Abstract: A collar attached around a nozzle has a pivot from which an arm extends. In a contracted position, the arm extends close along the nozzle toward the discharge end thereof to facilitate insertion of the nozzle into an opening of a tank. While in the opening, the arm is turned far enough, by an extension outside the opening, through an acute angle to contact the inside edge of the opening and therefore to force the nozzle in an opposite direction against the inside edge. A latch connected to the arm maintains, until the latch is released, the arm in an expanded or wedging position for retaining the nozzle in the opening. Another embodiment uses three arms evenly spaced for wedging the nozzle in a centered position in an opening.

Abstract: A pour spout for pouring a fluid, such as fuel, by gravity from a container to a tank. The spout includes a conduit having one end connected to the fuel container and having a second end to be positioned within the neck of the tank. A sleeve is mounted for sliding movement within the conduit and the outer end of the sleeve carries a closure which closes off the discharge end of the conduit. A vent tube is disposed within the conduit and has an inlet end which is adapted to communicate with the fuel tank when the closure is in the open position. A check valve is mounted within the vent tube and permits the flow of fuel vapor and air from the tank through the tube to the container, but prevents flow of fuel in the opposite direction. An annular collar is mounted on the conduit and with the collar engaged with the neck of the fuel tank, a downward force applied through the container on the sleeve will open the closure to admit fuel through the conduit to the tank.

Abstract: A pour spout for pouring a fluid, such as fuel, by gravity from a container to a tank. The spout includes a conduit having one end connected to the fuel container and having a second end to be positioned within the neck of the tank. A sleeve is mounted for sliding movement within the conduit and the outer end of the sleeve carries a closure which closes off the discharge end of the conduit. A seal is incorporated to prevent the entry of foreign particulate material into the sliding interface formed between the conduit and sleeve. The seal is provided by an annular skirt which overlaps with an annular flange together with an annular jacket of resilient foam material surrounding the sleeve and conduit at the location of the sliding interface.

Abstract: A valve insertable in a threaded opening in a tank for loading, unloading, or sealing the tank. The valve includes a threaded blocking plug threadable into the opening, and a threaded pipe connected to the top of the plug for threading into the opening. The pipe includes a port adjacent its lower end whereby the tank may be emptied or filled when the port is positioned in the tank and the tank is sealed when the plug is positioned in the opening.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing a dust free environment in the filling and discharge of bins and other containers includes a dual seal which seals directly against a gate assembly. The apparatus also provides for the introduction of air between inner and outer seals to prevent contaminants from reaching the product. Dust covers are employed on the fill station and discharge station and also on the fill and discharge ends of the bin.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing a dust free environment in the filling and discharge of bins and other containers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a dual seal which seals directly against a gate assembly. The invention also provides for the introduction of air between inner and outer seals to prevent contaminants from reaching the product. Dust covers are employed on the fill station and discharge station and also on the fill and discharge ends of the bin.

Abstract: An intermediate bulk container (I.B.C.) system for handling a flowable material such as a pharmaceutical powder comprises, a discharge station, a transportable station for holding and transporting the powder, and a seal arrangement of the two stations, the seal arrangement being such that seals thereof cooperate one with the other and with the stations, whereby exposure of external surfaces of the system to the powder is obviated during discharge at the discharge station and during transport, so that no powder can escape from the interior to the exterior in use.

Abstract: An apparatus including a through-extending tubular member, including truncated conical end portions internally threaded to accommodate a plurality of tubes at either end thereof to permit a refill of a first tube by a second tube through the conduit. A modification of the instant invention includes a through-extending tube, including a rigid plug mounted thereto. The rigid plug in the preferred embodiment includes a rigid rod mounted thereto to permit directing of the plug through the tube to enable plunging of remaining toothpaste and the like from the tube to a tube to be refilled.

Abstract: A locking member is disclosed for use in a fuel tank assembly of the type having a pressurizable tank with an aperture and having a plurality of retaining lugs transversely extending along the periphery of the tank aperture. A fuel sender assembly having a first portion disposed within the aperture and a second portion having a plate-like shoulder in mating contact with an external tank surface. A seal element is disposed between the tank and the fuel sender assembly in an annular groove provided in the external tank surface intermediate the aperture and the retaining lugs. The locking member comprising a locking ring having an aperture through which a portion of the fuel sender assembly extends, the locking ring having a generally planar lower surface in mating contact with an upper surface of the plate-like shoulder of the fuel sender assembly and having a plurality of tabs corresponding to the plurality of retaining lugs.

Abstract: A cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of hazardous contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon. A puncture spike disposed within the chamber is adapted to puncture the target cylinder at its mid-section, thereby releasing its contents. Connections are provided communicating with the enclosed chamber for evacuating and recontainerizing the contents released by a punctured cylinder without release of the contents into the environment. All of the cylinder processing operations may be provided remotely.

Abstract: An adjustable spacer is provided for a gravity/pressure nozzle in a machine that fills liquid into a container. The adjustable spacer will change the fill level in the container without the need of different sizes of custom made spacers since the adjustable spacer replaces the different length spacers on the gravity/pressure nozzle.

Abstract: A sealing assembly is provided for use in a filler neck sized to receive a fuel-dispensing nozzle. The sealing assembly includes a sealing ring between the filler neck and a fuel-dispensing nozzle and a support for locating the seal in the filler neck to define in the filler neck an outer chamber communicable with the atmosphere and an inner chamber. The seal is configured to admit the fuel-dispensing nozzle into the inner chamber without coupling the inner and outer chambers in vapor communication. The sealing assembly partitions a fuel-conducting passageway in the filler neck to limit flow of vapors and gases through the passageway during dispensing of fuel into the filler neck and past the sealing assembly.

Abstract: A filling head (10) for a vacuum filling machine of the kind used for packaging powdered or granular products such as foodstuffs (e.g. powdered milk). The filling head has a downwardly extending delivery duct (15) which terminates in a delivery or outlet port (16) of annular shape defined between said duct and an adjustable valve member 17 mounted axially of said duct. The valve member is shaped as a conical frustum having the smaller end extending into said duct and adjustment is achieved by rotating said valve member on a threaded rod (18) extending axially within said duct. Thus the area of said delivery port may be varied to alter the compaction density of product in said duct and a supply hopper (21) to said duct. By reducing the port area the vacuum formed in a container being filled is increased as is the said density of product. The unique delivery port facilitates extremely high density packaging with a port of large area providing a rapid fill.

Abstract: A threaded elongated flexible pouring spout is detachably connectable with the threaded outlets of variously sized liquid containers by means of a multi-threaded adapter having threaded sleeve portions of different diameters, one of which at each end of the adapter is engageable with the threads of the flexible spout. A threaded extension cap for the flexible spout enables the servicing of small openings requiring liquids. The extension cap can also be threadedly engaged with the outlets of certain containers.

Abstract: The rotary dispenser of this invention includes a plurality (such as ten) of outer disk-like members of which each is formed with a plurality of like-sized and spaced pockets. Each outer disk is supported and positively positioned by an inner tubular supporting member. This member is carried by a tubular shaft carrying all rotary dispensers. Each pocket in the outer disk is closed by a spring strip having resilient side supports. Pins are carried in guideways and the outer end of each pin engages the bottom spring-like strip and the other end of the pin is carried on and is moved in and out by a conical ring carried by a spine shaft movable within the tubular shaft. This spine shaft is moved longitudinally by a threaded portion rotatably carried by a nut secured to the tubular shaft. The dispenser is rotated with the same peripheral speed as a travelling web of material.

Abstract: A device with a plurality of filling elements for filling-in particular still liquids into bottles and similar vessels, in which each of the filling elements respectively comprises an axially displaceable filling pipe and a gas tube with an opening. The filling pipe has on its circumference provided a sealing element for the respective bottle or vessel mouth, which sealing element is axially displaceable thereon by means of a level adjusting device. The adjusting devices for the sealing elements are operable by a mechanism and through the intervention of transmitting members yieldable at least with regard to the axial movement of the filling pipes are drivingly connected to a common drive or are each connected to an individual drive, while in the last mentioned instance the individual devices are controllable by a common control mechanism.

Abstract: A drain clearance device comprising a length of flexible hose having at one of its ends means for connecting it to a source of water under pressure and at the other end a nozzle of elliptic contour longitudinally thereof and of a size to fit into a drain pipe. Said nozzle has four circumferentially spaced, slot-shaped orifices in the flanks of its rounded front end that are adapted to emit flat jets of water under increased pressure forwardly at an oblique angle against the inner surface of the drain pipe to dislodge and flush away any foreign matter that may have accumulated on the wall of the pipe and impede the free flow of water through the pipe. Intermediately of its ends the hose carries slidably mounted thereon means that may be manipulated to close the space around the hose to block back flow of water to the entrance opening of the drain during operation of the device.