Abstract: Inside a steel container (1, 17, 23), a bin (3) of corrosion-resistant material is fitted. This bin (3) is fastened to the container walls. The side walls and the top wall of the bin are substantially identical in shape to those of the steel container. The container is intended for the transport of bulk goods, especially plastics particle material, the contamination of this material by steel particles, which have come loose as a result of corrosion, being prevented.

Abstract: A cleaning material dispenser includes a retention tube, a tube support end cap, a cover end cap and a material roll. The tube support end cap is attached to one end of the retention tube and the cover end cap is attachable to the other end thereof. A material slot is formed through the retention tube to receive an end of the material roll. In a second and third embodiment, a container base and a container end cap are used to retain the material roll. In a fourth embodiment, a dispenser is used to retain a plurality of sheets. The cleaning material dispensers may be attached to a user's clothing with an attachment clip. The cleaning material dispensers may be attached to a caulking gun with an attachment device. The cleaning material dispenser may also be formed as an integral part of a caulking gun.

Abstract: A paint cartridge is provided with a wash fluid passage in communication with a paint chamber, along with a wash fluid valve adapted to open and close the wash fluid passage. Provided on the side of a replenishing stool are a replenishing valve which supplies or discharges paint to or from the paint chamber, an extruding thinner feed/discharge valve which supplies or discharges paint-extruding thinner to or from an extruding thinner chamber, and a wash fluid supply valve which supplies a wash fluid to the paint chamber through the wash fluid passage. Accordingly, upon opening the replenishing valve, wash fluid supply valve and wash fluid valve, a wash fluid from the wash fluid supply valve is allowed to flow into the paint chamber through the wash fluid passage and discharged through a feed tube to wash away deposited paint therefrom.

Abstract: A dosing device with which several, preferably two, liquids can be measured and dispensed in precise quantities. In this dosing device, two bottle-top dispensers with integrated suction valves, discharge valves and a bottle-top mechanism are attached in a housing. A liquid-reservoir bottle can be affixed to the bottle-top mechanism of each bottle-top dispenser. In particular, affixing of the respectively associated reservoir bottles is ensured without confusion. Activation of the pistons of the bottle-top dispensers takes place with working strokes which differ depending on the spacing. In addition, the housing comprises a blow-out device by means of which, after each dispensing procedure, the discharge device for the liquids can be blown out and cleared of any liquid residues.

Abstract: Multipurpose fluid applicators and applicator tips, particularly suitable for surgical purposes, are disclosed. The applicators and applicator tips are specifically designed for dispensing various combinations of sterile pressurized gas, suction, irrigation and sealant agents, including a mixed liquid sealant agent. Preferred embodiments employ a dual-acting valve selectively to control the flow of gas or suction which valve is capable of simultaneously varying flow from a source and the venting of that flow to atmosphere.

Abstract: A powder distribution device for transporting and mixing a fine powder with a gas is disclosed. The device presents a distribution member forming a connection between a source of fine powder and a discharge opening. The distribution member has a first inlet portion (10) and an outlet portion (12) for a stream of a first gas (1) mixed with the fine powder. The main body of the distribution member constitutes a porous body portion (16) being surrounded by a second gas (2). If a pressure gradient is created between the second gas (2) and the first gas (1), i.e. the first gas (1) being at a slightly lower pressure, the second gas (2) will leak trough the porous body (16) and thereby preventing powder, in the mix of the first gas and fine powder, from sticking or clogging within the distribution member, which thereby forms an active non-sticking wall relative to of the fine powder.

Abstract: Material handling apparatus for gravity discharge of flowable particulate material through an outlet (2) of a container (3) (shown dashed) for such material which outlet (2) is normally obturated by a hollow cone valve member (4), the apparatus (1) comprising actuator means (5) having a flat surface (6) and being adapted to engage the cone valve member (2) adjacent the base (7) thereof for raising and lowering same whereby to provide that the interior volume of the cone valve member (4) remains substantially empty. In the embodiment, the apparatus (1) is a component of a materials handling system in the form of a discharge station “D”, which is fixed for example in the floor of a facility for transferring flowable material from a (transportable) IBC (3) to a process “P” such as mixing, blending, tableting the like which is below the discharge station D.

Abstract: Shutting off a liquid supply line (2, 3) intended to convey foam precursors into a polyurethane foam mixing and dispensing gun, gives a better result when a system for shutting off and relieving the pressure is inserted in said supply line. This system enables to annul the pressure at the closed mouth of the gun by relieving the pressure in the supply line (2, 3).

Abstract: A medical apparatus for draining bodily fluid from a container, such as a suction canister. The medical apparatus can include a support area and a drainage reservoir having an inlet in communication with the support area and an outlet in communication with a drain. The drainage reservoir can collect the bodily fluid from the container before the bodily fluid flows into the drain. Some embodiments of the medical apparatus include a drainage conduit or a drainage pipe. In some embodiments, the drainage reservoir is constructed of a transparent material. The medical apparatus can include a venturi valve and, in some embodiments, the water passing through the venturi valve remains separate from the bodily fluid until the water and the bodily fluid reach the drain.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser for blending a mix and a beverage concentrate to dispense a blended beverage formed from the mix and the concentrate includes a supply of mix, a supply of at least a single type of concentrate, a manifold, a first conduit connecting the supply of concentrate to the manifold, a first valve for controlling fluid flow through the first conduit, a vacuum source operatively connected to the manifold to establish a vacuum in the manifold to draw the concentrate from the supply of concentrate through the first conduit and into the manifold when the first valve is in its open position, a second conduit for directing the mix to the manifold and a dispensing station for dispensing a blended beverage formed from a predetermined amount of mix and predetermined amount of concentrate.

Abstract: A method for forming a sterile fluid connection includes inserting a dispensing end of a fill tube into a cavity of a sterilizer. A sterilizing field is generated within the cavity of the sterilizer. A cap mounted on the end of the fill tube is removed from the fill tube while in the cavity. A fill port is disposed within the cavity. The fill tube is fluid coupled with the fill port in the cavity of the sterilizer while the dispensing end of the fill tube and the fill port are exposed to the sterilizing field. A fluid is passed from the fill tube to the fill port.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for switching a supply to a process from a first vessel to a second vessel. Liquid is flowed from the first vessel through a first outlet conduit through a vessel selection valve, including first and second switch valves, to the process. A conductivity sensor measures the conductivity level of the liquid in the first outlet conduit at a point upstream of the selection valve and a computer compares the conductivity level to a predetermined range. The computer signals an isolation valve, in a second outlet conduit from the second vessel, to open and allow liquid to displace air in the second outlet conduit from the second vessel to the selection valve. The computer determines a delay to allow liquid below the first conductivity sensor to reach the first switch valve, then closes the first switch valve and opens the second switch valve.

Abstract: A foam-in-place dispenser and a porous tip therefore having a frusto-conical face, wherein an outermost rim of the tip extends beyond the discharge end of the dispenser.

Abstract: A liquid crystal dispensing apparatus includes a liquid crystal dispensing means and a nozzle cleaning means. The liquid crystal dispensing means includes a liquid crystal container for containing liquid crystal material and a nozzle through which the liquid crystal material may be dispensed on a substrate. The nozzle cleaning means is arranged around the nozzle and removes liquid crystal residue accumulated on a surface of the nozzle, moves to a lower portion of the nozzle to suck and remove the liquid crystal residue after liquid crystal material is dispensed by the liquid crystal dispensing means a predetermined number of times.

Abstract: Shutting off a liquid supply line (2, 3) intended to convey foam precursors into a polyurethane foam mixing and dispensing gun, gives a better result when a system for shutting off and relieving the pressure is inserted in said supply line. This system enables to annul the pressure at the closed mouth of the gun by relieving the pressure in the supply line (2, 3).

Abstract: A tapping head that is coupled to a disinfectant pump, the tapping head is for tapping beverages pressurized by gas. This tapping head comprises a housing, and a tapping tappet, disposed within the housing. This tapping tappet has at least one channel. There is also an actuating lever coupled to the housing. There is also a beverage closing valve disposed within the housing. Furthermore, there is also a fitting disposed at an end of the tapping tappet. When in operation, a disinfectant for disinfecting an area of the fitting is fed first via the actuating lever wherein the tapping tappet is subsequently moved against a CO2 connector of the fitting area whereby the beverage closing valve is opened.

Abstract: A dispenser for separately packing at least two components and allowing the selective dispensing of either component or both components together via a propellant gas is provided. The dispenser includes a rigid outer vessel and an inner container arranged inside the outer vessel. The outer vessel contains one component, the inner container contains the other component and the propellant gas is arranged in at least the outer vessel. A dispensing valve is configured to be placed in selective communication with the outer vessel, the inner container, or both the outer vessel and inner container, for example, via first and/or second feed orifices, and communicates with a dispensing path. A valve actuator is provided, the dispenser being capable, when the dispensing valve is in communication with the rigid outer vessel, of dispensing substantially only propellant gas so as to clean out the dispensing path.

Abstract: An underground beverage chase system is provided for receiving a plurality of tubing installed therethrough for delivering food and beverage material from at least one location to at least another location through the underground chase system. The chase system includes various conduits including straight portions and those having enlarged radial bends which are fused together to form a leak-free system. The conduits are made from a high density polyethylene (HDPE) material.

Abstract: A packaged potable liquid, such as bottled water, wherein the liquid has little or no plastic off-taste. The packaged liquid includes a closure wherein the closure shell or the liner within the closure comprises a plastic matrix and an organic slip agent dispersed in the plastic matrix, the slip agent being substantially fully ethylenically saturated and the closure or the liner being substantially free of an ethylenically unsaturated compound. The packaged liquid also includes a container which is desirably substantially free of an ethylenically unsaturated compound.

Abstract: A tapping head that is coupled to a disinfectant pump, the tapping head is for tapping beverages pressurized by gas. This tapping head comprises a housing, and a tapping tappet, disposed within the housing. This tapping tappet has at least one channel. There is also an actuating lever coupled to the housing. There is also a beverage closing valve disposed within the housing. Furthermore, there is also a fitting disposed at an end of the tapping tappet. When in operation, a disinfectant for disinfecting an area of the fitting is fed first via the actuating lever wherein the tapping tappet is subsequently moved against a CO2 connector of the fitting area whereby the beverage closing valve is opened.

Abstract: A dispensing system including a housing with an interior bulkhead and four progressive cavity pumps mounted within the housing on one side of the bulkhead. The pumps are mounted with the bores in vertical orientation. Gear boxes including bevel gears coupling the vertically mounted pumps with horizontally mounted motors located on the other side of the interior bulkhead. A dispensing head is located above the housing with outlet passages extending from the motors to the dispensing head defining a path to the dispensing head which is continuously upward. The dispensing head includes valves driven by a pneumatic cylinder. A solenoid controls flow of pressurized air to the pneumatic cylinder from a position adjacent the dispensing head on the boom supporting both.

Abstract: The invention features, in general, a foaming product that includes a container, a valve stem extending upward from the top of the container, a nozzle member, and a waste product containment region located above the top of the container. The valve stem is movable downward to permit discharge of the foaming product from the container through the stem. The nozzle member includes a flow passage for directing the foaming product from the top of the valve stem to a discharge outlet and a movable portion that is movable between a discharge position and an inactive position. When the movable portion is in the discharge position, the valve stem is actuated to permit discharge of product into the flow passage and out of the discharge outlet, and the flow passage does not communicate with the containment region.

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention have a nozzle assembly capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly, a refrigeration system in which refrigerant pressure and temperature is controllable to enable control of comestible fluid temperature, heat exchangers connected to cool comestible fluid in the nozzles, an ultraviolet sterilization system for sterilizing locations outside and inside the system, and a hand held comestible fluid dispenser capable of cooling and selectively dispensing one of several comestible fluids supplied thereto. To improve temperature control and cooling efficiency, the present invention preferably employs heat exchangers adjacent to the nozzle assemblies. The present invention can take the form of a multi-fluid dispensing gun having such a nozzle and heat exchanger relationship and having the pressure controlling valve as described above.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically gauging container and syrup requirements for beverage production includes: (a) dropping the level in a syrup recovery tank down to a pre-set level and maintaining it at that level; (b) loading remaining containers onto a conveyor belt system, which leads to a filler; (c) receiving input from a depalletizer confirming that the remaining containers have been loaded to the conveyor system; (d) stopping the flow of syrup from a syrup supply tank to a syrup recovery tank; and (e) pushing remaining syrup in at least one distribution line, which leads from the syrup supply tank, into the syrup recovery tank. This apparatus and method allow conservation of syrup and containers at the end of a production run.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically gauging container and syrup requirements for beverage production includes: (a) dropping the level in a syrup recovery tank down to a pre-set level and maintaining it at that level; (b) loading remaining containers onto a conveyor belt system, which leads to a filler; (c) receiving input from a depalletizer confirming that the remaining containers have been loaded to the conveyor system; (d) stopping the flow of syrup from a syrup supply tank to a syrup recovery tank; and (e) pushing remaining syrup in at least one distribution line, which leads from the syrup supply tank, into the syrup recovery tank.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly is disclosed which is capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly. To provide comestible fluid at rack pressure to the nozzle of the nozzle assembly, the nozzle can be provided with a valve movable through a number of closed positions to change pressure within the nozzle. Prior to fluid dispense, pressure at the nozzle is preferably reduced by increasing a volume within the nozzle assembly, such as by actuating the valve through its range of closed positions.

Abstract: A device for wiping the surfaces or rotors used to portion mixed materials. The device removes adhering materials, such as cookie dough, from the cutting or metering surfaces. Typical application is for use in large automated bakeries or cookie manufacturers wishing to transport larger slabs or chunks of cookie dough from a mixer to machines which portion the dough prior for baking or freezing. The device has a wiper located proximate to the rotors. The device then moves the wiper along the rotors to release the adhering materials.

Abstract: Device for feeding material from a pressurised space to a space at a lower pressure, said device comprising a frame (2) with an admission port (5) and a discharge port (6), and a feed element (1) rotatably mounted inside the frame, said feed element containing at least one chamber space (3, 4) opening at the surface of the feed element, as well as means (7, 8) for turning the feed element between at least one first position, in which the chamber space (3, 4) communicates with the admission port (5), and at least one second position, in which the chamber space communicates with the discharge port (6), as well as at least one sealing element (9, 10) fitted against the surface of the feed element. The device is provided with a passage from the side of the admission port (5) to the side of the discharge port (6), said passage being open in at least one position of the feed element (1).

Abstract: A supply tube isolation system for use with a chemical delivery system includes a feedback tube connected between the manifold and each of the supply tubes connected between the chemical supply containers and the chemical pumps of the chemical delivery system. A controllable valve means is provided at or near the junction of the feedback tube and the supply tube so as to effectively segment the supply tube into first and second portions, where the first supply tube portion is that which is connected between the valve means and the manifold, and the second tube portion is that which is connected between the valve means and the chemical supply container. During delivery of the chemical to one or more destinations within the delivery system, the valve means is positioned so as to close the feedback tube and connect the first and second portions of the supply tube.

Abstract: An auto-switching sub-atmospheric pressure gas delivery system, for dispensing gas to a gas-consuming process unit, e.g., a semiconductor manufacturing tool. The gas delivery system uses a multiplicity of gas panels, wherein one panel is in active gas dispensing mode and supplying gas from a sub-atmospheric pressure gas source coupled to the flow circuitry of the panel. During the active gas dispensing operation in such panel, a second gas panel of the system undergoes purge, evacuation and fill transition to active gas dispensing condition, to permit switching to the second panel upon exhaustion of the sub-atmospheric pressure gas source coupled to the first gas panel without the occurrence of pressure spikes or flow perturbations.

Abstract: A dispenser for separately packing at least two components and allowing the selective dispensing of either component or both components together via a propellant gas is provided. The dispenser includes a rigid outer vessel and an inner container arranged inside the outer vessel. The outer vessel contains one component, the inner container contains the other component and the propellant gas is arranged in at least the outer vessel. A dispensing valve is configured to be placed in selective communication with the outer vessel, the inner container, or both the outer vessel and inner container, for example, via first and/or second feed orifices, and communicates with a dispensing path. A valve actuator is provided, the dispenser being capable, when the dispensing valve is in communication with the rigid outer vessel, of dispensing substantially only propellant gas so as to clean out the dispensing path.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically gauging container and syrup requirements for beverage production includes: (a) an enclosed syrup recovery tank, (b) an inlet port leading into the syrup recovery tank; (c) an outlet port, syrup being transportable into and out of the syrup recovery tank through inlet and outlet distribution lines; (d) a pump connected to the outlet distribution lines for pumping syrup from the syrup recovery tank; (e) a microprocessor; (f) a level transmitter for measuring syrup levels within the syrup recovery tank and transmitting information concerning syrup levels to the microprocessor; (g) a level control valve on the inlet distribution line for controlling the flow of syrup to the syrup recovery tank; and (h) a control mechanism connected to the microprocessor for a user to input to, and receive information from, the microprocessor. This apparatus and method allow conservation of syrup and containers at the end of a production run.

Abstract: A dispensing and dosing machine for dyestuffs includes pins having the same diameter as ducts wherein which the pins are located, the pins acting to both dispenses dyestuffs and clean the walls of the ducts.

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention have a nozzle assembly capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly, a refrigeration system in which refrigerant pressure and temperature is controllable to enable control of comestible fluid temperature, heat exchangers connected to cool comestible fluid in the nozzles, an ultraviolet sterilization system for sterilizing locations outside and inside the system, and a hand held comestible fluid dispenser capable of cooling and selectively dispensing one of several comestible fluids supplied thereto. To provide comestible fluid at rack pressure to the nozzles in one highly preferred embodiment, each nozzle preferably has a valve movable through a number of closed positions to change pressure within the nozzle. Prior to fluid dispense, pressure at the nozzle is preferably reduced by actuating the valve through its range of closed positions.

Abstract: The filling device comprises a delivery duct having a flow orifice associated with a plug, and a cleaning device comprising a collector pan fixed in leakproof manner to the delivery duct in the vicinity of the flow orifice and having a through orifice vertically in register with the flow orifice and a shutter member fixed to an actuator member so that together they form a rigid assembly which is mounted to move with helical motion about an axis normal to a plane containing the through orifice, the shutter member being off said axis.

Abstract: An actuation device is provided for actuating a dispensing member and for dispensing a product contained with the dispensing member. The actuation device includes an inlet orifice, a dispensing orifice, a passage, a suction orifice and a vacuum mechanism. The inlet orifice is placed in flow communication with the dispensing member. The passage extends from the inlet orifice to the dispensing orifice. The suction orifice, which is distinct from the inlet orifice, flow communicates with the passage. The vacuum mechanism includes a variable-volume chamber having a collecting region and a chamber orifice. The variable-volume chamber is entirely contained within the actuation device. The chamber orifice is in flow communication with the suction orifice. At least a portion of the collecting region is below the level of the chamber orifice.

Abstract: A manually actuated pump sprayer has a cover on the plunger head which is shifted relative thereto, the cover having an opening for exposing the discharge orifice when relatively shifted. In a non-use condition a portion of the cover side wall fluid tightly seals the orifice closed by engaging a circular seal bead provided on the outer face of the orifice cup concentric with the orifice. The outer face of the orifice cup may be textured to increase the hang time of any residual liquid product at that area which is likewise prevented from drying to avoid clogging by the sealed condition presented between the cover and the circular seal bead in the non-use position.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically gauging container and syrup requirements for beverage production includes: (a) dropping the level in a syrup recovery tank down to a pre-set level and maintaining it at that level; (b) loading remaining containers onto a conveyor belt system, which leads to a filler; (c) receiving input from a depalletizer confirming that the remaining containers have been loaded to the conveyor system; (d) stopping the flow of syrup from a syrup supply tank to a syrup recovery tank; and (e) pushing remaining syrup in at least one distribution line, which leads from the syrup supply tank, into the syrup recovery tank. This apparatus and method allow conservation of syrup and containers at the end of a production run.

Abstract: A self cleaning fluid distribution system for clean water applications including a water source interconnected to a sterilizing or disinfecting fluid source by a fluid conveyance system. The fluid conveyance system configurable for dispensing both water and disinfectant fluid from said system and for automatedly circulating disinfecting fluid through a substantial entirety of said system in a self-sterilizing/disinfecting process.

Abstract: A dispenser device which has a pumping device, an ejection nozzle incorporating a dispensing orifice, an actuator for activating the dispenser such as a pusher, and a closure system which enables the dispenser device to be closed, thereby avoiding problems such as contamination or drying out of the dispensing substance. The closure system contains a closure element that is resiliently deformable to go between a closed position in which it hermetically closes the dispensing orifice, and an open position in which it opens the dispensing orifice. When the dispensing device is actuated, the closure element is deformed into its open position by a member solid with the ejection nozzle or the ejection nozzle, and the closure element returns resiliently into its closed position after the dispensing device has been actuated.

Abstract: Modern hydro-softfeel lacquers have special characteristics which make the use of plural component mixing equipment difficult. To solve the problem with the hydro-softfeel lacquer, an additional valve is installed in the mixing block of the resin side, that is the single purge valve previously used on the resin side is replaced by an adapter block which has two valves so that the two separate purge materials can be flushed into the outer tube of the integrator and one purge material used on the inner tube.

Abstract: An anti-clog pump sprayer has a cover mounted for independent reciprocation on a plunger head, the cover having a cupped spring biased portion covering the discharge orifice on the head to avoid clogging on product drying, and being lifted off the orifice during the relative shift for uncovering the orifice in readiness for spraying. The sprayer may also have a product retraction device on the plunger head in communication with the discharge orifice, a projection on the underside of the cover top wall for actuating the device at the commencement of the plunger return stroke for creating a slight sub-atmospheric pressure for suctioning any residual product inwardly of the orifice to thereby avoid clogging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tapping head with a cylinder cavity in which a plunger is arranged. The plunger is capable of moving up and down and is biased or loadable by a coil spring. The tapping head consists of a barrel connection housing connected with the cylinder cavity of the tapping head housing, a rising tube extending through the housing and the plunger and forming a channel for the beverage. The tapping head also has a slidingly arranged, sleeve-like tappet connected to the plunger and a connection for cleaning liquid. The connection for the cleaning liquid feeds into the tapping head housing in an annular gap between the rising tube and a tube surrounding the rising tube, and is connected there with the rising tube (rinsing position) or sealed by a seal (tapping position) depending on the position of the tappet. A transversely extending gas line is arranged in the plunger.

Abstract: By providing an adapter which is mountable to a product retaining container and incorporating seal cutting means, a dispensing system for chemical products retained in sealed containers is achieved which is capable of opening the sealed container and producing the transfer of concentrated chemical products from the storage container to a dilution vessel or tank in a completely closed, spill-free manner. Furthermore, the entire contents of the container can be transferred or, if desired, repeated transfer of measured dosage can be made in order to assure the dispensing of a precise quantity of product from the storage container to the dilution vessel. In the preferred embodiment, a product dispensing valve assembly, constructed for being opened by only mating authorized equipment, is securely affixed to the adapter which is mounted to the sealed container within which the desired chemical product is retained.

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the present invention have a nozzle assembly capable of controlling pressure of comestible fluid exiting the nozzle assembly, a refrigeration system in which refrigerant pressure and temperature is controllable to enable control of comestible fluid temperature, heat exchangers connected to cool comestible fluid in the nozzles, an ultraviolet sterilization system for sterilizing locations outside and inside the system, and a hand held comestible fluid dispenser capable of cooling and selectively dispensing one of several comestible fluids supplied thereto. To provide comestible fluid at rack pressure to the nozzles in one highly preferred embodiment, each nozzle preferably has a valve movable through a number of closed positions to change pressure within the nozzle. Prior to fluid dispense, pressure at the nozzle is preferably reduced by actuating the valve through its range of closed positions.

Abstract: A valve for a gas cylinder consisting essentially of a valve body provided with a valve chamber containing a valving element which opens and closes an annular valve seat, and a gas cylinder plugging end portion and a pipe-connecting port both formed on the valve body. The gas cylinder plugging end portion contains an upstream side gas channel communicating at one extremity to an end thereof and at the other extremity to an internal circumference of the valve seat. The port contains two downstream side gas channels each opening to an end thereof and at the other extremity to an external circumference of the valve seat. A metal connector can be fitted in the port. The metal connector contains two channels connected to the two downstream side gas channels respectively. Valve chamber openings of the downstream side gas channels are located to oppose each other across the valve seat.

Abstract: A rinse system for a medical fluid line. The rinse system may include a pump that is coupled to a reservoir. The pump may pressurize a gas within the reservoir. The pressurized gas also pressurizes a liquid within the reservoir. The rinse system may further have an electronically controlled valve assembly that allows both the liquid and the gas to sequentially flow from the reservoir to rinse the fluid line.

Abstract: A fluid supply cylinder with improved flusbability, useable for supplying paints to a dispenser in electrostatic coating systems. The fluid supply cylinder having generally a piston reciprocatingly disposed in a chamber of a body member, the piston having a head with a face opposite an end wall of the chamber, a plurality of chamber fluid ports disposed in the end wall of the chamber, and a plurality of fluid conduits between a corresponding one of the plurality of chamber fluid ports and a common outer fluid port, whereby the reciprocating piston draws fluid into the cylinder chamber and supplies fluid from the cylinder chamber through the plurality of chamber fluid ports in the end wall thereof.

Abstract: A powered condiment pumping system for pumping controlled portions from a dispenser receiving product from a substantial distance on the order of 30 feet or more. If includes a distantly disposed constant outlet pressure pump and a volumetric piston pump located adjacent the dispenser.

Abstract: A lacquering line and a method of lacquering industrially manufactured products in standard and/or special colours, having one or more guide devices (1) for the industrially manufactured products, having one or more lacquering cabins and having spraying elements (2) disposed along the guide devices (1) inside the lacquering cabins, wherein at least one lacquering cabin comprises one or more lacquering units, having one or more exchangeable small containers (6, 6a), in which the lacquer quantity required for lacquering a predetermined number of individual products is packed ready to apply, as well as having a rinsing device (9), wherein the small containers (6, 6a) and the rinsing device (9) are connectable in each case by a lacquer conveying device (7) and one or more stub lines (8) directly or via a colour changer (11) to the spraying elements.