The shoulder support includes a pair of legs hingedly attached to the base at spaced apart hinge ends and joined at its opposite ends supported by a strut hingedly connected to the base, and spaced apart crosspieces between the legs to act as a shoulder stop. The body support includes a pair of arms hingedly attached to the base at spaced apart arm hinge ends and slidably attached to a body support member which is removably attachable at its ends to the shoulder support. The angle of incline is adjusted by slidably adjusting the distance between the arms.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Inventor: David Alexander Mann
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Patent number: 7487808Abstract: A coupling seal includes a first sealing strip containing first and second bearing elements on opposing ends of a rabbet body and a second sealing strip containing first and second bearing elements on opposing ends of a rabbet body. Interior sides of the rabbet bodies seal against one another, at least in sections, such that the first bearing element of the first sealing strip is arranged adjacent to the second bearing element of the second sealing strip and the second bearing element of the first sealing strip is arranged adjacent to the first bearing element of the second sealing strip. A first flexible element extends between first and second fixing devices of the first sealing strip, and a second flexible element extends between first and second fixing devices of the second sealing strip. The first and second flexible elements, when installed, may have a pre-stress.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: GEA Niro GmbHInventors: Joachim Stoye, Martin Koch, Peter Lais, Christian Greiner
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Patent number: 7469784Abstract: An automotive kit for catching oil drippings includes a housing having a base section and a lid section pivotally connected therewith, an outlet formed within the housing for defining a passageway to advantageously direct fluid outwardly from the housing when the kit is disposed along a vertical plane. The present invention further includes a plurality of automotive accessories, and a mechanism for advantageously maintaining the accessories at a substantially stable position when positioned within the housing. An end cap is securable to the outlet for preventing fluid from exiting the passageway, and a reservoir is connectable to the outlet for collecting fluid traveling downwardly from the housing. A conventional 1 quart bottle of oil may be attached to the housing outlet for collecting oil drippings wherein the outlet includes a lip portion for directing the oil drippings towards the center thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2004Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Inventor: Douglas M. Bower
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Publication number: 20080308179Abstract: A keyed filling system for delivery of a liquid anesthetic agent from an anesthetic vessel to a receiving container of an anesthetic agent delivery equipment is disclosed. The system comprises at least one movable unit that allows a relative movement of said anesthetic vessel in relation to said anesthetic agent delivery equipment when said anesthetic vessel is arranged at said anesthetic agent delivery equipment for discharging said liquid anesthetic agent into said receiving container of said anesthetic agent delivery equipment. The movable unit may be provided on an adapter for being arranged on a bottle comprising an anesthetic agent and for insertion into a filling assembly of an anesthetic agent delivery equipment, or at a filling equipment into which a bottle or adapter is insertable for filling the anesthetic delivery equipment with liquid anesthetic agent. In this manner for instance leakage of anesthetic agent and wear of the adapter is avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Lars Danielsen
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Publication number: 20080223479Abstract: A filling adapter for conveying liquid from a first liquid container to a second liquid container is provided. The filling adapter includes an adapter body having a top end and an opposite button end, the top end adapted for fitting an opening in the first liquid container, the bottom end adapted for fitting an opening in the second liquid container, and an open path in the adapter body from the top end to the bottom end for communicating liquid from the opening in the first liquid container to the opening in the second liquid container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: MBHD, LLCInventors: WADE M. BASSETT, LISA L. BASSETT
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Patent number: 7398802Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing biological fluids. The system may provide supply (stock) vessels of refrigerated biological fluids that remain connected to dispensers as the dispensers are operated to distribute the biological fluids to receiver vessels. Each receiver vessel may be engaged selectively with a suitable set of one or more dispensers to select the type and amount of biological fluid to be dispensed to the receiver vessel. The dispensers may be configured to permit the biological fluids to be selectively dispensed to receiver vessels under sterile conditions, so that the biological fluids may remain in a substantially closed environment as they are transferred between vessels.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2004Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Inventor: James W. Baker
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Publication number: 20080053564Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, including a dispenser for dispensing liquid such as water to a user. A liquid container is located below the dispenser and removably attachable to a pivoting cradle engaging the liquid container. The cradle may be pivoted about an axis located adjacent an exit location for liquid within the liquid container. A filling device may be located below the liquid container for removably engaging the liquid container in fluid communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: MTN PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Gregory N. Spear, Terry Havener, Chun Yen Wang, Hung Hsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20070289668Abstract: An apparatus for the handling of hazardous fluids includes a collection vessel, a collection vessel connector, a dose control connector, a unit dose container, a delivery control connector, and a delivery site access device. The collection vessel contains the fluid prior to dispensing, the unit dose container contains a predetermined amount of the fluid for dispensing, the delivery site access device provides access to an intended delivery site, and the connector attaches pieces of the apparatus to one another. The method of the invention allows needle-free connections to be made for the apparatus, using a predetermined arrangement of the pieces of the apparatus, and in one embodiment, employs deformable elastomeric valves capable of creating a decreased pressure at a valve surface, so that upon closure of said valves, a fluid on the surface on the valves is withdrawn within the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventor: Jerry Costanzo
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Publication number: 20070277902Abstract: A device for refilling a first container, fitted with a threaded first neck and a vaporization head, includes a second container for a liquid, a connection component including a first bearing plate for engaging the first neck and a second bearing plate engaging the second container, a median wall including a central orifice, and a means of closing the second container or the central orifice. The connection component engages an axially movable component capable of sliding inside the connection component, to form a valve, the movable component being able to move, under the action of an axial constraint, from a closed position “F” to an open position “O”, or, under the action of a spring, from the position “O” to the position “F”. The movable component includes a radial projection for engaging the first neck so that the first neck exerts an axial constraint on the radial projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: Alcan Packaging Beauty ServicesInventors: Fabrice Dieudonat, Frederic Milesi
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Patent number: 7284580Abstract: A bottle neck liner, the liner comprising a sleeve terminating in an inward step, the inward step preventing the barrel of a syringe from protruding past the step when the syringe is inserted into the sleeve. Once the syringe is inserted the bottle may be inverted and liquid may be drawn into the syringe. Additionally, bottles, liquid dispensing apparatus and methods of dispensing liquids, all involving the provision of such a step in the bottle neck.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2003Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Boots Healthcare International LimitedInventors: Anne Elizabeth Dallison, Shaun Harrison
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Patent number: 7249691Abstract: The invention pertains to a device for removing the contents of a valve bag using suction. The invention further pertains to a method of removing the contents of a valve bag using the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Corn Products International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Paul Doogan
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Patent number: 7210508Abstract: A refill device for a receptacle provided with a threaded neck including a receptacle, designed to contain a product to be transferred into the receptacle, a cooperation structure designed to form a connection between the first and a second receptacle, a closing structure for closing off the receptacle, a transferring structure for transferring the product contained in the receptacle to the receptacle. The cooperation structure includes a threaded base capable of cooperating with the neck, the closing structure comprises a wall closing off the base, designed to be broken off by an axial force, the transfer structure includes an axial packing designed to be placed above the wall, such that during the said screwing of the neck, the neck pushes the axial packing into contact with the wall, so as to break the wall and enable the liquid to flow by gravity.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: MT PackagingInventor: Alain Behar
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Patent number: 7207360Abstract: A hermetic container and coupling system for transferring granular material from a first container to a second container, the latter being typically an applicator. The first container includes a neck and a base opposite to the former. The base includes through openings that cooperate with a cable passed therethrough for supporting the first container. A nozzle assembly includes an inlet removably connected to the neck and an outlet hat is selectively closed with a removable plug. A cover assembly is selectively and removably mounted to the first container covering the nozzle assembly. A flexible conduit is removably connected to the outlet, at one end, and the other end includes a regulating valve that is actuated from the outside. The other end is removably connected to the second container so that the transfer of the granular material can be accomplished without spillage and the contents are kept hermetically isolated from the outside.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Inventor: Edgar Hidalgo Vargas
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Patent number: 7198080Abstract: A mating funnel assembly for linking adjacent bottles includes a series of clamping members shaped and adapted for selectively linking adjacent bottles together, the series of clamping members being formed with different diameters. Each clamping member includes first and second semi-circular clamping elements. The first clamping element includes a first end and a second end and the second clamping element similarly includes a first end and a second end. The second ends of the first and second clamping elements are coupled creating a hinge allowing the first and second clamping elements to pivot relative to one another. The first ends of the first and second clamping elements are respectively provided with coupling members.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Inventor: P. William Foust
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Patent number: 7128105Abstract: An automated medication preparation system including reconstitution of medication and its delivery to a syringe. An automated fluid delivery device that is movable in at least one direction and is adapted to perform at least one of the following operations: receiving and discharging diluent in a prescribed amount to reconstitute the medication in a drug vial; and aspirating and discharging reconstituted medication from the vial into the syringe. Further including a transfer device that includes a first section for piercing a septum of the vial and a second section for releasably mating with the fluid delivery device. The transfer device can remain within the vial for multiple uses without the need to repierce the septum. The transfer device has a first channel for carrying diluent or reconstituted medication and a second channel in fluid communication with a vent formed as part of the transfer device to permit airflow into the vial.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: ForHealth Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Tribble, Wahid Khan
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Patent number: 7104293Abstract: In a coupling element for decanting, filling, or emptying of containers, a first sealing strip a flank piece comprising elastic as a first mounting element at a first end defining a first inner space for retaining a first axis, and a second mounting element on a second opposite end defining a second inner space for retaining a second axis. A second sealing strip comprising elastic has a first mounting element on a first end which defines a first inner space for retaining the second axis, and a second mounting element on a second opposite end which defines the second inner space for retaining the first axis. Inner sides of the flank pieces of the first and second sealing strips are attachable to one another to form a seal.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: GEA Buck Valve GmbHInventors: Peter Lais, Joseph Sywalla, Joachim Stoye, Martin Koch
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Patent number: 7086430Abstract: An inverted container has a generally cylindrical depending neck, with a cap 18 having an outer wall 19 which engages the neck and an internal sleeve 20 located within the neck and joined to the outer wall by a connecting wall 21. The internal sleeve 20 defines a recess for receiving the feed tube 34, and a frangible seal 28 is secured to the connecting wall of the cap to cover the recess prior to insertion of the feed tube. To prevent pieces of the seal 28 from being separated if the feed tube 34 is inserted with the seal 28 still in place the feed tube has at least one row of upwardly-projecting puncturing elements 48 which create a controlled rupture of the seal prior to penetration of the feed tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Ebac LimitedInventor: Philip Andrew Walton
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Patent number: 7086431Abstract: A filling apparatus for cartridges includes a housing for holding a vial of fluid, a severing device for severing the septum of the vial, a fluid chamber for receiving the discharged fluid, a valving structure for effecting the discharge of fluid from the vial and for directing the fluid into a cartridge upon the decreasing of the size of the fluid chamber, and air inlet system for admitting air to the vial upon discharge of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: D'Antonio Consultants International, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas F. D'Antonio, Richard O. Colvin, Linda F. D'Antonio
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Patent number: 7080672Abstract: An adapter (10) utilized to interconnect a fluid container (88) and an administration feeding set (90) having a hollow retractable spike (52) and a sliding shaft seal (18) for maintaining a fluid-tight seal around spike (52). The sliding shaft seal (18) includes a conduit (77) which sealingly engages around the retractable spike (52) in fluid tight engagement when adapter (10) is biased by a spring (19) between an engaged position and a disengaged position.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Glenn G. Fournie, Kevin C. Meier
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Patent number: 6994129Abstract: A fluid reservoir, bottle, pump or storage chamber (50, 70, 80) capable of being refilled by a refill bottle (100), the refill bottle including an outlet passage (106) closed by a fluid seal (104), the fluid reservoir, bottle or storage chamber comprising: an inlet passage (44, 52, 60, 74, 84); a housing (202, 204, 206) for receiving and supporting the refill bottle (100) in an orientation to encourage fluid in the refill bottle to flow into the inlet passage of the fluid reservoir bottle or storage chamber and second means for piercing the fluid seal (104) as the refill bottle is placed upon the first means.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Key Plastics, LLCInventor: Timothy J. Fesko
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Patent number: 6918418Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the storage and transfer of a lyophilisate is disclosed. An ampule prior to its sealment has an orifice at one end for the addition of the lyophilisate. The ampule has a body portion formed with flexibly deformable walls and defines a blind bore. After placement of the lyophilisate, the orifice is closed.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2000Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Inventor: Barry Farris
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Patent number: 6901975Abstract: The drug solution container with a connector for communicating contains a drug solution container having at a tip end thereof an injection needle connecting part, and a hollow connector for communicating attached to a tip end of the drug solution container, and the connector for communicating contains a cylindrical guide part with a bottom capable of being slidably attached to an opening of a vial, and a hollow penetrating member provided at a center of the bottom of the guide part to penetrate the bottom. The penetrating member contains a penetrating needle at a tip end side with respect to the bottom, and a connecting part at a base end side with respect to the bottom, and the connecting part is connected to the injection needle connecting part through a fragile portion. According to the drug solution container with a connector for communicating, an operation for preparation of a drug solution can be easily carried out in a short period of time without causing injury of an operator or coring.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Nipro CorporationInventors: Masafumi Aramata, Hideki Yagi, Toshikazu Hirayama, Satoru Igarashi, Yoshihisa Murai, Teruhisa Hirobe
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Publication number: 20040231749Abstract: An apparatus is provided for loading water bottles into a water cooler. The apparatus includes a water bottle loading system for automatically installing water bottles into the water cooler and a water bottle storage insert with an inclined ramp adapted to laterally urge a plurality of water bottles towards a loading cradle of the automatic water bottle loading system under control of gravity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventor: Martin C. Goldin
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Patent number: 6820662Abstract: A machine that makes bubbles that are dispensed vertically. A membrane-forming system forms a bubble solution membrane over a bubble ring. Air is passed through the bubble ring by a blowing fan, which is intermittently operated to allow contact between a membrane-forming ring and the bubble ring. Bubble solution is continuously supplied to the bubble rings from a central reservoir. Safety switches prevent operation of the bubble-making machine unless there is bubble solution in the reservoir, the main housing is properly connected to the fan, and the bubble machine is in an upright position (and not tipped over). The present invention provides continuous operation for the duration of the bubble solution supply, and is easily washed, used, maintained, and manufactured.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Original IdeasInventors: Alan Dale Crawford, Robert A. DeMars
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Patent number: 6752180Abstract: A device for bidirectional transfer between a vial and a carpule. The device having a body fastened to the vial, a hollow needle, a moving element which is displaceable with respect to the body along the axis of the needle, a carpule reservoir constrained to moved axially in the direction of the axis of the needle, and a distance sleeve interposed between the body and the puncturable piston of the carpule. The distance sleeve forms a limit stop for the puncturable piston with respect to the body. The hollow needle is rigidly joined to the body and is axially fixed with respect to the body.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: SedatInventor: Jean-Pascal Delay
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Patent number: 6745802Abstract: A bottle drainage coupler unit has upper and lower coupler pairs to support bottles with viscous fluid such as ketchup for stable, effective, mouth to mouth drainage. The drainage is effected without the need for supervision.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Inventor: Carole Varga
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Patent number: 6715647Abstract: A funnel with support assembly for pouring paint from a can, having a funnel and a funnel support having a holster and a stand upon which the holster is supported. The funnel may be supported upon the funnel support. The funnel has a large opening located in proximity to the funnel top, a small opening located in proximity to the funnel bottom, and a cap for sealing its small opening. In use, the holster and stand are positioned above a paint tray. The user seals the small opening of the funnel with the cap and attaches the large opening of the funnel to the top of an open can of paint. The can of paint and the attached funnel are then inverted and positioned within the holster. The user begins the flow of paint by removing the cap from the funnel.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Inventor: Todd Ivins
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Patent number: 6715520Abstract: A fluid transfer assembly comprising a bottle connector and a drug bottle. The bottle has a neck with an opening covered by a closure, while the connector has a hollow needle for penetrating the closure when establishing a fluid transfer line in the fluid transfer assembly. The assembly further comprises a neck element having locking members for irreversible coupling to the neck and to the connector. The neck element and the connector further comprise interacting guiding members for directing the hollow needle to penetrate the closure at a predetermined angle when establishing the fluid transfer line.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Carmel Pharma ABInventors: Kjell Andréasson, Jerry Strandhav
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Publication number: 20040020559Abstract: A holder for draining a viscous fluid from a bottle, of the type having a neck and a mouth, is disclosed. This holder comprises a base having an outer perimeter, a plurality of elongated, support members that extend from the base's outer perimeter and are foldable upward so that their ends approach each other at a point on an axis which extends perpendicular to the bottom of the base. The ends of the support members are flared and concaved outward so that these portion cooperate to form a structure, when the support members are folded upward, for receiving the neck of a bottle that is inverted and placed in the holder. The members are held in their upward folded positions by an elastic band which is placed around the outside of the support members in the vicinity of their concave outward portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Shirley M.C. Alston, Raymond E. Carter
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Patent number: 6675839Abstract: A method, and apparatus, for introducing a measured dose of powdered material into a dispensing device. The dispensing device includes two components which are relatively moveable between a first position, in which the two components together define a close space for accommodating the powdered material, and a second position in which the space is open separated from one of said components. The device is attached to a vessel partially filled with an amount of powdered material greater than that required to fill the space. The vessel is moved to a position at which the device lies below the level of the powdered material so that the powdered material occupies the space. The two components of the device are moved to their first position and the vessel is then moved to a position at which the attachment position lies above the powdered material and vessel. The device is then removed from the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2000Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Innovata BioMed LimitedInventor: Phillip Braithwaite
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Publication number: 20030234062Abstract: A can with a predetermined output quantity comprises a can body, a positioning ring, a rotatable cover, and a receiving spoon. The can body has a flange which is engagable with a trench in the rotatable cover. An interior of the can body has a plurality of grooves. A bottom of the receiving spoon is protruded with a circular buckling flange. A diameter of the circular buckling flange is slightly smaller than an inner diameter of a U shape track of the rotatable cover. Thereby, the receiving spoon is embedded into the U shape track to be confined therein. A hollow end of the receiving spoon is exactly aligned to the through hole of the rotatable cover. Thus, the height of the receiving spoon is adjustable so that the user can take a predetermined amount of powders or materials in the can conveniently.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventor: Huan Kuei Wei
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Patent number: 6659145Abstract: A filling or replenishment unit is mountable on a first toothpaste tube used for travel ‘travel tube’ and may be moved to extended position to establish communication with a second tube to allow refilling of the first tube from the second.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventors: Michael Y. Reif, Robert S. Reif, Nicholas A. Rodgers
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Publication number: 20030196722Abstract: A direct dual filling device for sealing agents capable of transferring a material from a commercially available material container to a material applicator. The filling device of the present invention comprises a hood defining at least one receiving aperture, an applicator interface in communication with the hood and having at least one filling port formed thereon, at least one transfer conduit in communication with the at least one filling port, at least one withdrawal cannula located within the receiving aperture and in communication with the at least one transfer conduit, and a container support device capable of receiving and supporting at least one material container in an upright tilted position within the receiving aperture. The hood may include at least one engaging surface and at least one displacement recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Richard Spero, Adam Hagmann
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Patent number: 6615883Abstract: Disclosed is a container for receiving contents from another container. The container has a receptacle and a head. The receptacle has a chamber therein. The head has a neck. The neck has a receiving orifice therein and a bore therethrough. The receiving orifice communicates with the chamber through the bore. The neck further has an inner surface contiguous to the receiving orifice and/or the bore. The inner surface has a plurality of splines extending therefrom and generally directional to the longitudinal extension of the neck. Further disclosed is a tube container. Still further disclosed is a method for introducing the contents of one container into another container.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Pechiney Plastic Packagaing, Inc.Inventors: John J. Vincent, III, Douglas A. Abbott, Daniel L. King
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Patent number: 6612344Abstract: A vent and fluid transfer fitment for sealing and transferring a fluid from an inverted fluid-filled container without premature leakage to a receiver attachment, has a transfer check valve and a venting check valve which are preferably duckbill valves. The transfer check valve is attached to the fitment for allowing fluid to be transferred from the container when the receiver attachment engages the transfer check valve. The venting check valve is also attached to the fitment for allowing air to displace the fluid as the fluid exits the container, wherein both the transfer check valve and the venting check valve have an inherent sealing pressure created by the static pressure of the fluid within the container. In addition, the inherent sealing pressure of the venting check valve is less than the inherent sealing pressure of the transfer check valve which allows air to enter the container due to the pressure differential created as the fluid is displaced.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Phillip Gene Nagel, James Christopher Bailey, Gordon Edgar Atkinson, Arnold George Benecke
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Patent number: 6550649Abstract: A counter balanced effluence transfer system for the transfer of effluence from a source container into a receiving reservoir comprises a receiving reservoir having a cover plate and a reservoir top opening, and a counter balanced mechanism located above the receiving reservoir, which includes a pivot point, a source-side member attached to one side of the pivot point and a balance-side member attached to the other side of the pivot point. While the size and weight of the source-side member are made the same as those of the balance-side member, an angular asymmetry is built in between the source arm and the balance arm so that the gravitational source torque Ts and the gravitational balance torque Tb are made unequal. Upon release of the counter balanced mechanism with a latching starting mechanism, the counter balanced mechanism would automatically rotate and complete the pouring of source effluence into the receiving reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: ChemFlow Systems, Inc.Inventors: Leon Han, Ted L. McGill
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Patent number: 6530399Abstract: A system and a method for delivering and metering a fixed volume of liquid, such as a liquid sterilant from a container into a vaporization system. The method for the delivering system includes the steps of sensing a requirement for additional liquid sterilant, determining whether the liquid sterilant to be added is acceptable for use, and delivering the liquid sterilant from a container into an accumulator. The method of metering the liquid sterilant into the vaporization system includes creating a vacuum in a chamber connected to the vaporizer and delivering the liquid sterilant into a vaporizer while continually sensing the flow of the delivery. The metering system maintains a slow, controlled flow in order to achieve efficient vaporization of the liquid sterilant and to provide accurate sensing of the gas/liquid interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Nick Ngoc Nguyen, Ross G. Krogh
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Patent number: 6523723Abstract: Dosing feeder for a liquid that is in a container (6), comprising a dosing arm (2) that shows at least one dosing cup (2.1) that is open at the top. The dosing arm (2) is arranged in a dosing head (3) that in its turn shows a first duct (4.1) being in connection with the container (6). The dosing head (3) is movable or turnable in relation to the dosing arm (2) so that the dosing cup (2.1) alternately may be brought in connection with the first duct (4.1) for feed of liquid or may release the dosing cup (2.1) so that it gets accessible for the liquid. The dosing arm (2) may be cylinder-shaped, the dosing head (3) being turnable around the dosing arm (2). On filling with liquid into the dosing cup (2.1) the container (6) is above the dosing arm (2), the first duct (4.1) being connected with the dosing cup (2.1.). In position of rest the container (6) is under the dosing arm (2), the second duct (3.2) being connected with the dosing cup (2.1).Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Inventor: Sten Ekström
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Publication number: 20030010400Abstract: A bottle drainage coupler unit has upper and lower coupler pairs to supports bottles with viscous fluid such as ketchup for stable, effective, mouth to mouth drainage. The drainage is effected without the need for supervision.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventor: Carole Varga
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Publication number: 20030000598Abstract: A automatic effluence transfer system for the transfer of effluences from a source container into a receiving reservoir comprises a receiving reservoir having a cover plate and a reservoir top opening, and a mechanism located above the receiving reservoir, which includes a pivot point, and an actuated force mechanism that would, once activated, automatically rotate and complete the pouring of source effluence into the receiving reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Leon Han, Ted McGill, Phyllis Han
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Patent number: RE39340Abstract: Two cap modifications are disclosed for use on water bottles to be installed in water dispensers. A central conical well in the top of the cap is formed with a scoreline. When the bottle is lowered into a dispenser, a probe of the dispenser enters the well and causes it to split along the scoreline. When the bottle is raised, the well substantially returns to initial condition, inhibiting spillage of any liquid remaining in the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Portola Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Brian M. Adams, Hoa Pham, Daniel Luch