Abstract: An illuminated bottle closure with a dispenser function for a hollow body is provided. The illuminated bottle closure may include at least one light source, wherein the at least one light source is configured to be switched on for a predetermined time when the dispenser is actuated and illuminates at least one of the liquid dispensed and the liquid contained in the dispenser.

Abstract: A dispenser of granular dry materials with an integrated lighting element providing light optimized to permit users to visually monitor the flow and amount of material that is being or has been dispensed.

Abstract: The invention is an illuminable tank that includes a partially translucent plastic tank and an illumination apparatus. The illuminable tank enables a user to determine the level of liquid in the tank, to make the tank more visible at night, and to light the area surrounding the tank's mouth and a spout. The illumination apparatus has a magnetic reed switch and an electrical circuit with a plurality of light emitting devices that are directed toward the interior of the tank, therein backlighting the tank and illuminating a visible level line at an interface of a surface of the liquid in the tank and the space above the surface. There can also be external lights which provide a cone of light for the spout. The illumination apparatus is explosion proof, and the illuminable plastic tank can be used to store, carry and dispense all commercial retail fuels.

Abstract: (Problems) To provide a beverage server system which extracts beverage from the beverage bottle with a simple structure without causing contact of the beverage inside the beverage bottle with air, and excels in easy operation for extracting the beverage, easy maintenance and easy introduction into household. (Means for Solving Problems) The present invention is a beverage server system for extracting a beverage from a corked beverage bottle without uncorking the bottle, comprising: a penetration element for penetrating the cork, the penetration element including a beverage extraction conduit for extracting the beverage from the bottle and a gas injection conduit for injecting gas into the bottle, wherein a gas injection port disposed in the gas injection conduit is located at a level higher than a beverage extraction port disposed in the beverage extraction conduit in the bottle when extracting the beverage from the bottle through the beverage extraction conduit.

Abstract: A bar gun handle having a housing assembly including an inlet in fluid communication with a valve bore, an outlet in fluid communication with the valve bore and in further fluid communication with an output nozzle, a valve element operatively mounted in the valve bore to control the flow of fluid from the inlet to the output nozzle, with an actuator coupled to the valve element, and a cladding layer disposed on a side of the bar gun handle that substantially covers the side of the bar gun handle. The present invention also includes a kit used to provide a protective cladding to a bar gun handle.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine for dispensing beverages comprising: a housing; a first reservoir station; a first reservoir for containing an aqueous medium, the first reservoir being connectable to said first reservoir station; an auxiliary module station for receiving an auxiliary module.

Abstract: Device for pumping viscous materials, particularly sealant and grease, without dripping and method of the same are characterized by storing a predetermined portion of the driving energy in form of an angular and/or linear displacement of a torsional spring. This very portion of the stored energy will be released at the end of the operation when the operator let go the trigger, whereby the released energy will drive the final transmission and the end part of the final transmission to move backwards for a predetermined amount of displacement. This backwards movement of the end part of the final transmission causes the volume of viscous material to expand suddenly; this expansion of the volume of viscous material compensates the compression of the viscous material from the dispensing process, which will also draw back the viscous material on its way outward for to work and for to drip.

Abstract: A container for dispensing liquids or gels, where the container includes a light module, a sound module, or both. When the contents of the container are dispensed by the user, light is automatically dispersed inside the container and into the contents to provide a desired visual effect for attraction of consumers to the product.

Abstract: An accessory is provided for a product dispenser having a container for holding a product. The container defines a center axis and has a normal dispensing position, and a dispensing mechanism is coupled to the container and has a discharge opening adapted to direct product toward a desired target area when the container is in the normal dispensing position. The accessory is a first stabilizing element coupled to at least one of the container and dispensing mechanism and adapted to maintain the container in the normal dispensing position, thereby to more reliably direct product toward the target area during use. The first stabilizing element incorporates at least one physical feature attractive to a child.

Abstract: A portable multiple duty grease gun is permanently housed and operated out of a portable housing. Two grease tubes feeding through a common funnel to a retractable hose with a hand held grease gun on the end. A pressure regulator, a compressor or mechanical pump with an electric motor, a rechargeable battery pack, and a control panel in the housing operate the system.

Abstract: A portable shoehorn that can be easily and quickly be used by a user to put on his/her shoes, scratch his/her back when itchy, and massage a part of his/her body when stress is to be relieved. In the portable shoehorn 1, a plate member, which is bent in the breadth direction, is also bent in the longitudinal direction approximately like a bow into a slender plate to form a shoehorn and a grip section 1a is fold into two at the central portion to reduce the total length approximately by half. A backscratcher 2 is formed at the tip of the grip section 1a and an elastic body 3 for patting the body is mounted attachably/detachably to the backscratcher 2 and to the shoehorn portion 1b of the shoehorn section.

Abstract: In a liquid dispensing apparatus comprising a dispensing probe for sipping and injecting a liquid sample and a dispensing controller for operating the dispensing probe to ascend, descend and rotate, the liquid dispensing apparatus includes a sample moving device for moving a rack holding the liquid sample, a light beam generator, a photosensor for receiving a light beam reflected from a surface of the liquid sample, a computing unit for computing a liquid surface level based on an output signal from the photosensor, and a controller for controlling operations of those components in a supervising way and processing information necessary for the operations. With the liquid dispensing apparatus, precise information of the liquid surface level can be obtained before the start of the dispensing operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid dispenser for dispensing a fluid from a container. A roller is dimensioned to engage and roll along a portion of the container when the roller moves in a first direction from a first container-engaging position to a second container-engaging position. A sensor for sensing an object in a predetermined area is disposed near the housing. A light source is operable to emit a beam of visible light therefrom. The beam of light intersects the predetermined area. A controller is programmed such that when the sensor senses an object in the predetermined area, the controller energizes the light source to illuminate a target location where the fluid from the container is to be dispensed and the controller causes the roller to move in the first direction from the first container-engaging position to the second container-engaging position, thereby dispensing the fluid from the container.

Abstract: A tool for self-defense and safety includes a body defining a canister compartment and a flashlight compartment. A flashlight head is securable to the body at a first end. A switch assembly is housed by the body and regulates power delivery to the flashlight head from a battery disposed in the flashlight compartment. A nozzle is securable to the body at a second end. Actuation of a trigger assembly ejects spray through the nozzle from a spray canister disposed in the canister compartment. The trigger assembly is mounted on the body proximate to the switch assembly such that either the trigger assembly or the switch assembly may be actuated without changing grip on the body. In addition, a user may strike with the tool without changing grip on the body.

Abstract: A container for dispensing liquids or gels, where the container includes a light module, a sound module, or both. When the contents of the container are dispensed by the user, light is automatically dispersed inside the container and into the contents to provide a desired visual effect for attraction of consumers to the product.

Abstract: A dispensing system is presented for providing power generation from the actuation that occurs to provide product. The dispensing mechanism includes a plunger and magnet. The magnet is secured to the dispensing mechanism so that it moves with the plunger. Surrounding the dispensing mechanism is a housing that includes a coil. The coil is positioned such that as the pump is actuated, the magnet moves relative to the coil, generating power to the coil. The generated power that is produced can be applied to electronic devices that include, but are not limited to, light-emitting diodes and controllers.

Abstract: A glue gun (1) for melting a glue stick (2) comprises a heating device (3) which in turn comprises a main housing (4) having a combustion chamber (6) and a working body member (5) having a heating chamber (20) within which the glue stick (2) is melted. A gas catalytic combustion element (10) in the combustion chamber (6) converts fuel gas to heat for heating the main body member (4) for in turn melting the glue stick (2). Melted glue is dispensed through a dispensing nozzle (25). A cover (30) around the dispensing nozzle (25) forms a pair of exhaust gas passageways (33) on respective opposite sides of the dispensing nozzle (25) for conducting exhaust gases form an exhaust gas port (15) form the combustion chamber (6) to an exhaust gas outlet (34). Heat exchange fins (45, 46) form the passageway (33) into a circuitous tortuous passageway and transfer heat from the exhaust gases into the dispensing nozzle (25) for cooling the exhaust gases to a safe temperature.

Abstract: A fluid extruding device is provided. In one embodiment, the fluid extruding device has a cartridge receiving aperture configured to receive a fluid cartridge with first and second cylindrical chambers. The fluid extruding device further includes an activation mechanism, a motor having a shaft, wherein the motor is configured to selectively rotate the shaft either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and an elongated screw connected to the shaft of the motor. In one embodiment, a movable body engages the elongated screw, and is connected to a first piston and a second piston. The first piston has a first pushing plate configured to engage a back of the first cylindrical chamber of the fluid cartridge and the second piston has a second pushing plate configured to engage a back of the second cylindrical chamber of the fluid cartridge.

Abstract: The mobile confectionary apparatus for dispensing beverages and/or frozen confections and the like, includes a vehicle configured for travel over public roads to a location such as a parking lot, street, festival or fair grounds, or the like. The vehicle includes an enclosure having an interior space in which one or more persons can prepare and dispense confections, or containers for confections or beverages. The enclosure includes one or more service windows or openings for dispensing the prepared confections or containers; and a self-serve liquid dispensing system on or in an outer surface of the enclosure, usable by recipients of the dispensed confections or containers, for selectably dispensing toppings on the confections, or liquids into the containers, separately from the dispensing and selling thereof. The dispensing system is closable or coverable by a person from within the interior space, to prevent access from the outside, and for cleaning, service and travel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a beverage dispenser having a container that has a cavity and a pouring spout. The beverage dispenser also includes a handle connectedly engaged with the container and a switching element disposed in the handle. The switching element selectively activates a light source and the light source selectively illuminates a field of view that is anterior the pouring spout.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a beverage includes a main body. A first vertically-extending opening formed in the main body receives and displays a display bottle in an upright configuration. A second vertically-extending opening formed in the main body receives an inverted dispensing bottle. A dispensing tap spigot is in valved fluid communication with the inverted dispensing bottle. Opening the dispensing tap spigot enables liquid fluid within the inverted dispensing bottle to flow from the dispensing tap spigot under the influence of gravity and closing of the dispensing tap spigot terminates the flow. A thermoelectric temperature control member selectively generates cold or heat and is positioned in heat transfer relation to the inverted dispensing bottle. The main body is aesthetically designed to provide a connotation of coolness when a cooled beverage is to be dispensed and of heat when a heated beverage is to be dispensed. (It is OK to say thermoelectric here. An Abstract does not limit the claims.

Abstract: A housing for a fuel dispensing unit comprises a top part, a bottom part and at least one column extending between the bottom part and the top part. Said bottom part comprises a light emitting device arranged to emit light, and said top part comprises a light directing device for directing the emitted light towards the bottom part.

Abstract: A lighted bottle pourer has a standard shape and size top spout and lower stopper base. The bottle pourer is inserted into the top of a liquor bottle. Inside the top spout is a circuit board having two small liquid activated leads that stick out into the central pouring tube. The circuit board containing the electronics also has two LEDs that protrude through a reflective ring and a power supply of batteries. When liquid is poured from the bottle, through the spout and out of the top, the liquid activated leads cause the electrical circuit to be energized and light up the LEDs. When the bartender is finished pouring out the liquor, the leads return the electronic circuit to the open position and the LEDs are shut off.

Abstract: A chemical dispensing attachment that provides a cost effective, non lethal alternative to the sometimes lethal taser and other more severe and/or painful means to subdue an assailant. Two forms of tactical gear are combined, namely a flashlight and oleoresin capsicum, or any aerosol with contents under pressure, without having to modify the flashlight itself. The attachment is adaptable to almost any conventional and weapons mounted flashlight by attaching to the rear. It can be adaptable for a variety of sizes and allows the operator to keep the light on the target, and if necessary immediately dispense the chemical to subdue the target. A multi positional easy touch trigger can be moved to accommodate handheld or weapons mounted light systems. Using a simple battery operated pressure switch could also be used to activate the firing mechanism.

Abstract: An illuminate-able beverage-ware device includes a bottle-supporting component with a base and a bottle-gripping sidewall that cooperatively define an upwardly opening space for receiving a bottle or other beverage container. An actuator arrangement actuates a battery-powered light source that transmits lights upwardly toward the false bottom, outwardly through the sidewall, and downwardly toward the base, while inwardly extending protrusions on a circularly shaped sidewall of one embodiment hold the device on the bottle when the bottle is lifted (e.g., to a drinking position). The false bottom, sidewall, and base are all at least partially transparent to light so that light is transmitted upwardly through the false bottom toward the bottle (e.g., to illuminate a beverage within the bottle), outwardly through the sidewall, and downwardly through the base (e.g.

Abstract: A water dispenser including a light source that shines into a column of water produced by a nozzle is disclosed. The nozzle may be opaque, clear or semi-transparent. The water dispenser may be located in a household faucet, a refrigerator or any other appliance. The light source may vary in color to indicate either a consumer preference or a change in condition. The color selected may be controlled by a processor that is operatively connected to a display and/or one or more sensors. When in use, water is run through the nozzle to form a column. The light source shines into the column of water and may change color to indicate a preference or a change in condition.

Abstract: A mace-light (i.e., a flashlight with an integrated defensive spray dispenser) that includes a flashlight body, an attachment by which a defensive spray dispenser can be or is attached to the mace-light, a first button on the flashlight body, and a second button on the flashlight body. The first button is a light activating button that turns a light installed in the flashlight body on or off. The first button and the second button are used in combination to activate the defensive spray dispenser attached to the mace-light via the attachment. Preferably, the first button and the second button are close enough to each other so that both can be pressed using fingers of a single hand that is holding the mace-light. A two position (safe or armed) or a three position (safe, light-on armed, and light-off armed) safety switch also can be included.

Abstract: A glue gun includes a shell, a burner, a mixture chamber, a barrel and a dispenser. The burner is disposed in the shell and formed with a combustion chamber and a thermal chamber. The mixture chamber is connected to the combustion chamber. The barrel is inserted through the thermal chamber. The dispenser is connected to the barrel. Gas is mixed with air in the mixture chamber. The mixture is sent into the combustion chamber from the mixture chamber. Heat is generated as the mixture is ignited and combusted in the combustion chamber. The thermal chamber transfers the heat to the barrel from the combustion chamber. The barrel heats and melts a glue stick inserted therein. The dispenser dispenses the molten glue from the barrel.

Abstract: The Illuminating Pouring Spout is a new and improved pouring spout for use and attachment on an open end of a liquid container. The pouring spout bears elastically against the inner wall of the liquid container to hold it in place. The pouring spout contains a power source and a light source in a chamber within the pouring spout. The power source and light source are connected in such a way that when the liquid container is moved, grasped or inverted for pouring the Illuminating Pouring Spout is engaged until it is released or still. The light source may be aimed down into the liquid container and/or aimed outward from the dispensing end of the pouring spout. When engaged, the Illuminating Pouring Spout's visual effects are pleasing to the eyes of nearby observers and are useful for advertising and attracting business.

Abstract: There is disclosed a gas-powered tool. The gas-powered tool includes a barrel, a combustor and a controller. The combustor is installed in the barrel to combust gas. The controller is installed in the barrel to control the temperature by controlling the supply of the gas to the combustor. The overheating of the gas-powered tool is prevented.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide unique and interesting ornamental appearance to a standard pump-type fluid dispenser by providing a topper onto the pump actuator. The pump actuator topper can be used as container label or advertising medium to present a trademark, trade-dress, logo, etc. The decorative effect of the pump topper and dispensing container assembly may be further enhanced when used in combination with an illumination base assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for illuminating plumbing fixtures such as spouts and controls and vessels that are fixed in place relative to a mounting surface. A light transmitting material is used for the fixture, and one or more hidden light sources are mounted inward of the mounting surface. The hidden light source may be attached or detached from the fixture and is arranged so that light from the hidden light source is received by an inward portion of the fixture, is transmitted through the fixture to its outward exposed surface, and then is emitted outward of the mounting surface. Thus the inventive fixture is illuminated from within.

Abstract: A personal defense device for providing illumination and chemical spray protection, comprising: a housing defining a cavity and having a long axis; a fluid canister disposed substantially internal to the cavity; a first actuator device in communication with the fluid canister and configured to release fluid therefrom on actuation; a spray nozzle coupled to the housing and in communication with the fluid canister, the spray nozzle oriented in a direction substantially orthogonal to the long axis of the housing; a power module, disposed substantially internal to the cavity, substantially adjacent to the fluid canister, and oriented substantially parallel to and non-collinearly with the fluid canister; a light system coupled to the housing and substantially disposed within the cavity, the light system oriented to provide light emanating in a direction substantially parallel to the long axis of the housing; and a second actuator device configured to actuate the light system.

Abstract: A device for providing illumination in conjunction with a sprinkler system has a body with an opening through it and at least one appendage extending from the body. The device takes on the appearance of a living thing, such as a flower, creature, or three-dimensional art. The opening in the body allows for the passage of liquid from the sprinkler system through the illuminator and provides a means for mounting the device near plants and flowers. A light source, preferably a light emitting diode, is embedded in the device itself and provides the illumination source. The opening includes a roughened surface along a portion of its length, which helps to refract the light emitted from the light source and adds to the quality of the display. A pivoting head assembly allows a user to adjust the pattern of liquid spray and also provides an easy means of maintenance.

Abstract: A multifunctional law enforcement tool, preferably includes several of the tools needed by law enforcement and security personnel. In one embodiment the multifunctional tool comprising a flashlight, stun gun, deterrent spray, glass breaker, I.D. holder, deterrent spray stun and cartridge housings. The cartridge housings allow the user to fire non-lethal rounds such as stun, bean bag, rubber bullets, balls and other projectiles. It may also fire tactical rounds such as colored smoke, breach rounds and concussion rounds. The cartridge housings may also house other battery powered devices such as cameras, audio and video recorders. In a second embodiment the cartridge housings are removed for a lighter more compact unit.

Abstract: A control unit in combination with a conventional self-defense spray container represents a combined light emitting and spray discharging self-defense device. The unit comprises a housing for a light source having a lower prismatic portion, a sleeve for securing the housing to a self-defense spray container and a cover coupled with the housing and having a free portion to support a battery source. The unit further comprises means for rotational mounting the cover on the housing at the coupling portion of the cover, an electrical circuit for connecting the battery source to the light source and a switch associated with said housing and said cover for closing and opening said electrical circuit.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a draft beverage tap handle. The handle includes a body portion and a handle portion. The body portion includes a battery, a light source, a microprocessor, a motion sensor, and a timer. The microprocessor controls electrical current supplied to the light source from the battery. The motion sensor detects when the beverage tap handle has been moved to dispense a beverage. The timer causes electrical current to be interrupted to the light source from the battery when a predetermined period of time has expired. The handle portion is made from a translucent material having an internal cavity for accepting the body portion.

Abstract: A bar gun includes a housing assembly with valve seats, separate inlets to those seats and separate outlets from those seats. Valve elements are operatively mounted to the housing to cooperate with the valve seats. Actuators are pivotally mounted relative to the housing assembly to provide two valve actuations per actuator. A bar gun handle is arranged relative to the actuators to improve access to the actuator levers. A low-current electro-luminescent element is arranged behind a light-transmitting cover to improve visibility of labeling on the gun. Actuator bars are pivotally mounted below valve lifters on the actuators. Syrup valve elements and carbonated and noncarbonated water elements are located below the actuator bars to be actuated by the actuator bars to create the appropriate mix. Lost motion is provided between the actuator bars and the syrup valve elements to accommodate differentials in pressures between the waters and the syrups.

Abstract: A hand-held fluid dispenser having an enclosure for supporting a container holding a fluid to be dispensed, and a method of operating such hand-held fluid dispensers. A first proximity sensor is located inside the enclosure immediately adjacent one side of the enclosure, and a second proximity sensor is located inside the enclosure immediately adjacent an opposite side of the enclosure. An actuation circuit is supported inside the enclosure and is electrically connected to the first and second proximity sensors. The actuation circuit produces an actuation signal in response to detecting opposed digits of an operator being simultaneously in close proximity to the first and second proximity sensors.

Abstract: The syringe pump comprises a housing (10). The operating panel (32) is situated on a swiveling lid (30) on the front side of the housing (10). The lid (30) further comprises a window (34) with a magnifying device (35) through which the user can view the syringe. The invention allows for a miniaturization of the syringe pump in a highly densified modular system. The lid (30) may further include a lighting means for illuminating the syringe.

Abstract: A vacuum low-temperature distilled pure water dispenser includes a water-supply tank communicating with a reaction chamber via a water supply line, a pure water storage tank communicably located above the reaction chamber, an actuating pump communicably located below the reaction chamber, and a refrigerating system having pipe lines extended between the reaction chamber and the pure water storage tank. When the actuating pump is actuated, a vacuum is produced in the reaction chamber to suck water in the water-supply tank into the reaction chamber, at where the sucked water is heated and vaporized by heat provided by a compressor of the refrigerating system, so that impurities, organic and inorganic matters, bacteria, and viruses in the water are separated therefrom through vacuum low-temperature distillation. When the actuating pump keeps pumping, the distilled water is sent from the reaction chamber into the pure water storage tank.

Abstract: A primarily cylindrical beverage cooling despiser (10), devised of two separate portions, by which collectively make up the exterior and interior. The upper portion consists of two separate chambers, one interior chamber (14) for containment of ice for cooling, and one exterior chamber (12) for containment of beverage. Both chambers though mutually exclusive of each other, once filled with their intended containment by virtue of their connective proximity to one another associate a thermal communication with one another resulting in the cooling of contained beverage. Additionally the upper portion includes a lid (56), comprised as a common two-in-one combination lid. The bottom portion of the exterior is represented as the base (16), which supports the upper portions contents and additionally supports a tap/faucet (18), and tap/faucet handle (20) arrangement for the controlled release of the contained beverage content.

Abstract: Fuel dispensing nozzles which are equipped with novel systems which enable the user to fuel vehicles, while at the same time, to participate in a passive or interactive activity such as a novel game, quiz, survey, coupon system or, be exposed to an illuminated information area or system. Also included are audio and/or video systems which are electrically or electronically linked to the novel passive or interactive activities.

Abstract: A water dispensing unit (10) for providing substantially treated or distilled water includes a display panel (88) at a housing (92) of the unit. The display panel is operable to convey an advertising message to a user of the water dispensing unit. The water dispensing unit may be a distillation unit which comprises a boiling unit (14), a steam tube (16), a condensing unit (18), a holding tank (20) and at least one dispensing nozzle (12).

Abstract: A funnel includes a housing that has a perimeter wall for defining an interior space. An attachment assembly is coupled to the housing. The attachment assembly is for stabilizing the housing to a support surface of a vehicle. The housing includes a receiving portion for securely receiving a container of lubricant. The housing includes a directing portion that is in fluid communication with the receiving portion for facilitating the flow of lubricant from the receiving portion to the directing portion into an engine of a vehicle. The housing includes a handle portion that is coupled to the receiving portion for facilitating gripping of the housing by the hand of a user. A light assembly is positioned proximate the handle portion of the housing. The light assembly is for providing light to a distal end of the housing allowing the user to easily position the funnel assembly in low light conditions.

Abstract: Grease dispensing device with illumination effect, including a grease dispenser and an illuminator. The grease dispenser has a cap body formed with a moving passage, whereby under external force, the grease in the cap body is pushed through the moving passage. A tube body with a predetermined length outward extends from one side of the cap body. The opening of one end of the tube body communicates with the moving passage of the cap body, whereby the grease can pass through the moving passage to go into the opening of the end of the tube body and go out from the opening of the other end of the tube body distal from the cap body. The illuminator is disposed on the cap body and has a lighting section. The lighting section serves to project light onto a predetermined position corresponding to the opening of the other end of the tube body.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an enclosure having a torroidal shaped body adapted for engaging a pool jet water supply pipe. The torroidal body encloses a light projecting device interconnected in an electrical circuit for switching lighting on and off. A water dispensing jet engaged with the water supply pipe directs water into a swimming pool. The light projecting device is adapted for directing light toward the dispensing jet for producing a light show in the directed water and for directing light toward the pool.

Abstract: A system for dispensing slushy or frozen beverages having an ingredient of interest or importance to a customer. A container of this ingredient is visible to the prospective customer, and an indicator establishes that this ingredient is being supplied while the total beverage is being withdrawn from a mixer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toy water gun including a pump for pressurizing the gun for shooting out a stream of water, a trigger for controlling the flow of the water, and a source of electricity and at least one light source for illuminating the stream, wherein the device is adapted to provide a lighted coherent stream of water.

Abstract: A butane fuel supply container for a cooking stove, the container has a thin side wall held rigid by the vapor pressure of the fuel, but the side wall can be finger deformed when the can has been depressurized or hand crushed with the exit valve of the container open, the vapor therein being expelled as the container is deformed or crushed. The vapor tube has a vapor entrance in the vapor pocket above the pool of liquid fuel when the container is correctly oriented in the stove. The vapor tube passes vapor through a valve at the dome of the container.