Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of alcoholic beverage preservation. More particularly, this application relates to protecting an alcoholic beverage from deterioration once opened.

Abstract: Device for dispensing liquids allowing the controlled metering of the liquid by introducing nitrogen gas into the container containing it, preventing at the same time the oxidation and the deterioration of the liquid remaining in the container. The device having a system for coupling to the neck of the container which allows the device to be used simply and practically, offering a perfectly airtight coupling and optimum aesthetic features, being especially applicable in the industry for the metering of controlled amounts of bottled wine into stem glasses.

Abstract: Filling valve (7) for the aseptic filling of alimentary liquids characterized by the fact that the product stream flowing from the valve, in the area near by the filling mouth of the container underneath, is isolated from the atmosphere through a coaxial flow of sterile and/or inert gas (10) fed by an auxiliary circuit (2) surrounding the outlet conduit of the flowing product.

Abstract: An air filter for electric welding includes a box having an opening for connecting with a sucking tube, an dividing plate dividing the box into an upper chamber communicating with the opening and a lower chamber, a spark blocker inside the upper chamber, a movable filter device set under the spark blocker inside the upper chamber and provided with a cloth filter, a blower inside the lower chamber, and an extractable screening device installed outside it and communicating with the lower chamber. In using, when the blower is switched on, the air is sucked in from the sucking tube to the spark blocker, the movable filter device, the blower and the extractable screening device orderly, blocking sparks completely and achieving an effective filtration.

Abstract: An apparatus allowing the automatic drawing out of beverages from bottles (wherein the bottles are kept in their vertical position) comprising a drawing tap (12) which permits the entering of the gas in the bottle, the drawing of the liquid and the cleaning of the spout channel (19) and allows an easy and hygienic substitution of the empty bottles.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved alkali metal dispenser which is pure and free of contaminant gases, and provides for controlled releasing, delivery and recycling of the alkali metal in multiple stages in a controlled manner. The present invention also provides an alkali metal pump or getter.

Abstract: A coffee dispenser includes a storage container (CS) provided with an outlet nozzle (UC) closed by a sliding shutter (G1), as well as a dispensing chamber (CE) arranged under the storage container (CS), connected thereto through the outlet nozzle (UC) and provided at the bottom with a dispensing nozzle (UE) closed by a sliding shutter (G2), both the storage container (CS) and the dispensing chamber (CE) being airtight. For a greater effectiveness, the dispenser can also include a vacuum circuit (PV, CV, TV, TV, TV?, EV, V PS) and/or a circuit for supplying inert gas and/or means to reduce the volume of the container (CS) as the coffee contained therein is dispensed. Such a dispenser assures an optimal storage of the coffee in the coffee machine, even for a long time and regardless of the frequency of usage of the machine.

Abstract: A stopper for a container having a liquid, such as wine, which is subject to oxidation once opened. The stopper is provided with a neck region for fitting within a bottle and a top for residing outside of the bottle when in use. Pathways for the introduction of an inert gas, such as argon, and for air expelled from the bottle when the inert gas is introduced are selectively closeable. Liquid housed within the bottle can be poured from the stopper without removing it. Thus, an oxidizable liquid can be preserved while decanting the bottle contents at will.

Abstract: A preservation and dispensing apparatus includes a pressurized gas supply assembly for pressurizing and dispensing fluid from a bottle in a manner that effectively creates a barrier protecting the fluid from harmful effects of oxygen. The pressurized gas supply assembly includes an inert gas output linked to the bottle via a dispensing nozzle secured within an opening of the bottle. The dispensing nozzle includes a connecting seal having a series of outwardly directed, flexible fins composed of a first material and an outwardly tapered seal member composed of a second material. The inert gas output includes a regulator assembly having a piercing pin that passes through an end cap of a gas capsule allowing gas from the gas capsule to pass through the regulator assembly. The regulator assembly reduces the gas pressure from approximately 2700 psi to approximately 5 psi in a single step.

Abstract: A scent lure is configured as a reusable container with two separate compartments, one for a scent wick and one for a disposable heating element. The compartments are separated by a common dividing wall and are independently accessible for ease of use. The separate compartments allow the heating element to be removed and/or replaced without contact with the scent wick and vice versa. Preferably, the heating compartment has vents to facilitate continued activation of a heating element during use. The vents are preferably configured to provide a chimney effect that creates a heated air flow over the sent wick for enhancing the lure's effectiveness.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vapor or liquid phase reagent dispensing apparatus comprising: a vessel which comprises a removable top wall member, a sidewall member and a bottom wall member configured to form an internal vessel compartment to hold a source chemical up to a fill level and to additionally define an inner gas volume above the fill level; said sidewall member having a protuberance that extends into the internal vessel compartment adjacent to the top wall member; said top wall member and said sidewall member having opposing flat surfaces, wherein the opposing flat surfaces are optionally in contact with one another; fastening means for securing said top wall member to said sidewall member through the opposing flat surfaces that are optionally in contact with one another; said top wall member and said protuberance having opposing flat surfaces, wherein the opposing flat surfaces are not in contact with one another and at least a portion of the opposing flat surfaces are hardened; and a metal seal

Abstract: A coffee dispenser includes an airtight rigid container (C), arranged at 45° upward with respect to the horizontal, provide with a lid (D) and an outlet nozzle (U) closed by a sliding shutter (G), as well as a piston (B) airtightly sliding within the container (C) and driven by a spring (X). For a greater effectiveness, the dispenser can also include a vacuum circuit (F, T, Z, S, E) and/or a circuit for supplying inert gas (K, M, L, H). Such a dispenser assures an optimal storage of the coffee in the coffee machine, even for a long time and regardless of the frequency of usage of the machine.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for dispensing degradable liquids, such as wine, from a pressure-intolerant container such as glass bottle, while insuring that ambient air cannot contact the degradable liquid. A preserving liquid is floated on the surface of the degradable liquid providing an effective gas barrier. A method is defined for dispensing limited quantities of wine while maintaining the protective layer of liquid.

Abstract: Integral blocks, chemical delivery systems and methods for delivering an ultrapure chemical to a point of use or to another integral block are provided. More particularly, the integral blocks include a recharge container block, a pressurization gas block, a purge gas block, a waste recovery block, a vacuum block, a solvent supply block, a degas block, a control block, and a filtration block. Various integral blocks may be selected to form a chemical delivery system, which is particularly suited for a given application. A chemical delivery system will typically comprise a chemical container block, a chemical delivery block, and a point of use in line with the chemical container block and chemical delivery block, as well as one or more integral blocks.

Abstract: A dispensing means with a viewability of the container from which a liquid such as wine, olive oil or fresh juice is being dispensed and maintaining the liquid free from deterioration or contamination by use of inert gas relative to the liquid. A base unit (4) including an internal reservoir (8) to hold liquids has a top opening (22) that feeds to the reservoir (8) and able to receive the neck (12c) and outlet (12b) of an inverted replaceable bottle (12). A sealing means retains the bottle (12) in position. A dispensing outlet pipe (15) leads from the bottom of the reservoir (8) through an insulation case (7) to an external tap (15b). A gas input (14) leads through a top annular part (13a) on an inner container to the top of the reservoir (8) for supplying an inert gas such as nitrogen, nitrous oxide or argon to the liquid food product.

Abstract: A storage and dispensing system for potable liquids, e.g., wine, includes an inclined rack which holds a bottle with the neck down, a dispensing head sealing the bottle neck, and an inert gas supply system in fluid communication with the head. As liquid is dispensed from the bottle, low-pressure gas is admitted into the bottle, to inhibit oxidation of the wine. The system includes one or more self-sealing elements in the head itself and/or in gas lines between the head and a gas regulator. Because the self-sealing elements prevent air from entering into the system when the gas lines are detached, each bottle can have a dedicated head and bottles can be swapped out for dispensing, without the need for replacing bottle heads, sparging, or using more than one source of gas.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a device for removing the contents of a valve bag using suction. The invention further pertains to a method of removing the contents of a valve bag using the device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for transporting and dispensing fibers into an aggregate mix, and more specifically, to a method and system for transporting and dispensing unitized fibrous constructs into a mix without affecting the structural integrity of the unitized construct. The dispensing system will transport and dispense unitized fibrous constructs intact into a cementitious mixture.

Abstract: A method and system for venting accumulations of leakage from a vehicle cryo fuel tank system, whereby elements of the tank system like lines, valves and/or a storage container for the fuel are enveloped at least partially by a capsule, the interior of the capsule is vented regularly as a function of at least one boundary condition by a pressure differential, and the exhausted gas from the capsule is treated to reduce its environmental impact. The venting may be performed using an inert gas as the rinsing medium. The gas can be burned or oxidized catalytically, and may be disposed of by a separate burner or by an internal combustion engine of the vehicle. A blower, arranged outside the capsule may generate the pressure differential. Alternatively, the pressure differential may be generated within the capsule by convective forces or a stagnation pressure generated by movement of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus including a tank having at least one side wall for receiving solid or semi-solid thermoplastic material and a base member supporting the side wall(s) for heating and melting the thermoplastic material. The base member has a heated upper surface sloped downwardly towards the side wall(s) for directing the flow of melted material, and is configured to provide a collection trough for receiving the melted material. A strainer is positioned above the collection trough to filter the melted material. The strainer is adapted to support the remaining solid or partially solidified thermoplastic material above a portion of the heated upper surface to provide a less restricted flow path for the melted material to the collection trough.

Abstract: An apparatus for preserving and dispensing wine or champagne. The apparatus provides a housing having a container support for holding wine or champagne bottles, a plurality of removable stoppers for insertion in the bottles, a nitrogen generator for generating a nitrogen rich gas from air, a nitrogen storage tank for storing the generated nitrogen rich gas, a cooling system for cooling certain bottles and dispensers for providing wine or champagne from the bottles to a user. The nitrogen generator draws in ambient air, adsorbs the oxygen from the air and stores nitrogen rich gas in the nitrogen storage tank. The nitrogen storage tank supplies the nitrogen rich gas to the bottles for preserving the wine or champagne. The stoppers include a nitrogen line and a supply line. The nitrogen line communicates nitrogen rich gas into the bottles and the supply line communicates wine or champagne from the bottles to the dispensers.

Abstract: An internal gear set comprising an inner rotor having a number of radially projecting cylindrical tooth members engaging a conjugate internally toothed outer rotor. The latter has one more tooth than there are tooth members on the inner rotor and is mounted eccentrically to the inner rotor so that the rotors move conjugately relative to one other.

Abstract: A particle filling line comprises a vertical conduit that is arranged to dispense particles to one or more containers that are disposed on an included movable conveyor belt. The conduit includes a conduit hollow, a conduit top and a conduit bottom that defines an outlet. Particles supplied to the conduit top flow through the outlet to fill the containers. The conduit is filled with particles. The particles include a particle spacing air. The particle spacing air is reduced by means of a porous tube that is fixed in the conduit hollow and coupled to a vacuum source. After reducing the particle spacing air, the particles flow through the outlet to be received in the containers.

Abstract: As storage and dispensing system for the storage of dispensable products under atmospherically modified conditions and for the dispensing of such products from the system. The system is for use with dispensable products, more particularly for use with roasted whole-bean coffee in any retailing application, to extend shelf life of the product. The invention comprises a storage and dispensing container, a valve for enabling a fluid communication between the container and an atmosphere modification source (vacuum pump, inert gas insertion device or other oxygen depletion mechanism), and a gateway for opening the container to the atmosphere and dispensing the product therefrom. A merchandising unit for storing and dispensing perishables includes a plurality of the above described vacuum storage and dispensing containers.

Abstract: A photoresist supply system includes a storage bottle and a reservoir coupled in flow communication therewith. A vacuum pump is coupled in flow communication with the reservoir and creates a vacuum within the reservoir that draws photoresist out of the storage bottle and into the reservoir. An inlet into the reservoir is configured to flow photoresist down an inner wall of the reservoir. The photoresist flows out of the reservoir into a dispense reservoir from which the photoresist is pumped to a dispense nozzle for application to a wafer or substrate.

Abstract: A powder dispenser includes: a dispenser housing having including a hopper for holding a powder; an outlet tube; a slider slidably mounted with respect to the dispenser housing between a feed position and a dispense position, the slider including a holding member for receiving powder supplied through a dispensing opening of the hopper in the feed position, the holding member having pores which permit gas passage therethrough but which prevent powder passage therethrough, and a vacuum passage for removing gas trapped by the powder in the holding member, through the holding member wall; an angled bore for supplying a pressurized gas at an angle to the hopper to provide a swirling effect; and a gas supply bore in the dispenser housing for supplying a pressurized gas to the receptacle portion in the dispense position to force the powder from the receptacle portion to the outlet tube.

Abstract: My invention is a mixer and dispenser having a dispensing top with an outflow channel, an air vent, and an air vent valve that adjusts the vacuum inside the dispenser; a rotor attached to a battery powered motor; and two switches, one for operating automatically upon pouring and the other manually activated. The vacuum system controls the flow rate during pouring and the constant mixing disperses the ingredients so that the samples dispensed are representative of the original mixture.

Abstract: A device for dispensing fluids from a sealed off-storage container includes a housing placed on the container that receives a pressure cylinder for insertion in the container. The cylinder has a pressure chamber defined at the upper end by a piston guided in the cylinder and at the lower end by a valve. The valve acts upon the container and is closed when there is an excess pressure and opens when there is a negative pressure in the chamber. The piston has a pump channel linked with the chamber, and the cylinder has openings upstream of the chamber for drawing off residual air present in the container. A passage between an outer wall of the piston and an inner wall of the cylinder upstream of the openings is closed by a sealing washer. Residual air is drawn off via the openings and the passage, whereby the sealing washer loses its sealing effect on the piston.

Abstract: An apparatus for preserving and dispensing wine or champagne. The apparatus provides a housing having a container support for holding wine or champagne bottles, a plurality of removable stoppers for insertion in the bottles, a nitrogen generator for generating a nitrogen rich gas from air, a nitrogen storage tank for storing the generated nitrogen rich gas, a cooling system for cooling certain bottles and dispensers for providing wine or champagne from the bottles to a user. The nitrogen generator draws in ambient air, adsorbs the oxygen from the air and stores nitrogen rich gas in the nitrogen storage tank. The nitrogen storage tank supplies the nitrogen rich gas to the bottles for preserving the wine or champagne. The stoppers include a nitrogen line and a supply line. The nitrogen line communicates nitrogen rich gas into the bottles and the supply line communicates wine or champagne from the bottles to the dispensers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for preserving and dispensing wine or champagne. The apparatus provides a housing having a container support for holding wine or champagne bottles, a plurality of removable stoppers for insertion in the bottles, a nitrogen generator for generating a nitrogen rich gas from air, a nitrogen storage tank for storing the generated nitrogen rich gas, a cooling system for cooling certain bottles and dispensers for providing wine or champagne from the bottles to a user. The nitrogen generator draws in ambient air, adsorbs the oxygen from the air and stores nitrogen rich gas in the nitrogen storage tank. The nitrogen storage tank supplies the nitrogen rich gas to the bottles for preserving the wine or champagne. The stoppers include a nitrogen line and a supply line. The nitrogen line communicates nitrogen rich gas into the bottles and the supply line communicates wine or champagne from the bottles to the dispensers.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing measured quantities of particulate material includes a tubular duct arranged so that an air stream in the duct carries material along the duct and a row of hoppers each for containing the material to be dispensed; the hoppers being connected to the duct so that material can be dispensed from the hopper to the duct. A separator container is provided in the duct such that the material in the duct carried by the air flow passes to the separator container. A centrifugal separator section is provided in the container for separating the material from the air flow to deposit the material into the container while the air flow is discharged from the container. The container is mounted on legs with load cells for weighing the deposited material while the material is maintained in the separator container and the air lock valve are controlled so as to continue to discharge the material up to a predetermined weight and to halt the discharge when the predetermined weight is reached.

Abstract: A granular material supply system has a granular material supply unit and a granular material feed unit. The granular material supply unit delivers a granular material through an inlet formed in a pressure case included in the granular material feed unit onto a conveying device disposed in the pressure case. The conveying device conveys the granular material to an outlet formed in the pressure case to feed the granular material through the outlet into a granular material using apparatus. The granular material supply unit, and the pressure case of the granular material feed unit can be immovably installed. Therefore the granular material supply system can be formed in a closed system without placing any special joints, such as expansion joints, in a line connecting the granular material supply unit and the pressure case and in a line connecting the pressure case and the granular material using apparatus. Only the conveying device needs to be disposed in the pressure case.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing adhesive on a support substrate for carrying microelectronic substrates. In one embodiment, the apparatus can include at least one dispense nozzle having at least one aperture configured to dispense the adhesive along a dispense axis toward the support substrate. The dispense nozzle can be coupleable to a source of the adhesive, and the apparatus can further include a standoff member operatively coupled to the at least one dispense nozzle. The standoff member can include a contact surface that projects beyond the aperture and is configured to contact the support substrate while the aperture of the dispense nozzle is spaced apart from the support substrate. Accordingly, the nozzle can consistently be spaced apart from the support substrate while the adhesive is dispensed onto the support substrate.

Abstract: Liquid transfer apparatus transfers liquid between containers, and includes a liquid storage chamber having an inlet and an outlet; a pump chamber having an inlet and an outlet; a passage connecting the storage chamber outlet to the pump chamber inlet; a suction pump mechanism for sucking air from the storage chamber via the pump chamber inlet; and a valve for selectively opening and closing the inlet of the liquid storage chamber, allowing liquid to flow into the storage chamber upon suction being applied to the storage chamber by a pump and opening of the inlet. A carry case stores the liquid transfer apparatus and three different adaptors, which can be connected to an aperture of a container for use with a liquid transfer apparatus. One adaptor has a radially adjustable thread engaging components to enable the adaptor to be connected to different sized apertures.

Abstract: An apparatus for discharging a liquid from a container is provided. A mobile unit is disposed in the container in such a way as to be movable therein in a contact-free manner for reducing the volume of the container. A bellows connects the mobile unit in a liquid-tight manner to an inner wall of the container. An interior chamber of the bellows that faces away from the container, together with a housing, form a space that is closed off against the exterior. A spindle, as a drive apparatus, is disposed in this space. The spindle is connected to the mobile unit in the interior chamber of the bellows.

Abstract: A method comprising the following steps: preparing in a vacuum a dry form (18) of an active principle, as well as a liquid (22), and drawing this liquid into the dry form, by the action of the vacuum to obtain an injectable preparation. The device comprises a gastight syringe (19) to condition under vacuum the dry form, a reservoir (12) containing the liquid (22) and a cap (29) forming a connector between the syringe and the liquid reservoir, the injection needle (25) of the syringe being driven into the septum (24) of the cap (29). The invention enables a preparation which is directly injectable by an automatic rehydration step to be obtained; indeed, after activation, the extemporaneous preparation is automatic since the device elements move by themselves under the action of the liquid which is drawn by suction into the volume under vacuum containing the solid formulation (18).

Abstract: A worm metering apparatus which includes a metering tube having an end, the end has an annular barrier element, made of sintered metal, that communicates with a negative-pressure source and an overpressure source gas source. A pressure meter is also provided, which measures the negative pressure that prevails in a line to the barrier element. To prevent the barrier element from becoming clogged with bulk material particles, the overpressure gas is conducted to the barrier element during the operation of the worm metering apparatus, in order to detach adhering particles of bulk material.

Abstract: A chemical delivery system for delivering chemicals having at least a high purity includes at least one first reservoir for containing a fluid and at least one second reservoir for containing the fluid. The system also includes a first conduit, a first fluid sensor, and a controller. The first conduit is for transferring the fluid over time from the at least one first reservoir to the at least one second reservoir. The first conduit is metallic and has a first end in communication with the at least one first reservoir and a second end in communication with the at least one second reservoir. The fluid being transferred from the at least one first reservoir to the at least one second reservoir flows through the first conduit from the first end to the second end. The first fluid sensor is adjacent the first conduit, and the first fluid sensor is adapted to detect a presence of the fluid and to detect an absence of the fluid in the first conduit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device enabling delivery of a paste from a flexible storage container located in a dimensionally stable container. Product is fed into a dosing device which dispenses product under vacuum. A follow-up plate is located on the top portion of the flexible storage container exerting pressure upon it. An opening is provided at the bottom of the container. On the edge of the opening a sealing device is arranged. Inside this arrangement a tight connection is made between the flexible storage container and access to the dosing device. Access to the dosing device can be barred. The sealing device is a sealing ring. Inside the opening of the sealing ring an upwardly turned blade is located in a conduit that connects to the dosing device. Between the blade and the connecting conduit a free cross section is available in order to enable paste flow.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for dispensing materials onto a substrate in a vacuum. In one embodiment, a dispensing system includes a dispensing vacuum chamber having an inlet to receive substrates for dispensing and an outlet to provide substrates having material dispensed thereon, a dispensing pump, disposed within the dispensing vacuum chamber, that dispenses the material onto substrates, a substrate support system, disposed within the dispensing vacuum chamber, that supports substrates at a dispensing position beneath the dispensing pump, an inlet vacuum chamber coupled to the inlet of the dispensing vacuum chamber, and an outlet vacuum chamber coupled to the outlet of the dispensing vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A method of supplying source material in a crystal puller used to grow single crystal semiconductor material. Generally, the method includes receiving a bulk container of the source material at a facility having the crystal puller and configuring the bulk container for gravity feed of the source material from the container. The bulk container is transported to the crystal puller and a predetermined quantity of source material is dispensed directly from the bulk container into the crystal puller. Apparatus and a system for use in supplying source material are also disclosed.

Abstract: A chemical delivery system for the direct delivery of a chemical from a drum to a process area comprising a pressurized tank having a pressure/vacuum lock closure, a drum containing a chemical to be dispensed housed within the pressurized tank, and a closed loop electronic feed back system for the controlled dispensing of the chemical from the drum to a process area without the use of a pumping system. The closed loop electronic feed back system monitors and controls the flow of chemical from the drum by regulating the pressure within the pressurized tank. In an alternative embodiment, a closed loop electro-pneumatic fluid control system is provided which controls or modulates a pneumatic output valve disposed between the drum and the process in order to regulate the chemical flow from the drum.

Abstract: A closable pouring cap for a beverage container comprising a housing, a plunger movable in the housing and a pouring opening provided in the housing, while at its bottom side, which is placed on the container. The housing is provided with a fastener to attach the cap to the container and a duct is provided which extends from the bottom side of the housing to the pouring opening and which can be sealed by the plunger. The fastener comprises a seal made of elastic material through which the duct passes and the cap is provided with a pump connected to the duct for the withdrawal of gas present in the duct.

Abstract: A hand-powered apparatus and method for measuring and dispensing a predetermined volume of liquid. A predetermined volume of liquid is selected using a control knob on the apparatus and a valve is moved to a fill position. The handle on an attached hand pump is then moved alternately up and down causing fluid to be drawn into a measuring vessel. Further upward movement of the handle is prevented upon the fluid level in the vessel reaching the selected volume. Thereupon, the valve is moved to a dispense position whereby continued pumping of the handle is again possible. The handle is alternately pumped up and down causing the fluid to exit the vessel.

Abstract: A thermoplastic material melting and dispensing apparatus includes a hopper, a melting grid, and a lid assembly which vents the interior of the hopper in an over pressure situation. Specifically, the lid assembly may be mounted with a spring-loaded hinge mechanism and may include a spring-loaded latch mechanism which each allow the lid to move upwardly away from a gas seal in the event that the gas pressure within the hopper exceeds a predetermined amount. The apparatus further includes a gas purging system which constantly circulates a gas, such as nitrogen, within the hopper interior. This gas purging system may include a solenoid valve which opens to allow exhaustion of pressurized gas from the hopper interior and the introduction of gas from a pressurized supply. A melting grid is provided which includes an surface with grooves communicating with a central outlet.

Abstract: In an apparatus for the volumetric metering of fluid, pasty and/or powdery substances, in particular for separating small amounts of substance from a delivery flow, by means of an adjustable-volume measurement chamber which is connected to a feed conduit and which is provided with an outlet, a capillary measurement conduit (22) is connected as the measurement chamber to a vacuum conduit (33). In particular cases the measurement conduit can be acted upon by conveyor air, but in the normal case it is provided with a metering needle which is displaceable therein and whose free needle end (19) delimits the measurement chamber at one end. In addition a movable sealing body (56) is to be associated as a closure element with the mouth opening (23) of the measurement conduit (22), that serves as the outlet, which sealing body can be connected to a closure device (50) which is limitedly rotatable about a pivot means (52).

Abstract: A dispensing system is provided which assists in preventing oxidation of a product having an oxygen labile component. The system comprises a container having an internal chamber and a neck providing access to the internal chamber. A pump is attached to the neck of the container. The pump projects into the internal chamber. A gas producing structure is attached to a portion of the pump that projects into the container. By one or more mechanisms, the gas producing structure gradually releases a gas, such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or any other gas that is substantially unreactive with the labile component of the product. The released gas provides two advantages. First, the gas serves to keep internal pressure of the system at a constant level. Second, the gas released is one which will not degrade labile components of the product.

Abstract: A device and method for delivering an animal attractant scented liquid to a spot on the ground. The device is intended to be positioned on the ground. It employs a flexible walled container with an external gas filled balloon strapped to the container so positioned that expansion and contraction of the gas within the balloon, in response to temperature changes, causes the wall of the container to flex so as to discharge liquid from the container when the temperature rises, and cease discharging on a temperature drop.

Abstract: An open-architecture system for filling and sealing containers in controlled environments. The system provides easy access to containers being processed, and minimizes start-up times and waste. Containers are processed by gas distributors (which may comprise gassing rails) provided in segments and individually movable between operating and service positions. Exhaust plenums are described for improving function of the gas distributors when processing containers. Gas exchange systems including on-demand processors and improved gassing elements are provided. An independent processor is provided to receive, correct and environmentally process defective (e.g. underfilled or overfilled) containers.

Abstract: A system which reduces the transmission of noxious fumes into the surrounding air during the application of a heated liquid roofing product on a roof. A mobile tanker or kettle contains a supply of the heated liquid. The air space within the tanker or vessel above the liquid product communicates with a mobile filtration unit by a first duct. A rooftop carrier for the liquid product has a fume collection hood which communicates with the filtration unit by a second duct. A blower in the filtration unit creates negative pressure which draws the noxious fumes from the tanker or vessel and carrier through the ducts and into and through the filtration unit. The filtration unit has a series of airtight chambers mounted on a mobile truck bed, each containing a different type of filtering medium to remove various components of the noxious fumes as the fumes move through the filtration unit.