Abstract: An apparatus is provided for detecting the presence of a vehicle equipped with an onboard refueling vapor recovery system. The apparatus has a body that is equipped with an inlet fluid port and an outlet fluid port that is in fluid communication with the inlet fluid port. The body also has an inlet vapor port that is in fluid communication with the outlet fluid port. The apparatus further includes a vacuum chamber that is located within the body, and that is in fluid communication with the vapor port and the outlet port. The apparatus has a vaccum activated detecting switch coupled to the body that is in fluid communication with the vacuum chamber. A vacuum-generating nozzle is coupled within the body between the inlet port and the vacuum chamber. Fuel may be provided to the inlet port and routed through the nozzle to create a vacuum within the chamber.

Abstract: A portable vacuum apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber to be filled with lidded jars, bottles or other containers containing foodstuff or other products for the purpose of storing the contents under vacuum. The vacuum chamber is composed of a platform covered by a layer of a resilient material serving as a seal, and of a removable cover seated on the platform. The chamber is pipe-connected to an electrically operated vacuum pump and to an automatic valve connecting the chamber with the atmosphere in open state. To evacuate the chamber and the jars the valve is manually closed and the pump is started exhausting air from the chamber and the jars. The valve is adapted to open automatically as soon as the required vacuum has been reached and to interrupt the electric supply to the pump motor. The valve is designed to open a wide passageway to the chamber causing the air to rush in and to create a shock wave.

Abstract: A refrigerator has a cold water storage vessel mounted on an interior side of a door of the refrigerator. The vessel has a valve for opening and closing a water outlet thereof. A manually actuable lever mounted on the door is actuable by a user to discharge water. By actuating the lever, a magnetic force causes the valve to open. The magnetic force can be imposed by a first permanent magnet which is caused to approach a second permanent magnet disposed on the valve to repel the second magnet and thereby open the valve. Alternatively, a permanent magnet disposed on the valve can be repelled by a magnetic force of a stationary electromagnet which is energized by actuation of the lever.

Abstract: Electrostatic phototechnology is used to package microgram quantities of fine powders such as drugs in discrete capsule and tablet form. An electrostatic "image" having a given size and charge density is exposed to ionized drug powder to attract a known amount of drug to the image. The resultant drug "image", is then transferred to a an open ended capsule, a partially formed tablet or edible wafer or belt. The capsule is then sealed, i.e. by capping, or the tablet finished.

Abstract: Apparatus to pre-set and regulate from the outside the volumetric capacity of the metering cylinders of a filler, equipped with a metering free-hanging device without venting tube and equipped with a set of incorporated permanent magnets, the axial positioning of which, inside the volumetric chamber of the metering cylinder, is pre-set and regulated without contact by the axial excursions actuated by a corresponding set of permanent magnets incorporated in a cursor sliding from the outside of the metering cylinder. The apparatus is without O-rings and during its sanitation the cleaning liquid does not flow through critical interstices.

Abstract: A dispenser is described having a support for the container to be filled, a source of liquid and a switch controlling the flow of liquid into the container. The container is supported by a support which urges the container up or down. The switch is operated by the container such that when the container is empty it urges against a resilient mechanism which activates the switch. When the container is filled its weight overcomes the resilient mechanism.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for filling a container with a magnetic material using an electromagnetic valve and a demagnetizing circuit to control the flow and properties of the material. Initially an empty container is placed under a fill tube through which the material will be supplied to the container. In the filling process an auger located inside of the fill tube rotates to move the material through the fill tube. When the container is filled, the auger stops rotating and the electromagnetic valve is actuated. The electromagnetic valve supplies a magnetic field which holds the material particles in place, plugging the fill tube with the material. The filled container is removed from the fill tube and an empty container is put in its place. When the electromagnetic valve is switched off, a demagnetizing circuit is activated. After the material particles are demagnetized the auger is switched on and the material flows again to fill the container.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a water dispensing system which includes a receptacle removably disposed within a refrigerating compartment of the refrigerator. A valved feed duct extends into the refrigerator for supplying fresh water to the receptacle when the water level in the receptacle falls below a predetermined level. An ultrasonic water level detector determines when the water level falls below the predetermined level and sends a signal to a controller which then opens the valved feed duct.

Abstract: An oil drain funnel for removable attachment to the bottom of an engine oil pan for receiving oil draining therefrom having a magnetic retention device on the rim of the opening for receiving fluids thereinto, and a crossmember supported by the sidewall of the funnel and spanning the entrance to the opening of the outlet of the funnel to prevent the passage of the oil pan drain plug therethrough while allowing the flow of oil through the outlet.

Abstract: A process for filling and dispersing the contents of a container, comprising: placing a container to be filled in filling relationship with a container holder and at least one material source; moving a magnetic material from a first source to the container to fill the container with the magnetic material, and applying a magnetic field to the container; moving a non magnetic material from a second source to the container to further fill the container with the non magnetic material; and removing the magnetic field applied to the container prior to discharging the filled material.

Abstract: Electrostatic phototechnology is used to package microgram quantities of fine powders such as drugs. An electrostatic "image" having a given size and charge density is exposed to ionized drug powder to attract a known amount of drug to the image. The resultant drug "image", is then transferred to a package.

Abstract: An automatic virtually leak-free filling system for filling a liquid tank (1), comprises a bulk supply tank (3), a pump (12, 22) and a liquid line (5, 11) connected to the bulk supply tank which at its open end is provided with a coupling (9) for a manually detachable, virtually leak-free to a filling neck (25) of a liquid inlet (10) to the liquid tank (1). The system is moreover furnished with an overfill protection circuit which automatically cuts off the liquid supply to the liquid tank (1) on reaching a predetermined filling level in the liquid tank (1). According to the invention, the liquid tank (1) is furnished with a localized vapour outlet (15) which, at least during operation, connects to a vapour return line (13). The overfill protection circuit comprises a float valve (20) which is capable of cutting off the vapour return line (13) when the predetermined filling level is reached.

Abstract: A refillable closed container that cannot be refilled without the use of a special mechanism. The refillable closed container system comprises a valve body secured in an opening of the container, a flow passage through the valve body for permitting flow into and out of the container, a magnetically attractable valve member in the valve body, and a magnet carrier. The valve member is movable between a closed position for blocking flow through the passage and an open position for permitting flow through the passage. The magnet carrier carries a magnet for magnetically moving the valve member toward an open position when the magnet carrier is secured to the container to permit refilling of the container.

Abstract: A vacuum assist nozzle with a vapor recovery system is provided with an automatic vapor return shut-off mechanism to turn off or disable the nozzle's vapor recovery system when the nozzle is placed in the fill pipe of a vehicle having an on-board vapor recovery system. The nozzle includes a diaphragm valve placed in the nozzle's vapor flow path. The diaphragm nozzle control chamber is placed in communication with the vapor flow path. A vent tube, which forms the vapor flow path in the spout, includes a tip valve at the end thereof. The tip valve is magnetically operated, and is responsive to the presence of a magnetic field in the vehicle's fill neck, to enable or disable the vapor recovery system of the nozzle.

Abstract: A fuel nozzle assembly for dispensing fuel from a source to a container includes a body defining a fuel flow path and a vapor recovery path. The nozzle includes a venturi valve in the fuel flow path which defines a venturi port and a diaphragm valve positioned in the vapor recover path, The diaphragm valve has a control section having a control port which is in fluid communication with the venturi. The diaphragm valve is normally spring biased closed. When gas flows through the venturi and over the venturi port, it creates a vacuum in the diaphragm control section sufficiently strong to open the diaphragm valve so that recovered vapors may be returned to a source of fuel, or other collection area, such as an underground storage fuel tank.

Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle has a vent tube extending through a spout of the nozzle and automatic shut off device in communication with, and responsive to, the passage of air through the vent tube. The vent tube terminates in an air port at the tip of the spout. A tip, forming a valve, is placed at the end of the vent tube. The valve has a magnetic responsive valve member and a seat formed at the junction of tip and the vent tube. The vacuum created by the nozzle seats the magnetic valve member against the seat to close the tube to activate the automatic shut off device. A vehicle which can accept the fuel being dispensed is equipped with a magnet in the neck of the fill pipe of the tank which will attract the magnetic valve member to hold the vent tube open, so that the automatic shut off device will not be activated by a closed valve member and fuel can be dispensed to the vehicle.

Abstract: A self-closing funnel includes a downwardly narrowing flow-receiving part 1, a tubular spout 2 extending from the receiving part, and a float 5 which is movable within the spout. The funnel further includes a float-control valve 11, 12 and a permanent magnet 10 which influences the closing movement of the valve. The funnel includes a spring 9 which in the active state of the float counterbalances an essential part of its intrinsic weight, and a constriction 11 provided upstream of the float is configured so that the flow area 8 through the construction is smaller than the flow area between the spout and the float.

Abstract: A detergent dispenser having a support for the dispenser may be filled with liquid from a suitable source. A switch controls the flow of liquid into the dispenser. The support, which may be a cradle from which the dispenser hangs or a platform on top of which the dispenser sits, holds the dispenser in conjunction with a resilient urging mechanism. The switch is activated by an empty dispenser urging against the switch. The switch is deactivated by the weight of the dispenser being filled, thus overcoming the urging mechanism.

Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle with controlled vapor recovery including a fuel passageway, a main fuel valve in the fuel passageway, a vapor recovery passageway, a main vapor valve in the vapor recovery passageway, a manually operable trigger mechanism for controlling the main fuel valve to control the flow of fuel through the fuel passageway and for opening the main vapor valve, an auxiliary vapor valve in the vapor recovery passageway for controlling the rate of flow of vapor through the vapor recovery passageway when the main vapor valve is open, a fuel flow sensing permanent magnet in the fuel passageway and moveable responsive to the rate of fuel flow, and a follower magnet connected to the auxiliary vapor valve and magnetically coupled to the fuel flow sensing magnet for opening the auxiliary vapor valve an amount correlated to the rate of fuel flow to control the rate and thus the volume of vapor recovered in direct correlation to the rate and thus the volume of fuel dispensed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for opening and closing a cover-plate on an automotive vehicle, wherein the plate lies in line with the vehicle outer body panel and can be swung between an open and a closed position about a vertical or horizontal hinge axis and covers the space in which the mouth of the vehicle refuelling pipe is located. The cover-plate is opened in two stages, wherein the plate is opened slightly to a limited open position by a first opening device in a first opening stage, thereby enabling a second opening device to be inserted between the cover-plate and the outer body panel, and wherein the plate is opened completely by the second opening device in a second opening stage. The cover plate is swung from its open to its closed position by the second opening device.

Abstract: An electromagnetic control ( 12, 14, 14A) causes the opening of a valve (1A) blocking the connector (1) of the system (3) to be used; pipes (30, 34, 42) with corresponding connections to a transfer passage (20, 16, 14B, 9, 7A) are controlled by corresponding valves (36, 38, 44); one of the pipes supplies the refrigerant or other pollutant fluid, a second pipe connects the injector to a vacuum source, and a third pipe connects the injector to a suction recovery means, permitting the discharge, recovery or extraction of pollutant gas from the dead space inside the injector and if necessary from the confined volume of said system (3).

Abstract: A vapor recovery nozzle has a dual passage hose connector, a fluid control body connected to the connector, a fluid turbine body connected to the fluid control body, and a fluid venturi body mounted within the fluid turbine body, a barrier flange and a vapor impeller housing surrounding a fluid and vapor conduit spout and connected to the barrier flange and fluid turbine body. A fluid turbine and a vapor impeller are mounted on opposite sides of the barrier flange on bearings which are supported on an axle extended from the venturi body. Magnetic couplings drive the vapor impeller with the fluid turbine. Fluid vapor is actively withdrawn from the tank and is moved under a positive discharge pressure through the vapor channel and in the nozzle guard, past a check valve in the vapor channel and through the vapor passage in the hose. Fluid is controlled by a popper valve which is closed in the direction of fluid flow by a spring.

Abstract: A transporting apparatus for a container 1 has a sequentially arranged filling process path 13C for performing filling process for the container 1, a empty container infeed starwheel 12 for introducing the container 1 into the filling process path 13C, a discharge starwheel 16 for feeding out the container 1 from the filling process path 13C and a discharge conveyer 17. One of the empty container infeed starwheel 12, and the discharge starwheel 16 and the discharge conveyer 17 is arranged in an intersecting manner with respect to the filling process path 13C with a different level.

Abstract: A fuel dispensing apparatus for automatically discriminating a sort of fuel in a fuel tank of a vehicle in advance of fuelling, by sucking the fuel vapor in the tank into a chamber provided on a fuelling nozzle and accomodating a gas sensor for sensing the vapor introduced into the chamber. The nozzle is further provided with an air ejecter having a base port communicated with an air supplying means through an air hose, a top port for ejecting the air from the base port toward the atmosphere when it is opened, and a side port connected with the gas sensor chamber. A valve body is movably arranged in the nozzle and moved in a forward direction by a nozzle lever and in a backward direction by a pressure of fuel supplied to the nozzle so as to open and close the top port of the air ejector.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprises an open-topped flexible container (13) which tapers downwardly to a discharge opening (14). The container (13) is mounted on a load platform (11) of a load cell (10). The portion of the container (13) that forms the discharge opening (14) is between one permanent magnet (16) on the load platform (11) and another permanent magnet (17) which is fixed to the material of the container (13). The magnets (16 and 17) attract one another to close the discharge opening (14). An electro-magnetic actuator (18), spaced from the magnet (17), is operable on command from a computer (12) to attract the magnet (17) and open the discharge opening (14). The computer (12) controls a shut-off valve (18) to control filling of the container (13) in accordance with the weight read out from the load cell (10).

Abstract: A funnel includes a truncated conical funnel head directed into a cylindrical guide conduit, with the guide conduit and funnel head oriented about a predetermined axis, and wherein a plurality of spaced parallel channels are directed into the funnel head and the guide conduit extending from a lowermost end of the funnel structure to an uppermost end thereof permitting venting when the funnel is directed within an opening of an associated container.

Abstract: An overfill safety adapter is provide which is suitable for use on the outlet end of funnel like devices being used to transfer fluid from one container to another to prevent the overfill of the container and spilling of the fluid which includes an elongated frusto conical shaped housing member adapted to be releasably fitted within an opening of a container to be filled having a bore therethrough, the bore of the housing having a conically shaped upper portion adapted to be releasably mounted on an outlet end of a funnel or spout and a substantially cylindrically shaped lower discharge portion which slidably supports a float operably responsive to the level of fluid in a container; and a magnetically operative valve within the bore of the housing which magnetically co-acts with the float to close the flow of fluid through the bore responsive to the level of fluid in a container to be filled.

Abstract: A cup is provided with a flexible lip containing a duct having an end provided with a flexible valve which is opened by pinching the lip; the duct communicates with a receptacle containing the beverage and the wall of the receptacle is made from a flexible material so as to expand when a liquid is injected into the receptacle and to exert on the liquid a pressure tending to expel the liquid from the receptacle; a cover is provided for storing the cup and includes a filling and washing area.

Abstract: A cartridge for holding toner powder has an exit opening with a surrounding flange. When a cartridge is refilled for re-use the exit opening is closed by a sliding cover. In order to minimize the leakage of toner powder around the cover, a magnetic strip is secured on the flange surrounding the cover so that leaking powder will be attracted to the magnet.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for controlling the dispensing of fluid, particularly hazardous or flammable fluids, such as automobile gasoline. A recurring problem is the dispensing, particularly by untrained members of the public, into unsuitable or unapproved containers or into no container at all, which can cause leakage, fire, damage to the container, or environmental or health hazards. The invention detects the presence of a container closely adjacent to the outlet of the pump or other dispenser and attempts to determine whether a detected container is of a suitable type by generating a field, such as an electromagnetic field, and measuring the reaction of the container to the field, thus identifying information about selected physical characteristics of the container, such as its metallic or non-metallic material composition. Unless a suitable container is detected in a predetermined position, the invention will block dispensing of the fluid.

Abstract: The present invention is an automatic volume fill control apparatus to be used in conjunction with a recovering device which is operable upon being electrically connected to an electrical power source. The automatic control apparatus comprises a control unit electrically interconnected between the electrical power source and the recovering device. The control unit has an electrical circuit which includes an electrical relay switch and connects with a float switch installed in a recovered refrigerant tank. The float switch is normally closed when the refrigerant tank is less than 80% filled, which causes the relay switch to be closed to establish electrical connection between the power source and the recovering device, so the filling of the refrigerant tank continues. When the refrigerant in the tank reaches 80% in volume, the float switch will be opened, which causes the relay switch to open to cut-off the electrical connection between the power source and the recovering device, so the filling process stops.

Abstract: Apparatus for the automatic fueling of automotive vehicles, comprising a robot which includes a fueling pistol and which is operative, to move the fueling pistol automatically from a rest position to a vehicle fueling location. The invention is characterized in that the fueling pistol (16) includes a rigid, first tubular element (20), which is intended to be moved by the robot (1) towards a receiving plate (21) provided with a hole and forming part of the vehicle fueling location. A flexible second tube (26), is arranged within the first, rigid tube (20) for movement from a first terminal position, in which the outer free end (27) of the second tube (26) is located within the first tube (20), to a second terminal position in which the second tube projects from the first tube. A pipe connector is provided between the hole and the fuel pipe of the vehicle.

Abstract: A hose nozzle for filling fluid into a tank and for shutting off automatically when the tank is filled is provided. The hose nozzle comprises a housing that has an inlet nozzle and an outlet pipe at opposite ends of the housing and a grip portion of an area of the inlet nozzle. A flow valve is disposed in the housing between the inlet nozzle and the outlet pipe whereby the flow valve further comprises a valve rod. A control device is provided that comprises a pressure channel and a plunger-type control element, for closing the flow valve depending on a pressure present in the pressure channel, against a direction of fluid flow, whereby the control device is disposed in the housing between the inlet nozzle and the flow valve and whereby the pressure channel is connected to a port of the outlet pipe. A manual lever, disposed within the grip portion and connected with one end thereof to the control device, actuates the flow valve and controls a fluid flow from the inlet nozzle to the outlet pipe.

Abstract: An improved vapor recovery system for use in a fuel dispensing arrangement is disclosed employing two concentrically arranged hoses. The inner hose includes a turbine disposed therein which rotates in response to fuel flowing therethrough. The outer hose includes a turbine which is preferably magnetically coupled to the turbine included within the inner hose. Rotation of the turbine in the inner hose causes rotation of the turbine in the outer hose and rotation of the turbine in the outer hose creates a vacuum which recovers vapors from the fuel being dispensed.

Abstract: A valve is provided for filling containers which eliminates splashing and dripping. As the container is being filled, the valve is moved upwardly so as to be a set distance above the level of the contents of the container during filling. In addition, the liquid passes through an anti-splash screen as it exits the valve. In a further feature, associated with the screen are one or more suction units which operate at the cessation of liquid flow from the valve to remove liquid from the screen and preventing dripping. The combination of the valve moving upwardly during container filling, a screen, and suction units associated with the screen function to prevent splashing during filling and dripping after filling.

Abstract: The known liquid filling apparatus of the type including a housing, an annular liquid feed passageway, a liquid valve, a holding member and a gas pipe, is improved so as to facilitate cleaning of the interior of the apparatus, so as to be applicable to a container having a small mouth diameter, and so as to facilitate replacement of a gas pipe. The improvement resides in that, on the inner circumferential side of the holding member disposed slidably along the housing, are disposed a circular ring provided slidably along the same inner circumferential surface and a spring for normally biasing the circular ring in the downward direction.

Abstract: An improved sealing arrangement is provided for a gravity transfer installation of the type in which product is transferred from a container having a sealable opening in its base, downwardly through a chute, and into a receptacle. The arrangement comprises a first plate mounted on guides attached to the chute and for sliding between a position where it covers an upper opening of the chute and a position where it uncovers this opening, and further includes a second plate mounted on guides attached to the container for sliding relative to the latter between a position where it covers a lower opening of the container and a position where it uncovers that opening. The arrangement is constructed such that, in the course of displacement of the container, the movements of the two sliding plates relative to their respective guides are synchronous but in opposite directions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing beverage with programmable electronic portion control of one or more serving sizes has the steps of and apparatus for placing a discrete magnet adjacent the electronic control, the control having a reed switch which changes state under influence of the field of the magnet and switches the control from a normal select and dispense mode to an alternative hold and program mode.

Abstract: An organization wherein a flexible bag includes a upwardly extending neck formed with a mounting means in circumferential surrounding relationship relative to an upper opening of the bag for securement to a bottom surface of a crank case drain pan. The bag structure includes a mounting ring for receiving the drain plug from the crank case, as well as a valve tube and associated valve plug to direct fluid from the bag structure subsequent to a draining procedure. Modifications of the bag structure include a glove bag pouch directed within a side wall of the neck for receiving an individual's hand for permitting replacement of the crank case drain plug.

Abstract: A liquid packaging machine includes a filler containing a non-return valve spring-biased closed. The valve includes a closure member to a stem of which is fixed a centering spider, the spokes of which contain iron members. Distributed around the valve housing are horseshoe, permanent magnets. During production of filled cartons, the magnet device is positioned so as not to interfere with the movement of the closure member. However, when air is to be bled from the filler and/or the filler is to be steam-sterilized, the magnet device is positioned to attract the iron members to open the valve against the spring bias.

Abstract: A tube holder is adapted to be positioned in a ring on the conveyor of the tube filling machine. The tube holder is cup-shaped and has a central, generally cylindrical, tube gripper consisting of eight upwardly extending fingers. The fingers have radially inwardly directed pads on their upper ends. The fingers lean radially inwardly. When a tube is placed in them, they flex outwardly and provide a friction grip to the tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the level of a liquid filling a packaging tube comprises a float for use as suspended in the liquid filling the tube, a magnet attached to the float, and a magnetic sensor for detecting from outside the tube variations in the intensity of magnetism due to the upward or downward movement of the magnet to produce an output signal. The level of the liquid in the tube is adjusted in accordance with the output signal of the sensor.

Abstract: A drink dispenser assembly used for filling receptacles when placed into a position to receive liquid dispensed from a nozzle comprises a valve which is controlled by a solenoid connected to an electric circuit, a switch operated at the will of the operator to actuate the electric circuit and the solenoid to open the valve and initiate a filling cycle, an assembly operative to suspend the receptacle below the nozzle, and an arm positioned proximate the receptacle when the receptacle is placed into a position to receive liquid, the arm operative to sense the filled condition of the receptacle and deactuate the electric circuit and the solenoid to close the valve and terminate the filling cycle.

Abstract: An improved toner module for use in an electrophotographic print engine. A decorator or developer roller with a rotatable core provides an apparatus for, and an improved method of, replacing developer. The decorator roller has a core that is partially magnetic and partially nonmagnetic. By rotating the decorator core to adjust the position of the non-magnetic portion of the decorator core, developer can be both removed and added without the use of any additional equipment. A mixing roller within the toner module provides for greater quantity of developer to be stored within the toner module. The disclosed toner module therefore has a greater capacity for storage of developer.

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing a carbonated pre-mix beverage in the microgravity conditions of outer space. Dispensing occurs from a large supply container which is maintained at a substantially constant pressure by a CO.sub.2 source to keep the pre-mix carbonated. The CO.sub.2 source also operates to raise and lower a drinking container platform into an engaging relationship with a filler head, while also operating to actuate a plunger rod when filling the drinking container with a beverage. The beverage is cooled prior to being dispensed into the drinking container by passing through an insulated cooling medium.

Abstract: A system for detecting the air pressure in each wheel and for effecting inflation or deflation in each wheel while the vehicle is operating including a controller (30) and a high pressure reservoir (34) mounted on each wheel. Each controller includes a magnet (45) that is positioned responsive to the pressure in the associated tire and a stationarily mounted solenoid detector (32) senses the position of the magnet and generates a signal which is fed to a data processor (97) for the generation of an output signal to the vehicle operator indicating the pressure in the tire. Additionally, through actuation of the control, a current is passed through a coil (62) on the solenoid detector to actuate the magnet (45) in an individual wheel for opening a valve and allowing air to flow through the tube (39) into the tire for raising the tire pressure, or to allow the exhaust of air to lower the tire pressure.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for filling a container with a liquid. Apparatus includes a filling lance for introducing liquid into a container and a bung engaging tool assembly for removing the bung cap from the container prior to filling operations and for replacing the bung cap into the container after filling operations have been completed.

Abstract: A safety funnel to prevent overfilling of a container being filled. The safety funnel comprises a funnel having a float supported in the funnel spout adapted to close a valve in the funnel spout when the container fill level is reached. A ring magnet is connected to the spout to attract a metallic member attached to the float and guide rod assembly into a valve seating engagement and maintain this relationship when the container is filled. The guide rod is guided within plate-like strainers and has an upper portion extending into the funnel above the spout which may be operated to open the valve to drain excess fluid in the funnel. The entire assemblage is constructed within the spout in protected relation.

Abstract: A vapor valve is useful in a vapor recovery nozzle of the type used to dispense fuel to motor vehicles. In response to the stopping of liquid through the valve, the valve stops the flow of vapor through an adjacent passage. The valve operates using coupled permanent magnet actuators.

Abstract: A machine for consecutively metering individual quantity portions of a stuffing substance such as sausage meat. The machine includes a nozzle through which the substance is stuffed into a casing, and feeding apparatus for feeding the substance under presssure into the nozzle. The machne also includes cut off apparatus operable to divide the substance into individual quantity portions. In preferred form, recirculation apparatus is provided to permit continuous recirculation of the stuffing therethrough when no substance is being fed into the nozzle, recirculation of the stuffing being prevented when it is being fed into the nozzle. Also, and in preferred form, a metering device, that preferably includes a magnetic/inductive flow meter capable of making velocity or flow measurements, and capable of determining stuffing quantity form those measurements, is connected with the cut off apparatus for metering the stuffing to be provided in each individual quantity portion.