Abstract: The spout includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes an elongated and generally tubular first main body having at least two longitudinally extending internal passageways, one being an air duct and the other being a liquid duct. The air duct ends with at least one constricted opening through which the air circuit exits the air duct. A valve is provided at the rear end of the first main body and is made integral therewith. The valve engages a valve seat provided at the rear end of an inner conduit positioned inside the second member and in which a rear section of the first main body is slidingly movable. The spout may be provided with a child-resistant closure (CRC) device.

Abstract: A nylon fabric funnel with a diameter of approximately 15 inches at the upper inlet opening, having an elastic band encased in the nylon, with a stretchability factor of approximately 0%-30%, a length of approximately 24 inches, and a diameter of approximately 12.5 inches at the lower non-elasticized discharge opening of the funnel, adapted for secure attachment to a paper shredder waste bin. The lower non-elasticized discharge end of the funnel is placed in a second receptacle, hanging freely, allowing for controlled flow of the shredded paper from a paper shredder waste bin to the second receptacle. A nylon fabric storage bag with dimensions of 9 inches wide by 10 inches long and 2 inches deep, configured to house the funnel securely, via Velcro strips, adapted to allow for bag closure, as well as attachment of the storage bag to the outside casing of the paper shredder machine, when the funnel is not in use.

Abstract: A self-closing spout having a cylindrical housing (10) with a delivery spout where the cylindrical housing is positioned around a cylindrical body (6) having a primary latching system and a secondary latching system for controlling the opening and closing of said self-closing spout when said self-closing spout is attached to a container. A circular sleeve (4) is positioned around the cylindrical body (6) for operating a valve operating system (14). The primary latching system has a latch (9) and an actuator (11) for opening the latch (9) and the secondary latching system has two stepped tabs (8) that engage a lip (10A) on the housing 10 to prevent fluid in a container to which the spout is attached from leaking.

Abstract: A funnel for a water tank is for adapting to a water injection portion. The water injection portion is communicated with the water tank. The funnel includes a container body and a valve assembly. The container body has an inner wall, an abutting portion, an internal space, and an injection opening and an output opening which are communicated with the internal space. The valve assembly is abuttable against the abutting portion. The valve assembly includes an actuating member communicated with the output opening and a valve body which is coupled with the actuating member. When the actuating member is located in a first position, the container body is uncommunicated with the interior of the water tank. When the actuating member is away from the first position, the container body is communicated with the water tank to allow liquid flow into the water tank.

Abstract: A combination scoop and funnel apparatus provides a scoop portion defining a dry material reservoir having an open top and a downwardly tapered conical bottom portion which terminates in a discharge aperture. A handle is joined to the scoop reservoir. A movable frusto-conical funnel member defines a funnel aperture at its lower end and an open top at its upper end. The funnel member supports a valve slide which extends upwardly through the discharge aperture and further supports a valve cap on the upper end thereof. The valve member is movable between a downwardly extending valve closed configuration and an upwardly positioned valve open configuration.

Abstract: The invention aims at providing a container for refill that enables transfer of the contents with one action and successfully secure the self-supporting property of the container for allowing the safe transfer. The opening portion (2A) of body (2) of a cup-shaped container is provided internally with a hopper (3) tapering toward the opening portion (2A). Ribs (12) are integrally provided between the outside of the hopper (3) and the inside of a ring (3A) and arranged circumferentially at predetermined intervals. Height H from the top surface of the rib (12) to the opening (3C) of hopper (3) is approximately a quarter or more of diameter ? of the opening (3C) of hopper (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a scoop for retaining and dispensing a powder into a bottle. The scoop is formed from a housing having generally slanted sides downwardly to a spout having a slanted opening. A handle is affixed to the housing. An actuating mechanism covers the spout-slanted opening and is formed from a generally flat slide, a hand graspable element, optionally for movement of the slide from a closed state to an open state, and a switch, also for movement of the slide from a closed state to an open state. A pair of elongate ears is carried by the spout and housing and disposed adjacent to the slanted opening for retaining the slide and permitting movement of slide.

Abstract: Disclosed are portable fluid treating and dispensing devices, systems, articles, and methods particularly adapted for use in treating potable liquids, such as drinking water, and dispensing it into a plurality of portable potable liquid containers, such as water bottles.

Abstract: A receptacle for the weighing-in of free-flowing substances has a fill opening, a tubular-shaped circumference wall, and a bottom part. The bottom part is connected to the tubular-shaped circumference wall, which it tightly closes off in the direction of gravity when the weighing receptacle is in its operating position. The weighing receptacle can be set on the weighing pan of a balance and can be filled like a beaker with free-flowing substances without allowing the latter to escape therefrom. The bottom part can be opened either by an outside force acting on the weighing receptacle and/or through the influence of a solvent acting on the weighing receptacle, forming an outlet orifice in the bottom part. The weighing receptacle, otherwise tightly sealed in the direction of gravity, can be flushed out with a fluid when the outlet orifice is opened.

Abstract: A disconnect apparatus for a gravity fed hopper for a paint spray pump includes a valve that automatically opens when the hopper outlet is attached to an inlet of the pump and closes when the hopper outlet is detached from the pump inlet. A structure for wiping the interior of the outlet may be provided to remove material from the outlet as the hopper is separated from the pump.

Abstract: An improved multipurpose funnel system for filling a container, which prevents liquid from overflowing, is self venting and is capable of filling hard to reach container locations. The system has a funnel removably coupled to a bottle cartridge which holds bottles therein. A pair of parallel rods hingedly connected to the bottle cartridge and having at least one hollow cone shaped spike extending outwardly therefrom. The funnel has a downspout having venting tubes, and a cap having an elongated threaded tip. The cap and downspout each include semi-circular plates which work in conjunction together as a check valve mechanism for controlling the flow of liquid therethrough. The check valve mechanism includes a closed first position, intermediate second position, and opened third position.

Abstract: An improved multipurpose funnel system for filling a container which prevents overflow during filling is self venting and is capable of filling hard to reach container locations. The system has a funnel removably coupled to a bottle cartridge which holds bottles therein. A pair of parallel rods hingedly connected to the bottle cartridge and having at least one hollow cone shaped spike extending outwardly therefrom. The funnel has a downspout having venting tubes, an elongated tip and a ball and socket mechanism. The elongated tip includes a check valve having an inside sleeve having an opening, and a spring. The inside sleeve extends outwardly and inwardly from the elongated tip, which opens and closes the opening. The elongated tip has an exterior lip extending outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A drinking water pitcher is provided including an upper reservoir and a lower reservoir, and preferably a filter or filter housing. The upper and lower reservoirs are removably mated with one another. The interface between the upper and lower reservoirs restricts or prevents water flow from the upper reservoir to the lower reservoir unless the reservoirs are properly mated/seated together, such as by a water restriction means in the upper reservoir. In another aspect, a drinking water purification system is provided including a base unit and a drinking water pitcher. The drinking water pitcher includes an upper reservoir, a lower reservoir and preferably a filter or a filter housing. The base unit can include a sanitization means. The upper and lower reservoirs are removably mated with one another, and the upper reservoir can be removably mated with the base unit. A method of purifying water is also described.

Abstract: A Marsh funnel is equipped with a valve at the funnel outlet. The valve may be of the quick opening type selected from stem valves (internal of the funnel), ball valves, plug valves, flapper valves, butterfly valves, slide valves and the like.

Abstract: A multipurpose funnel system for filling a container which prevents overflow during filling is self venting and is capable of filling hard to reach container locations. The system has a funnel removably coupled to a bottle cartridge which holds bottles therein. A pair of parallel rods hingedly connected to the bottle cartridge and having at least one hollow cone shaped spike extending outwardly therefrom. The funnel has a downspout having venting tubes, an elongated tip and a ball and socket mechanism. The elongated tip includes a check valve having an inside sleeve having an opening, and a spring. The inside sleeve extends outwardly and inwardly from the elongated tip, which opens and closes the opening. The elongated tip has an exterior lip extending outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: An on/off valve for a funnel having a tapered funnel outlet tube which has a substantially circular cross-section and which has a larger diameter inlet end and a smaller diameter outlet end, and features a substantially spherical occluding element in the tapered outlet tube. The diameter of the occluding element is such that the occluding element rests against the inner wall of the tapered outlet tube to close the funnel outlet tube to prevent passage of liquid therethrough and to permit the sealing at a variety of angular displacements of the spherical occluding element. The occluding element's position in the tapered outlet tube is determined by a wire-like element protruding from the occluding element out of the outlet tube's outlet end, and the protruding element extends substantially parallel to the outlet tube's axis and then bends to form a transverse arm which contacts a rim of a vessel being filled by the funnel to start flow therefrom.

Abstract: A combined measuring cup, funnel and strainer utensil. The utensil includes a main body having a sidewall defining an upper opening and a lower opening. Material may flow through the upper and lower openings to funnel the material. An abutment flange extends outward from the sidewall, and may act as a base to support the utensil. The lower face of the abutment flange may include a plurality of shoulders to provide stability when the utensil is used as a funnel. A flow barrier includes a plug section which may block the lower opening to permit the utensil to be used as a measuring cup. The flow barrier additionally includes a handle section in the form of a fluted flange. This may be placed within the main body, with the indentations of the fluted flange forming openings for straining material within the utensil. A cover may be placed over the upper opening to seal the main body against contamination, permitting storage of the material.

Abstract: An on/off valve for a liquid-directing funnel having a tapered funnel outlet spout features a substantially spherical occluding element resident in the outlet spout. The diameter of the occluding element is such that the occluding element rests against the wall of the tapered spout close to a funnel outlet to prevent passage of liquid therethrough while minimizing discharge at the funnel outlet when the occluding element shuts off flow from the funnel. The occluding element's position in the outlet spout is determined by a wire-like element protruding from the occluding element out of the funnel outlet, the protruding element extending substantially parallel to the outlet spout axis and then bending to form a transverse arm which contacts a rim of a vessel being filled by the funnel whenever one wishes to start flow therefrom.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing valve for a liquid container having a pouring spout is formed by an inner sleeve axially connected to the spout of a liquid container. The other end of the inner sleeve is closed and provided with wall outlet ports. An outer sleeve slidably surrounds the closed end portion of the inner sleeve for covering and uncovering the inner sleeve wall ports. The outwardly flared end of a funnel-type tube secured to the periphery of the outer sleeve projects beyond the closed end of the inner sleeve for entering a port of a receiving vessel at its other end portion. The valve is opened by axial force applied to the inner sleeve opposite its closed end which moves relative to the outer sleeve and uncovers the wall ports. Releasing the axial pressure on the inner sleeve allows a spring interposed between a shoulder or the inner sleeve and adjacent end of the outer sleeve to bias the latter toward and cover the inner sleeve ports.

Abstract: A hollow tube attachable at one end to a container of fluid is provided at the other end with an end cap in which is formed a fluid discharge opening through which to transfer fluid. The end cap includes a first portion inserted into the tube, while a second portion remains exterior thereto. A slide valve on the exterior of the tube is biased into a closed position, precluding fluid transfer until the discharge opening is inside a receiving vessel. An air vent passageway in the form of an air vent recess in the outer surface of the first portion of the end cap communicates between the interior of the container and the exterior of the fluid conduit. When the receiving vessel is filled, fluid in the receiving vessel closes entry to the air vent passageway, terminating air flow into the container and stopping fluid flow through the conduit. Capillary sections of reduced cross-sectional area relative that of the air vent passageway are located at either end of the air vent recess.

Abstract: A hollow tube attachable at one end to a container of fluid is provided at the other end with an end cap in which is formed a fluid discharge opening through which to transfer fluid. The end cap includes a first portion inserted into the tube, while a second portion remains exterior thereto. A slide valve on the exterior of the tube is biased into a closed position, precluding fluid transfer until the discharge opening is inside a receiving vessel. An air vent passageway in the form of an air vent recess in the outer surface of the first portion of the end cap communicates between the interior of the container and the exterior of the fluid conduit. When the receiving vessel is filled, fluid in the receiving vessel closes entry to the air vent passageway, terminating air flow into the container and stopping fluid flow through the conduit. Capillary sections of reduced cross-sectional area relative that of the air vent passageway are located at either end of the air vent recess.

Abstract: A fluid conduit formed of a hollow tube attached at one end to a container of fluid is provided at the other end with an end cap in which is formed a fluid discharge opening through which to transfer fluid. A slide valve on the exterior of the conduit is biased into a closed position, precluding fluid transfer until the discharge opening is inside a receiving vessel. An air vent tube within the conduit communicates between the interior of the container and the exterior of the fluid conduit and admits air into the container to facilitate even-flowing transfers after the transfer of an initial quality of fluid without the admission of air into the container reduces the air pressure therein sufficiently below ambient pressure to curtail further fluid transfer. Fluid filling a receiving container closes entry to the air vent tube when the receiving vessel is filled, terminating air flow into the container and stopping fluid flow through the conduit.

Abstract: A sealable funnel assembly is disclosed which comprises a funnel body with a stem portion and cup portion, the stem portion having a hollow bore formed therethrough. A core member is coaxially disposed within the funnel body and includes an upper handle portion and an enlarged lower sealing portion which fits sealingly inside the bore to temporarily prevent fluid flow through the funnel assembly. Motion of the handle portion of the core member upwardly or downwardly serves to either seal off the funnel assembly from fluid flow therethrough or to allow fluid flow through funnel assembly. The cup portion may have indicia inscribed thereon to aid in using the apparatus as a measuring device.

Abstract: A nozzle for a liquid container has first and second nozzle parts. The first nozzle part has a flange for engaging a collar to secure it to a container. A sealing member abuts the flange and includes a first sealing surface rebutting a neck of a container and a second sealing surface. A second nozzle part has an outlet opening and slidably engages the first nozzle part. A spring acts between the first and second nozzle parts to urge them apart. A valve member is secured to the second nozzle part and includes a closure member adapted to abut the second sealing surface under the action of the spring means to close the nozzle. The sealing member thus has a dual function, namely forming a seal with the neck of a container and forming a seal with the closure member.

Abstract: A pouring spout having an inlet portion and an outlet portion with an outlet end. A valve is mounted in the inlet portion and a device is provided for automatically opening or closing the valve as the spout is inserted in or withdrawn from the filling neck of a container to be filled. The valve opening or closing device comprises an actuating member connected to the valve, which number is slidable relative to the outlet portion. A spring normally biases the actuating member to a rest position where the valve is closed. Insertion of the spout in the filling inlet of the container causes the actuating member to move and to open the valve. Preferably the degree of opening of the valve is controlled in order to achieve varied flow rates. A hollow rib is provided on the exterior of the pouring spout to provide an air vent into a filling container.

Abstract: An oil nozzle allows for oil to be poured into an engine without the spillage and waste commonly accompanying oil pouring from conventional threaded containers. By use of the tightening member a threaded oil container is attached to the oil nozzle in its closed position and positioned on top of an oil receiving port of an engine. The oil container is pushed downward which opens the oil nozzle and allows oil flow from the container into the oil port. After a desired amount of oil has been dispensed, downward pressure is applied to the shut-off handle which seals the nozzle in its closed position.

Abstract: A fluid conduit attached at one end to a container of fluid is provided at the other end with a fluid discharge opening through which fluid can be transferred into a receiving vessel. A slide valve on the exterior of the conduit is biased into a closed position, precluding any fluid flow from the conduit until the discharge opening is inside the receiving vessel. The slide valve coacts with the receiving vessel to open and permit fluid flow. An air vent tube within the conduit communicates with an air vent opening in the vicinity of the discharge opening. The air vent tube includes one or more capillary sections of reduced inner diameter relative that of the air vent tube. The air bent tube admits air into the container to facilitate fluid flow, while the capillary section limits the rate at which the air enters, thereby reducing the pressure of air in the container below ambient pressure when fluid flows from the conduit.

Abstract: Electric coffeemaker with anti-drip valve disposed at the outflow opening of its filter funnel, said valve being actuated in a functionally correct manner by a lever system.