Abstract: In an embodiment, an automatic food preparation and serving apparatus comprises: a digital electronics storage controller configured to send signals representing an order input; a storage apparatus comprising a plurality of temperature-control regions and configured to hold one or more magazines in the plurality of temperature-control regions, each of the one or more magazines configured to store a plurality of food canisters, and configured to regulate temperature of contents in the plurality of food canisters in the plurality of temperature-control regions; a canister transport mechanism configured to transport the plurality of food canisters away from the storage apparatus; a food dispensing mechanism configured to receive the plurality of food canisters transported away from the storage apparatus and to dispense one or more ingredients stored in one or more of the plurality of food canisters according to the signals from the digital electronics storage controller.

Abstract: A semi-tractor trailer for distribution of natural gas and a system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a semi-tractor trailer supported fuel receptacle has a plurality of metered fuel dispensers along the sides thereof to permit customers to park along side the semi-tractor trailer and fuel their vehicles with clean natural gas, which may be compressed natural gas or liquid natural gas, for example. The semi-tractor trailer is filled at a central filling location and transported by a tractor to a convenient retail location. A volume monitor monitors the volume of clean natural gas in the semi-tractor trailer and transmits this information to the central filling location, which may dispense a replacement semi-tractor trailer upon the volume of clean natural gas reaching a pre-determined threshold and retrieve the spent semi-tractor trailer in one trip.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a refrigerated compartment and a door to open and close at least a portion of the refrigerated compartment. A dispenser is positioned on the door that is configured to dispense content into a receiver vessel. The dispenser includes a control unit, an actuation system controlled by the control unit, and a dispensing outlet through which the content flows from the dispenser and into the receiver vessel. The dispenser further includes a trough located below the dispensing outlet for collecting overflow content from at least one of the receiver vessel and the dispensing outlet. The dispenser further includes a sensor coupled to the trough and in electrical communication with the control unit. The sensor is configured to detect overflow content contained within the trough. A method for controlling the dispensing of content from a dispenser is also described.

Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of flexible, hose-like objects, such as bags, in which the processing devices are located on a guide track above the objects to be treated, which processing devices and guide track are suspended from a framework with an empty space underneath.

Abstract: A fuel spill tray according to one embodiment includes a body and an arm extending outwardly away from the body. The body defines an annular channel and a generally central aperture configured to receive a neck of a fuel tank. The arm includes a proximal end integral with the body. The arm also includes a distal end, a first flange, a second flange laterally spaced from the first flange, and a first web integral with each of the first and second flanges. The arm also includes a first upper seal integral with the first flange and a second upper seal laterally spaced from the first upper seal and integral with the first flange. Each of the first and second flanges, the first web and the first and second upper seals extends longitudinally from the proximal end to the distal end of the arm. Vehicles are also provided.

Abstract: A time and labor saving device used in the aviation refueling process for holding an aviation style fuel nozzle in place over a open vessel with a support base so that the filter screen may be easily inspected while additionally providing for the collection and recycling of fuel that is lost while inspection is made.

Abstract: The Invention is an underground storage tank apparatus and method. A buried underground storage tank has a tank sump and a manway defined by a manhole skirt side wall communicating from the surface of the ground to the tank sump. A sediment trap is disposed annularly within the manway and intercepts water and sediment flowing down the manhole skirt wall. An inside wall of the sediment trap is in an annular spaced-apart relation with a tank sump perimeter watt, which together define an annular space interior volume that receives water that overtops the sediment trap inside wall and which receives liquid that overtops the tank sump perimeter wall.

Abstract: Provided is a dripper that is light-weight and deformable into an arbitrary shape to be stored compactly and that enables coffee extraction irrespective of the existence of a filter. Provided is a dripper 1 for extracting coffee, including: a filter portion 10 that is formed from fabric with permeability and that includes an opening 11 through which coffee powder can be added and a receiving portion 12 that receives the coffee powder added through the opening 11; and a frame 50 that is made of an super-elastic alloy and can define the respective shapes of the opening 11 and the receiving portion 12 in the filter portion 10.

Abstract: Vehicle fuel removal system for vehicles raised upon a automotive lift or driven over a automotive work pit. The device features a piercing spear member with engagement to a hydraulically translating member of smaller diameter for piercing the fuel tank. The small diameter member acts to allow flow of fluid around the spear head and down along the small diameter translating member. The hole produced by the piercing spear tip can be adapted to allow the insertion of a bung (where required). This assembly is surrounded by a funneling basin to direct fuel flow to a receiving hose. The described members can be engaged upon a rolling support or on an arm of a pivoting wall mounted support. A residual fuel removal system from the fuel tanks of vehicles raised upon a automotive lift or driven over a automotive work pit. The device features a piercing spear member operatively engaged to a hydraulically powered translating member of smaller diameter for piercing the fuel tank.

Abstract: A drink preparing device that includes a box and a holding and drip-collecting system that comprises a holding part positionable beneath a drink outlet in order to accept a first, relatively small receptacle, and being configured and dimensioned to be moveable between a deployed holding position suitable for accepting the small receptacle and a second position in which the part is moved at least partly out of the way of the drink outlet to create an unoccupied space in which a second, larger receptacle can be positioned, in place of the first receptacle, beneath the drink outlet.

Abstract: A drip catcher, having an adjustable neck, having a hook at the top for engaging a spout pipe of a fluid reservoir, and a basin, containing an absorbent pad and three sided slot on the flattened rear side to accommodate two legs of an alligator clasp in the neck, having a channel between the legs created by cutting three sides of a brace, bendable rearward to support the invention in vertical alignment to the spout, teeth extending from the outside edge of both legs which engage the sides of the slot, so the teeth disengage by squeezing the legs together.

Abstract: A service unit for use in replenishing and/or maintaining service fluids in a vehicle has a unit, such as a driving engine, with at least one service element, such as fill nozzles, and a collecting pan that at least partially encompasses the service element. To ensure the convenient replenishment or maintenance of service fluids, a protective drip cover is attached to the collecting pan. The protective drip cover can be shifted from a non-deployed position to a protective position, in which it projects at least partially beyond the collecting pan.

Abstract: A service unit for resource replenishment in an automobile with an engine has at least one filling nozzle and a drip cup at least partially covering the filling nozzle. The drop protection cover is attached for pivoting to the drip cup and, for advantageous resource replenishment, is displaced from a rest position within the drip cup to an at least partially swiveling protection position out of the drip cup.

Abstract: An article may be used in vehicle refueling and may include a disposable mat to be draped over a portion of the vehicle adjacent the fuel filler port. The disposable mat may include a material absorbent of vehicle fuel. The disposable mat may have a line of weakness therein defining a closed geometrically shaped removable portion to permit a user to selectively separate at least part of the removable portion from adjacent portions of the disposable mat to create a correspondingly shaped internal opening to be aligned with the fuel filler port. At least one weighted body may be temporarily coupled to the disposable mat to hold the disposable mat in position over the portion of the vehicle adjacent the fuel filler port. Since the removable portion may be left in place, the mat can also serve an additional use as an absorbent mat to wipe up spills, etc. The article may have uses other than for vehicle refueling.

Abstract: An absorbent bib comprising an absorbent pad made of a biochemical absorbent material, the absorbent pad having a top portion configured with an opening for receiving and engaging the neck of a fuel opening of a fuel tank of a vehicle or vessel, such as a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, marine vessel, or aviation applications, e.g. a small airplane, so that the bib can be hung on the neck when a bio-chemical fuel is being dispensed in the tank, and the absorbent pad also having a bottom portion configured for hanging below the opening so as to absorb at least some of the bio-chemical fuel that may spill either when a nozzle for dispensing the bio-chemical fuel is inserted into or removed from the fuel opening, or when the tank is over-filled.

Abstract: A system for simultaneously filling a plurality of paintball pods with a reduced incidence of spilling includes a housing, a pod support, a reservoir, and a valve. The pod support includes a plate with at least one aperture configured to maintain at least one paintball pod in a vertical orientation. The pod support is configured to be positioned in the housing. The reservoir includes at least one opening in a bottom wall thereof. The valve selectively and controllably allows or obstructs a flow of paintballs from the reservoir to one or more paintball pods positioned in the pod support. The components of the paintball filling system may be coupled or nested into a single transportable unit.

Abstract: An oil change equipment includes an oil barrel, an oil-collecting pan, and a vacuum oil-pumping device; the oil barrel has an inlet thereon, and a control valve connected thereto; an oil conduit is joined to the oil inlet of the oil barrel at one end, and connected to a pipe communicating with a containing space in the oil-collecting pan; a supporting rod is secured on top of the oil barrel; the vacuum oil-pumping device is connected to the control valve of the oil barrel; therefore, the oil collecting pan can be supported on the upper end of the supporting rod secured on top of the oil barrel, thus allowing drained oil received in the oil collecting pan to flow into the oil barrel directly; or alternatively, the oil collecting pan can be positioned apart from the supporting rod to receive drained oil.

Abstract: The present invention provides for above-ground fluid storage tanks having an internal spill containment system. In particular, the present invention is directed to an oil storage tank with a valve and spill containment system, where the valves are kept in a warm and dry environment, protected from the elements, but which still readily accessible, and, further, where spillage from the valves is contained. Further, the containment system disclosed allows for convenient retrofit into existing tanks as well as new tank manufacture. The invention discloses a containment chamber that will fit into existing manways and which is bolted to the tank using the existing bolt pattern that held the manway door on.

Abstract: A leak collection chamber is provided inside the housing of a fuel dispenser. The leak collection chamber collects any leaked fuel from fuel handling components inside the fuel dispenser so that the fuel does not leak to the environment. The leak collection chamber can be removed from the fuel dispenser for evacuation. The control system inside the fuel dispenser can determine the liquid level inside the leak containment chamber and generate signals and alarms if the liquid level exceeds a threshold liquid level value and/or the rate of increase in liquid level exceeds a threshold liquid level increase value. The control system can alert service personnel and/or other systems of the leak collection chamber liquid level. Further, the control system and/or other systems shut down the submersible turbine pump that services the fuel dispenser with fuel in response to catastrophic leak condition.

Abstract: A fluid collection system having an island with a central collection vessel with a splash pad filling the opening thereof and a fluid collecting surgical drape with fluid dams, and associated fluid removal ports for collecting fluids related to surgical procedures from the vicinity of a patient positioned on the drape on an operating room table.

Abstract: Drop tube inserts and apparatus adapted for use with a riser pipe of a liquid reservoir are provided. Apparatus include a drop tube insert at least partially disposed within an end portion of a drop tube. The drop tube insert includes a wall with inner and outer surfaces wherein the wall of the drop tube insert is devoid of any opening extending between its inner and outer surfaces.

Abstract: A nitrogen-filling system is provided. A nitrogen-filling system includes a carrier including a main body for carrying at least one wafer box having at least a wafer, and a closing cover mounted on the carrier main body so as to formed a closed space around the wafer box, and a transporting vehicle for carrying the carrier and a nitrogen-filling apparatus set there on for filling the closed space with nitrogen so as to enhance a stability of the wafer in the carrier.

Abstract: A center-filled fuel filler system and method for constructing same comprising a vehicle comprising a fuel filler receptacle, a fuel filler receptacle cap operably attached to the fuel filler receptacle, an apertured vehicle hood, the fuel filler receptacle cap protruding through the apertured vehicular hood, a spill tray attached to the fuel receptacle, an overflow pipe attached to the overflow tray to channel liquid away from the overflow tray, an apertured luggage compartment wall, and a fuel filler line, comprised of a curved L-shaped metal pipe, attached to the fuel filler receptacle and extending through the apertured luggage compartment wall. The method for positioning a fuel filler system in a vehicle utilizes an existing aperture in the luggage compartment wall, such that no additional apertures are made in the luggage compartment wall to route the fuel line.

Abstract: A paint mat, removably attachable to the base of a paint can, for collecting spills and drips from the paint can during use. The paint mat includes an attachment means, such as a magnet, in the central portion thereof, for attachment to the base of the paint can. When attached, the paint mat extends beyond the perimeter of the paint can. The paint mat may include an aperture distal to the central portion but not extending past the perimeter of the base. The semi-rigid board also includes an advertisement on at least one side thereof and an extension therefrom so as to allow a brush to rest.

Abstract: A fueling crane comprises an extensible boom rotatably associated with a pedestal wherein the extensible boom has a first end rotatably affixed to a fuel inlet pipe mounted on the pedestal and a second end terminating in a fueling nozzle. The extensible boom has at least one elbow joint between the first end and the second end wherein the elbow joint permits the fueling crane to provide fuel to any vehicle spaced from the pedestal within a given radius. The extensible boom is generally disposed in an upright manner wherein the elbow joint is spaced horizontally from but substantially directly above the pedestal and the second end is substantially adjacent the first end when the extensible boom is in a storage position. The improved extensible boom has means for returning the fueling nozzle to the storage position with the fueling nozzle disposed directly over a fuel drip collector thus providing for an environmentally secure fueling station.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting distending medium or other fluids discharged during surgical procedures is shown. Also shown is a method for reducing the risk of hyponatremia. The apparatus makes it practical to determine the amount of distending medium retained by a patient during hysteroscopic or other surgical procedures, particularly procedures using non-isotonic distending medium during monopolar electrosurgery. The apparatus and methods are also useful during a variety of laparoscopic, obstetric, cardiovascular, liposuction, plastic, orthopedic, restorative, and other procedures.

Abstract: A shear valve assembly for a fuel dispenser that ensures that the energy from an impact to the fuel dispenser causes a shear valve placed inline to the fuel supply conduit to engage if there is a possibility that such impact could cause the fuel supply conduit to break thereby causing a leak of fuel to the environment. The shear valve assembly may be constructed as part of the fuel dispenser during the manufacture of the fuel dispenser, or the shear valve assembly may be constructed separately from the fuel dispenser and attached to the fuel dispenser in the field during installation of a fuel dispenser.

Abstract: Rainwater collection apparatus having a tank with a catchment cone above it. Between an outlet at the bottom of the cone and an inlet at the top of the tank is a sediment trap which has an annular chamber. An inlet pipe with openings near its upper end extends into the chamber, so that when the chamber overflows in use, the container is filled. Drain valves permit flushing of the sediment trap. The apparatus may form part of a system includes storage, purification and bottling equipment.

Abstract: A system for collecting undesired concrete discharged from the concrete supply pipe of a mobile concrete pumping vehicle. The system includes a catch basin having an outer wall and a bottom wall that define an open reservoir. The catch basin includes an open top end that receives the second, discharge end of a delivery hose connected to the concrete supply pipe that distributes concrete out through the delivery hose. Preferably, the reservoir is sized to receive a sufficient volume of concrete to prevent the undesired discharge of the concrete during movement of the boom arm of the pumping vehicle. The catch basin includes a plurality of suspension straps that suspend the catch basin around the discharge end of the delivery hose during movement of the boom arm. The suspension straps are each connected to a support bracket mounted to the boom arm of the concrete pumping vehicle.

Abstract: A secondary containment cap apparatus for a turret of a hazardous fluid primary container having a primary container wall with a primary container turret opening having a turret opening perimeter wall, the secondary containment cap apparatus including a valve mounting plate extending over and covering the turret opening in sealing relation with the perimeter wall, the valve mounting plate having at least one valve port fitted with a fluid passing container valve; a containment cap including a cap wall with a concave cap interior and a cap abutment port, the cap abutment port having a cap abutment port rim, the containment cap being secured onto the valve mounting plate so that the container cap covers and encloses the fluid passing container valve, the cap abutment port rim being sealingly retained to the valve mounting plate; and a cap attachment structure securing the valve mounting plate to the perimeter wall.

Abstract: A fueling crane comprises an extensible boom rotatably associated with a pedestal wherein the extensible boom has a first end rotatably affixed to a fuel inlet pipe mounted on the pedestal and a second end terminating in a fueling nozzle. The extensible boom has at least one elbow joint between the first end and the second end wherein the elbow joint permits the fueling crane to provide fuel to any vehicle spaced from the pedestal within a given radius. The extensible boom is generally disposed in an upright manner wherein the elbow joint is spaced horizontally from but substantially directly above the pedestal and the second end is substantially adjacent the first end when the extensible boom is in a storage position. The improved extensible boom has means for returning the fueling nozzle to the storage position with the fueling nozzle disposed directly over a fuel drip collector thus providing for an environmentally secure fueling station.

Abstract: A fuel overflow catch for preventing spillage of gasoline on a motorcycle gas tank includes a bowl member having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an opening extending therethrough. An exit conduit is fluidly attached to and extends through the bottom wall. The exit conduit is positioned generally adjacent to the peripheral wall. A hose has a first end and a second end. The first end is fluidly coupled to the exit conduit. The second end of the hose is fluidly coupled to a housing for receiving overflowing gasoline.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a safety hose system. In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises the steps of positioning the inside hose with the outside hose; inserting first and second pre-mold inserts about the first and second end portions of the inside hose; attaching the first and second connectors to the first and second end portions of the inside hose to form first and second crimped portions, respectively; applying an adhesive to the first and second crimped portions; inserting the first and second crimped portions into the connector inlet portions of the first and second pre-mold inserts, respectively; inserting the drain hose into the drain hose inlet portion of the first pre-mold insert; molding a first end-cap member to the first end portion of the outside hose, the first pre-mold insert, and the drain hose; and molding a second end-cap member to the second end portion of the outside hose and the second pre-mold insert.

Abstract: A leak identification and containment device (10, 48, 64) is provided which is designed for application to a valve assembly (12) including a conduit (16) and a valve (18) having an operating handle (20) and an outlet (22). The device (10, 48, 64) includes a flexible bag (24, 50, 66) formed of synthetic resin material which is at least translucent (and preferably substantially transparent) with a valve-receiving opening (30, 52) and an absorbent lining (34) on the inner surfaces of the bag (24, 50, 66). In use, the bag (24, 50, 66) is disposed over the valve assembly (12) including handle (20) and outlet (22) and a cinch strap (34, 54) is used to tighten the bag (24, 50, 66) about the conduit (16). The absorbent lining (34) is of a color which contrasts with that of material which may leak from the valve assembly (12), so that the device (10, 48, 64) gives a visual indication of leakage.

Abstract: A device and method for collecting distension media or other fluids discharged during surgical procedures is shown. Also shown is a method for reducing the risk of hyponatremia. The apparatus makes it practical to determine the amount of distension media retained by a patient during hysteroscopic or other surgical procedures, particularly procedures using non-isotonic distension media during monopolar electrosurgery. The apparatus and methods are also useful during a variety of laparoscopic, obstetric, cardiovascular, liposuction, plastic, orthopedic, restorative, and other procedures.

Abstract: An all-steel platform having a fluid-proof floor member with a channel at one side leading into a sump at the end of the channel. Fluid from the floor member flows into the channel and sump, and a pump in the sump for recirculating the fluid into containers on or above the platform. The platform will support a mobile vehicle for receiving fluid for wheeling it to a garden for spraying it. The platform may be used for spray-cleaning articles thereon. The platform is normally stationary but can be moved for re-locating it.

Abstract: A hazardous material catcher, which maintains hazardous material spills and prevents spillage of hazardous materials during coupling, uncoupling, loading and unloading processes. The hazardous material catcher has absorbent material associated therewith to absorb excess hazardous materials and prevent hazardous materials from contacting neighboring areas. The hazardous material catcher is light weight, portable, easy to mount, easy to transport, and has absorbent material associated therewith that is easily disposable in a safe and environmentally sound manner, and is useable in a variety of hazardous material loading and unloading applications, including vehicle to vehicle, vehicle to stationary, stationary to vehicle, and stationary to stationary applications.

Abstract: A secondary containment cap apparatus is provided for securing to a primary container containing a hazardous fluid, the primary container having a primary container wall with a primary container hazardous fluid passing port and a primary container wall exterior surface, the secondary containment cap apparatus including a cap wall defining a concave cap interior and a cap abutment port, the cap abutment port having a cap port rim, the cap abutment port and cap port rim being configured to fit closely against and follow the primary container wall in sealing relation with the primary container wall exterior surface and thereby to enclose a region of the primary container wall exterior surface to provide secondary containment over the region of the primary container wall exterior surface; a mechanism for controlled release of the fluid through the cap wall; and a mechanism for securing the cap wall to the primary container so that the cap port rim sealingly abuts the primary container wall exterior surface, such

Abstract: The invention concerns a sensor for detecting leaks in a liquid hydrocarbon dispenser, said sensor comprising a sealed plate arranged at the dispenser base and provided with a collecting container for receiving said liquid hydrocarbons collected by said sealed plate and coming from leaks in the dispenser, said collecting container comprising a sensor at the level of said hydrocarbons, capable of stopping the operation of the dispenser when the hydrocarbon level sensed reaches a predetermined level (N). The invention is useful for protecting the environment against hydrocarbon pollution.

Abstract: A fuel filling point arrangement is provided which is particularly suitable for marine vessels. The arrangement has a fuelling aperture connected via a fuelling conduit to a fuel tank of a marine craft, with an overflow pocket provided below the aperture so as to collect fuel overflow. A draining aperture is provided at the bottom of the overflow pocket for draining accumulated fuel to the outside of the craft or to an overflow tank.

Abstract: A secondary containment and drainage system for an above-ground storage tank is described, in which small quantities of leaked or overflowing liquid are temporarily stored in a housing above the internal storage tank. This fluid can be easily removed from the housing for re-use or at least removed without the time consuming process of emptying and cleaning the overfill dike that surrounds the tank. When greater quantities of liquid leak from the input port of the storage tank, the overflowing liquid is drained into the dike through a drainage pipe that extends from the housing, through the internal storage tank, and into the dike. The dike is enclosed by a roofing structure that forms a seal to prevent contamination when liquid is drained into the dike.

Abstract: A containment bag for installation over a fluid control valve is provided. The valve containment bag is configured to contain leaks emanating from fluid control valves connected in line between an associated first inlet pipe and a second outlet pipe. The inlet pipe and the valve form a first junction and the outlet pipe form a second junction which are to be housed, along with the valve itself, within said bag so that fluid leaking from the junctions leaks into the containment bag. The containment bag is formed of an impermeable fabric which encloses an internal volume sufficient to accommodate the control valve and the associated junctions. The impermeable fabric defines first and second openings between the internal volume and the external environment, the first opening has a diameter substantially equal to the outer diameter of the inlet pipe, and the second opening has a diameter substantially equal to an outer diameter of the outlet pipe.

Abstract: A removable containment apparatus for containing pipeline valve seepage comprising a one piece foldable leak proof membrane with an outer edge contoured to form a container about a pipeline valve when said membrane is folded about a midline and over the pipeline valve, said one piece membrane having: a first section on said edge on said membrane which forms an aperture for an in-line to said valve when said membrane is folded, a second section on said edge on said membrane which forms an aperture for an outline from said valve when said membrane is folded, a third section and fourth section on said edge on said membrane which join and form an aperture for a stem on said valve when said membrane is folded, a fifth section and sixth section on said edge of said membrane which join forming a seam between said in-line and said stem, a seventh section and eighth section on said edge of said membrane which join forming a seam between said outline and said stem, means for removably sealing said first section to said

Abstract: A vehicle for transporting wet objects in a manufacturing facility such as a push cart for transporting wet objects in a semiconductor fabrication plant is disclosed. The vehicle is equipped with a plurality of liquid-collecting trays wherein each of the trays is equipped with an inclined bottom panel with a drain hole at the lowest point and a horizontally positioned top panel equipped with a multiplicity of apertures. Liquid drained from the liquid-collecting trays is collected by a drain pipe into a drain tank mounted at the bottom of the push cart. The present invention novel push cart enables a wet object to be transported in the liquid-collecting trays in a relatively dry condition without contaminating other objects which are also carried in the tray. Furthermore, the present invention novel push cart prevents liquid from accidentally spilling out from the trays and causing personal injury or property damage.

Abstract: The instant invention consists of an inner cannula of hosing amenable to transport of a liquid coupled with an outer cannula or cannulae of hosing amenable to transport of a gas. As respects one embodiment, affixed to outer walling of the inner cannula and to inner walling of the outer cannula are rigid struts, typically three or four, at 120.degree. or rights angles with respect to one another at various points along the respective lengths of the cannulae that serve to maintain separation of the cannulae from one another at times when the inner cannula is filled with a liquid and the outer cannula is filled with a gas. A second embodiment is strut free. Each cannula has an ingress end whereat a liquid is introduced into the inner cannula and whereat a gas is introduced into the outer cannula.

Abstract: Beverage dispensing apparatus particularly for dispensing beer into glasses has a light source (21, 34) positioned below a support (20) for the glass (19). The light source is incorporated into spillage collection means (24) which surrounds the support for the glass. The support for the glass is preferably located at the level of a counter (11) on which the apparatus is located so as to be readily visible by customers positioned at the counter. The light source may be switched on and off according to whether a glass is located on the support and the light is transmitted up through the base of the glass to illuminate the contents during dispensing.

Abstract: A drip collecting device for use with a beverage dispenser having a spigot. The drip collecting device includes a plate for supporting the beverage dispenser. A bracket is secured to the plate and extends downwardly therefrom. The bracket has at least two vertically spaced slots formed in it. A cup, having a stud extending from one of its sides, may be secured to the bracket beneath the spigot of the beverage dispenser to collect drips. The height of the cup may be varied by selectively inserting the stud into either of the vertically spaced slots in the bracket.

Abstract: An oil change kit apparatus includes a cylindrically-shaped pan that supports a bracket at its upper annular surface. The bracket has a threaded bushing that receives an externally threaded stem of a funnel, the stem having a hollow open ended flow bore. The funnel adjusts in elevation relative to an underlying support surface, floor, etc. by rotation of the funnel relative to the bracket.

Abstract: A system and method for servicing aircraft on a flight line away from a maintenance terminal comprises a first set of vehicles for servicing the aircraft directly and a second set of vehicles for servicing the service vehicles. The first set of vehicles requires fuel and oil in order to operate; the second set brings fuel and oil to the first set to make it unnecessary for the first set to halt aircraft servicing in order to return to the terminal. The second set of vehicles includes a trailer with three tanks, one for jet fuel, one for diesel fuel and one for oil. The tanks are placed on a catch basin carried on a trailer. Each has a tapered bottom with a drain and an inlet port at the top with a funnel-shaped collar. Each tank also carries its own transfer hose with a manual pump and has a sight guage, ground cable, lifting rings and lifting handles.

Abstract: A fluid impermeable bag for enclosing a lower portion of a residential heating oil reservoir. The secondary containment has an open upper end, a stiff rim around the open upper end and straps extending from the stiff rim above the open upper end for circling an upper portion of a reservoir. The bag is made of a flexible material whereby the bag is collapsible for installation on a new tank or for retrofitting a reservoir in service. In a second aspect of the invention, a flap is detachably affixed to the rim of the bag and is extendible for covering the upper portion of a reservoir installed outdoors. The bag of the present invention is mountable under a heating oil reservoir and is particularly appropriate for preventing environmental spills of all sizes due to common deteriorations of these reservoirs.